WELLFLEET – Wellfleet Police are investigating a scam that saw one resident lose five thousand dollars.
The scammers contacted the 63 year old man claiming to be from the IRS and advised him that he was behind in his taxes and could be subject to arrest and his assets could be seized.
Police are reminding residents that legitimate businesses and government agencies don’t do this sort of thing.
Contact police if you suspect you have been contacted by scammers.