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.
A computer generated "female" voice called my cell phone number today while I was at work and left a voice mail message. Sounds like "Officer Judy Smith of the Internal Revenue ServiceS" left me the same fraudulent message that I see many others have already received. When I called this SCAM number back, a guy answered, "United States Treasury". He wanted my first and last name, but instead I told him I needed proof this was a legitimate organization, and he immediately hung up!
Called with an automated message..When you call back you get a foreigner's voice who starts to ask you personal questions. When you refuse to give him the info, he tells you that you are going to be arrested because there is an outstanding warrent for your arrest for not paying your taxes.
This happened to me last summer and I made the mistake of talking to the person. I was so upset and it was only after 5 minutes did I think it was a scam. Don't call and don't answer you phone. These people are evil!
I got this call today. Stated was from the IRS Department of the Treasury. Stated I was guilty of tax fraud for the year 2012 and 2013, I stated didn't get a letter. He said in his thick Indian accent a letter was sent. I asked what was the address. He couldn't give it to me. I asked why isn't my husband being called that we filed joint returns. Got a lame excuse that it was me trying to defraud the government. I asked how much we owed he said that it was too late had already called the feds and they would be there to get me and spend 15months in the prison. I kept asking how much I owed almost $5000. Funny thing the amount is wired difficulty than amt. over $5000. The IRS isn't a part of the Treasury dept. It is a separate entity. The IRS hounds you with letters and they are certified. IT IS A TOTAL SCAM. HANG UP DO NOT WASTE YOUR VALUABLE TIME LIKE I DID.