XUPD warns against phone scam

By: Max Bruns ~Staff Writer~ As annoying as collect calls may seem, telling a telemarketer not to call during dinner is nothing compared to the dangers of phone scammers. Recently, the XUPD had warned the Xavier community members about suspicious phone calls that are requesting money from unsuspecting students. According to a Public Safety Notice issued on Xavier’s website on Sept. 28, the Xavier Police have received reports of several phone scams occurring to members of the community, including one dubbed “the IRS Tax Warrant Scam.” According to the IRS website, victims are being told they owe the IRS and … Continue reading XUPD warns against phone scam