An identity protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. You may request a PIN to deter identity theft. If you were a victim of identity theft, the IRS might issue a security PIN to be used when filing an income tax return. Use the resources provided below to help you answer the following questions: - Give some general examples of how identity theft may occur (do not reveal any personal information). - What are some best practices that you can apply when a new client confides that their identity has been stolen? - What are some resources that you can use to inform the client about getting a PIN? - Are there some people you can't help with identity theft