Friday, August 29, 2014

Beware: Scam Phone Calls!

The scamming phone calls continue!
 
Don't be deceived by threatening phone calls from scammers pretending to be from the IRS. Here are 5 ways to easily spot a scammer:
 
1. They call you about taxes you owe without first mailing you an official notice.
2. They demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
3. They require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.
4. They ask for credit or debit numbers over the phone.
5. They threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
 
If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, you should contact the knowledgeable staff at Baldwin Accounting Corporation today!