Evansville Police have received multiple reports from residents that have received calls from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
The scam involves claims that you owe back taxes and will be sued or jailed if you don’t pay the amount in full immediately.
The IRS will never call anyone and demand payment over the phone. They will never ask you to purchase a prepaid credit card at the store and call them back with the card information.
If you receive this call, hang up immediately. The longer they keep you on the phone, the more opportunity they have to convince you that you have to send them money. If you receive a voicemail, do not call the number back.
If you have any questions about anyone contacting you and claiming to be from the IRS or any government agency, hang up and call the local office for that agency. If there is a legitimate issue, they will be able to assist you.
These scams originate overseas. Once you have sent them any type of payment, your money is gone. Local law enforcement does not have the ability to file cases against overseas suspects.
Prevention is the best way to deal with any scam.
