- February 26, 2025
Two attempted frauds involving federal tax payments have recently surfaced in Ormond Beach.
One victim contacted police in reference to a harassing phone call. She said a caller, claiming to be an officer from the IRS, left a message on her home phone saying that there was an arrest warrant for her for “bad tax,” and police would be there in 35 minutes.
Her husband called the number and a person with a heavy, undetermined accent, said his wife was guilty of “bad tax.” The husband started to ask questions, and the scammer said, “you’re too young,” leading the husband to think they were targeting elderly victims.
A police officer called the number and the person immediately began swearing. Another officer called the number and the message said he had reached the IRS National Taxpayer Advocacy Helpline.
The officers told the victims that it was a scam and they did the right thing by calling law enforcement.
Another individual came to the Ormond Beach Police Department headquarters on West Granada Boulevard and said she had been contacted by a “Heather Grey,” who claimed to be an investigator with the IRS.
Gray told the victim that she had multiple tax violations and had not paid her taxes in full for 10 years. The victim was told if she did not immediately start paying off a balance of $3,978, she would be arrested.
The boyfriend of the victim said he would make the first payment, and the caller said he could make a payment of $500 by Green Dot, and he would receive a tax voucher form. He complied but never received a voucher form.
Realizing it was a scam, the couple reported the incident to the IRS.
