'IRS' Scam Alive And Well In Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA—It's certainly not a new one, and it's one of many, but Framingham police recently reported that the "IRS' scam hit some residents in town.

Do not answer, and do not return the call. Framingham police are warning of a robocall scam alert claiming to be from the "IRS." The number is 845-481-8150.

Here is a transcript of message: Very serious emergency and time sensitive we are calling you from investigation team of I.R.S. We have just received a notification regarding your tax filings from the headquarters which will get expired in next 24 working hours and once it get expired after that you will be taken under custody by the local cops as there are 4 serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment we would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you the number to reach us is 845-481-8159 I repeat 845-481-8159 thank you.

Yeah, the IRS would likely not talk like that. It's pretty clear this is a scam, but just in case - we're reminding you!

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