Crime & Safety

Albany Police Issue Warning of IRS Tax Scam

Police say the "IRS Officers" yelled at their victims in the Albany cases.

The Albany Police Department wants you to be aware of a common phone scam where the caller impersonates the IRS and demands money transfers for back taxes.  This is a scam; don't fall for it.  

Please see the Community Police Alert for more details: IRS Tax Scam

—Information submitted by Albany Police

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