Victim Location 58501
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from some guy who clamied to be with the IRS, threatening me and demanding money or saying I was going to sit 8-9 years in federal prison. I called my mom bawling when she informed me that the IRS will never call you.
Victim Location 73012
Type of a scam Tax Collection
It was an automated voice saying that I hadn’t paid something to the IRS and that they issued a warrant for my arrest. It then told me to call a different number with the area code 815, I didn’t write the number down, unfortunately. It told me to call that number and that an agent was waiting to talk to me.
Victim Location 62258
Type of a scam Tax Collection
have received numerous voicemails claiming I’m being audited and to call Ryan Smith.
Victim Location 15147
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They left a message on my answering machine that this was the IRS and then they said Internal Revenue Services and that they were filing a lawsuit against me and I had to call the number above immediately. I did not call the number.
Victim Location 48312
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a voicemail message stating: "Internal Revenue Services the reason for this call is to inform you that IRS is filing lawsuit against you to get more information about this case file please call immediately on our department number (206)582-6062, I repeat (206)582-6062, thank you.
Victim Location 59911
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This call purported to be "Officer James Brown" with/from the "Internal Revenue ServiceS" [Note the use of plural for the word Services, unheard of in my experience. Furthermore, the call utilized a computer-generated voice, another tip-off that this was a scam.
I did not call back on the above toll fee number.
Victim Location 65803
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a message stating that this is the Internal Revenue Services and the IRS is filing lawsuit against me, to get more information about this case file please call immediately on our department number 979-633-455, whenever I called the lady repeatedly ask for my name as if she couldn’t hear me, I hung up, called back to get the same results
Victim Location 63935
Type of a scam Tax Collection
they called and left a message on my answering machine stating there was a warrant out for my arrest involving the IRS- gave me the above number and said I need to call immediately- I did call the number and a person identified himself as Internal Revenue Services- no name- he then put me on hold and the line went dead- I did not give any personal information- they had called my number several times and my mother was answering- she couldn’t understand what they were saying so she hung up the phone- I called the local police department and was told I should report to Better Business-
Victim Location 01607
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A woman with a strong foreign accent called today and identified herself as Sarah. She was claiming to be calling from the Internal Revenue Service and provided a bogus IRS badge ID number -002572. She stated that an FBI investigation has been filed against me and a warrant was out for my arrest for an undisclosed amount of unpaid debt. When I said I will have to check with my accountant first, they hung up. I know that 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. Beware of this number and do not give any personal information. The scam artist also had my full name and address on file.
Victim Location 97071
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They left a message that if I did not call them back that they would issue a warrant for my arrest. That they were from the Internal Revenue Services. That I was in trouble and that if I did not call them back that they would get the local police department involved for my arrest. That there were several serious charges.
Victim Location 35758
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This was a robo call with a female voice from the "Internal Revenue Services." They called me on my landline phone at 8:17am, 9:57am and 9:58am on 3/2/17. I did not answer the phone. They left a message:
"The reason of this call is to inform you the IRS is filing lawsuit against you. To get more information about this case file, please call immediately on our department number 503-662-6691, repeat 503-662-6691. Thank you." My caller ID located that number coming from Yamhill, OR.
Victim Location 79124
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone call received 2/28/2017 at 9:14am. Message left saying, " the IRS is filing lawsuit against you. To receive more information about this case file, please call this number immediately – 1-714-784-7241"
Our name was not mentioned in the message. We did not answer the call or respond.
Victim Location 67060
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The message said that the IRS is filing law suits against me and find out more information about this account, to call the number above.
Victim Location 60651
Type of a scam Tax Collection
they called looking to collect back taxes otherwise i was gonna face jailtime or fines. when i didnt give them info they hung up on me. called them back and said that this doesnt sound like someone from the irs and this sounds like a scam they hung up on me. never got anything in the mail saying that i owe back taxes and this number comes up from englewood california.
Victim Location 48370
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received this phone message: Internal revenue services the reason of this call is to inform you that IRS is filing lawsuit against you to get more information about this case file, please call immediately on our department number 424 324 450-9600 repeat 424 324 4596. Thank you.
Victim Location 72002
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A man has been contacting me stating he was from the IRS and I had a warrant for my arrest because my taxes had been miscalculated and the warrant would be issued in 48 hours and I would have to go to jail for two months. When I question if it was legit he became angry and started threatening me I stated I have right and you can’t speak to me that way. He tried to put me on hold. I hung up. He has been calling and leaving threatening messages on my phone for weeks. I called back today to see if this was valid he verified my information with my phone number.
