New York State has issued warnings about phishing scams exploiting its inflation refund program. Scammers are contacting citizens via calls, texts, and mail, falsely claiming that they need to provide personal and payment information to receive tax refunds. An example of a smishing campaign was reported by BleepingComputer, demonstrating typical phishing tactics by pressuring targets to act quickly or risk losing their funds.
These scams often use urgent language and impersonate official communications to deceive victims into revealing sensitive details. The mentioned scam involved a message claiming approval of a refund request, needing personal information by a set deadline to avoid forfeiting funds. Legitimate refunds do not require any action from eligible residents, as they are automatically processed by the state. Citizens are advised to avoid engaging with any unsolicited communications and to verify their legitimacy through trusted channels.
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