Scams circulate

Green River residents continue to be the target of phone scams.

Det. Luke Benson with the Green River Police Department said they’ve received a number of calls regarding phone scams the city’s residents are reporting.

While tax season is underway, Benson said they haven’t gotten complaints about scams focused on delinquent taxes. A previously reported scam involving the IRS revolves around a person calling and claiming the intended victim owes delinquent taxes. The caller demands a payment and threatens legal consequences if payment is made on the debt.

Benson said one scam they are h...