La Porte, IN – A La Porte County resident was nearly misled by a fraudulent “Notice of Lien” letter this week, prompting local authorities to issue a scam alert across Northern Indiana.
The suspicious document, which appeared to demand payment for delinquent taxes under threat of property seizure, was brought to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. Upon review, deputies confirmed it to be part of a known scam targeting residents through fake lien notices and threats of enforcement action.
According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, the letter falsely claimed to represent the State of Indiana and included an 800 number urging immediate payment of a $6,964 debt by Tuesday, August 20. It warned of potential garnishments and property seizure if ignored.
The sheriff’s department stressed that official state communications would never demand payment over the phone or use threats to intimidate taxpayers. The department advised residents to be skeptical of unsolicited letters requesting urgent financial action.
Authorities are encouraging the public to report suspicious tax-related mail to the proper agencies and to verify legitimacy directly with local or state revenue departments before taking action. More information on how to identify and report lien-related scams is available through the Internal Revenue Service at IRS.gov.
Residents across Northern Indiana are reminded to stay vigilant as scam tactics continue to evolve.
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