New York Officials Warn Residents of Tax Season Scams Targeting Personal Information

As tax season approaches, the New York Department of Taxation and Finance is warning residents about ongoing scams targeting taxpayers.

Scammers are impersonating tax collectors, phishing for passwords, and sending fraudulent letters to steal personal information.

New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley highlighted that scammers exploit the anxieties of tax season.

Residents are advised to never share personal information in response to unsolicited messages and to be cautious of calls or messages urging payment via gift cards or wire transfers.