Victim Location 97103
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a recorded phone call today saying that I had been selected to receive an "Economic Grant" of $9,000.00 through the Treasury Department. I was not able to get the "ID number", but the recording gave a phone number to call (360) 347-6290. I immediately looked the number up and this number comes back to Teleport Communications Group in Seattle, Washington. The search engine showed multiple results indicating that this is a scam. I have never heard of this particular scam in my area before, so I wanted to make sure to report it right away.
Victim Location 76502
Type of a scam Debt Collections
message left on voicemail "State treasury the purpose enforcement action has been executed by the US treasury department for tax evasion and tax fraud…ignore will be jailed. contact 276-262-0973 to speak to your case officer." message left on voicemail July 18th, 2019 at 4:55pm from Saltville, VA
Victim Location 74804
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I saw a similar post reporting the same issue. However I want these people caught so I am reporting it again. Tuesday May 7th 2019, I received 2 phone calls as a recording stating "This is the US Treasury for Tax Collections, we are reviewing your file and you are reported for fraudulent activity. If you do not call this number back at… You will be took to further actions." Of course I did not call them back because I am smarter then that, but they are trying to scam people for their money. The first person who called sounded like an Arabic male, and the second person who called sounded like an American male. The first call was about 4:21 pm and the second call was at 4:25 pm.
The numbers to watch for are:
1-210-361-4836
1-800-025-1697
The numbers change every-time they call. So I am pretty sure they are a large business or organization. I have had similar phone calls before, but always hung up and forgot about it. Now I am putting a stop to it.
Victim Location 53216
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
The 202 D.C. Area number has called my phone all day long nonstop, leaving a insufficient message stating, 9.000 dollars for u from U.S. Treasury. Each and every call and I would like to say over 30 calls ended in the last 4 digits changing every time but all starting with 202, so as I went in to delete and block all! secs later another call. Please help! This is very stressful and if I get other calls, maybe even emergencies, the constant calling from the DC area interrupts them. Totally Unsatifactory! Just called now as I’m typing my complaint!
Victim Location 16125
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Man with foreign accent claimed to be from Treasury Office, tried to say I owed taxes, and that files were being charged against me. I began to question him and he hung up on me. Call came from California. I live in Pennsylvania. Date of call was 2/13/18.
Victim Location 48375
Type of a scam Tax Collection
caller says i have frauded the u.s. treasury and threatening federal arrest if call is ignored
Victim Location 98223
Type of a scam Debt Collections
My phone rang, I did not answer, but a lady with a husky low voice left this message:
"Number 165. The nature of this call is an enforcement action which has been executed by the U.S. Treasury Dept. regarding attacks tried against your name. Ignoring this will be an intentional attempt to avoid an initial appearance before a magistrate, judge or grand jury for a federal criminal offense. So, before this matter got to federal claims courthouse or before you get arrested call us back act 904-351-6931. I repeat, call us back at 904-351-6931. Hope to hear from you soon before the charges are passed against you. Thank you."
This was a recording. Received on October 16, 2017 at 12:47 p.m. It was meant to cast fear/intimidation. I know this call is fake but it needs to be investigated. I have not erased it from my phone and will save it as evidence against the horrible people who played this call.
Victim Location 60194
Type of a scam Other
I received a computer-generated voice message from the number *** stating the following:
"This message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the U.S. Treasury. Ignoring this message would be an intentional second attempt to avoid an initial appearance before the magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. The number to reach us: ***. I repeat: ***. We’d like you to cooperate with us and help us to help you."
(Received: Monday, 3:46 p.m. on 10/16/27 in Illinois)
* I can understand this may be stressful to some, but common sense would dictate that if this were legit, you wouldn’t be contacted by a computer-generated voice. Unfortunately, I receive things like this all the time. The first thing I do is I search the web for the number or email given. 99% of the time, I can easily locate information about it being a scam. It upsets me to think some people may be duped by these so-called criminals. Still, the only way to stop the problem is by reporting it every chance you get. In this case, I went to the BBB website at: http://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/canton/reportscam. If it is an email scam–which I get quite often through Craigslist–I will forward it to the Federal Trade Commission at: [email protected]
Please do us all a favor. If you are ever targeted by a potential scam, just report it.
