While Many People Are Enjoying Some Vacation Time This Time Of Year, Scammers And Thieves Don’t Take A Vacation. Identity Thieves Steal Personal And Financial Information To Commit Fraud Or Other Crimes. According To Dan Boone With The Internal Revenue Service, Scammers Typically Want Your Social Security Or Bank Information. An Identity Thief Man Use The Stolen Information To File A Phone Tax Return To Claim A Fraudulent Refund.