Whoever called barely spoke English, and accent was so heavy that I only understood every 3-4 words. Claimed to be from "Federal Tax Audit Department". When I asked for someone that I could understand, she became belligerent and told me she couldn't understand me. I finally told her I couldn't understand her and hung up.
Whoever called barely spoke English, and accent was so heavy that I only understood every 3-4 words. Claimed to be from "Federal Tax Audit Department". When I asked for someone that I could understand, she became belligerent and told me she couldn't understand me. I finally told her I couldn't understand her and hung up.
This a Pakistan or India based IRS scam. Do not fall for this.
Read http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/press/press_tigta-2014-03.htm
The IRS does not initiate any legal action via phone. Report it also to your local law enforcement agency. The scammers use voice over IP lines (e.g. magicjack (Ymax corporation)). This is against these companys' terms of use and can lead to termination of their contract. However only law enforcement can initiate the contact if you yourself are not a customer. Ultimately this is a case for the FBI legal attache in Islamabad or New Delhi. If you are really annoyed: call or write to your representative in Congress. As these scams happen all over the country maybe this will trigger a reaction (and the NSA can finally be a force for good).
My daughter and I received the same call from the same person, Emily Pierce. This is ridiculous. IRS will never contact over phone and will certify a letter to you if this is the case! Thanks for posting it!!!