Scam Alert Division of Taxation Text Messages 
The New Jersey Division of Taxation is aware that residents have recently been receiving phishing text messages that falsely appear to be from our office. These messages may reference tax matters and often include links or urgent prompts to respond.
Please be advised that these messages are not from the Division of Taxation. We do not contact taxpayers via text message regarding their tax accounts, refunds, or any other official matter.
We ask that you help us inform your constituents and community members—especially seniors and vulnerable populations—that if they receive such a message:
Do not respond
Do not click any links
Delete the message immediately
Cybersecurity and the protection of taxpayer information are top priorities for the Division. Thank you for your continued support in helping to protect New Jersey taxpayers.
Paul M. Lesniak, President
TAX COLLECTORS AND TREASURERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY
Instructions:
Do not respond
Do not click any links
Delete the message immediately
Address/Location
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07723
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
- Event:
- Criminal Activity