As the countdown to the tax filing deadline begins, many of us are thinking about doing our taxes online in an effort to mitigate the fear of contracting COVID-19.

But that can lead to other fears as well: Are you at risk fraud if you enter such personal information via a computer?

The short answer: If you’re safe, no. There are many ways to protect yourself from cyber scams.

Join myself and a representative from the Illinois attorney general’s office next Friday, March 19 at 1 p.m. for a free, virtual event to teach you how to protect yourself from tax fraud, and to learn about common scams seen throughout the pandemic.

To register in advance for the event, click here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at 847-945-5200.

I hope you’ll take advantage of this free opportunity!