Fraudulent Text Messages

​​ The West Virginia Tax Division has been made aware of fraudulent text messages circulating in other states that appear to come from state tax agencies. These messages request sensitive and confidential information, including bank or credit card accounts and request that you click on multiple links.

Please be advised: The West Virginia Tax Division will never request sensitive personal information via text message containing a link or ask for your response to include your bank or credit card account information or other confidential personal data.

If you receive a suspicious message, please do not click on any links, do not provide personal information, and do not respond. Instead, remain vigilant and treat such messages as potential fraud.

The Tax Division remains committed to protecting taxpayers and will never ask for confidential information via text message.