Crime & Safety
Acton Police Warn Against IRS Scam
An Acton man was recently bilked out of nearly $2,000.
Acton police this week issued an alert about a local IRS scam.
Criminals have been known to pose as IRS agents and call residents, saying they owe money and demanding they pay in the form of pre-paid credit cards. They often threaten arrest.
“The IRS will not take payment in the form of pre-paid debit cards or credit cards,” Acton police said in a statement. “The IRS will not threaten your arrest if you do not pay immediately.”
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In 2013, an Acton man lost nearly $2,000 in an IRS scam.
Similar scams have been reported in Burlington this year.
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Police asked residents to call them at 978-264-9638 with questions or concerns.
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