Victim Location 44115
Type of a scam Government Grant
I have received 2 different calls stating they are from the U.S. Treasury. They state the Treasury is offering tax free money. One of the numbers 202-612-8454 is offering $9200 from the U.S. Treasury. I told them take me off the call list. Did not seem legitimate.
Second call from 800-779-7831 offered free money too from the US Treasury. Told them to take me off the call list. Both numbers have called repeatedly.
Victim Location 66085
Type of a scam Tax Collection
had a phone message from "unknown name" stated he was from Concord, California expressing they have charges being filed against me from the United States Treasury office and they need to contact "unknown person" immediately or they will be arrested.
Victim Location 68154
Type of a scam Phishing
Someone from the 202 area code called me; I thought it was a political call so I took it. When they asked if I was M. Eugene Williams or Gene Williams, I don’t recall, I said "yes". Then when they announced they were calling from the U.S. Treasury, I immediately hung up.
Victim Location 83651
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call from a recording of a person stating he was from the U.S. treasury and that ignoring the call would result in a federal grand jury prosecution. Caller gave a number to contact which started with area code 415. at that time I hung up, mainly because it was a recorded message not asking for a particular person. I called the ScamPulse.com and they gave me the number for the treasury which wasn’t even close to the number on my caller ID. I then called the the treasury and realized quickly by the recording to navigate that they were in fact the treasury. then I called the number on my caller ID for the call that i had received, the phone rang about 7 times then it went to a voice mail which didn’t identify who it was.
Victim Location 74437
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated call, Lady claiming to be an officer, she gives Badge # 8374. You are to return call or be picked up for Tax Fraud. I returned the call, and spoke with a man and tolled him that the U. S. Treasury or the IRS would not call, that I should receive a letter in the mail, and that I thought that this was a Scam he hung up on me.
Victim Location 83839
Type of a scam Government Grant
They called me twice telling me that I have received a personal grant, and they wanted a bank account number to transfer money into.
Victim Location 70460
Type of a scam Government Grant
This is the same man who had called on September 19, 2016. Claims he works for the United States Treasury Department. I told him not to call me again and that I will be reporting this call to the ScamPulse.com and my Attorney General. Then, I hung up.
Victim Location 83201
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Called my Residence and left a call back number claiming to be a U.S. Treasury employee and demanding that I call him at the above indicated number. He said his name was Kevin Mason and that if I did not call him he threatened a Criminal Grand Jury Indictment and a Court appearance would result. The call was received at 12:51 PM 9/23/16 at my residence in Pocatello, Idaho. I have not called him back as I believe it is a fraudulent call and I sent an email with this information to the Treasury Department.
Thank You and please let me know if anyone else has complained about this particular subject and matter!
Victim Location 30909
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Call left on my answering machine on Sept. 20. 2016 from 253 203-1856. Caller ID showed Tacoma, WA. Message stated it was from the U.S. Treasury and it was a final 2nd Attempt to contact concerning a Federal Criminal Offence. I called the ScamPulse.com and they recommended that I enter this information on bbb.scamtracker.
Victim Location 98406
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Male voice (with slight accent) saying that he is Kevin Mason calling regarding an enforcement action executed by the U.S. Treasury. He threatens that ignoring will be an intentional intent to avoid appearance in front of a judge or grand jury.
Victim Location 83686
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Kevin Mason from supposedly U.S. Treasury called to reassure me that he is available to help not to go jail because of my tax problem. We do not have a tax problem and our credit scores show it.
Victim Location 01089
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Steve Martin called saying he was from the U.S. Treasury Department and that he urged us to get in contact with him regarding an important matter. He also said that if we did not contact them, then we would be taken to court for a Federal offense.
Victim Location 91786
Type of a scam Government Grant
This person calls me to inform me that I’ve been award a US Treasury grant that I do not have to pay back in the amount of ~$8000. He provided me with all my personal information — I did not have to provide him with any information — then said that I needed to call back to his superior/Auditor to claim the money.
He said that I had different methods for receiving the money–Moneygram or direct deposit. He provided me with the phone number that I had to call after speaking with him to confirm the award and with a claim number (CM724), telephone number to call back is 206-713-7357.
Victim Location 30034
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call today from a woman who claimed to be from the U.S. Treasury. She said that I had been randomly selected to receive a $7000.00 grant from the government because I had no criminal record, had a good tax record, etc. The woman claimed that to receive the money I could have it wired through Western Union or directly deposited to my checking account or sent to my Visa or MasterCard. She said they do not issue checks.
