Bowling Green police raise awareness of IRS scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning the public about a scam circulating through text messages.

According to police, the text claims the Internal Revenue Service wants to give the recipient money.

This is a scam, according to police.

The text may show up under an email address, and it will mention how you are eligible to receive a sum of money, in this case $1,400, in an “economic impact payment.”

Do not click the link provided or provide your personal information.