A warning has been issued by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) because of a new text scam that has recently been reported around the state.

IDOR Alerts Residents to Fake Refund Messages

According to a press release from the IDOR, there's a new nationwide text message scam attempting to trick Illinois residents into giving up their personal financial information.

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The fake messages claim that a tax refund has been processed and will prompt recipients to verify banking details or risk losing their state refund.

Officials Urge Caution Against Phishing Attempts

According to the Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue, they have seen a "significant rise" in the number of fake text messages that are att

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