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Scam Alert: Fake Texts and Websites Impersonating IDOR

Be alert for fraudulent messages or websites attempting to steal your banking information, login credentials, or credit card details. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will never request personal or financial information via text message. To confirm official communications or contact details, always visit https://tax.illinois.gov.

Report Identity Theft

Submit the following information to the Illinois Department of Revenue:

  • A copy of your driver’s license;
  • Copies of the federal and Illinois Individual Income Tax returns you filed for this reporting period, if you already filed your returns;
  • Note: If you are not required to file in Illinois, you do not need to send us copies of your return.
  • Federal Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit; and
  • Any other information related to your specific circumstance.
  • Please send the information above to:
  • Rev.IdentityTheftAffidavit@Illinois.gov

        or

    ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
    ID THEFT/FRAUD UNIT
    PO BOX 19049
    SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9049

If you have additional questions and would like to speak to a representative, please call 1 800 732-8866.