Attempted Theft By Deception / IRS Scam

DATE & TIME: 11-03-2017

LOCATION: Clatonia

OFFENSE: Attempted Theft By Deception / IRS Scam

CASE #: 2017-6063

A Clatonia resident called the Gage County Sheriff’s Office and spoke with an investigator to report what she believed was a scam.  She stated she received a telephone call on her house phone from an unknown number.  The person left a message stating they were with the IRS and if they did not call her back, a warrant would be issued for her arrest.

The investigator confirmed for the resident that she had received a scam telephone call from people not associated with the IRS or any government agency and there was no warrant issued for her arrest.  The victim stated she did not give out any personal, confidential or financial information and has not lost any money to the scam.

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to use caution when dealing with persons on the telephone who request or demand money, want payment in a method that operates outside of normal business practices, requires the payment to be done immediately, or in any manner suggests secrecy of the transaction.  Anyone who receives such a call should call their local police department or contact the Gage County Sheriff’s Office and request to speak with an investigator.

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903

Investigator T. Hanson #90310