Received an automated message on my voicemail saying I must call the 'IRS Hotline" before action is taken against "your name". It seemed very vague that the system calling could not identify the person it was trying to reach. I have never recieved a bill or other notification from the IRS. Out of curiosity, I called the number today and got a live person on the 2nd ring. I don't think the IRS has the resources to just stand by waiting to pick up my call immediately, no matter what kind of hotline.
I listened to my gut that this was a scam and started researching. I found some very useful information at this link - the actual IRS site.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Scam-Phone-Ca ... uspicious-Calls
Total SCAM! I also received an automated message on my voicemail saying I must call the 'IRS Hotline" before action is taken against "your name" that seemed very vague as the system calling could not identify the person it was trying to reach.