I forgot to say that the call originated from 724-596-6594. And I was told to call 202-864-1229 by a recording of a lady's voice. (Possibly computerized)
They just called me as well from a 721 area code. Being that this is only the second year I've had to file taxes I admit I did freak out about the initial voice message left. I am glad I googled the number!!
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 has no powers of arrest. If LE is necessary, US Marshals do the job. IRS does not cold call anyone and ask for money. 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.
Just received message on my cell phone that IRS is suing us and we should call area code (360) 214-3607. Original message came from (726)597-6544 phone number.
Isn't there some way to stop these people?? I called the number and got some idiot with a heavy accent and when I asked him again who I was calling, he said "the IRS". My response was, why didn't I get notification from the IRS? Amazingly this is when he hung up on me. I hate this because I know they are scamming good people out there.
The phone call originated from CO 720-599-6544 and yes I was told to call 360-214-3607 in the voice mail message.