We got a phone call from this number on our home phone today (12/10) at 10:26am (CST). We did not answer, but they left a message just like the one described in the other comments and you could tell it wasn't even a real person! It was a COMPUTER!! This is a total SCAM! DO NOT fall for it! Put the number on your call block list like I did. You'll be glad you did.
Recieved call from this number. automated call stating from IRS, stated do not hang up urgent call, we will take further action if you do not respond. take care
"I need you or your retained attorney of record to return the call. The
issue at hand is extremely time sensitive. My officer Julie Smith from
internal revenue service and the hotline to my division is 415-234-9702. I
repeat it's 415-234-9702. Don't disregard this message and do return the
call before we take any action against you. Goodbye and take care."
This is a total scam. And a common one at that.
The IRS has been warning people about it for some time. Here's the official IRS web page: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Scams-Consumer-Alerts
Don't answer or return these calls. Report them to the IRS.
My husband & I have been getting all kinds of calls like this for the past 3 days. I am from California and I hate that people do this from San Francisco area. I do know the IRS would not handle things this way. Please beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!