I just received an automated call from (721)593-6524 identifying themselves as the IRS telling me to call (202) 793-8675. I recognized the (202) as a Washington number. I did call no answer....now I'm worried that I'm in some crooks phone bank. Any suggestions for further action?
Please read the information in my original post.
Follow the link to see where to report the scam.
or
click here:
http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml
Block them! There are devices for land lines and apps for cell phones that simply hang up on suspicious numbers. My call came from (723) 592-6534; call-back number was (202) 793-8675. You others are correct in saying that legitimate contact from the IRS arrives via USPS (mail). If IRS has official biz with you, expect a certified letter.
You can report the incident on the US Treasury's website: http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml. I also received a call last night and found out it is indeed a scam. They told me I had to pay right then and there or go to jail.