Scam Alert

Taxpayers should beware of FRAUDULENT DEMAND LETTERS

Taxpayers should beware of FRAUDULENT DEMAND LETTERS.

Here are some details about the fraudulent demand letters scam that will help taxpayers recognize it:

  • This Scheme involves a letter threatening seizure of owners property because of delinquent taxes
  • The scammer mails the letter to a taxpayer
  • The letters are not from the state Taxation and Revenue Department

For anyone who receives this suspicious letter (see below) concerning property taxes, please DO NOT respond to the letter. Instead, contact  the Taxation and Revenue Department through the Fraud Hotline at 1-866-457-6789 or by email at Tax.Fraud@tax.nm.gov to report the scam.
Fraud Letter