Philadelphia Department of Revenue Warns Residents of Phishing Text Scam

The Philadelphia Department of Revenue warns residents about a surge in phishing text scams impersonating the department. Scammers are targeting individuals with messages that include malicious links, requesting sensitive banking information related to refunds. The department stresses it never asks for such information via text and urges residents to report and delete any suspicious messages. Officials confirm that city databases have not been breached, prioritizing taxpayer data integrity and security. Residents should be vigilant, skeptical of unsolicited requests, and verify official sources.

To report potential fraud, they can contact the FBI or the Internet Crime Complaint Center. The phishing scam surfaced on September 15, highlighting the need for public awareness. For further guidance on identifying scams, residents are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s website.