Same thing I have read here, I have received a call stating that she is from the 'IRS' and that I have x amount that I owe and that the call is being recorded and that the police will come out to arrest me. She also said that I have to immediately go to the bank. I started arguing and said I am recording this and she just kept trying to talk over me for a good minute (very unlike the IRS). A few minutes later my husband calls back and he says he got a call from this number and was wondering what company it was. Later she stated after a few unclear gibberish companies, 'the leather company'. He then told her to [***] off and she said shut up multiple times before hanging up (REALLY un-IRS like). He then called again to tell her that she will be sued and just continued yelling "shut ap, shut ap" and then again hung up. It was a bit funny, but [***] annoying as well. If I didn't know better, which I'm sure some poor people don't, maybe I would have given into their scam and of course, it's best to get these [***] off of the phone before someone does get scammed.
Caller with a somewhat thick foreign accent called several times in rapid succession until I picked up. He asked for me by name and said, "I am from the IRS, ok?". I said, "No, you're an idiot, go to Hell", and he hung up the phone. The IRS doesn't make calls like that.
https://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Scams-Consumer-Alerts
"Mar 25, 2016 - Note that the IRS will never: 1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill; 2) demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe; 3) require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes"
Same thing I have read here, I have received a call stating that she is from the 'IRS' and that I have x amount that I owe and that the call is being recorded and that the police will come out to arrest me. She also said that I have to immediately go to the bank. I started arguing and said I am recording this and she just kept trying to talk over me for a good minute (very unlike the IRS). A few minutes later my husband calls back and he says he got a call from this number and was wondering what company it was. Later she stated after a few unclear gibberish companies, 'the leather company'. He then told her to [***] off and she said shut up multiple times before hanging up (REALLY un-IRS like). He then called again to tell her that she will be sued and just continued yelling "shut ap, shut ap" and then again hung up. It was a bit funny, but [***] annoying as well. If I didn't know better, which I'm sure some poor people don't, maybe I would have given into their scam and of course, it's best to get these [***] off of the phone before someone does get scammed.
called 3 times in a row and then left a message stating she is with the IRS investigation department and that I had to call her immediately or they will be forced to forward my case to the court house! ha! very thick foreign accent. don't fall for it, don't answer your phone.
Got a phone call from (347) 298-9192
NY, USA, very thick Indian accent, said I need to pay $8000 immediately otherwise will be arrested in 25 minutes. She got my cell phone, home address, and gave so called case number. Shame on this cheater! How to report this number?
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
Report them:
https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml
I’m an Enrolled Agent with the IRS (Inactive). IRS does not initiate contacts by phone. US mail only. IRS does not file lawsuits. IRS has enough administrative authority under the IRS Code and related regulations to collect all taxes lawfully due the federal government. 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 as related to ordinary tax disputes. Having a deficiency in taxes owed by way of audit is NOT a crime. 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.
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