Winner Police Department reminds residents to be aware of several scams that are floating around Winner.
In one, the caller says they are from the IRS and wants persons to send money. The IRS does not call people and request money.
Also, another scam involves a caller who tells persons they have won prizes and they have to pay the taxes before the prize can be delivered.
The police department says this is a scam and some people have been burned.
The police report there also persons selling CDs and other items without a sales tax license.
“It is summer time and there are a lot of scams out there. We want people to be aware of these scams and be on their guard,” said police chief Paul Schueth.
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