Notification of Scam Text Messages
The Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR) has been notified of scam text messages being sent asking individuals to click a link to receive their refund. While the cited Nebraska Revised Statute adds validity to the message, the embedded link will direct the taxpayer to a bogus site to enter their personal and/or banking information.
This scam has been reported in other parts of the country.
The DOR will never send a text to ask for personal tax return information.
If you receive a text message of this kind, DO NOT REPLY and please delete it.
If you have questions on the status of your State of Nebraska tax refund, please go to: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/individuals/refund-information
As scammers develop more sophisticated schemes, staying informed is your best defense. The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office offers free resources to help consumers recognize and avoid scams.
