Two automated messages left on answering machine on 10/16/2014 from someone claiming to be with IRS. The messages were identical and the caller's name was "Officer Julie Smith with the IRS" stating that "the issue at hand is really time sensitive" and "Don't disregard this message and do return the call before we take any legal allegations against you. Good bye and take care." The number was 415-506-1286 from Novato, CA. This is a scam. According to the IRS website, if IRS needs to contact an individual, it will be in letter form through the US Mail. I filed a complaint with the FCC. According to FCC's website, there are multiple scams from scammers purporting to be with IRS.
Don't worry... this is certainly a scam. "Take Care" at the end of the call is a sure sign. The IRS would not call, and they would never make a "robo" call. Received same call yesterday and today. IRS will contact you by mail, not via phone. Although maybe I'll back and see how long I can get them to "work" their scam, just for the fun of it. Much like the guy who calls from "technical support" at Microsoft and wants you to allow remote access to he can "fix" your computer... geez, how lame :)
So if it's a scam should I just disregard this message? I called back and got a live person saying that I owed money to IRS. He said payment options were closed and there will be a warrant out for my arrest, he said they were going to seize all my credit cards, debits cards. Should I report the call?