NORTHEAST ALABAMA-- DeKalb County Revenue Commissioner, Tyler Wilks is warning citizens about a scam that is circulating in other counties, regarding delinquent property taxes.

Wilks received the following information from a neighboring county.

“ It has been brought to our attention that there are scammers taking the delinquent tax list and contacting people on that list to arrange payment through electronic transfer using routing numbers. We feel like they could be using other means as well.  They are claiming to be from the county and have already been able to scam money from some unsuspecting delinquent taxpayers in other counties.”

Learn how to spot and avoid current scams so that you may protect yourself and your family.