received call states from IRS and must return call. very threatening. This is a scam. Do not call them back. IRS will notify us with certified mail if they need to contact us.
This is a total scam. I had them do the same exact routine and say that I needed to call back or there would be legal action. They said they had sent mail but no one was there to sign for it (obviously there had not been any). I had the exact same script as has already been relayed in this thread. When I hung up, they said they were going to call 911 and the sheriff's dept to have me arrested! lol. Then a call came in with the caller ID as just "911" and someone told me to stay put since I was going to be arrested in the next half hour.
They called several times after I threatened to report them. I will definitely be reporting it. I feel horrible for people who may not be from the US and not be aware this was totally bizarre.
I received several phone calls and voice messages claiming they are with the IRS. These people have middle eastern accent not sure where thy are from. Scary that they had some personal information but not all. I challenged the questions they were asking me... what social security number are you referring to (never recite your SS to them) what year are you referring too.. what was my gross income for that year.... I also asked them what is the address of the IRS home office... They couldn't give me any information...They told me if I did't pay today they will come and arrest me... I asked him when are they going to come and arrest he said today I said what time so I could be home he said one hour... ILMAO... Tell them you'll call them back..... Call them back ask the same questions play their game after a few phone calls they will get frustrated and block your number and they won't bother you anymore!
I got a threatening call from this number saying they're an officer of the IRS. It was a pre-recorded message, female voice, Nicky Johnson saying if I didn't call them right back, they will be taking action against me today. When I did a check on this phone number, I found that it's a scam.