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Reddit
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r/tax on Reddit: Is this text from the “State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) a scam?
March 19, 2025 -
Is this text from the “State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) saying that I have an unclaimed tax refund a scam?
Received this text. Never opened it cause it already looked like spam/scam… I just opened it and wanted to see if anyone else got a text like this? Will the FTB ever text anyone?
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Yes, that is a scam. Tax authorities do not text people. Refresh yourself on how to read a URL, that is not a .gov address but they’re trying to make it look like one. https://www.imss.caltech.edu/services/security/recommendations/how-to-read-urls
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Lots of money on the line that you have somehow never heard about until this message Urgent deadline (that doesn't match any real-world tax filing deadlines) giving you little time to think Completely bogus URL (hint: the domain is .cfd not .gov) Instructions telling you how to visit the URL, because the scammers know it will be deactivated to prevent you from clicking it "Official State Agency" -- no actual state agency needs to puff themselves up like this
CA
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September 27, 2025 - Understanding text messaging scams and how to report them to FTB.
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FTB warns of tax scams targeting Californians this filing season | FTB.ca.gov
October 15, 2025 - Sacramento — The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is warning taxpayers to protect themselves from persistent scams this tax season by reviewing FTB’s online scam avoidance tips and being especially guarded with tax, bank account, credit card and other personal information.
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Issue on Tax Returns (FTB)
It’s a scam. I got the same text. Or it is just an amazing coincidence that we all are missing out on $1,050 refund! I’d just block and report. More on reddit.com
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January 3, 2025Is this text from the “State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) a scam?
Yes, that is a scam. Tax authorities do not text people. Refresh yourself on how to read a URL, that is not a .gov address but they’re trying to make it look like one. https://www.imss.caltech.edu/services/security/recommendations/how-to-read-urls More on reddit.com
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March 19, 2025I think I got scammed by fake FTB text — please help, I’m panicking…
Yes, it's a scam. If you search for California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 19322 you get https://california.public.law/codes/revenue_and_taxation_code_section_19322 which says nothing about "permanent forfeiture" or deadlines days away. Even without seeing the rest or looking it up, it simply does not reflect FTB processes. Get a PIN from the IRS and create a MyFTB account. The FTB page https://www.ftb.ca.gov/help/scams/index.html More on reddit.com
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August 19, 2025Has anyone received a letter from their state franchise tax board instead of the IRS?
The "letter" is probably a 1099-MISC, which is a tax document sent by whoever paid you. In this case, I'm guessing the California FTB paid you $700 last year as part of the "California Middle Class Tax Refund." It is not a bill. It is an income statement. You may need to include this amount as income when you file your 2022 federal income tax return. (I say "may" because apparently the IRS has not reached a definitive conclusion about whether the MCTR is actually taxable income or not.) https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/27/is-californias-middle-class-tax-refund-payment-taxable-by-uncle-sam/ More on reddit.com
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February 1, 2023Malwarebytes
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Tax refund scam targets Californians | Malwarebytes
September 2, 2025 - Just reply with ‘Y’, then close and reopen the message to make the link work. If that doesn’t do it, copy the link and paste it straight into Safari. California Franchise Tax Board|Sacramento, CA|Official State Agency”
SESLOC Credit Union
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MEMBER ADVISORY: Beware of Tax Fraud Text Messages - SESLOC Credit Union
March 20, 2025 - If you have received a suspicious message, please report the incident to the California Franchise Tax Board at 800-852-5711, or by using their Fraud Referral Report.
KTLA 5 News
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California officials warn residents of rising text-based tax scams | KTLA
September 2, 2025 - State officials are warning Californians to be on the lookout for fraudulent text messages that appear to come from the Franchise Tax Board that are designed to steal your personal and financial information.
CA
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2025 08 FTB warns Californians about recent tax scams targeting them | FTB.ca.gov
These text messages contain a link to a fraudulent version of certain FTB web pages, which are designed to steal personal and banking information. The scam aims to trick taxpayers into providing personal details and credit card information.
USC Information Technology Services
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Security Alert: California Tax Refund Scam Text – USC Information Technology Services
September 4, 2025 - Cybercriminals are sending fake California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) texts claiming you have a refund. The message includes a malicious link that looks official but is designed to steal your personal and financial information.
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Notices/letters - Franchise Tax Board - CA.gov
October 13, 2025 - Contact our office for an itemized account breakdown of the amount due on your notice, at 888-355-6872, between 8 AM and 5 PM weekdays, except state holidays. ... This letter is used when an auditor has sent a request for information and one or more follow up letters to the FTB Customer, and the FTB Customer has not responded. ... See notice for return address. ... We do not have a record of your California personal income tax return.
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Chat | FTB.ca.gov
September 29, 2025 - Closed on state holidays. ... This link will take you to an external website that FTB does not own or control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of the external site. If you proceed, you are subject to the privacy practices of the new site. ... This Google™ translation feature, provided on the Franchise Tax Board ...
Reddit
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r/tax on Reddit: Issue on Tax Returns (FTB)
January 3, 2025 -
Hi I just got a notice without even knowing of my tax return will expire today 3/16 unless I submitted required documentation.
I submitted my SSN The 4 numbers of my street address Zip Code And refund amount
It said, "We are unable to provide your refund status online using the information you provided"
I called their business hours and find out they are closed am I done
CA
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Contact us | FTB.ca.gov
September 24, 2025 - Contact information for Franchise Tax Board
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Franchise Tax Board Homepage | FTB.ca.gov
The next meeting of the Franchise Tax Board will be at 1 p.m. December 8, 2025. ... MyFTB gives you 24/7 access to your tax account information and online services. ... Get more information about California’s tax-exempt status for charities and nonprofits.
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The Franchise Tax Board was made aware of a tax scam ...
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Internal Revenue Service
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Recognize tax scams and fraud | Internal Revenue Service
October 17, 2025 - Don't fall for tax scams. Learn how to spot a scam and what to do.
Landmark Tax Group
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California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Warns Public of Scams
January 13, 2022 - This technique is called ... theft is the goal of phishing. Scams of this nature often involve an email that masquerades as offering to check the status of your state income tax refund....
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I'm thinking this is a scam here … be carful if you get this ...
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Robertschriebman
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ASK THE EDD LAWYER – WHAT ARE THE LATEST FTB WARNINGS OF NEW TAX SCAMS? | Robert S. Schriebman, A Professional Law Corporation
December 12, 2023 - The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has issued a series of warnings involving theft ploys and scams where criminals are passing themselves off as official FTB agents in order to separate you from your money and to gain access to your personal information for purposes of identity theft.