As stated by Sergeant Rebecca Pepere
Eastern District wish to remind the public to be wary following a report of a sophisticated phone scam.
A Gisborne woman reported the scam yesterday, which involved an individual claiming to be from IRD, advising their victim that they had an amount of tax owing, and a warrant to arrest for tax fraud.
The woman was told she could be arrested and taken before the court, or settle the incident outside of court.
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