David, I can understand your frustration in dealing with this on this site. You have to understand that the IRS has never garnered a lot of respect. Now, with the scourge of the Indian frauds pulling scams under their name, they receive even less respect. People all well aware that the IRS will not initiate contact by phone. The Indians have made sure that the whole country is aware of this. The IRS has compounded the problem by not being able to answer phone calls due to the yearly deluge of calls & understaffing.
The bottom line is that numbers can be spoofed & if someone calls claiming to be with the IRS their claim should de taken with a hefty dose of skepticism. Whether previous contact has been made with the IRS or not. A legitimate caller from the IRS will know this considering they've posted warnings on all their sites.
If you're really Casa, my apologies David. You know that people are prone to go on the offensive on this site. Legitimate claims of validity concerning a caller are as rare as hens teeth here. Especially concerning an issue that may involve the Indian frauds. Despite the over reaction here, I think the real point has been made. The IRS does not make initial contact by phone. Phone calls from the IRS will happen, but only after an issue has been established. A fact that I'm well aware of. I seem to be audited every three years or so. Even so, I don't think that much phone communication is done. I can't swear to that. My accountants take care of that sort of thing. Thank God! I'd likely tell a caller from the IRS exactly where to shove his file! A situation that would, no doubt, further complicate my relationship with the IRS!
As usual, we've all encountered some confusion here. Oh well, no harm done. It's always best to really clear up an issue than to leave it murky!
Live Well, everyone! That includes you too casa!
Gunnar
Yes indeed Gunner, it is me. The Old retired Physics/Math teacher out of east central Texas. Your comments are always welcomed as the voice of reason. I certainly understand the scams that go on concerning the IRS as well as other foreign and domestic as I have been a participant on this board for a number of years. The current Irs scamming does give everyone cause for alarm. My posts were directly related to my own experience as related to my son's tax situation due to his ex. Not one word of my posts were fictional nor were they intended to offend anyone. They were sincere and truthful concerning the facts about the Compromise center and the locations. Nor did I make any claim of false statements toward others.
I did not open Pandora's box but I will defend my posts and comments to any derogatory remarks when firstly made at me. Good to hear from you.
My old friend,
Rest assured that what has been said here was done without a true comprehension of the message intended. You have my respect Casa. I hope I haven't offended you.
Things get a little heated here. You know, you've been here with us. I hope you haven't been too offended. Things got a little clouded. The message remained the same. You're a good man Casa. I'm here for you.
I hope you check in more often Casa. We go back a ways!
Godspeed,
Gunnar
P.S. Casa, we still have to get in to a discussion about current Quantum Theory. That damn new Collider is really pissing me off. Swiss? I think there's a conspiracy!
It is so good to hear from you Gunner. I haven't been on the board for quite some time now due to my wife's illness and her care. Nothing that you could say would offend me Gunner as I have known and respected you and your opinion for years. I reflect back to how you and I would crucify our scammer friends by confusing them with facts. :) I remember how heated it used to get and actually sometimes it got fun with the bogus debt collectors. Thank you for your kind words and I will chime in now and then when I see your posts.
Ta Ta
Don