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Beware of IRS scam calls

(Publisher’s note: I have gotten three of these IRS scam calls this week. The message I’ve been left is that the IRS is going to sue me and I should call a certain number and ask for a case number. … Read more

IRS scam using Sheriff’s Office phone number

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reports that there is a new IRS scam taking place in the area that is using the Sheriff’s Office phone number. Over the last two weeks residents have received calls from a number that shows … Read more

With tax season upon us, beware of IRS scams, phishing, ID theft

(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for the information in this story.) The Internal Revenue Service and local police are warning people about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country. … Read more

Chelsea PD warns of Internal Revenue Service phone scam

The Chelsea Police Department has received several reports about phone scams that involve demands for money due to late tax payments from people claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The caller will often then threaten the subject … Read more

As April 15 approaches don’t be an IRS scam victim

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tammie Colling, crime prevention/community relations from the Northfield Police Department, for the information in this story.) With tax filing day, April 15, looming, don’t become a victim and fall prey to pressure and what … Read more