AARP North Dakota Scam Alert: It's tax time, avoid being scammed

We often put off doing our taxes until the last minute. But there’s one very good reason to file well before April 15— it’s your best defense against tax-related identity theft.

Tax ID scams usually work like this: Someone who has obtained personal information such as your Social Security number and date of birth files a tax return in your name. They do so as early as possible, because th...