It is a scam.
The IRS does not initiate contact via a phone call, they first send postal letters.
The IRS does not threaten arrest.
The IRS does not demand immediate payment over the phone.
The IRS does not ask for Credit card, Debit card, or prepaid money card information, at all.
It is a scam ran by offshore criminals attempting to trick you into sending them money.
Hang up and report the call here:
https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml
More info:
https://www.irs.gov/uac/report-phishing
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/phone-scams- ... 6-filing-season
IRS Scam. Another number. Robocall instructing me to call the IRS on another number (couldn't hear because the line became static and high frequency pitch) left on my voice mail. Threats of arrest, as usual. Caller was a female voice with American English.
Received two automated female voice messages. States the call is from the IRS regarding an extremely time sensitive criminal matter. Charges have been filed against me for tax evasion and tax fraud. Either I or my criminal defense attorney needed to contact the IRS at the fore mentioned number regarding theses issues or I will be arrested.