Automated robot message when I answer telling me it's an officer from the IRS and that I have been named in a local lawsuit. Also says that I should call back the number before it goes to a local county judge. This sounds like a recorded message meant for when calls go to voicemail, but is what I get when I answer the call. It tells me to call back the same number. I did and some guy with a middle to south Asian accent answers "Federal Investigation department, how can I help you?" No specifics. I hung up and blocked, but who knows what kind of information he's trying to phish out of people. Report these calls to the IRS website!
They called my cell twice today about 4 hours apart, I got identical voicemails but apparently the robo started talking before the voicemail was recording, as I did not hear the IRS part. I did hear the bit about calling them before they go to the local judge. Blocking the number now.
I have been getting these calls all day today (probably about 3-4). I live in Albany, CA! I did see on the news they are scamming people with the "IRS, we are going to take you to court" calls. IRS will NEVER call anyone, they will always send mail. These calls are scams don't answer!
First caller said IRS second said a poor person needing $100 and to put money on Itunes. IRS never collects via telephone unless you already have established negotiations with them through mail and certified mail. Do not fall for this and challenge this person for fun or ignore.