Tax & rev warning taxpayers about fake demand letters

Apr. 23—SANTA FE — The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning taxpayers about fraudulent demand letters.

The letters tell property owners to call an 800 number by a certain date or the state will seize their property, according to a news release from tax and revenue.

Letters have been sent to property owners in Valencia County and possibly elsewhere.

"The letters are not from the state Taxation and Revenue Department," according to the news release.

"Anyone with an outstanding property tax debt should work directly with the treasurer's office in the county where their property is located or with Taxation and Revenue at 505-827-0883 if the debt is three or more years past due and has been turned over to the state for collection."