The Geary County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of a scam where the caller claims to be an agent of the Internal Revenue Service.

According to Captain Brian Hornaday, the caller will advise the potential victim that they are being investigated for fraud and tax evasion, and will demand a payment to avoid an arrest warrant being issued. Most reports define the caller as a male with a middle Eastern accent or computer automated voice. This is a scam that is annually repeated, usually criminal. The IRS will not contact anyone by telephone in that manner.

If you receive a call of this nature hang up and do not give them any money.