Same thing happened to me today i recorded the message off my voice mail. This is what it said ""before charges are filled against you and you get arrested at the courthouse (in audible word) kindly call us back on our call back number the number to reach is that 202-470-0159, i repeat it's 202-470-0159 don't disregard this message again this is officer merlin becker from the internal revenue service thank you and have a blessed day" end of message. He had a broken accent like a middle eastern accent.
Called today around 11:30. Left a message with very thick accent saying: "I have obtained a lean on you and your house.
Give me a call at 202-470-0159." I called back and got a guy with such a thick accent, I couldn't understand what he was saying. ?? I am not worried.
Also received a call and went into Voice Mail. Just listened to message. Something about tax evasion and that I should not ignore this call....that I should call back and speak to caller, ID'd self as officer Melvin Backer (uncertain of spelling) (person has heavy accent), from the IRS.
I filed my taxes already. Wondered how this person got my number!
Total scam. Originates in either India or Pakistan. Block and ignore. DO NOT RETURN THE CALL!
See: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Reiterate ... -Telephone-Scam
I’m an Enrolled Agent with the IRS (Inactive). IRS does not initiate contacts by phone. US mail only. 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. IRS does not threaten to involve local law enforcement or to arrest you for nonpayment of federal taxes. IRS has no powers of arrest. If LE is necessary, US Marshals do the job. IRS does not cold call anyone and demand immediate payment of money. IRS does not ask for financial information over the phone. 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 yes, liens are placed on individuals but usually after a lot of negotiation and a failure to reach a settlement. All determinations of tax liability are subject to appeals. All contacts by the IRS are initiated by US mail.
Same thing happened to me today i recorded the message off my voice mail. This is what it said ""before charges are filled against you and you get arrested at the courthouse (in audible word) kindly call us back on our call back number the number to reach is that 202-470-0159, i repeat it's 202-470-0159 don't disregard this message again this is officer merlin becker from the internal revenue service thank you and have a blessed day" end of message. He had a broken accent like a middle eastern accent.