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Watch out for scams concerning America 250 coins, tax season
Local and state officials are reminding Kentuckians to be wary of several ongoing scam attempts.
In their latest newsletter, the Kentucky Stop Scams team says with the United States semiquincentennial coming up this summer, the U.S. Mint is unveiling new designs for the dime, quarter, and half dollar, along with special collectible coins and medals. On the heels of this, scammers are attempting to take advantage and are putting phony items on the market.
The Stop Scams team says if you plan on purchasing commemorative coins or medals, buy directly from the U.S. Mint. via their website. The Mint is the only authorized seller of 250th anniversary coins. Avoid purchasing products from resellers such as Facebook Marketplace, as deals that are “too good to be true” probably are just that. Check products before purchase, as coins from the Mint will be clearly labeled for their contents.
The Stop Scams team says another commonly reported scam right now involves tax season. Scammers are posing as IRS agents or tax professionals, advertising too good to be true refund offers, and sending out emails that contain phishing or malicious links. Never click a suspicious link, and never give out your personal information without verifying who you are giving it to.
Visit www.irs.gov for more information on tax scams and fraud, and visit stopscams.ky.gov for more information or to sign up for alerts on ongoing scams.
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