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Scammers spoof Sterling Heights police, IRS phone numbers
Scammers that appear to be with the Sterling Heights Police Department or IRS are trying to trick residents into giving away personal information.
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich (FOX 2) – People living in one Macomb County community were left confused after receiving a phone call from their city’s police department. But it wasn’t what it seemed.
Stay on guard.- that’s the message from the Sterling Heights Police Department They’re taking to social media, warning the public that people are getting crank calls from what appears to be their line.
“Our residents were getting calls from what looked like our Sterling Heights police phone number claiming to be the IRS or the federal government telling them to call back or there will be a warrant for your arrest,” said Sgt. Aaron Asusalla.
It wasn’t a Sterling Heights officer or federal agent behind those attempts to get a hold of people’s personal…
