A new scam spreading across the country is not demanding payment; it’s dangling a refund. Rossen Reports has confirmed that cybercriminals are blasting out texts posing as official messages from “Department of Taxation,” urging recipients to “click here to claim your refund.” The texts look legitimate at a glance, but they are designed to lure you into tapping a fraudulent link and handing over personal information.What makes this scam especially dangerous is the twist: Instead of threatening you with overdue bills, it promises money back. Scammers often use look-alike addresses to appear official, but real government websites end in ".gov." And do not be fooled by seals, logos or carefully worded prompts.If a message like this lands on your phone, delete it immediately. Do not click the link, and don’t reply “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE.” Responding only confirms your number is active, which can invite more attacks.After deleting, take a moment to report the attempt to your state treasury or tax agency. Those alerts help authorities track where the scam is spreading and warn other consumers before they get caught.
A new scam spreading across the country is not demanding payment; it’s dangling a refund. Rossen Reports has confirmed that cybercriminals are blasting out texts posing as official messages from “Department of Taxation,” urging recipients to “click here to claim your refund.” The texts look legitimate at a glance, but they are designed to lure you into tapping a fraudulent link and handing over personal information.
What makes this scam especially dangerous is the twist: Instead of threatening you with overdue bills, it promises money back.
Scammers often use look-alike addresses to appear official, but real government websites end in ".gov." And do not be fooled by seals, logos or carefully worded prompts.
If a message like this lands on your phone, delete it immediately. Do not click the link, and don’t reply “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE.” Responding only confirms your number is active, which can invite more attacks.
After deleting, take a moment to report the attempt to your state treasury or tax agency. Those alerts help authorities track where the scam is spreading and warn other consumers before they get caught.
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