Need to report a tax violation or identity theft? Make MyDORWAY your first stop.

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026

Protecting yourself from fraud begins with online safety. But if you suspect you’re already a victim of identity theft or tax fraud, report it to the SCDOR immediately using MyDORWAY, our free online tax portal.

Report tax violations

Use the new Tax Violation Complaint form at dor.sc.gov/tax-violation-complaint if you suspect or know of an individual or business that has committed a state tax crime, such as tax evasion or tax fraud.

You’ll need to provide:

The name and address of the individual or business you are reporting
A brief description of the violation you’re reporting, and how you learned about it
Your name and contact information, if you wish to speak to the SCDOR about the situation. Any information you provide will be kept confidential.

Report suspected identity theft or data breaches

Use the ID Theft & Breach Report at dor.sc.gov/ID-theft-breach if you believe you are a victim of identity theft or if your business has experienced a breach of taxpayer data. The SCDOR views each report and will respond with questions and findings.

Important: ID Theft reports are treated as confidential and any information submitted, including Social Security numbers, is held in a safe and secure manner.

If you’re an individual reporting identity theft, you’ll need to provide:

Your name, address, SSN, and contact information
An image of your Social Security card or other state-issued photo ID. (No scanner? No problem – take a picture using your smartphone.)
Detailed information about the incident

Businesses and tax preparers reporting a breach of their systems will provide:

A list of affected FEINs, EFINs, and PTINs
The date the breach occurred
The type of data that was taken
The number of affected clients or employees

The SCDOR will email you with details and next steps after you submit the report.

Also consider filing a report with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA), which has resources to help.

Protect your online information

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a great time for all South Carolinians to make sure they’re protecting themselves from tax-related cybersecurity threats. Here are some tips to keep you safe from cybercriminals and unscrupulous tax preparers:

Use strong, unique passwords and enable multifactor authentication. Add a passkey to your MyDORWAY account, so you can log in using your fingerprint, face, or a PIN instead of a password.
Don’t reply to unsolicited emails, text messages, or social media messages claiming to be from the IRS or SCDOR. Fraudsters often pose as government agencies to trick you into sharing personal information or sending money. If you owe money to the SCDOR, we’ll let you know by mailing you a notice, not by sending you an unexpected text or email.
Only hire an IRS-certified tax professional to help you file your return. Use the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications to find a preparer and make sure they have an IRS-issued Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) before handing over your sensitive financial information.

Real world impact

The SCDCA received 667 reports of identity theft in 2025.
Americans reported over 265,000 instances of government imposter scams to the Federal Trade Commission in 2024.
The IRS prosecuted 92 tax preparers in the 2025 fiscal year as part of its Abusive Return Preparer Program.
The SCDOR made arrests for preparing false tax returns in March 2025, May 2025, June 2025, and May 2026.

Dig deeper

Visit our enhanced Security Center for more tips to help you avoid tax fraud.

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