No, that’s not the IRS texting about a tax refund or rebate. It’s a scam.

IRS impersonators have been around for a while. But as more people get to know their tricks, they’re switching it up. So instead of contacting you about a tax debt and making threats to get you to pay up, scammers may send you a text about a “tax rebate” or some other tax refund or benefit. Here’s what to know about the new twist.

Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed
No, that’s not the IRS texting about a tax refund or rebate. It’s a scam.