Crime & Safety
IRS Scam Alert Reported in New London
Police are cautioning residents to be aware of the telephone scam.

Post from New London Police Department:
SCAM ALERT
Calls are being received from individuals claiming to be associated with the ‘IRS’. The individuals are informing people that a sizable amount of money is owed and unless a payment is made immediately the person will be arrested and their property and/or financial accounts seized right away.
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A phone number associated with this scam is 206-801-5201. This number if you google it comes up as IRS scams.
Please beware and cautious.
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