INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — The Indiana Department of Revenue is putting out a warning about a scam using a phony tax bill.
Recently, the scam has been hitting Marion County.
You'll get a notice on warning that your property will be seized if the fake tax bill isn't paid.
The official looking letter asks you to call a 1-800 number to call to "resolve the issue."
When you call the number they'll offer to settle it for a lesser amount and try to get you to turn over financial information and credit card information.
“The person on the other end of the line could sound very convincing to anyone not familiar with Indiana tax laws,” said Michelle Cain, DOR Director of External Communications. “However, these scammers never confirm the amount owed or even if your tax bill is state or federal, as the information is false. This is a big red flag.”
If you think someone is scamming you, you can call DOR Customer Service at 317-232-2240, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST to verify any tax bill received.
You can also report it to:
- Internal Revenue Service: phishing@irs.gov
- Indiana Department of Revenue: investigations@dor.in.gov
