Crime & Safety
San Mateo Sheriff's Office Warns of Local Tax Scams
The sheriff's office is reminding people that law enforcement agencies would never ask for payment of fees over the phone.
By Bay City News Service:
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about possible tax scams.
The sheriff’s office is warning the community tax season is here, and there are people looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims by calling them and claiming to be representatives of the Internal Revenue Service.
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Victims who have received those type of calls have told investigators scammers have instructed recipients to pay money owed for back taxes to the IRS or be subject to prosecution.
The sheriff’s office is reminding people that law enforcement agencies and the IRS would never contact a member of the public over the telephone demanding they pay fees or be subject to arrest.
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