IRS scam hits Bloomington

Posted on March 18, 2016
Bloomington Police
Scammers hope to take your money.(WJBC file photo)

By Terry James

BLOOMINGTON – An old scam is back in the Bloomington-Normal area.

Bloomington Police Spokeswoman Sara Mayer says the current scam comes from someone calling and claiming to work for the IRS. She says they demand immediate payment for your taxes.

Mayer says not to give in.

“They are extremely difficult to track by law enforcement,” said Mayer. “So that’s another reason why they choose that prepaid debit card or wire transfer. So that’s red flag number one.”

She says the IRS will never ask for your credit or debit number over the phone. If the IRS needs to get a hold of you, they will send a letter.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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