Pennsville Police are advising all residents to contact authorities if they get suspicious calls.
PENNSVILLE TWP. -- Police are investigating an IRS scam after a Salem County resident claims she was scammed out of $500.
Pennsville Township Police responded at 2 p.m. Friday when a resident of Penn Terrace Apartments reported she received a phone call from a suspect identifying himself as an IRS employee.
The victim was told that she needed to purchase an iTunes gift card in the amount of $500 and provide the caller with a redemption code or she would be arrested, according to authorities.
Police said the woman then followed instructions and purchased the gift card in the amount of $500.
Pennsville Police are advising residents to inform police before sending any money to someone by phone.
Police will advise residents of any scams.
Pennsville Township Police can be reached at 856-678-3089.
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