Henderson County officials are warning residents about fraudulent calls that have been circulating in the community.
Scam Alert: Henderson County residents receive fraudulent phone calls demanding money
Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan said there have been recent reports of residents receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of the Henderson County Tax Office.
“No one from the tax office will ever call unsolicited, demanding money or asking for any kind of information on you,” said Morgan.
He added that these individuals falsely presenting themselves as representatives for the tax office are also disclosing that there will be legal actions to those who refuse to pay
“Telling them their taxes were due and had to pay them immediately or face fines, and maybe imprisonment," he gave examples of the scam calls.
If you receive a call that you suspect is fraudulent, Morgan says you should take the following steps:
Do not provide any personal or financial information to the caller.
Hang up immediately.
Report the incident to the Henderson County Tax Office at 828-697-5595
For official information regarding your tax status or any inquiries, residents can contact the Henderson County Tax Office directly at 828-697-5595, online HERE or visit the office at 200 N. Grove Street, Hendersonville NC.
