JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration warned Arkansans Monday to be wary of a new scam phone call circulating throughout the state.
The department said it has received multiple reports of callers claiming to be a “tax review office” and suggesting there was a missed tax filing or an outstanding issue with an existing account.
This is a scam, and the call is an attempt to get recipients to turn over banking information to resolve the issue.
These kinds of fraudulent calls increase during tax season, the department said.
Arkansans are encouraged to remain aware of these scams throughout tax season. The full transcript of the call is below:
“Good morning and happy Friday. My name is Taylor Carson from the tax review office with a tax filing mediation and abatement agency. I’m reaching out because your account is still marked for possible missed filings or outstanding issues, and our office has access to a no wait proprietary verification line. This line allows you to connect directly and receive exact confirmation immediately, without transfers or whole times. This verification stuff is used to confirm your current status and determine whether payment adjustments, abatement options, or full balance resolution programs may still apply. Many individuals are surprised by what they qualify for once this review is completed. The call itself is brief and focused strictly on verification. It’s simply the most direct way to get clear answers and understand what options if any remain available. Please call me back today at [phone number]. That’s [phone number] to access the verification line. If you no longer need assistance, please call back and press 2 to be removed.”
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