BPD Warns Residents about IRS / Treasury Scam

The Belmont Police Department would like to alert you to a large scale phone scam that has been taking place recently.

You may get a recorded or live phone call from someone saying they are from the IRS or Treasury Department and they are going to take legal action against you unless you pay them a sum of money.

THIS IS A SCAM.  The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department DO NOT call anyone to resolve problems. Reports of this type of scam have increased across the country prompting the U.S. Department of Treasury put out a Public Service Announcement explaining the scam and what to do if you have been victimized. 

To see this Public Service Announcement Please CLICK HERE

If you have questions or feel that you might have been victimized please contact the Belmont Police Department at (617) 993-2501.