Hillsborough County residents received postcards offering a $100 tax refund settlement.
Hillsborough County Residents Receive Mysterious $100 Tax Refund Settlement Offers
According to the report of WFLA, residents of Hillsborough County have recently received postcards offering a $100 settlement related to a tax refund case. Many people are skeptical about these postcards including Pam and Don Davis who are worried because the initial online form asks for personal details like a birthdate. They fear it might be a scam.
The Florida State Department of Revenue has said that these postcards were not sent by them but by a court-appointed administrator. They mentioned that they didn’t know about these postcards before they were sent out. The department will release more information about Hillsborough’s surtax suspension in a Taxpayer Information Publication in November.
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How to Stay Safe from Scams and Identity Theft
Even with this explanation, the Davises are still suspicious. They think the postcard’s appearance and the request for personal information look dubious. This shows how important it is to check such offers with official sources before giving out personal information.
This situation also highlights a bigger issue about protecting yourself from scams. The lack of prior notice from official agencies and the request for sensitive information on the form are warning signs. People should be careful, verify offers with trusted sources, and stay alert when dealing with unsolicited requests for personal details.
