The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a warning of ongoing telephone scams which occur this time of year across the area.
The sheriff’s office says scammers may call and try to inform residents they owe back taxes and if they do not comply the scammer will call law enforcement to arrest the resident. It’s important to remember the IRS does not conduct business in this manner and will not call you without warning, will not demand payment without the opportunity for appeal and will not threaten a law-enforcement response.
If a resident receives a call like this, she/he is encouraged to contact local law enforcement and may also report the scam to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484 or at www.tigta.gov.
