Scam Alert: Fraudulent Phone Calls & Text Messages Demanding Payments

Dec 04, 2025 9 mins read

Scam Alert

Fraudulent Text Messages Demanding Tax Payments

The Miami Dade County Tax Collector’s Office is warning residents about an active scam involving fraudulent phone calls and text messages demanding immediate payment for alleged delinquent taxes.

How the Scam Works

  • Phone calls or text messages threatening immediate arrest.
  • Demands for payment through Zelle or similar apps.
  • References to missed court dates you do not remember.
  • Pressure to act immediately or face serious consequences.
  • Impersonating local county or city personnel.

Important Facts to Remember

Our office will NEVER:

  • Text you demanding immediate payment.
  • Request payment through Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or gift cards.
  • Demand payment to avoid immediate arrest.

Our office ALWAYS:

  • Sends official notices by mail.
  • Provides multiple opportunities to resolve property, tangible, or business tax matters.
  • Follows legal procedures that include proper notice and due process.
  • Accepts payments through official channels only.

If You Receive a Suspicious Text

  • Do NOT respond or send money.
  • Do NOT click any links in the message.
  • Do NOT reply with any personal information.
  • Screenshot the message for evidence and then delete it.
  • Contact our office directly at (305) 375-5448 if you have concerns about your property, tangible, or business tax status.

Report the Scam

  • Report the incident to local law enforcement.
  • File a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov.
  • Forward the text to SPAM (7726) if supported by your carrier.

Verify Before You Pay

Always verify any property, tangible, or business tax–related communication by contacting our office directly using the phone number on our official website, not any number provided in a suspicious call or text message.