The Audubon County Sheriff Todd Johnson reports his office has received numerous calls from citizens reporting they have received a phone call or had a recording left on their phone from someone claiming to be from the IRS. Johnson says with new technology, the scammers can use their number as the IRS or even the Department of Treasury.

The scam has been around for years but Johnson says it seems to be hitting Audubon County more frequently. The callers claim to be from the IRS and threaten to take legal action. Sheriff Todd Johnson would like to remind citizens that the IRS does not call to demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes without first mailing a bill.

Also, never give any personal or financial information.