Politics & Government

Kirkwood Residents Fall Victim to Tax Fraud

The Kirkwood police department was contacted by residents who say they got an unpleasant surprise when they filed their tax returns this month.

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The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. 

April 11:

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At 6:06 p.m., identity theft was reported by a resident in the 800 block of Brookcreek Lane. The resident said someone filed an income tax return under the resident’s social security number.

April 10:

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At 4:31 p.m., police took a report of identity theft from a victim who resides in the 700 block of Lockett Lane. The resident said when she attempted to file this year's tax return at a local tax office, it was determined her social security number was already used to file a return.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkwood Police Department at 314-822-5858.

Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).  

*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.


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