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Mesa Police Department Cons, Frauds & Scams
Tax Scams
Tax time each year has con artists taking advantage of people
in a variety of ways. Some of the common fraudulent schemes include:
- The con artists sell their "secrets" about how to avoid
filing or paying taxes.
- African-Americans are misled by people offering to file for tax
credits or refunds on their behalf as part of reparation for
slavery. There is no such provision for slavery.
- Pay the tax, and then get the prize. A caller says you've won a
prize and all you have to do is pay the income tax to collect the
prize. Don't fall for this -- the IRS will inform you if you need to
pay taxes on a prize.
- Con artists claim that paying taxes is voluntary, and they offer
to sell you an "untax" package for only $49.95. This is an
old scam; paying taxes is not voluntary.
- An IRS agent comes to you home to collect. Do not let anyone in
your home without proper identification. IRS agents, auditors, and
collection officers carry IDs and will normally try to contact you
prior to their visit. Call the police if you think the person at
your door is an imposter.
Don't be fooled by these tax scheme con artists.
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