She became defensive and started raising her voice when I pressed about the legitimacy of her offer and how ridiculous it was that the government would not issue a check because apparently "recipients complained that the money was not getting to them on time."
She called from this D.C. number: 202-854-9631
Victim Location 98270
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The caller had a foreign accent and claimed to be calling from the U.S. Treasury. He said we needed to call back immediately or face criminal charges in front of a Grand Jury.
Some parts of his message are difficult to hear due to his strong accent. He ends the call strongly urging us to call that number which will "help us, help you.
Victim Location 98270
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The caller had a foreign accent and claimed to be calling from the U.S. Treasury. He said we needed to call back immediately or face a federal criminal offense in front of a Grand Jury.
Some parts of his message are difficult to hear due to his strong accent. He ends the call strongly urging us to call that number which will "help us, help you."
Victim Location 22554
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Steve Martin called, says i owe money and to contact him to keep from having legal action taken against me, He is with U S Treasury
Victim Location 08007
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Voicemail that says to contact the us treasury regarding my offense. They even gave me an incidence number, and said that If I didn’t call back to handle the matter I would have to appear in front of the grand jury. Threatened me and told me good luck.
Victim Location 39110
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The Caller , who has a foreign accent,says his name is Steve Martin and that he is calling regarding enforcement actions executed by the U.S. Treasury intending your serious attention. He called once before and this time said that ignoring this message will be an intentional second attempt to thwart initial appearance before a magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. He left this message on our answering machine and I have no intention of returning his call.
Victim Location 34731
Type of a scam Phishing
I was called by someone from the U.S. Treasury, Steve Martin or Mottin and he stated that if i wanted to avoid indictment by a grand jury and avoid federal charges to contact him.
Victim Location 37336
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I recd a call this morning at 11:15 AM and it was a recording. A man said his name was Dennis Quaid (he had an accent from India) and he was w/the US Treasury concerning a pension fraud. He said to call him at 407-588-1689 immediately or I would be arrested. I called the no. but no one answered. I’ve been advised that it was a scam.
Victim Location 02889
Type of a scam Tax Collection
An Indian man, calling himself Mr. Chris Morrantion, called me in the evening, stating that he is with the U.S. Treasury, Dept. of Legal Affairs, and that this concerns a legal claim against me and that I need to call him back asap. I called a few times and I got a busy signal each time; obviously a scam, in my opinion.
Victim Location 83716
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Message left by Enforcement Action of US Treasury. Number 352-587-9708. Called number and spoke with Officer Martin O’Connell who sounded straight out of New Delhi. He wanted to know if a CPA had filed my taxes for 2013, and I told him if he had my return he would see that one had. He claimed I owed $5,450 for 2013 filing, and that because a letter had been sent to my door to which I did not respond, if I did not pay up, agents would be here to arrest me. I really wanted to discuss the disconnect between his name and accent but he did not want to go there. Here I sit waiting for federal agents.
I guess I just wanted to get under his skin because I know scammers try to target vulnerable people. I don’t own a gun, but can be obnoxious when called for. I would NEVER in ordinary circumstances call out someone on their accent. I think I will call him now and let him know you have his cell phone number.
Victim Location 61856
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I had a message on my answering machine today . It was very garbled but I called the number and they said there was a mistake made on our 2013 tax form and I owed $5,150 with penalties! The person was very difficult to understand but told me that he would issue a warrant if I did not pay this amount. I was very skeptical and did eventually hang up.
Victim Location 61772
Type of a scam Debt Collections
"David Gray" calling from 702-637-1500. Treasury.
Some Asian man trying to scam people with a looped message "regarding an unfortunate action executed by the United States Treasury"… something about a criminal offense.
Victim Location 01606
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received a phone call today from the U.S. Treasury stating that I was eligible to receive a US Grant in the amount of $9,257.00. The only thing I have to do to claim the grant is send $250 through Western Union.
Victim Location 40165
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was called by a foreign man that said restricted call and said the the United States Treasury was going to give me $7000 that I would have to pay back and I had 45-50 minutes to claim it and he had all my information of where I lived. The number was 206-454-8343 that he told me to call back claiming it was the treasury department.
