10/14/2025
This is the latest scam going around.
Scam Alert: Phishing Scams Target Mississippi Taxpayers via Text Message
The Mississippi Department of Revenue is warning Mississippi taxpayers of ongoing nationwide text scams that are hitting our state.
The department has received reports of a scam targeting taxpayers through text messages that appear to be from the Department of Revenue or the Department of Motor Vehicles and may state that your refund has been approved and ask for payment information and/or include a warning regarding unpaid traffic violations, outstanding toll charges, or fines owed.
These scams are designed to trick you into providing personal details, banking information and/or credit card information.
These texts are NOT from the Mississippi Department of Revenue and are NOT LEGITIMATE. The department will NEVER request payment or request personal banking information via text message.
If you receive one of these phishing texts, take the following action:
• Do not click on any links in the text
• Do not respond to the text
• Delete the text