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Eau Claire Police Officer scams a phone scammer

Thief posed as an official with the IRS
Posted at 10:34 PM, Mar 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-21 23:34:28-04

Scammers posing as the IRS picked the wrong target, a Eau Claire Police officer.

The officer played along with the scam, and recorded the conversation. Watch the full video below.

 

The IRS will never threaten to have you arrested, nor will it demand you wire money or pay with a debit card over the phone.

 

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