If you’re getting ready for tax filing season and have recently received a text claiming you’re owed a $1,400 stimulus check, don’t get your hopes up, as the Better Business Bureau says it’s a scam.

Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.

"Smishing" is a scam method that uses text messages to trick people into giving away sensitive information that could lead to ...