Illinois Comptroller Warns of Tax Scams Targeting Residents

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is warning the public to be on the lookout for tax scams. Her office said con artists will pose as an IRS employee, contacting people by text, email or phone and then asking for personal information. Some calls may be threatening, saying the taxpayer needs to send money right away to correct a problem on their return. Mendoza reminds Illinoisans the IRS’ preferred method of communication is through the mail.