Hendersonville police are encouraging people to be cautious of a scam targeting local businesses.
A post online from the police department says they are aware of scam calls which have typically been occurring during the evening time around closing. A scammer will call a business and try to convince an employee that the owner or law enforcement is requiring tax payment money. The scammer will direct the employee to deliver money to CVS, Walgreens or other store to purchase gift cards.
Police remind the public that law enforcement will never call and ask for money or threaten anyone with arrest if they don’t pay a fine.
"If you receive a suspicious call, we encourage you to hang up," the department wrote online. "You can always contact your local tax office directly if there is a question regarding a tax bill. NEVER provide any personal information, payments, gift cards." etc.
People are encouraged to contact their law enforcement if they have been a victim of a scam or if they have any questions. Hendersonville Police Department's non-emergency number is (828) 697-3025.
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