What if my refund was stolen or I'm a victim of identity theft?

If you believe your refund was stolen or someone filed a return using your SSN, contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490. File IRS Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit). Also place a fraud alert with the credit bureaus. The IRS will investigate and issue your legitimate refund, though it may take 120-180 days to resolve.