Department of Revenue warns of text message scam impacting Minnesotans

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ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning Minnesotans of scam text messages claiming to be from the department and asking recipients to click a suspicious hyperlink to update their banking information and claim a refund. These scam texts are coming from a source outside of the department. Minnesota Department of Revenue systems and taxpayer data are not at risk. Below is the content of the scam text messages to be aware of:"Your refund request has been processed and approved. Funds will be deposited into your bank account or mailed to you via paper check within 1 to 2 business days.