New text scam appears to be from Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration are sounding the alarm about a text scam.

Agency officials stated that thousands of people are reporting receiving a text message that appears to be from the agency. The text instructs the recipient to take a series of steps to transmit their banking information so they can receive a tax refund.

DFA officials said the agency would never send a text like that.

“The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration will never text you seeking your bank account details,” said Department spokesperson Scott Hardin. “Scammers are continually updating this text and trying new versions to steal Arkansans’ hard-earned money.”

A similar text that circulated throughout Arkansas for the past several months suggested Arkansans owed money for a traffic ticket or toll. It threatened to cancel a vehicle’s registration if the fine was not paid immediately.

Find more information on the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration at DFA.Arkansas.gov.