State treasurer warns residents about phone scam

From staff reports

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella is warning residents about a telephone scam in which scammers portray themselves as Treasury employees threatening victims with arrest if they don’t immediately pay unpaid taxes.

“Actual Treasury employees would never threaten Pennsylvanians or victimize them. This is a fraud that is being perpetrated by criminals seeking to exploit our friends and neighbors,” said Torsella. “I want to ensure that Pennsylvanians are aware of this scam, so they can take precautionary measures to protect themselves.”