Central ND News

Fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the North Dakota Department of Revenue have been reported across the state, according to the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner. The messages ask recipients for sensitive information such as bank or credit card account details and include links that officials warn should not be clicked.

The tax office clarified that it does not request personal or financial information through text messages containing links. Taxpayers are advised not to respond to suspicious texts, avoid clicking on any links, and refrain from providing personal data.

“Protecting North Dakota taxpayers is a top priority for our office. We have strong safeguards in place to keep data and sensitive information secure, and our customer service representatives are here to assist you with any questions you may have,” said Tax Commissioner Kroshus. “We encourage taxpayers to remain diligent and stay informed about potential scams and the serious impact they can have.”

Officials explained that legitimate text communications from the Office of State Tax Commissioner occur only if a taxpayer has signed up for refund alerts. These official reminders do not ask users to click on links or provide bank account or credit card information.

Taxpayers who receive unsolicited emails or texts purporting to be from the tax office are urged not to reply or open attachments, as these could contain malware or lead to further scams. Anyone who suspects they have received a fraudulent message is encouraged to contact Customer Support at taxinfo@nd.gov or call 701-328-7088.

Further details about tax-related programs can be found on the Office of State Tax Commissioner’s website at tax.nd.gov.