Local police alert public about IRS phone scam

The Sidney Police Department is making residents aware of a scam that has come to light in Sidney as Christmas nears.

The Sidney Police have received several calls from residents in the last few weeks stating that they had been allegedly contacted by the IRS.

The caller indicates that they are calling from or on the behalf of the IRS, and it has been determined that they are in default on a particular payment or penalty to the IRS that needs to be rectified immediately. The caller goes on to say that if they make a payment now the issue will be resolved and no further action will be taken....