A scam that has been making the rounds in recent weeks surfaced in Rochester yesterday.

The Police Department began receiving calls from citizens who said they had been contacted by someone claiming to be with the IRS and demanding payment for back taxes or face a lawsuit.  The recorded message directs those who are contacted to call a number to arrange payments.

The IRS reported this scam earlier this year, emphasizing it does not call anyone and only contacts people through the mail.

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