Arkansas consumers are being warned about scam letters posing as official government tax notices that claim recipients owe back taxes or face serious penalties.
According to officials, the fraudulent letters threaten tax liens, wage garnishments, and other actions while pressuring Arkansans to pay large upfront fees for fake tax-relief services. Some scammers falsely claim they work with or can contact the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of consumers.
Officials say the letters are designed to create panic and urgency. Victims are often directed to call private companies pretending to help resolve tax problems. During those calls, scammers may attempt to collect personal, banking, or financial information.
Consumers are urged not to call the number listed on suspicious letters and never provide personal or financial information without verifying the source…