Politics & Government

North Andover Police Warn of Phony IRS Scam

The IRS doesn't make phone calls.

The North Andover Police have issued a warning about an ongoing scam.

North Andover residents and residents in surrounding communities have seen an increase in scam phone calls reporting to be from the IRS.

The scam call says that a person owes back taxes and will offer to negotiate payment over the phone. The caller usually has an accent of some type.

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If you receive a call of this type do not give out any personal information or arrange payment. Contact your local police department to report a call of this type or notify your local IRS office.

The IRS will not contact you directly by phone if you owe back taxes. You will receive a letter via USPS with contact information and payment information.

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