What to do if you suspect fraud?

The Division of Taxation has created this webpage to provide guidance and resources for Rhode Islanders facing identity theft and fraud. This webpage is intended to provide taxpayers with helpful tools, with links and information below, to prevent fraud and guidance for what to do if you are a victim of identity theft or fraud.

Please note, this webpage is intended for informational purposes only and is not an exhaustive list of all tools and resources.

If you are a victim of identity theft, the Division of Taxation recommends contacting your local police department and relevant agencies. Please see the resources below for more information on what to do if you are the victim of identity theft.

The information on this page will be updated as new tools and resources become available.

For Rhode Islanders impacted by the RIBridges data breach:

Who is impacted?

Any individual who has received or applied for state health coverage or health and human services programs or benefits could be impacted by this breach. The programs and benefits managed through the RIBridges system include but are not limited to:    

Medicaid     
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)     
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)     
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)     
Health coverage purchased through HealthSource RI    
Rhode Island Works (RIW)     
Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)     
General Public Assistance (GPA) Program 
At HOME Cost Share

Where can I find more information on the impacts of the RIBridges data breach?

The Rhode Island Department of Administration’s RIBridges data breach information page: https://admin.ri.gov/ribridges-alert has a number of resources and a wealth of information.
If your information has been compromised during the RIBridges data breach, the RI Department of Administration recommends following their “5 Steps to Protect Your Personal Information Today”: https://admin.ri.gov/ribridges-alert#five-steps-to-protect-your-personal-information.

Resources

Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN): https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report: https://www.usa.gov/credit-freeze

Fraudulent calls claiming to be from RI Division of Taxation still targeting taxpayers: ADV 2024-18

Fraud Calls Claiming to be from the RI Division of Taxation happening in RI: ADV 2024-09

Tax preparers targeted in new scams: ADV 2024-04

National Tax Security Awareness Week: Security Summit partners warn of cyber-criminal activity: ADV 2022-35

Division warns of identity theft: What to do if you have been impacted and how to prevent it – ADV 2022-02

Contact Us

Personal Income Fraud (report an issue regarding yourself)
Email: Tax.Assist@tax.ri.gov
Phone: 401.574.8829, option #3

Corporate Income Fraud (report an issue regarding your business)
Email: Tax.Corporate@tax.ri.gov
Phone: 401.574.8829, option #6

Fraud Tips (report an issue regarding another individual or business entity possibly committing fraud)
Email: Tax.Audit@tax.ri.gov
Phone: 401.574.TIPS

Report Rhode Island Tax Fraud - Audit Fraud Tip Contact Form