Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker has issued a warning about an IRS phone scam that refers to the Sheriff’s Office. Danker said information was received today (Tuesday) that indicated a subject telephoned an intended victim claiming to be a representative of the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office. The caller said there was an issue with the IRS. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office main telephone number (712) 890-2200 has been reported to have shown on caller ID displays.

The subject will then instruct the intended victim to call a number and provide personal information. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office does not provide notifications on behalf of the IRS. If you or someone you know has been the victim of this type of scam, contact the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency. As a personal safety reminder, please be wary of providing your personal information over the telephone to strangers.