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Attorney General Conway warns of IRS phone scam "If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a representative from the IRS who is threatening to take legal action against you, that is a strong indicator that it's not really the IRS," Attorney General Conway said. "Additionally, when the IRS first contacts a taxpayer, they do so via postal mail, not by phone." By Leland Hulbert, Deputy Communications Director Office of Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway Attorney General Jack Conway is warning Kentuckians to protect themselves from fraud and be vigilant of phone scams claiming to be associated with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Recently, Attorney General Conway's Office of Consumer Protection has received calls from consumers who report that they have been contacted by scammers identifying themselves as IRS representatives or "officers." The scammers are reportedly telling victims they owe money to the IRS. The scammers are also leaving voice messages stating that the victim must take care of a "time-sensitive matter" and return the call, or the IRS will take legal action against the victim. "If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a representative from the IRS who is threatening to take legal action against you, that is a strong indicator that it's not really the IRS," Attorney General Conway said. "Additionally, when the IRS first contacts a taxpayer, they do so via postal mail, not by phone." Oftentimes, scammers participating in this type of scheme use common names and fake IRS badges numbers. They may also demand payment via a prepaid debit card or wire transfer; however, the IRS doesn't ask for either of these payment methods, nor will they ask for credit card numbers. Consumers are also encouraged to be vigilant of fake emails that look like legitimate IRS correspondence. Additionally, General Conway and his Officer of Consumer Protection recommend the following tips for consumers:
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