The Ava Police Department is warning residents about a new mail scam involving letters that appear to come from the Internal Revenue Service.
The letter, which looks official and even includes a QR code, is not from the IRS. Police say scammers are using these codes to direct people to fraudulent websites designed to steal personal or financial information.
Officials urge residents not to scan any unexpected QR codes and to avoid providing personal or banking details through unverified links. Anyone who receives a suspicious letter is encouraged to visit the official IRS website directly rather than using the code provided.
The department asks anyone who believes they may have been targeted to contact the Ava Police Department. Residents are encouraged to share the warning to help protect others in the community.
