They left a message on our home phone that used to be the number of a business saying the IRS is filing a lawsuit against us. Obviously a ridiculous scam. Called back too to hear the "Weasels have eaten our phone system".
stated that they were from the irs and that this was my final call. I don't owe any money to the irs. they didn't ask for anyone in particular so I know it's a scam
The IRS reminds people that they can know pretty easily when a supposed IRS caller is a fake. Here are five things the scammers often do but the IRS will not do. Any one of these five things is a tell-tale sign of a scam. The IRS will never:
Call to demand immediate payment, nor will we call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill..
Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.
Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
Left message saying it was the IRS, that they were filing lawsuit against us. We do owe taxes but they are auto-deducted and we are current. Did not use our name. When I called number back, phone was answered and a recorded voice said "Weasels have eaten our phone system." Yah, pretty sure that's a scam.