IF YOU GET A CALL FROM SOMEONE CLAIMING TO BE FROM THE BERNALILLO COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE ASKING FOR PAYMENT OF YOUR PROPERTY TAXES OVER THE PHONE … HANG UP. IT’S A SCAM THAT TARGETS YOUR CREDIT CARD OR SOME OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
COUNTY SPOKESPERSON TIA BLAND SAYS THE TREASURER’S OFFICE NEVER ASKS FOR … OR TAKES … PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE. THE SCAMMERS ASK FOR PAYMENT BY MONEY ORDER, CHECK, OR SOME OTHER METHOD … THREATEN THAT IT’S YOUR “LAST CHANCE” BEFORE LOSING YOUR HOME … AND OFTEN DEMAND MONEY FOR TAXES YOU’VE ALREADY PAID.
