Officials warning of scam text message impersonating Nebraska Department of Revenue

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Officials are notifying consumers of a fraudulent text message claiming to be from the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

In a press release on Monday, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office said the message states that your tax refund request has been processed and approved.

The message also prompts you to provide payment information via a suspicious link that you must activate by replying on your mobile device.

Courtesy Nebraska Attorney General’s Office

The Attorney General’s Office is urging residents not to follow the instructions provided or click the link.

For information on legitimate refunds, visit the official Nebraska Department of Revenue website.

Key warning signs of the scam:

• The sender is an unknown international number
• The URL is not an official Nebraska government site.
• The message pressures you with an urgent deadline

Recommended action:

• Do not click on any links
• Do not reply to the message
• Do not follow the instructions provided
• Delete the message from your device