Scam alert: Minnesotans warned of fake tax refund texts

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Revenue is alerting residents about fraudulent text messages impersonating the department. These texts ask recipients to click a suspicious hyperlink to update banking information and claim a refund. The messages originate from outside the department, and state officials say there is no risk to the department's systems or taxpayer data. Officials advise Minnesotans who receive these scam texts to avoid clicking the link, report the message as junk or spam, and delete it. Those who have entered their information should contact their bank immediately. The Minnesota Department of Revenue emphasized that it never sends unsolicited requests for personal or financial information. Below is the content of the scam text messages