The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam letters that appear to come from the Internal Revenue Service.
Authorities say the letter claim the recipient is owed a tax refund and request personal information. Officials stress these messages are fraudulent.
The Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that the Internal Revenue Service does not send letter asking for sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or banking details.
Residents who receive one of these letters are urged not to respond and to discard it immediately. Anyone expecting a tax refund should contact a trusted tax professional rather than replying to unsolicited correspondence.
Officials add that legitimate IRS refunds are typically issued through direct deposit.
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