CALEDONIA – Caledonia Police warn that scam artists have reportedly been calling Caledonia residences pretending to be the IRS and demanding money. According to an advisory from the Caledonia Police Department, several residents have received calls from someone claiming to be the IRS and insisting that they owed money. "One resident was even told a warrant for her arrest had been issued," posted Caledonia Police. "PLEASE understand that … [Read more...]
IRS Warns of Increased Scams at Height of Tax Season
NYLON – The Internal Revenue Service warned all taxpayers about the threat of tax scams at the height of tax season. The IRS says that the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has received 90,000 complaints of scammers calling people claiming to be the IRS and identified about 1,100 victims who have lost an estimated total of $5 million. "There are clear warning signs about these scams, which continue at high levels … [Read more...]