LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration are sounding the alarm about a new scam phone call circulating across the state.
DFA officials said they are receiving reports of Arkansans receiving calls from the so-called “Tax Review Office,” claiming they have missed a filing or have another issue. They then work to get the person’s financial information.
New text scam appears to be from Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
This type of call increases during tax season, officials said, and offered a full transcript of a typical call:
“Good morning and happy Friday. My name is Taylor Carson from the tax review office with a tax filing mediation and abatement agency. I’m reaching out because your account is still marked for possible missed filings or outstanding issues, and our office has access to a no-wait proprietary verification line. This line allows you to connect directly and receive exact confirmation immediately, without transfers or hold times. This verification stuff is used to confirm your current status and determine whether payment adjustments, abatement options, or full balance resolution programs may still apply. Many individuals are surprised by what they qualify for once this review is completed. The call itself is brief and focused strictly on verification. It’s simply the most direct way to get clear answers and understand what options if any remain available. Please call me back today at [phone number]. That’s [phone number] to access the verification line. If you no longer need assistance, please call back and press 2 to be removed.”
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The state of Arkansas does not have a “Tax Review Office.” DFA does maintain an Office of Problems Resolution to assist taxpayers, and the state’s Office of the Inspector General contains the Arkansas Tax Appeals Commission. Both have published email addresses and phone numbers…