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LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has issued a warning this week about a phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate Revenue officials and attempt to trick recipients into sharing sensitive personal and financial information.
State Rep. Joe Hogan said that similar scam reports have surfaced throughout the Philadelphia region.
Hogan said the text messages often include links to fake websites and request banking details under the pretense of processing a refund.
Officials advise all taxpayers to verify the status of their refund only through official channels.
Taxpayers can check the status of their refunds online by visiting the department’s official online tax hub, myPATH, or by calling 1-888-PATAXES. Taxpayers will be prompted to provide their Social Security number and requested refund amount to obtain the current status.
To protect yourself:
To verify potentially fraudulent contact from the department or to report suspicious activity, visit revenue.pa.gov.
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