I rec'd a call today, 10/03/2014, stating that he was an IRS Representative and that I mis-reported my tax between yr 2005 and 2013 and I owed $1287.94. Also that I have an arrest warrant of me, my property (car, home, bank accounts, etc) will be seized by Homeland Security. In order to stop the warrant, I needed to pay the amount within 45-mins of his call. He wanted me to go to a Family Dollar, CVS, or Rite Aid and purchase 3 prepaid "Vanilla Reload Network" cards two (2) ea. for $500 and one (1) ea. for $287.94 for a total of $1,287.94. I called the IRS and verified with them and I owe nothing. It was a scam. The scam did have me going for a moment but I stayed relaxed and handled my business. I called the number back, twice, first one went to voice mail and the second one hung up.
Received a call and a message from 206-414-4997 and they stated they were the IRS. I do not think this is a legal call. When I called the number back it sounded like it was from a different country asnd they stated they were not available and to leave a message
They claim to be IRS. They claim to have an arrest warrant on me, and that my property is under investigation. I do not think it is real, as it follows the recent pattern of fake IRS calls. However, this time, the guy on the other hand knew my name. That.... is a bit scary.
However, IRS, warrant, and investigation, so please call back immediately? You know, when warrants are issued, there are no warnings. The police should be knockin on my door if that was the case, not idly calling me.
They are trying too scared so you react.
Getting your first / last name is easy.
If you ever talk to them ask to disclose detailed info that they, your employer and spouse would have.
Be careful not to disclose any info accidentally.
What is there hook, scam?
Credit card info?
Open credit in your name?
Have you pay your "IRS" bill in Home Depot gift cards?
Any idea?