The Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR) has been notified of scam text messages being sent asking individuals to click a link to receive their refund. While the cited Nebraska Revised Statute adds validity to the message, the embedded link will direct the taxpayer to a bogus site to enter their personal and/or banking information.

This scam has been reported in other parts of the country.

The DOR will never send a text to ask for personal tax return information.

If you receive a text message of this kind, DO NOT REPLY and please delete it.

If you have questions on the status of your State of Nebraska tax refund, please go to: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/individuals/refund-information

As scammers develop more sophisticated schemes, staying informed is your best defense. The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office offers free resources to help consumers recognize and avoid scams.

Visit ProtectTheGoodLife.Nebraska.gov or call the Consumer Affairs Response Team at 402-471-2682 for assistance.