Victim Location 54303
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter
“Installation this message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the US treasury and you’re serious attention ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before a magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense this is the final attempt to reach you to resolve this is Julie _?_?_?_ _?_?_?_?_?_?_ to speak to a federal agent call back number 347-647-2698 I repeat 347-647-2698 thank you…”
Victim Location 61615
Type of a scam Government Grant
Through AARP and US Treasury Dept customer pays $200 Kroger card and would receive $9,400.
Victim Location 43224
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received a voicemail, from the US Treasury threatening me. They wanted a call back at 517-701-2446
Victim Location 97301
Type of a scam Phishing
Received three calls today, didn’t answer. Female robotic voice: "starting enforcement action which has been executed by the US Treasury against your social security number. Ignoring this would be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearances before the magistrate jud or exempt jury for 8 federal criminal offense. So before this matter go to federal claims courthouse or you get rested, kindly press 1 and speak to an officer now."
I included my best guesstimate at the dictation, however, proper English definitely was not used in the creation of this recording. I will keep the recordings.
Victim Location 85742
Type of a scam Phishing
Computer leaves voice mail. "US Treasury this is serious you need to appear before magistrate judge or grand jury. For a federal criminal offense.
To resolve call 626-346-9245 and talk to a federal agent."
Victim Location 43228
Type of a scam Government Grant
I got a message on my phone saying I had been approved for a $9000 grant from the US Treasury. The number I was to call back was 978-515-0290.
Victim Location 01020
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from this number, claiming that they were from the US Treasury. They were looking to speak to my mother, but since I am her power of Attorney, I took the call. They told me that they had a check for $8,000,000 that they were going to send to her, but they needed $499 to process it. It sounded strange to me, and I told them that they wouldn’t be getting any information from me unless they sent me information. They told me that my mother had started filling out information for this check, but had never finished, and they needed her information. I told them again that they could send it to me and I would look it over, and then they hung up on me.
Victim Location 47305
Type of a scam Phishing
I’ve received several calls supposedly from the US Treasury Department saying a case has been filed against me and I needed to call them to pay what I owe. Being concerned I call the BBB who told me it’s a scam.
Victim Location 37343
Type of a scam Phishing
The lady left voice mail to call 917-444-5184.
She said US Tresury has filed a complain for not paying
Victim Location 70520
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Got a call, recording said it was the US Treasury and they had a warrant for my arrest for taxes not paid. I was instructed to call 616-600-1726 immediately or I would be arrested. Sounds like a scam to me. Hope you can do something. God Bless.
Victim Location 45846
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a computer generated recording saying it was the US treasury department with a final notice that a lawsuit was being filed against me for tax deficiency/ tax fraud. It said to call the agent immediately, 516-300-1823.
Victim Location 21783
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received five (5) calls from 1952290786 number and when I finally answered they said that I have been randomly selected for a once in a lifetime grant of $9,000 from the US Government. The gentleman that called me had a South East Asian accent, possibly Indian, and sounded like he was reading from a script. He asked if I would like to receive the grant money by Money Order, Cash, or Direct Deposit. The cash option allowed me to pick up the money at Western Union or Wal-Mart. I selected the money order. The called then provided a Grant code (GG-1458) and a phone number (315-623-0544) that I would need to call in order to talk to a US Treasury Account Manager. I did not call that number.
I went online to check on the status of this 315 phone number and the first thing that came up was a link to this site (https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/detail/grantscam-00729-PR/243613) in which someone else had already reported the same scam. That entry was in July and this scam is still active.
I also googled the number that called me and there are reports of this number (1-952-290-786) as a scam number as well.
Victim Location 07624
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I keep receiving an automated phone call saying that they are the US Treasury and that they will file a lawsuit to collect back taxes that I supposedly owe. They threaten legal action if I do not call them immediately to pay off my debt.
Victim Location 28104
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call from this number (and have several times previously but never indulged) and a female with thick foreign accent told me the US Treasury had a grant for me for $9000.00 I was to receive this because I pay my bills on time. I told her the US govt never just gives money away! There were three options on how to get this money. So, to play along, I selected the third option, to receive it via Western Union. The first two was to provide my checking account or a credit card….ha ha ha. No way lady. Anyway, after giving me instructions several times to call 315-623-0544 in order to collect my grant after I gave them my code "AD501", I would get the money. I had to hang up on her and then tried the number. No answer but the message was something about this Google subscriber is not available………
HOPEFULLY – I did not assist in setting up a daisy chain phone scam but I was dying to know how far this would go. These folks have no shame.
Victim Location 39157
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call today saying that I have received 9000 from the US treasury. I have been randomly selected for being a good US citizen. I don’t know how they have my address and my email
Victim Location 47807
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Just got a call saying I had been investigated for the past 6 months for tax fraud and to please call them.