Victim Location 81623
Type of a scam Other
Leaving a message Caller identify himself as Steve Martin with the U.S. treasury Dept. Wanted an immediate return phone call regarding an enforcement action from the U.S. dept of Treasury. Ignoring this call will result in magistrate judge and or grand jury and criminal offenses. He advised me to cooperate with us and help us help you. This person had a foreign accent that may have been Hispanic or middle eastern? The phone number was 202-754-8368. I have not responded to this call.
Victim Location 27523
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone message from David Gray. He told me that I needed to call back immediately that there was some sort of investigation by the U.S. Treasury. I did not call him back.
Victim Location 27596
Type of a scam Tax Collection
People call from (803)450-4458 and say they are U.S. Treasury and you owe thousands in taxes.They told me a magistrate would be by to arrest me and my prison time would be 3 years LOL Can’t believe they get away with this.They need to be arrested.
Victim Location 20852
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a telephone call at 9:36 AM, today, 2/9/16, on our answering machine, from a Dennis Gray, 940-437-7076, stating he was from the U.S. Treasury and that we must call him back immediately or face prosecution. We did not call the number back.
Victim Location 15220
Type of a scam Other
I received a phone call at home from a Georgia phone number that I didn’t recognize. I let it go to voicemail. When I listened to the voicemail a man with a foreign accent stated that he was David Gray from the U.S. Treasury and that we owed taxes and needed to return the call or a warrant would be issued for our arrest. When I looked up the phone number he was calling from other people stated that they had received scam calls from that number and that the caller was using the same name. I also saw the same scam listed on the ScamPulse.com website.
Victim Location 38016
Type of a scam Tax Collection
On Friday 1/7/2016 I recd a voice msg from Steve Martin (631-729-5422) who stated he was from the US Treasury and was calling from preventing a magstrate, judge or grand jury for a criminal office. Call to prevent a criminal offense.
I did not return the call — I suspected it may be a scam.
Victim Location 63138
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Judy Smith of the U.S. Treasury called me and they received a notice of a legal petition and it was the final notice before taking me to court.
Victim Location 45255
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I have received at least three calls from a David Gray who states he is calling from the U.S. Treasury about an urgent matter. He always states this is the second attempt. Phone number to call back is 616-259-9417. He ends this "Help us to help you" I have not called back. They have been sporadic calls within maybe a two month period.
Victim Location 10530
Type of a scam Tax Collection
in the past 2 days I have received numerous phone calls (incoming calls all day long starting at extremely early am hours!) from the following phone number: 757-263-4907). Caller claims he is from the US Treasury, and that he is calling regarding a "federal offense." I called the number back to demand that they stop calling my number – obviously foreign accent from person on the other end. My concern is that I will be billed a ridiculous amount of money from my phone service provider for the one minute that I was on the line. The brief phone call seemed very "fishy" – it seemed like they were purposely trying to keep me on the line (maybe to run up a fee??) I just want the
phone calls to stop!
Victim Location 73007
Type of a scam Government Grant
October 29, 2015
Today, I have received three fraudulent phone calls claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department, in regards to receiving Grant monies from the Department. These people all have foreign accents, give very "American" fake names, but were hard to understand in their broken English,
The first call was received at 12:23 P.M., the number was listed as 917-755-7140.
The second call was received at 2:04 P.M. The number was listed as312-948-8752
The third call was received at 2:55 P.M. some nine minutes ago, and it was listed as anonymous.
I also reported a call earlier in this month but have not heard from any source concerning the incident.
I am really tired of getting these calls and I really do not know what to do about them.
I would appreciate hearing from some one in regards to this type of scam and what I should do about it.
I did not give out any personal information except acknowledging that I was the party they were trying to reach.
When I told them that I knew they were scammers, they immediately hung up the phone.
I’m sorry, I do not remember the names that these people gave as they were hard to understand in their broken English plus I was a little upset with them to say the least.
I am on the National No Call Registry, but this does not seem to matter.
Victim Location 45503
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received my 2nd call from the US Treasury saying there was a warrant for my arrest. His name was David Gray. He said I owed $4,200.00 to them. He seemed a bit flustered when I said, "OK who do I make the check out to". I knew I didn’t owe any money and that it was a scam. He told me the call was being recorded and I said good, because I’m recording it too. He Hung up.