IRS Scam Alert
This Scam Is Once Again Hitting The Oxford Area...
The Oxford Division of Police has been receiving calls from concerned citizens about a phone scam. The caller is contacting people and stating he works for the Internal Revenue Service and Oxford Police Department and is entering the Oxford Police Department as the phone number the call is coming from.
The caller reports that the victim has filed their taxes incorrectly and they have a warrant for their arrest. If the victim does not make two payments immediately they threaten the victim they will face warrants, arrests, and the withholding of their college degree.
The caller warns the victim not to tell anyone and directs them to send money using prepaid cards that can be purchased at local retailers.
DO NOT SEND MONEY
Address/Location
Oxford Division of Police
101 E High St
Oxford, OH 45056
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 513-524-5240