Bethel Park police warn of yet another IRS scam
The Bethel Park police are urging residents to be wary of callers representing themselves as IRS agents claiming there is a possible warrant for their arrest.
Police said some of the calls made to residents include federal magistrate warrants, claims of back taxes owed, or family members in custody. The caller may use a common surname and fake IRS badge number in an effort to prove he or she is a legitimate government agent. In addition, police said, the callers have all had foreign accents and used call-back numbers from the Delaware area.
The IRS will always first contact people about back taxes by mail, not the telephone. The IRS also won’t ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer.