🚨 Alert, New Yorkers! Scammers are at it again, this time targeting your hard-earned cash by impersonating the New York State Tax Department and the IRS. They’re using the state’s inflation refund checks initiative to trick you into handing over your banking info. 😱

Here’s how the scam works:

You might receive a text, voice message, email, or even snail mail claiming that your ā€˜inflation refund’ has been processed and approved. To receive your money (anywhere from $150 to $400, depending on your income and filing status), you’re told to provide your banking details by a specific date – September 19, 2025, in this case. They even threaten that you’ll lose your refund if you don’t comply.

But here’s the catch:

The refund process is automatic. You don’t need to do anything extra, not even provide your banking info. So, any message asking for it is a red flag!

Governor Kathy Hochul has a message for you:

ā€œListen up, New Yorkers! The Tax Department and the IRS never call or text you for personal information. Stay sharp, and if you spot a scam, report it to the Tax Department immediately. Let’s not make it easy for these crooks!ā€

Scammers love using current events to trick you:

Tax season, major sports events, holidays – they’ll use anything to make their scams seem legitimate. So, always be on guard!

Stay safe, New York!

šŸ”’ Don’t click on suspicious links or download attachments.
šŸ“ž Don’t respond to messages asking for personal or banking info.
šŸ“§ Don’t trust messages with urgent deadlines or threatening language.
šŸ“ž If you suspect a scam, report it to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 530-HELP (4357).

And remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! šŸ˜Ž

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