JamestownPolice_2Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police is informing residents that it has received complaints by the public about a phone  scam, where a male voice with an Indian accent claims he’s from the United States IRS, saying the intended victim is being audited and must pay a certain amount of money.

In two complaints to Jamestown Police, the caller requested $2,500, to be wired to the IRS, to keep police from responding and arresting the intended victim.

In at least one of the complaints the caller said to the intended victim, “The police are on ther way.”

Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger says, do not wire cash to anyone you don’t know.  Most scams to date involve wiring money  to individuals unknown by intended victims.

He adds, do not give out personal information over the phone to anyone you don’t know, or can not verify the identity of.

If you are not sure, contact local law enforcement.