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Jun 14, 2016
That's interesting. The Indian Scammers are really trying to sharpen up their game. The fool still gave himself away, in many ways, but I can see how many naïve people might fall for the Scam.
A county Sheriff would NEVER have anything to do with an IRS matter. He wouldn't be leaving a message to call a 202 area code either. The desperation shown by this Scammer is impressive though. He obviously has done some home work. He knew your name & he impersonated a local LEO. This leads me to believe that he would have tried to Scam you for a considerable amount of money.
People simply need to know that the IRS does NOT make threats of arrest by 'phone, does NOT work with local law enforcement to collect back taxes & does NOT make threats of lawsuits. The IRS does NOT make initial contact with anyone by 'phone & NEVER demands immediate payment in any way in ANY form. Particularly NOT by pre-paid card or credit card!
Be Safe. Be Aware.
Gunnar
A county Sheriff would NEVER have anything to do with an IRS matter. He wouldn't be leaving a message to call a 202 area code either. The desperation shown by this Scammer is impressive though. He obviously has done some home work. He knew your name & he impersonated a local LEO. This leads me to believe that he would have tried to Scam you for a considerable amount of money.
People simply need to know that the IRS does NOT make threats of arrest by 'phone, does NOT work with local law enforcement to collect back taxes & does NOT make threats of lawsuits. The IRS does NOT make initial contact with anyone by 'phone & NEVER demands immediate payment in any way in ANY form. Particularly NOT by pre-paid card or credit card!
Be Safe. Be Aware.
Gunnar