ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New Yorkers about scammers spreading false information regarding the State’s inflation refund checks.
These scammers are using text messages, voice messages, emails and direct mail to falsely claim that New Yorkers need to provide payment information to receive their checks, according to the governor.
The New York State Tax Department and the IRS will not contact New Yorkers for personal information…