Wasserman Schultz: We Must End Identity Theft

Washington, DC, February 20, 2013
Congresswoman to hold seminars about protecting against ID theft and tax fraud

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - Imagine going to file your tax return, only to discover someone else has already filed it and received your tax refund check.

You can learn more about the growing tax return identity theft issues facing South Florida before you file your taxes. Our state alone has about one-fifth of the nation's victims who couldn't immediately file their taxes last year because a criminal beat them to it.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) will hold two town hall meetings with federal and local law enforcement agencies and other groups to discuss how you can protect yourself from ID theft and tax fraud. On Thursday, Rep. Wasserman Schultz will be joined by special guest Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), who also has legislation to protect constituents against ID theft and tax fraud.

WHO: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23)
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), Thursday only

Representatives from:
Federal Trade Commission
Internal Revenue Service
Broward Sheriff’s Office
Miami-Dade Police Department

WHAT: Raise awareness and educate the public about protecting against identity theft

DETAILS: Wednesday, February 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Southwest Regional Library
16835 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331

Thursday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m.
Sunny Isles Beach City Hall Commission Chambers
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160