The governor of New York warned that scammers are now sending text messages and emails in a bid to “spread false information” about checks being sent out to more than 8 million households. The checks, which began going out last week, are meant to offset inflation.
“These messages falsely claim that New Yorkers must submit accurate payment information in order to receive an inflation refund check, supposedly so revenue agencies can deposit money into a taxpayer’s bank account,” the governor’s office said in a statement on Sept. 28.
