From Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts <[email protected]>
Subject [FRAUD ALERT] Malware Emails Claiming Code Violations
Date February 8, 2024 10:09 PM
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*Criminals Impersonating Comptroller's Office*

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is warning citizens that criminals are sending emails impersonating the agency?s Open Records Division, claiming citizens have committed a code violation. Do not click any links in these communications.

To cause you to react and click on the link, these fraudulent emails use the subject line: *Code Violation Notice ref::#3364541.PDF*. If you click the link, destructive malware is installed onto your computer or electronic device. The malware then steals your sensitive data.

*See sample email (PDF) [ [link removed] ]*

If you or anyone you know receives an email or any other communication like this, again, do not click on any link. Instead, report it to our office <[email protected]>.

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