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State Warns Danbury Residents Of Tax Scheme

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State revenue officials are warning Connecticut taxpayers about a new scam where online thieves posing as the Department of Revenue Services are using email to steal taxpayer information. 

Department of Revenue Services Kevin Sullivan is warning Connecticut taxpayers about a new scam where online thieves are using email to steal taxpayer information.

Department of Revenue Services Kevin Sullivan is warning Connecticut taxpayers about a new scam where online thieves are using email to steal taxpayer information.

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According to DRS Commissioner Kevin Sullivan, taxpayers are receiving email messages about a “Connecticut state income tax verification exercise.” 

Taxpayers are then directed to link to a phony website that looks like an official DRS website and asked to disclose confidential information. Disclosing the information results in identity theft and likely fraudulent income refund claims in the name of the taxpayer, said Sullivan.

What taxpayers will see in their email is the following message: Due to routine check and validation of our new website, you are required to download the attachment CT STATE INCOME TAX VERIFICATION EXERCISE to validate your details on CT database to enable you log in and view your W2 for the oncoming 2015 Income Tax Return exercise. Failure to update your details will result to termination of your account. DRS Home CT.gov home FAQs Feedback/Questions State of Connecticut Disclaimer and Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2002-2015 State of Connecticut. 

Sullivan said, “DRS never contacts taxpayers this way. Don’t get scammed. Do not open or reply to this email. Do not open the linked site however official it may look.” 

Sullivan said residents should contact DRS at 860-297-5962 or outside the Hartford calling areas at 800-382-9463 if they receive this notice or have questions.

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