Virginia — Virginia Tax officials are warning residents of a scam involving text messages that falsely claim to be from the agency and request payment information.
Scammers have sent messages stating that recipients’ tax refunds will be permanently void unless they click a link and provide personal information. Officials said providing information through these links could lead to identity theft. Virginia Tax emphasized that the agency will never request personal information or demand payment through text messages. Residents are urged to avoid clicking links in unexpected texts, delete suspicious messages, and verify legitimacy by contacting Virginia Tax directly. Fraudsters continue to target residents through texts, social media, email, and mail. For more information, residents can review resources from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission or contact Virginia Tax with any concerns.
