With just over a month left before the tax filing deadline, law enforcement is encouraging people to be mindful of annual scams that come around the same time as tax refunds.
Chris Miller, public affairs officer for the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, said scams happen year-round.
click to download audioMiller said the scammers use fear as a method to extract information from their victims.
click to download audioMiller said another popular scam is phone calls requesting donations to the sheriff’s office or other local law enforcement.
click to download audioHe said there is a simple and quick solution to make sure the scammer does not get your information — hang up.
click to download audioMiller said banks, utility companies, and any other legitimate business will never ask for identifying information over the phone, especially social security numbers and bank account information.
