That information was very important and helpful to alot of people! I personally knew this but I tried to tell some people it was a scam they didn't listen to me but they believe you. Either way I'm glad they know now. A big help.
Received 3 calls and messages on lan line from individuals with thick Indian accent stating they were with the IRS and we were being audited for tax avasion and if we didn't call back they would send sheriff out.
This is clearly a scam - IRS doesn't call and threat people with local law enforcement. I called them back and told them this - they are extremely aggressive - and I ended up hanging up on them and telling them I was reporting the number.
this number left me a message exactly same script reading as other posts. Just called me again as I type this.
Thick accent- surveillance the whole bit.
I was going to call back to tell them off but no point. You are right- the IRS does not call. You can call them. This would scare the pants off an elderly person that does not realize it is a scam.
Report the Calls to the real IRS here:
•report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484.
•You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov. Add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments in your complaint.
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Do consider getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $40.00 or so.If its a cell phone, some already have call blocking, if not, there are free apps on the web that will work for some. You can google this. If you have a smart phone, there is a free app called call control. Iphones appear to have apps also. Another one is called Mr. Number.
For tracfone & straight talk:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id ... .tracfone&hl=en