BEND, OR -- The Bend Police Department is once again warning against giving personal information to strangers who may call claiming to be government officials. Despite being long past tax filing season, scammers continue to contact Central Oregonians posing as IRS employees.
According to Bend Police, fraudsters threaten jail time or additional financial penalties if they don't turn over personal financial information.
The IRS continues to remind people they will not call demanding money. If you owe back taxes, the agency will typically contact you via U.S. mail.
