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Plano Police warn taxpayers about increase in tax‑season phishing scams
Summary
Plano’s media office relayed advice from the Plano Police this week warning residents about rising tax‑season phishing attempts, describing common tactics and offering verification guidance and a police contact number.
Plano Police are warning residents about an increase in tax‑season phishing attempts, Plano Media Relations Director Steve Stoler said in the city’s weekly Plano City News bulletin this week. "The department is urging everyone to beware of increasing phishing attempts specifically targeting taxpayers," Stoler said.
The police listed common scams residents should watch for: fake emails from tax services requesting personal data, phone calls from people impersonating Internal Revenue Service agents demanding immediate payment, and malicious links or attachments in spoofed emails. "The IRS always mails bills before calling," Stoler said, and residents were advised never to share credit or debit card information over the phone.
Stoler added that the IRS does not threaten immediate arrest and that appeals are always allowed before payment. Residents were advised to verify recipients before sharing sensitive information. For more information, the Plano Police Crime Prevention Unit can be reached at (972) 941-2134.
The city broadcast framed the guidance as a seasonal reminder rather than reporting on a specific local investigation or case; no formal enforcement action or new ordinance was announced during the bulletin.
