DAVIS COUNTY, Utah, Feb. 8, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) — Officials in Davis County are alerting everyone to a tax scam that is currently going on in the area.
“If you receive taxes due/lien notices, always check with the respective government authorities PRIOR to making ANY payments and/or sharing financial account(s) details,” the Davis County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.
If you receive such a notice, the post says, you can check if it’s a scam by calling the appropriate phone number:
IRS (federal): 1-800-829-4933
Utah State Tax Commission: 801-297-2200
The DCSO post includes photos of the scam documents, and advises, “Don’t fall prey — do your research, call the proper authorities and NEVER be quick to share financial details.”