IRS Scammers Using Fake Mailings To Get Money: Chester Co Sheriff

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Local authorities are warning of letters sent by scammers pretending to be with the IRS.

The fake letters typically target senior citizens, and allege a significant balance due to the IRS.

Officials with the Chester County Sheriff's Office said that a clear way to tell if a letter is a scam is if it asks for payment to be made out to the IRS.

If it was real, it would say the United States Treasury, officials said.

The letters also use fake post office boxes; for a list of real post office boxes, see here.

Officials urge residents to share this information will anyone who they feel might be vulnerable to these sorts of tactics.