Didn't answer the call but he left a voicemail in a very heavy Pakistan accent stating he was from the IRS and there was a warrant out for my arrest. This happened a few months ago and they were calling 6 or more times a day and finally after three days gave up. I never answered any of the calls. They are VERY persistent and have no fear of repercussions because most likely they are out of the country. It is a SCAM so please do not allow them to intimidate you. You are better off avoiding any contact at all.
I filled out info looking for a job at snagajob.com. I received a call asking all types of questions. They offered to give me a government grant of $8400. They asked for a donation of $240 to feed and educate the children in 3rd world countries. When I told her (Joyce Weston) that I didnt have money, she hung up on me..
Received 2 phone calls different numbers but the same message. Frank Jefferson says he is from the IRS Audit and that a law suit is being filed. If I do not call back there will be a warrant out for me. It is a total Scam. IRS does not make phone calls threatening people with a law suit. Do not fall for this.
This is 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. The scammers use voice over IP lines (e.g. magicjack (Ymax corporation)). This is always 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. Therefore, report it also to your local law enforcement agency. 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).
You can use the following template for your letter or email:
Senators
Use the district office address of your senator as displayed on http://www.senate.gov/
Your letter should be addressed as follows:
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Mailing Address of District Office
City, State, Zip Code
Representatives (House)
Use the district office address of your district representative as displayed on
http://www.house.gov/
Your letter should be addressed as follows:
The Honorable (full name)
United States House of Representatives
Mailing Address of District Office
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Senator/Representative XXX
As your constituent, I am writing to urge you to demand decisive action from the FBI, the IRS and other federal agencies against organized crime directed against American citizens from abroad.
As widely reported by local and national media all across the United States and warned about by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (see http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/press/press_tigta-2014-03.htm) a tidal wave of fraud using Internet phones has hit the United States. Millions of dollars already have been stolen by criminals impersonating federal officers while hiding in countries like India and Pakistan, where most of the calls originate. There seems to be no end of it in sight.
I have personally been targeted by these scammers but it is the most vulnerable among us that I am concerned about primarily. The scheme is specifically singling out those that can least defend themselves against these crimes, in particular the elderly. I am also worried that given the origin of these gangsters, the money stolen from US citizens may be used for financing of terrorism or other activities directed against the national interests of the United States. But in spite of this clear and present danger to our country and its citizens I have seen no action worth mentioning by the FBI, the IRS or other federal agencies so far.
As a member of Congress overseeing the law enforcement agencies tasked with fighting fraud and ensuring national security, I implore you to make sure that they act on these threats and are given all the necessary resources to target these criminals in cooperation with foreign law enforcement.
I received 2 phone calls different numbers 202-580-8090/202-629-0964 but the same message. From a Brian Smith and Frank Jefferson say they are from the IRS Audit and that a legal petition law suit has been filed If I do get back to them today there will be a no bail warrant issued for my arrest. I called them to find out what this was about and Jefferson said my 07-08 and 09 taxes were incorrect and Smith said my 08-09 an 2010 taxes were also incorrect and that I am a tax cheat and owe the federal government $3908.32. (really 32 cents) After trying to get some more info from them about where I can go to talk face to face with someone in NJ they said they could not do that and must pay now. They said if I did not pay $3908.32 I would be arrested on Friday. I told them I will be calling the FBI to see if there is federal warrant out for my arrest. When I said that they hung up.
I called the FBI in Newark, NJ and they confirmed that it was fraud and said I need to contact the Federal Trade Commission and put in complaint. After speaking with FTC they informed that I should also contact the Attorney General in NJ.