2028005631 just called. I didn't recognize the number so on the second ring I blocked the number with my CPR V5000 big red BLOCK NOW button. I came here to 800 notes like I always do to make sure that I blocked a valid losers number and I did. Now if they call back I won't here anything and they'll be hung up on instantly ;-) It always puts a smile on my face to block another idiot from my home phone...
First of all, the IRS is a federal agency, so they can't use state cops to arrest people for back taxes because it's not under state jurisdiction. Secondly, the IRS generally doesn't arrest people who simply owe back taxes. Jailing someone inhibits their ability to work which means the IRS can't collect their money. Tax evasion and fraud are arrestable offenses, but the IRS would neber leave a voicemail if you were under investigation. The US Treasury Dept has issued a bulletin about this IRS impersonation scam. If you Google "US Treasury IRS impersonation" you will see the listing come up from the US Treasury, click on the link and there's a short form to fill out that gives them info like the number that called you, what they said, etc. This is probably the best route to take, local police can't do much because the calls aren't coming from a local source, this falls out of their jurisdiction.
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
Report them:
https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml
I’m an Enrolled Agent with the IRS (Inactive). IRS does not initiate contacts by phone. US mail only. IRS does not file lawsuits. IRS has enough administrative authority under the IRS Code and related regulations to collect all taxes lawfully due the federal government. 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 as related to ordinary tax disputes. Having a deficiency in taxes owed by way of audit is NOT a crime. 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.
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