Block the call. I'm retired too, and I get those calls once a week or so. It's a stupid scam, but some people fall for it. Women seem particularly vulnerable. But of course scammers are looking for anyone they think is vulnerable. Indian accent is so strong you can cut it iwth a knife. Whatever, don't let it bother you.
IRS does not file lawsuits. Court action, if any is handled by the DOJ and all parties are entitled to legal assistance if it is a criminal matter. But--tax disputes are for the most part civil matters. 90% of all IRS tax disputes are settled administratively. IRS has absolutely no authority to call on local law enforcement for anything. Local law is never involved in IRS tax disputes. It has no powers of arrest. If LE is necessary, US Marshals do the job. IRS does not cold call anyone and ask for money. IRS does not accept Green card money paks for payment in any case. No one is prosecuted for ordinary tax disputes. IRS has absolutely no authority over anyone's professional license. Professional licensing is handled by state governments. Yes, levies on property to satisfy an existing tax obligation do occur, but only after a very long period of negotiation. And usually a lot of appeals. All determinations of tax liability are subject to appeals. All contacts by the IRS are initiated by US mail.
OK... for years I've 'reported scams'... and we hear about more scams... and good old Marcus has called twice over the holidays.
It would be nice to get some feedback, like on the news channel, showing that these pranksters are being held accountable.
Even an acknowledgement from FCC, IRS, and phishing reports would be SOMETHIING.
If there is a way to help catch these people for prosecution, count me in... I've said that in my reports as well... still nothing.
So the scammers continue to scam, and some people fall for it... and some people report it.
A man with an accent of some sort called claiming to be with the "Tax Audit Department of the Internal Revenue Service," and said that he needed to contact us regarding an illegal tax evasion. He went on to say that our case was about to be brought before the "Federal Claims Courthouse" and that a warrant would be issued for our arrest. But before they go ahead and do that, we should contact their legal representative at (571) 210-1297. He didn't leave a name.