The Morgan Hill Police Department is warning residents about a possible Internal Revenue Service scam during this tax season that has prompted numerous calls to local authorities.
MHPD, which posted the warning Feb. 19 on its Facebook page, wants residents to know that the IRS will not:
• Call you to demand immediate payment. The IRS will not call you if you owe taxes without first sending you a bill in the mail.
• Demand that you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you owe.
• Require that you pay your taxes a certain way. For instance, require that you pay with a prepaid debit card.
• Ask for your credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
• Threaten to bring in police or other agencies to arrest you for not paying.
If you have further questions, check out the IRS website at irs.gov/uac/IRS-Urges-Public-to-Stay-Alert-for-Scam-Phone-Calls.
