INDIANA officials are warning Hoosiers to be on the lookout for suspicious messages regarding direct payment programs.
The state advised residents to disregard emails, texts, and phone calls about Indiana’s tax refunds or inflation relief payments, according to Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations.
Scammers are reportedly attempting to steal people’s personal information in Indiana through a phishing scheme based around these two relief programs.
Phishing messages are designed to seem normal, and usually seem as if they’re coming from an important person or institution.
However, phishing texts or emails can expose your personal information to scammers and potentially damage your device if you click on the links scammers provide.
Phishers can also attempt to gather information over the phone while posing as someone else.
Scams to beware of in Indiana
Under Indiana state law, any excess funds from the state budget must be given back to residents in the form of a refundable tax credit.
Individual taxpayers are due $125, while married couples who filed jointly will get a $250 payment.
In addition, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb recently approved $200 inflation relief checks that started going out this week.
The state advised that residents should be wary of any calls, texts or emails regarding the payments.
All refunds and relief checks will be sent via direct deposit or…
