The Richland Police Department has received several calls today in reference to a well known scam. Individuals are receiving telephone calls allegedly from the IRS. The number provided is 585-444-7053 x2. People who call the number are put forward to a voicemail and the majority of times its a males voice that has a heavy accent. When you leave your name and number someone calls you back and requests your personal information. This is a common scam that has occurred nationwide. If you receive this type of call please do not call it. As with any scam we recommend you never provide personal information to anyone especially over the telephone. For more information or to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud visit:
http://www.irs.gov/uac/IRS-Wants-You-to-Know-About-Schemes,-Scams-and-Cons:
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