Phishing scam targets businesses in our state

OLYMPIA - July 25, 2017 - The Washington Department of Revenue is warning businesses to be aware of an email phishing scam targeting Washington state businesses.

The scammers are sending emails that appear to come from Revenue and provide them with instructions to renew their business license using alternate links to the “My DOR” business licensing system.

Businesses are encouraged to be on the lookout for this, and other similar scams, and never click on an unusual link in an email.

To avoid falling victim to this scam, businesses should:

* Confirm the sender’s email address is cms@dor.wa.gov...