BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another scam circulating in Brown County, according to Sheriff John Merchant.
The scam targets surviving family members of those who have passed
away. Family members receive a letter addressed to the deceased person.
Upon opening the letter, it is from a "Tax Processing Center" and it
states "FINAL DEMAND FOR PAYMENT FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES TO THE STATE OF KANSAS," which names the deceased family member. There is also a number to call by a specified date with a specific amount owed.
The letter goes on to threaten to seize property unless the debt owed is
not paid. The phone number given comes back to a reported scam call
center.
Sheriff Merchant forwarded all of the scam information to the Kansas Attorney General for investigation.
"The letter does look somewhat official, according to Merchant. He cautioned everyone who receives suspicious "official looking" mail to have someone review it for authenticity before making large amounts of payment.
"If you feel you have been made a victim of a scam, notify your local law
enforcement at once."