Victim Location 46254
Total money lost $400
Type of a scam Government Grant
On June 5, I received an email saying I had some money coming to me through a government grant from the US Treasury. We began talking and I was instructed to buy a STEAM card for $200 for fees, which I was told would be refunded, for the $9,000 grant. I tried to get a STEAM card but the store didn’t have any so they told me to get a Google Play card. After doing so, I was then told for verification purposes they needed $399. When I told the man, who had a heavy foreign accent and his name was Wilson, that I didn’t have that, he put me on hold and came back and said his supervisor approved them accepting half of that or $200. When I told him I didn’t have that either, he encouraged me to try to borrow money from friends and family. I was able to come up with that and sent it as well. Then I called back to see when I would be getting my money. That’s when he became rude and asked me why I was questioning him. That’s when I knew I had been scammed. I started asking him more questions and he hung up on me. I called back about 15 times until they blocked my number. The email was full of reference numbers and stuff that made it look very legitimate. It said I had been picked for this grant after participating in a survey from October 2017.
Victim Location 46168
Type of a scam Government Grant
Yesterday I got a call from a man with an Indian accent saying I had $1,000 coming to me from the US Treasury. He asked me my name and other questions and when I started asking him some questions like how did he get my number he started getting very beligerent and defensive. That’s when I hung up.
Victim Location 52246
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They called and said I owe money and need to pay it to avoid tax evasion charges.
Victim Location 35226
Type of a scam Phishing
receieved a robo call stating they are US treasury and a warrant was being issued for me. Have my attorney call them at 929-359-3523 case code # blah blah blah…….
Victim Location 28379
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated voicemail from us treasury giving me a code to use when calling them back. Threatening me with prison time and charges of federal crime
Victim Location 49453
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received a voicemail telling me "it was a second attempt to contact me and I’m order to avoid going in front of a judge or magistrate I needed to contact them immediately" which without thinking I did. When gentleman started asking questions I was suspicious and asked if this was a legit call and he hung up.
Victim Location 84010
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Electronic voicemail says I’ve been accused of tax fraud under my name and must appear in front of a magistrate judge or jury or will be arrested.
Victim Location 86336
Type of a scam Phishing
Phone message stated that I would be in serious trouble if I ignored this call and stated that I have an 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 and speak to a federal agent. Call us back at 202 567-6783.
I did not respond.
Victim Location 86336
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone message stated that I would be in serious trouble if I ignored this call and stated that I have an 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 and speak to a federal agent. Call us back at 202 567-6783.
Victim Location 28115
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Caller left message stating there are charges filed against me by US Treasury and this is the last warning. Urged me to call the phone number they left.
Victim Location 81503
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received calls to all 4 members of our family indicating US Treasury or Federal Bureau of Investigation. Voicemail states"Our department is investigating you and your family we have tried to notify you regarding this issue in previous six months but we never got any response from you so it has been considered as an intentional fraud and lawsuit has been filed under your name by the United states government. You may call our department number is 305 985 6010 . I repeat it’s 305 985 6010 or more information before we download your case into the courthouse thank you." As we did not talk to anyone we did not lose any money. Multiple family members contacted. Male 25, Female 22, Male 60, Female 51. Located in Colorado and Phoenix AZ area.
Victim Location 77340
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Phoned my home phone 936-291-6154.
Called from 428-243-9247
Said in a foreign accent “Hello, I am calling from the US Treasury and we have $9,250.00 for several in Huntsville, Texas that have has no foreclosures or arrests and I guess you are wondering how we can do this?
We will make a direct deposit into your credit card account or transfer to your bank account.”
I said to give me your number and I will get my husband to get on the phone and yes we will accept your offer.
She hung up immediately.
I phoned the police and they gave me your phone number.
Please stop them;
Lynne Coker
936-291-6154
303 ELKINS LK
Huntsville, Texas 77340
Victim Location 70503
Type of a scam Government Grant
had a call from the number above, told me that I have been randomly selected by the US Treasury to collect $9000. All I had to do was call this number back with my confirmation number, and I would be receiving my check. Number to call back was (360)469-5807 Confirmation AX412. Told me it was very important to call immediately after hanging up with him.
Victim Location 44135
Type of a scam Government Grant
I have received calls on my cell phone from phone number 800-279-2417. The caller stated he was with the US Treasury. Caller had an accent. He gave his name so fast I could not understand him. He mentioned government grant. He stated the US Treasury had $9000 benefiting people in bankruptcy, the elderly & unemployed. I asked can I record you. He said yes. I started pressing numbers. He said he was going to kill me and my family. He then used profanity. I threatened him and hung up.
