BEWARE! Its a scammer calling you!The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. In addition, IRS does not threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, imprisonment or other enforcement action. Recognizing these telltale signs of a phishing or tax scam could save you from becoming a victim.
See: How to know it’s really the IRS calling or knocking on your door
The voicemail says "Informing you that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against you...for more info visit your local IRS office or call this number: 708 480 1443.
BEWARE! Its a scammer calling you!The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. In addition, IRS does not threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, imprisonment or other enforcement action. Recognizing these telltale signs of a phishing or tax scam could save you from becoming a victim.
See: How to know it’s really the IRS calling or knocking on your door