The Pittsburg Police Department has received reports from citizens regarding calls impersonating IRS collection agents.
The phone calls have been from a 202 area code, which is Washington DC. The caller identifies themselves as an IRS collection agent working with the FBI. The caller is very persistent stating that they are calling regarding unpaid taxes and to avoid potential prosecution the debt needs to be settled immediately.
If you receive such a call, keep in mind you would have already received an official collection notice from the IRS if you had pending overdue tax issues. Do not provide the caller with any of your personal information, such as Social Security numbers, bank account numbers or debit card numbers. Simply hang up on the person.
Police Departments throughout the nation receive an influx of fraud scams and mail theft reports. Take extra caution with your outgoing and received mail during this time. Many sensitive documents sent from employers, investments and loans contain personal information that identity thieves love to get their hands on. If you see suspicious or unfamiliar subjects and vehicles in your neighbor hoods, please call the police at 925-646-2441.
