Scammers are trying to trick New Yorkers into giving up personal information to steal their inflation refund checks. 😡💸
💵 Important Reminder
✅ Eligible New Yorkers do NOT need to apply or sign up to receive an inflation refund check.
📄 If you filed a tax return and meet the income requirements, your check will be sent automatically.
⚠️ Scammers are falsely claiming you need to submit payment information to receive your check.
❌ THIS IS NOT TRUE.
✅ The New York State Tax Department and the IRS will never call or text to request personal or payment information.
📬 How Scammers Are Contacting Victims
- 📱 Text messages
- 📞 Voice messages
- 📧 Emails
- 📨 Direct mail
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself
- 🚫 If you receive a threatening phone call about your taxes, hang up immediately.
- 🙅♀️ Never agree to meet anyone claiming to be a tax representative to hand over payment.
- 🕵️♂️ Don’t click suspicious links or share personal info via email.