I got a letter from Illinois Dept. of Revenue on July 2 and was mailed to my old address. Letter was saying I owe them $74.34 when I never work or live in Illinois area. I looked up the number 217-785-2698 and read all the report. Positive now that it is a scam but I will call the 800 Monday. Thanks for everyone who took their time to report!!!
I received a Remote call from 217-557-6641, that they are from the IL DEPT. of REVENUE and not to hang up BUT, if I couldn't hold on for someone, to call the 217-785-2698 number. I waited for half an hour and no one ever picked up! So, I did a search online and these numbers are connected and a FRAUD!! Scammers are probably fishing for information. DO NOT CALL or give ANY of your personal information out over the phone.
I just received the same message. I was at work, so immediately became suspicious. Proceeded to return their call. An automated operators wants my personal info. NOT TODAY ! I dont beleive its really the Ill Dept. of Revenue.
It is. And if you call the IDOR taxpayer assistance line 800-732-8866, they will confirm that it is collections. If you are getting that automated call, it is because you have ignored 3 months worth of letters and are getting in line for a collection agency. If you want to verify the assistance number I gave you, try the website @ tax.illinois.gov.
Oh really? Then explain to me why, after I haven't lived in Illinois for almost 7 years, that they are calling now. And why I have never received any letters from them AT ALL in the past three months. If they want anything from me, they need to make sure I get the mail or call me with an actual person on the line or with a phone number that shows up on a verifiable website instead of only these types of sites.