Victim Location 03860
Type of a scam Tax Collection
We received two voicemails today claiming they were from "Internal Revenue Services". Note that it didn’t say The Internal Revenue Service. The syntax was stilted and a little off, somewhat like the Nigerian scam e-mails we often see. The message claimed that it was the final notice that IRS was suing us. Since we have received no contact from the actual IRS, we assume this is a scam. We did not call the number, so we were not at risk, but I’m assuming some people would call the number and then be a potential scam victim. The message did not mention any names, so this may be a computerized dialing program.
Thanks,
Michael Kerins
Victim Location 38637
Type of a scam Debt Collections
They told me I owe the IRS $700 and I would b arrested by the sheriffs if I didn’t pay the exact fee if I hung up. Then demanded my debit card number to resolve the issue right away. Then connected me to another person. They both had an foreign accent
Victim Location 50322
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received 2 phone calls today saying the Internal Revenue Service(s) was filing a lawsuit against me and to call the above telephone number.
Victim Location 20121
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Callers name was Alex Parker, Id # IRM511, cited Case File # *** (called from phone # 202-864-0140) and stated I had under-reported my income since 2009. I hung up upon hearing this, and did not provide any information. Callers voice was a heavy foreign accent and sounded very unprofessional. There was a lot of office "clatter" in the background.
Victim Location 60646
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a phone message to immediately call back as I had a law suite actively against me. Called the number back. They asked what phone number the message was left on. I told them. Then proceed to "pull up my file". They knew my address. Stated I had misinformation on tax reports from 2009 to 2014 and that I failed to pay appropriately. I stated I always pay my taxes and that I have an accountant. They told me it was my choice to use a third party to do my taxes and that I would be going to jail not them. He then stated that I could lose my car, be convicted and put into jail if this went to court. If I want to avoid court, I needed to let them know if I was willing to work with them. I stated yes. He proceed to tell me his name Watson and badge number. Told me the call would be taped. Then passed me along to his supervisor. She to stated that I had two choices, be convicted or work with her. I asked her if I had received notice of the concern. She stated that I would not receive anything in the mail that my only option was to work directly with her or else she would pass my case along for conviction. I asked what amount was needed to cover the concern, she stated $7500. I asked what I need to do – were they looking for a credit card. She said no, that she needed me to go to my bank and get "green" cash and transfer the money to an IRS audit account that she would give me. I restated that she expected me to do this with no formal paperwork. She said yes. I told her I would rather go to jail.
I recognized early on that this was a scam, I just wanted to see how far they would go.
Later I recalled the number. They again asked for my phone number that I received the message on, I asked is that how this works that you look up my phone number – at which point the person called me names that I would prefer not to write. Extremely foul language.
Victim Location 78504
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This call is from Internal Revenue Services. This message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the U.S. Treasury intending your serious attention. Ignoring this will be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before a magistrate, judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. This is a final attempt to reach you. To resolve this issue immediately and to speak with a federal agent call that number (240) 204-9494. I repeat (240) 204-9494. Thank you.
Victim Location 79124
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Call received 05/16/2016 from the above number stating the "IRS is filing a lawsuit against" me. The voice made no mention of my name or location. I did not return the call.
Victim Location 64055
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I was called on 5/11/16 and left a message by a robo-caller. They said they were from the IRS, Internal Revenue Services and that a lawsuit was filed against me. I needed to call them back at the above number to find out more. I did call them back from my work phone. What I heard in the background was the sound of a boiler room operating, many, many voices and noise. The man who answered said, "hello?" I asked him if he was with the IRS. He said, "um, yeah." I then told him I was informed the IRS had a lawsuit against me and what did I need to do to clear this matter up (knowing full well this was a scam – I’ve been audited by the IRS in the past and I KNOW full well they send you many letters and never contact you any other way). He mumbled something like, "there’s nothing, they’ll have to arrest you" then hung up before I could respond. I would find this all laughable IF so many people weren’t being scammed. [censored]. If they would just use half of their energy and resources to do something good, just think how different the world would be.
Victim Location 93611
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Rec’d voice mail message from caller identifying himself as Officer from Internal Revenue Services, advising that a lawsuit has been filed against us, and to please call 347-376-6194 ASAP. I did not return call. Am unable to determine originating number called from.
Victim Location 07105
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I have a company calling my house 3-4 times a day saying they are the IRS and the a fraud claim has been filed under my name. Once we get a rep on the phone they ask for personal information.
