Got a call from 415-742-7581 just now. Didn't answer and received a voice message from a Julie Smith instructing an immediate call back before action is taken against. EVERYONE please know the IRS does NOT work this way. Don't let them scam you or money.
Tax identity theft is the theme of the week, but it’s not the only tax scam we’re talking about. Complaints to the FTC about IRS imposter scams have shot up over the last year — by almost 50,000 complaints.
Here’s what happens: You get a call from a scammer pretending to be with the IRS, saying you’ll be arrested if you don’t pay taxes you owe right now. You’re told to wire it or put it on a prepaid debit card. They might threaten to deport you or say you’ll lose your driver’s license. Some even know your Social Security number, and they fake caller ID so you think it really is the IRS calling.
But it’s all a lie. If you send the money, it’s gone.
When you have a tax problem, the IRS will first contact you by mail. The IRS won’t ask you to wire money, pay with a prepaid debit card, or share your credit card information over the phone.
If you get a call like this, file a complaint with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at tigta.gov. You also can file a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. If you’re concerned there’s a real problem, call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040.
*** THIS IS A SCAM...DO NOT CALL BACK... ***
I received the same call by voicemail today...
I called the REAL IRS and reported the info. I was advised that this is another scam that pops up around tax time...
Please be careful.
These people are scammers ripping people off. They try to get me for $5000.00 , they say I owed this money to the IRS and would have me arrested if I did not pay this amount. I hope some little old lady doesn't get plaster and pay these scum for what they are doing. Is there anyway police can arrest this bustards?