Suburban officials warn of scam calls trying to set up payment for property taxes

McHenry County Suburban officials warn of scam calls trying to set up payment for property taxes "Any communication regarding delinquent taxes is made through certified mail," officials said. By Izzy Stroobandt • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago Scam callers are targeting residents of a suburban county by falsely claiming that they have overdue property taxes and need to set up a payment plan, officials warned on Tuesday. McHenry County Treasurer Donna Kurtz said scammers are targeting people in the area in an attempting to obtain their banking information and other sensitive details. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE "If you receive a call like this, hang up. The Treasurer's Office does not offer a payment plan for overdue taxes, and neither the Treasurer's Office nor any other McHenry County government agency will ever call you by phone regarding delinquent payments," Kurtz said in a statement. "Any communication regarding delinquent taxes is made through certified mail." Anyone who thinks they received a scam call can contact the treasurer's office directly to confirm the payment status of their property tax bill, officials said. This article tagged under: McHenry County