Owing taxes stinks royally. But paying taxes to someone who isn't from the state is a special type of kick in the pants.
There's a new scam in Michigan, and here's what you need to know.
Here's Five Fast Facts …… :
- 💘 It's not a love letter - This new scam uses the U.S. Postal Service to deliver the news. Which is impressive when you think about it since the USPS seems to lose everything I ever send…
- ☎️ Do not call - The letter, targeting people who owe back taxes, tells unsuspecting victims that their property could be seized if they don't pay up. They're threatening to take it all; bank accounts, property, cash, cars – even business assets.
- 👀 Looks can be deceiving - This scam looks really real. It uses the victims' personal information pulled from public records.
- 🔎 How to spot a fake - The actual treasury department will be on official State of Michigan letterhead with the Governor's name and signature and the State Treasurer, Rachael Eubanks.
- 💪 Report, report, report - Have you received a questionable letter? Forget the "snitches get stitches" mentality - report it immediately by calling the Treasury's Collections Service Center at 517-636-5265.
🔥Bottom line: Don't be a victim. If you get a letter that looks questionable, call it in. When it comes to money, always choose safe over sorry.
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