IRS scam reported in Barnes Co

Valley City (CSi) Barnes County Sheriff, Randy McClaflin informs residents that several people have reported that the IRS phone scam has occurred in Barnes County.

McClaflin says the scam artist is threatening and attempts to gain personal financial information using the threats.

McClaflin said the IRS does not operate this way and this is a scam. displayed on their incoming calls from the scam artist is 1-866-438-0207.

McClaflin adds the best advice to people is to  hang up immediately if someone claims to be from the IRS.

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has also reminded North Dakota residents that the IRS does not notify people of a potential problem by leaving a threatening phone message.