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Identity Thief Indicted in Tax Refund Scam
A brazen identity thief has been charged with orchestrating a tax refund scam in Montgomery, Ala. Quentin Collick is accused of conspiring with others to file false tax returns using stolen identities, a crime that could land him behind bars for up to 10 years.
According to the indictment, Collick and his co-conspirators targeted unsuspecting victims, stealing their identities and using them to file false tax returns between January 2011 and April 2012. The scammers obtained mailing addresses, which they used to cash in on the stolen refunds.
Collick allegedly collected several federal tax refund checks, which he then caused to be cashed. The indictment accuses him of theft of public funds, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to file false claims. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years for the conspiracy charge and 10 years for each theft of government funds count.
Collick also faces a mandatory 2-year sentence for the aggravated identity theft counts. The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorneys Jason H. Poole and Michael Boteler of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, along with Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Brown.
The investigation was led by special agents of IRS – Criminal Investigation. Collick is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Tax Division is responsible for enforcing federal tax laws and has a long history of pursuing tax cheats and scammers. For more information about the Tax Division and its enforcement efforts, visit www.justice.gov/tax.
Collick’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers of identity theft and the importance of protecting our personal information. If you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft, there are resources available to help. Contact the IRS at irssupport.com for more information.
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Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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