IRS Scam Targets Falmouth Residents: Police

FALMOUTH, MA – Falmouth residents are being targeted by scammers claiming to be from the IRS, according to police. The caller will request money allegedly owed to the government and threaten arrest if the victim does not immediately pay.

"Please note, the government will not request payment on a Google Play Gift Card, iTunes Gift Card, or any other type of gift card," police said in a statement. "Nor will they request any type of bank transfer in the name of another person."

Police advise residents to end the call and report the incident to the IRS, as the agency will first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes.

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