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DeKalb cops warn of IRS scammers threatening to deport new immigrants

File photo.
File photo.
Joshua Sharpe
By Joshua Sharpe
March 16, 2017

The scammers claim to be from the IRS. They say you owe a debt and threaten to arrest you if you don’t pay up immediately, or, if you’re a new immigrant, they threaten to deport you.

The Brookhaven Police Department, which serves a community with many new immigrants, is warning of the con.

“Please stay vigilant and never do unsolicited business over the phone,” the agency posted on Facebook, along with a list of tips.

Remember:

  • The IRS doesn't want payment with a pre-paid card.
  • It also won't text or email you or contact you on social media.
  • Agents don't threaten arrest, deportation or license suspension.
  • Nor do they ask for PINs or password.