The State Department of Taxation is warning Hawai'i taxpayers of a new e-mail scam.

Taxpayers are being sent a fraudulent e-mail that claims to be from the State of Hawai'i Department of Taxation informing them they are due a tax refund.

If you receive this e-mail, do not reply.

The State Department of Taxation doesn't send taxpayers e-mails regarding tax refunds.

While the state Web site allows taxpayers to check on the status of their refunds, it doesn't ask for debit card information.

The fraudulent e-mail requires the recipient to go to a Web site that is nearly identical to the Tax Department's official site to submit specific confidential information regarding their social security number, debit card number, PIN number, and card security code.

Anyone receiving such an email should report it immediately to the State Department of Taxation at 587-1540.