CAPE CORAL
Phone scams have become common place, but in recent months, there has been an increase in telephone IRS scam.
A scammer called a Cape Coral Police Department extension with the following IRS scam. The scammer requested our Officer’s name and Social Security number. The scammer started by identifying herself as an “IRS employee” calling you because you have a warrant for your arrest. The “IRS employee” asked questions about where our Officer banked, if they recently traveled to Texas, or rented a car.
As the scam continued, the “IRS employee” explained that a car covered in blood was rented in our Officer’s name and was abandoned near a motel. The car was allegedly rented from a bank account in our Officer’s name. The “IRS employee” ended the conversation by telling our Officer that she did not believe that they were involved and were a victim of identity theft. She told our Officer that an “IRS Investigator” would be calling momentarily to confirm all the details with them. The “IRS employee” should have been tipped off by the way our Officer answered the phone call: “Cape Coral Police Department, this is Officer…”
The scammers will say things to make people fear they will be arrested and are victims of identity theft. Please do not fall prey to these scammers. Please check the tips below to avoid becoming a victim.
Tips to spot IRS Scams:
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