Massachusetts Officials Warn Of New Texting Scam Involving Tax Refunds. Here's What To Look Out For

CBS Boston

September 22, 2025

Officials in Massachusetts are warning residents about a new texting scam that claims to be from the Department of Revenue.

The text messages claim taxpayers would be disqualified from receiving tax refunds if they don't submit required payment information by Sept. 19. The texts ask for a payment or sensitive information like credit card numbers. DOR said these are fake and it never sends texts about tax refunds.

DOR said to not reply to the text messages or click any links in them.

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