Avoid returning calls from unknown numbers that claim the IRS is suing you; the agency never initiates lawsuits by phone. If you receive a pre‑recorded message demanding payment, hang up, block the number, and report it to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Use your phone’s built‑in blocking features and consider a third‑party call‑screening app. Never share personal or financial info with unsolicited callers, and verify any tax issue directly with the official IRS website or phone line.
Upon receiving a message to call a specific number, I did so and was informed that a uniformed officer would be arriving to arrest me, which seemed like a threatening scam.
To report such incidents, you can contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484.
The suggestion that the IRS would initiate contact over the phone is ludicrous; official notifications always come via mail.
A caller claiming to represent the IRS stated that I would face a lawsuit if I didn't comply, despite my knowledge that I owe no taxes; the caller identified himself as Shawn Williams, and this was undoubtedly a scam.
They claimed to be from the IRS, saying i owed 4,000$ and that i had to pay it immediatly or go to jail, thats a scary scam!
A message claimed to be a final notice from the IRS, stating that a lawsuit would be filed if I didn't contact them, which appears to be a scam
My mom recieved the same call and decided to call them back, the lady on the other end was seaching for a Lisa Hoffel, it was obviuosly a complet scam
You should ask them how they got to work today since all the goverment offices are closed due to the blizzard.
I got three callz from this number today and a lady with a forein accent anserd, she asked for my phone number but I told her she shoud allredy have that informations
The message left by a female automated voice claiming to be from the IRS is a scam, as the IRS never makes calls, and it's best to ignore and delete such messages.
I received the same message from Shawn Williams and reported it to the authorities.
After receiving a recorded call, I contacted them and they were forced to disclose my name, which was actually the name of the person who previously owned my phone number, leading me to believe this is not a legitimate IRS call
A recent robocall was received, with the caller ID displaying #1911 and a voicemail message featuring an individual with an Indian accent. The message threatened that the police would arrive at my doorstep to effect an arrest within an hour if I did not respond. The number provided, 1-202-455-6961, allegedly from Washington DC, yields a busy signal when called back, suggesting a scam.
I appreciate this post, as I recently received an identical phone call.
Upon receiving a call from this number claiming to be from the IRS, I immediately suspected a scam and verified this with the actual IRS department, confirming my suspicions.
A call was received stating that I was being sued, which is the second such call, indicating a clear scam that could potentially trap unsuspecting seniors.
A call from this number involved a man who was extremely rude, claiming numerous letters had been sent and implying jail time if payment was not made.
I recieved a robotic call from this number, same as the other, claiming the IRS is sueing me, LOL.
I recieved a call from this #, it's a scam, i reported it to the IRS
Through a prank call, I discovered that the individuals behind this number appear to be from Pakistan, and one of them claimed to have an uncle affiliated with ISIS, prompting me to share this information and warn others.
In response to the call, given my existing debt and payment arrangement with the IRS, the representative insisted on an immediate payment, threatening arrest if I hung up. They provided a case and badge number, but their aggressive tactics led me to terminate the call.
An automated call requesting a callback led to a conversation with a lady claiming to be from the IRS, but I ended the call as I didn't need assistance.
Despite the IRS's clear stance on not making calls under any circumstances and instead communicating through mail or in-person visits, these individuals continue to ignore this and make threatening calls.
It seem's that these scam's often use a person's name because they have cloned their number, this happend to me and when I contacted my telephone provider, they told me they cant do enything about it, only offer to change my number, whats ridiclous is that alot of people have the same number and it would be a mess to inform all of them.
The call was peculiar, with a multitude of voices in the background, a caller struggling with English, and an odd reference to 'ISR' instead of 'IRS', alongside the fact that I have no income to report, all of which point towards a scam.
The message on my cell phone said, the IRS is filling a lawsuit against me, which i think is a scam
This number is undoubtedly a scam
I recieved the same call over and over for a week, tried calling back but no answer, its getting anoying.
This number is associated with a scam.
When dealing with these callers, informing them you wish to make a payment in person and claiming to be with the F.B.I can lead to them hanging up, as they are likely scam artists.
