Smishing Campaign Targets New Yorkers with Fake Inflation Refunds

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12.10.2025 17:19

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A smishing campaign is targeting New Yorkers with fake text messages claiming to be from the Department of Taxation and Finance. The messages offer 'Inflation Refunds' to steal personal and financial data. The scam involves sending text messages that urge recipients to click a link to provide payment information. The link leads to a fake website that mimics the New York Department of Taxation and Finance, where victims are prompted to enter sensitive personal information. The scam aims to steal identities and commit financial fraud. New York officials have issued warnings about the scam and advised residents to be vigilant.

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12.10.2025 17:19 1 articles · 9h ago

Smishing Campaign Targets New Yorkers with Fake Inflation Refunds
A smishing campaign is targeting New Yorkers with fake text messages claiming to be from the Department of Taxation and Finance. The messages offer 'Inflation Refunds' to steal personal and financial data. The scam involves sending text messages that urge recipients to click a link to provide payment information. The link leads to a fake website that mimics the New York Department of Taxation and Finance, where victims are prompted to enter sensitive personal information. The scam aims to steal identities and commit financial fraud. New York officials have issued warnings about the scam and advised residents to be vigilant.
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The Inflation Refund is a legitimate initiative by New York State to provide refund checks to eligible residents.
First reported: 12.10.2025 17:19

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- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19
The smishing campaign uses text messages to lure victims into providing personal and financial information.
First reported: 12.10.2025 17:19

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- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19
The fake messages claim that recipients must provide payment information by September 29, 2025, to receive their refund.
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- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19
The scam website impersonates the New York Department of Taxation and Finance and asks for sensitive personal information.
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- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19
Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Department of Taxation and Finance have issued warnings about the scam.
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- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19
New Yorkers are advised to avoid unexpected emails or texts, hang up on tax-related calls, and never meet in person to hand over tax payments.
First reported: 12.10.2025 17:19

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- Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 12.10.2025 17:19