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The Philadelphia Department of Revenue issued a warning for residents on Tuesday over a phishing text scam that is impersonating the agency in an attempt to get people's banking information.

The warning stated that the scammers are texting people a message with a link claiming to be for a refund petition.

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When people click the link, they are then asked sensitive banking and financial information, the agency said.

The agency said the link is malicious and that people should not click the link if they receive it.

The Department of Revenue does not request banking or refund-sensitive information via text message, the agency said.

City officials said there is no evidence that its da

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