Fake ‘Inflation Refund’ texts target New Yorkers in new scam

An ongoing smishing campaign is targeting New Yorkers with text messages posing as the Department of Taxation and Finance, claiming to offer “Inflation Refunds” in an attempt to steal victims’ personal and financial data.

The Inflation Refund is an initiative from New York State that automatically sends refund checks to eligible residents to help offset the effects of inflation. 

Those who qualify include taxpayers who filed a return, meet certain income thresholds, and were not claimed as dependents by another filer. New Yorkers do not need to apply, sign up, or provide any personal information to receive their checks, as they are automatically sent to qualified taxpayers.

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