Nassau warns residents against tax fraud phone scam

Officials are warning Long Islanders that if they get a call from the "Treasury Department" threatening to arrest you, hang up.  The Nassau County District Attorney's office says the scammers threaten

News 12 Staff

Mar 19, 2015, 3:54 PM

Updated 3,417 days ago

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Officials are warning Long Islanders that if they get a call from the "Treasury Department" threatening to arrest you, hang up. 
The Nassau County District Attorney's office says the scammers threaten to take legal action for tax fraud. 
A woman with a heavy accent demands you call back about an enforcement action. 
The DA says state and federal authorities never make unsolicited phone calls. 
Investigators say do not call the number back, do not give out any personal information or send money. 


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