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State Police Warn Rockland Residents Of New IRS Phone Scam

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Once again, the New York State Police are warning residents of Orange, Rockland, Ulster, Sullivan and Greene counties of an Internal Revenue Service phone scam that's been occurring in the Hudson Valley. 

The state police are warning residents that scammers are once again calling pretending to be from the IRS and demanding money.

The state police are warning residents that scammers are once again calling pretending to be from the IRS and demanding money.

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Troopers have been notified of and received complaints from citizens who received phone calls from someone claiming to be a representative of the IRS. The callers use various scare tactics to deceive people into providing personal information such as social security numbers and bank account numbers or threatening arrest. 

The scam targets those who may not readily be aware of the IRS’ procedures. 

Here are some IRS tips to protect you from these types of scams: 

  • The IRS will never contact residents first by telephone, but through official correspondence sent via mail. 
  • Residents will never be required to use a specific payment method. 
  • Never give your credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
  • The IRS never requests immediate payment over the phone. 
  • Residents will not be threatened with being arrested by local law enforcement for not paying. 
  • If you receive a voicemail claiming to be the IRS, do not return the call using the number provided, instead use an official contact number listed on the IRS website. 

If you have been a victim of a scam, report the incident to your local law enforcement or state police. More tips regarding this type of scam can be found on the IRS website.

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