North Dakotans Warned of New Scam Targeting Taxpayers

It seems like every day brings a new scam to watch out for, and this time, the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner is sounding the alarm. Officials are warning all of us about fraudulent text messages making the rounds across the state.

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Scam Texts Disguised as Tax Commissioner Messages Aim to Steal Personal Information

These texts may look official, often appearing as though they come directly from the Tax Commissioner’s Office. However, their goal is to trick you into giving up sensitive personal or financial information. Some may contain suspicious links that, if clicked, could expose your information to scammers.

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Tax Commissioner’s Office Clarifies: Legitimate Texts Never Request Financial Details or Contain Links

The Office of State Tax Commissioner stresses a key point: they will never ask for bank account or credit card details through text messages. The only legitimate texts they send are refund alerts—and those will never contain links requesting personal information. If you get a message that asks for financial details or directs you to click on a website, it’s a scam.

To protect yourself, officials recommend the following steps:

• Don’t click links in suspicious messages.

• Don’t share personal information like your Social Security number, account details, or passwords.

• Don’t reply to the text, even if it looks legitimate.

Report Suspicious Texts and Stay Vigilant: Protect Yourself from Tax Scams

Instead, residents are urged to report suspicious texts directly to the Tax Commissioner’s Office. You can send details to taxinfo@nd.gov or call 701-328-7088 for assistance.

Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to trick people, and tax season or refund time often gives them the perfect opportunity to strike. By staying alert, double-checking sources, and knowing what the Tax Commissioner’s Office will and won’t do, you can avoid becoming the next victim.

As the state reminds us, vigilance is the best defense. If something feels off about a message, trust your instincts—delete it, report it, and keep your information safe.