The Franchise Tax Board received reports of text-message scams that appear to be from FTB and contain links to fraudulent FTB web pages designed to steal personal and banking information. The scam aims to trick taxpayers into providing full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, and credit card information. Taxpayers should not reply to suspicious texts, download attachments, or click links if unsure of authenticity and should verify messages by contacting the sender directly and visiting the official FTB website. FTB provides online scam-avoidance tips, a Text Messaging page explaining legitimate FTB texts, and a Scams webpage with reporting options.
In a press statement issued Thursday, FTB officials warned taxpayers the state agency recently had received reports of a scam targeting taxpayers through text messages that appear to be from FTB. These text messages contain a link to a fraudulent version of certain FTB web pages, which are designed to steal personal and banking information. The scam aims to trick taxpayers into providing personal details such as your full legal name, date of birth and Social Security number and credit card information.
FTB advises Californians not to reply to suspicious text messages, download attachments, or click on links in texts or emails if they are unsure of their authenticity. Verify any suspicious messages by contacting the sender directly and visiting the official site. Officials advise visting the FTB's Text Messaging page to verify when FTB sends texts and what information is included.
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