Victim Location 43081
Type of a scam Tax Collection
We received several robo calls from 562-257-8797 identifying itself as "Internal Revenue Services" and saying that we were being sued. It asked us to call immediately back, when I called in response it disconnected quickly.
Victim Location 46256
Type of a scam Other
I filed a complaint with the FCC today. I received two spoofed calls. The pre-recorded message said it was the Internal Revenue Service and they were filing a lawsuit against me. I checked the telephone number online and found out that it is not a valid phone number. The IRS website and CBS news have reported high numbers of IRS scams out there, including spoofing (caller makes it seems the caller is a different business and phone number than the real caller). I could not file a complaint with the IRS because their mailbox was full. By the way, the number was 407-779-0728. If you get a call, be careful not to give out personal information.
Victim Location 78230
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone call from "Officer from Internal Revenue Services. We have been trying to reach you. This call is an official final notice call from Internal Revenue Services. The reason of the call is to inform you that we have filed a lawsuit against you. For more information call immediately our department number (510) 201-0058. I repeat (510) 201-0058.
Victim Location 79701
Type of a scam Tax Collection
We have received calls from 213-141-5163 (example) 2/19/16 at 10:22 informing us from an officer of the Internal Revenue Services that they have a suit pending against us and we are to call for more information at 914-499-8220.
Since we have heard from you on Goodday on KMID that the true IRS does not call but handles all business by mail,we are submitting his scam threat. We appreciate your help.
Victim Location 73116
Type of a scam Other
Voice mail left by the phone # 206-866-5895. Computer generated female voice stating a criminal lawsuit had been filed against me with the case #CH 76295. Wanted me or attorney on record to call immediately. "If I don’t return the call the only thing I can do is wish you a good luck as the situation totally unfolds on you".
Victim Location 03060
Type of a scam Tax Collection
States that you are going to be arrested if you don’t pay. Will not give their address.
Victim Location 48065
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This was a screened call. I didn’t recognize the # and didn’t answer.
The message that was left went like this:
The caller said she was with the internal revenue and that I was going to be sued by the IRS.very soon. She said that if I wanted to discuss the suit I should call the following phone number, 202-413-5117.
Victim Location 78228
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone all on January 19, 2016 at 9:41 a.m. It was a recording that said this was an officer with Internal Revenue Services. They have been trying to reach me and this was my final notice. They filed a lawsuit against me so please call 520-955-6201.
Victim Location 05676
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I would get a phone call from an automated recording saying they are officer Lauren Matthews of internal revenue services telling me to call back before they take action against me. It’s a different number each time. When I do try to call back it’s a busy signal that I get. They will not stop calling me.
Victim Location 79758
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone Message: This is officer from Internal Revenue Services. We have been trying to reach you. This call is an official final notice from the Internal Revenue Services. The reason for this call is to inform you that the IRS has filed a lawsuit against you. For more information call immediately our IRS department number 646-583-0725; I repeat, 646-583-0725.
Victim Location 06016
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Call states the IRS is suing us
Victim Location 55325
Type of a scam Tax Collection
On 10/14/15 at 1:04 central time, a recorded message was left on my answering machine. It states that this is "officially a final notice from IRS, Internal Revenue Services. The reason of this call is to inform you that IRS is filing lawsuit against you. To get more information about this case file, please call immediately on our department number 206-900-9172."
The recording is very choppy. It is a female voice, American origin. The caller ID comes up that it originated in Seattle, WA.
There is utterly no reason the IRS would be after me, so I know this is not legit. I have notified my local police department.
Victim Location 55575
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I filed a complaint just now, and not 30 seconds after I submitted my complaint, this outfit called again, at 5:47 central time. Same phone number and message, 206-900-9172 to get information about an IRS lawsuit against me.
The only difference is the recorded message was not choppy. It was the same recording with the same voice.
Victim Location 47374
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Have received phone messages two mornings in a row (9/16/15 and 9/17/15) stating "Internal Revenue Services – The reason of this call is to inform you that IRS is filing lawsuit against you. To get more information about this case file, please call immediately on our department number 310-362-4433, I repeat 310-362-4433."
I performed an internet search on the phone number above and found that others had also been receiving this same message this past week. Since I have never received anything in the mail from the IRS, I did not return the call and presumed that this message is bogus and phishing for personal information.
Victim Location 83622
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I just had a new phone connected on Monday, since then I have received 5 calls from these folks (in 3 days). It is an automated call so I cannot ask them to take me off their call list. They claim to be "Internal Revenue Services" and they are filing a court action against me. They leave the following phone number: 509-492-3682
Please stop them if you can. Thanks