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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WARNS OF TAXPAYER MAIL SCAM

The County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector is warning taxpayers of a mail scam that aims to con payments from victims. The fraudulent notice arrives by U.S. mail or email and is entitled “Notice of Outstanding Taxes and Intent to Levy Social Security Benefits.” If you receive this notice, do not respond in any way. Taxpayers should keep the following information in mind to help protect themselves against fraud: The Tax Collector’s Office will communicate with taxpayers directly about any outstanding property taxes; it does not use outside agencies to collect money owed. The Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board have similar processes of communicating. The Tax Collector’s Office notifies taxpayers in advance of its intent to file a tax lien, it does not levy against social security funds ever. Anyone victimized by this scam is encouraged to report the crime to local law enforcement and the FBI.

irs.gov/newsroom/irs-reminder-tax-scams-continue-year-round

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