THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 18, 2025 Page 17 Criminal Actors Steal US Taxpayer Identity to File False Tax Returns and Claim Refunds T he FBI is warning the public about criminal actors stealing US taxpayer identities to file false tax returns and fraudulently claim refunds. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 1,000 complaints about identity theft in connection with tax returns within the past year representing a 26% increase from the previous year. Stolen refunds are often redirected by criminal actors to accounts or addresses they control, including bank CHURCH | FROM PAGE 1 celebrating Jesus’ resurrection in their native languages, along with members from First Baptist and Maplewood Baptist. Then at 11:00 a.m., we’ll gather inside for the Easter Worship Service. First Baptist Church is located on the corner of Salem and Main Streets. “The resurrection story is the Bible’s invitation to trade in our present way of living for one more fulfilling, free, focused, and fortified!” said Maplewood Baptist Church Pastor Gary McClenthen. “The apostle Paul put it this way: ‘We were dead and buried with him (Jesus)..., so that just as he was raised from the dead by that splendid Revelation of the Father’s power (the empty tomb) so we too might rise to life on a new plane altogether.’ Maybe you’ve looked in many places for purpose and peace but have been left empty and needing more. May I encourage you to RSVP to God’s invitation to resurrection living. Join us on Easter Sunday to hear more.” Our Holy Week celebrations begin on Palm Sunday, April 13, with our Palm Sunday Worship Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Pastor McClenthen will be continuing his Holy Season theme “Resurrection Living.” Later, at 3:00 p.m., First Baptist Malden will host the 37th Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert, “Olivet to Calvary,” by John Henaccounts, prepaid debit cards, mail drops and/or third-party accounts. Prevent False Tax Filings The IRS recommends establishing an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN), a 6-digit number assigned to taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of a taxpayers' Social Security number on fraudulent federal income tax returns. Once enrolled, a new IP CRIMINAL | SEE PAGE 19 ry Maunder. Under the direction of Immaculate Conception Church of Malden/Medford’s Director of Music and Organist, Rosalind Mohnsen, members of choirs from different denominations throughout Malden will share in song Christ’s journey to the cross of Calvary. Soloists: soprano Judy Doucette, alto Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, tenor Matthew Arnold and baritone Richard Freeman. All are welcome to attend this FREE community concert. Please enter through the church doors on the parking lot side (493 Main Street) behind the church. A free will donation will be received should you choose to participate. On Thursday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m., we will be celebrating the “Last Supper” during our Holy Thursday Service. Pastor Gary McClenthen will be taking us on a musical journey from the Garden of Gethsemane to the final days the disciples shared with Jesus before His death and resurrection. On Good Friday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m., we will join with other Malden churches at the Freedom Hill Community Church (77 Kennedy Dr.) for a combined multi-church Good Friday family service. For more information about the ongoing joint services and ministries of First Baptist Malden and Maplewood Baptist Church, visit fbcmalden.org. ~ Legal Notice ~ Malden Housing Authority MHA #040925 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Malden Housing Authority (MHA), is accepting sealed bids for an indefinite quantity contract to perform intermittent HVAC Installation, Maintenance & Repair services at various properties owned and operated by the MHA, for a minimum term of one (1) year, extending up to a maximum term of five (5) consecutive years, all awards to be made subject to funding and in the MHA’s sole discretion. Bid documents are available 4/23/25 by email request at: efahey@maldenhousing.org or at the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148, Bids will be received at that address until June 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Bidding procedure shall be in accordance with CFR 85.36; M.G.L. c. 30b, M.G.L. c. 149. A pre-bid conference will be held at 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA on 5/6/25 at: 9:30 am. Bidder’s written questions will be received until 12:00 noon, 5/21/25 at efahey@ maldenhousing.org. April 18, 2025 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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