Hawaii Tax Department warns of e-mail scam
The Hawaii Department of Taxation announced Monday a new e-mail scam that is targeting taxpayers.
A fraudulent e-mail is being sent to Hawaii taxpayers that claims to be from the Department of Taxation informing them they are due a tax refund. The e-mail requires the recipient to go to a Web site that is nearly identical to the department's official site and asks them to submit confidential information such as social security number, debit card number, PIN number and security code.
The department said it is a scam and is warning residents not to reply.
The department does not send e-mails regarding tax refunds. The department said its site does allow taxpayers to check on the status of their refund but does not ask for debit card information no checking account payday advance payday loans.
Anyone receiving the e-mail should report it to the Department of Taxation at 587-1540.