New York Inflation Refund smishing campaign targeting New Yorkers
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An ongoing smishing campaign is targeting New Yorkers with fake Inflation Refund texts that try to harvest personal and financial data. The messages impersonate the New York Department of Taxation and Finance and direct recipients to a phishing site that asks for sensitive details. The operation creates immediate risk of identity theft and financial fraud for anyone who follows the link.
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On September 28, Governor Kathy Hochul's office issued a warning about the scam, stating that the scammers are sending text messages, emails, and direct mail to trick people into providing sensitive payment information.
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28.09.2025 03:00 2 articles · 8mo ago
New York officials warn about Inflation Refund smishing texts
Initial DisclosureGovernor Kathy Hochul's office and the New York Department of Taxation and Finance warn that scammers are sending text messages, emails, and direct mail impersonating the state's Inflation Refund initiative to trick New Yorkers into providing sensitive payment information. The tax agency says it will never contact taxpayers by text, phone, or email about refund checks, and recipients of suspicious messages are urged to report them to the Tax Department or IRS.
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- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19
- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19