
Hochul Warns on Scams Hitting New York’s Inflation-Refund Checks
ALBANY, N.Y.—Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New Yorkers to ignore texts, calls, emails and mailers seeking bank or payment details to claim state inflation-refund checks, saying eligible taxpayers—those who filed returns, meet income thresholds and weren’t claimed as dependents—will receive payments automatically. Governor Hochul Warns Against Scams Targeting New York’s Inflation Refund Initiative Scammers are Sending…