I first received a phone call from 202-506-9216 - a man with a thick mideast accent saying he was from the IRS. When I hung up on him, he called again--very angry that I had hung up. He then proceeded to tell me there was a problem with my "previous year" taxes and I needed to act immediately to prevent problems. I responded that I didn't believe the IRS would be calling on a SATURDAY for immediate action without having first sent a letter and hung up again. Five minutes later I received a call from 415-251-5897, which I did not answer. From reading the previous comments, this number also claims to be from the IRS. I don't know if the two numbers are connected, but it seems to be too much of a coincidence!
Today I received a call from a man identifying himself from the IRS Investigation Department, He told me that I was delinquent in my Taxes and that I or my attorney should call him back, This was an issue that I should not ignore. I call back to the phone left in his message (415-251-5897) the person who answer the phone connected with a lady called Michelle Brown. She told me that I owed back taxes in the amount of $6,998.35 and that an arrest warrant have been filed with the court and local authorities for my immediate arrest and that all my licenses and passport have been suspended. I never received a notification - she said it was mailed to my previous address. What year?, I asked, 2009,10,11 & 12 she answered.
I told her that this was the first time that I heard about my debt with the IRS and that I wanted to pay it. She told me she was going to try to stop the court order and she put me on hold, we were disconnected. Called her again. She was checking if I had previous arrests.. After about 5 minutes she came back on the phone and told me that I have 45 minutes to pay the debt and have the arrest warrant suspended. I said that I could pay either by e-check or by Debit card. She told me that they do not accept checks, credit or debit cards because of the arrest warrant. However, she mentioned to me that there were several places near my home, including Home Depot where I could buy a bill payment card. Her instructions were to buy ( in cash) from Home Depot a bill of payment card and I should bring about $7,000.00cash, (I would be charged like $75 expenses) In addition she told me to call her when I arrived at Home Depot parking place for further instructions. I told her it sounds like a scam. She said to call her when I got to the parking and hang up.l
We had called the lawyer, but they were not working being Good Friday. I called my accountant and after hearing the story he told me this is a scam also my family had the same impression. I search the phone number in Google and found this web site. The first article, posted by Maria, was almost a carbon copy of my situation. However, I never went to Home Depot. Please, be alert. I understand that the IRS does not operate in this fashion. Apparently this is the season for scams utilizing the IRS name.
What an experience!!!
Got a man with an Indian accent telling me he was from IRS on answering machine. Most of the message could not be understood due to his heavy accent. At the end of the message he appeared to be talking another language. I tried calling back just to see who answered and the line was busy. I figured the REAL IRS would have an automatic answering system. That is when I found this site and it all made sense.
Today I received a call from a man with a heavy accent identifying himself from the IRS Investigation Department, He told me that I was delinquent in my Taxes and that I or my attorney should call him back, This was an issue that I should not ignore. That if I did not call back within 24 hours I would be arrested.
Today I received a call from 415 251 5897 saying that he was calling from its. Very heavy accent couldn't understand a word. He said call officer Kenneth Webster in the same number. So I call back the same guy picks up the phone he was treating me that the police are going to be coming for my arrest I said irs supposed to inform me in writing of anything that I have done I never received a letter sent the whole police department down to get me I have nothing to fear. People please watch out for scams like that, and report them.