Victim Location 76543
Type of a scam Government Grant
I keep getting this call telling me that I am one of the lucky winners and I qualify for a treasury check and I keep hanging up on them and they keep asking for my name and I don’t tell them who I am but they ask am I that person and that they are calling from the U S Treasury.
Victim Location 35805
Type of a scam Tax Collection
left voicemail stating their badge number was 4512 and they were with the us treasury and I had committed tax fraud and if I didn’t contact them I would be brought to us federal court.
I know for a fact I have not committed tacx fraud and I pay my taxes annually and on time.
Victim Location 85741
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A recorded message stating the cass was form Us Treasury agent badge # 40165, regrading tax fraud charges against me and that I needed to call to avoid federal; charged and arrest
Victim Location 80203
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Kept getting calls from number 209-676-8912 in Atwater California… Claimed to be U.S. Treasury, first a robot speaks to you, and then a human. The man I spoke with would not give me his name. He said that I owe taxes, I refused to pay him and he told me that he would have officers at my home within 45 minutes to arrest me for tax evasion.
Victim Location 56560
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Voice mail left for me that said: The purpose of this call is regarding an enforcement action which has been executed by the US treasury department regarding tax fraud against your name. Ignoring this would be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before the magistrate judge for exempt jury for a federal criminal offense. So before this matter goes to federal claim courthouse or before you get arrested, kindly call us back on our number as soon as possible; the number to reach us at is 4104971211; let me repeat the number 4104971211. We hope to hear from you soon before the charges are pressed against you. Thank you.
Victim Location 94941
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated message saying it was from US Treasury, and that charges were being filed against me. They provided a number to call back. Something about back-taxes.
Victim Location 95966
Total money lost $150
Type of a scam Government Grant
I had a US Treasury person call saying his name was mark Wilson and they had me get a card for $150 for a grant of $8000 and then they said it was another $500 to get the grant so I’m out the $150 .
Victim Location 57022
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They left a Voicemail saying:
" Executed by the US Treasury regarding tax fraud against your name ignoring this would be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before the magistrate judge or exempt jury for a federal offense. SO before this matter goes to Federal Claims court house or you get arrested. Kindly call us back on our number as soon as possible it’s 202-558-5428 I repeat its 202-558-5428 I hope to hear from you soom before the charges are pressed against you.
Victim Location 35040
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Calls and leave a message that you have 4 counts against your name and the local cops will be at your doorstep to arrest you, They hung up when I told them that this is a scam. I knew this was a scam and I di not give them a chance to ask for money.
Victim Location 46241
Type of a scam Government Grant
First man called to congratulate me on being chosen for a 9,000 grant. Then another man called me(supposedly supervisor) to explain how to claim the money said go to (named Walgreens, CVS or Riteaid) to money gram – western union to receive the money.. once i heard all that i hung up on him… that same number called me back 6 different times within about 45mins. Not heard anything else..
Victim Location 83646
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Pre-recorded computer message saying charges are being brought against us for tax fraud. Never did say our names. Scam written all over it.
Victim Location 23321
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They leave a message stating they are from US Treasury Office and you must call them immediately or you will be arrested. They leave different number to call back on. It was broken up but something like 650-334-4322. Do NOT call them!
Victim Location 08031
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Message on my cell phone from the US Treasury claiming I owe back taxes and to call 661-239-3972 listed as a number from Caliente, CA. Called number and some lady with foreign accent answered claiming to be Officer Janice (did not get her last name) from the US Treasury and she asked my name. I did not give my formal name and instead gave her a nick-name and she within seconds indicated I owed back taxes from 2013. When I questioned why I or my accountant never received notification in the mail of this, she did have response and seemed to continue from her script that a warrant would be out for my arrest and I could be sent to prisoned for 3 years for failure to pay the IRS. I continued to push the issue that I need to see this in writing. I also asked how she got my cell phone number and she said the IRS gave it to her, but I do not believe my cell phone was ever put on a tax form. I finally accused her of being a fraud and she hung-up.
Victim Location 66076
Type of a scam Government Grant
For the last three to four weeks I have been receiving calls from different people oops pokeberry little English stating that they were from the government grant project and I’ve been selected because of paying my taxes on time and not having no criminal background I’ve been selected to receive $9,000 Grant that I do not have to pay back and they give me a code to call a higher up accounting person to issue my money to me via checking account or Walmart Etc and I have not responded past this point as I know it is a scam the government does not give out money like this so beware.
Victim Location 77706
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Saying they were with US Treasury. Something about someone using me for Tax fraud. Ask me to call before I am served.
Victim Location 84663
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Robotic call states "This message is to inform you that the IRS is filing lawsuit against me. For more information on this case call the business office at 606-202-7134".
Call came from a private number (blocked).
I didn’t call back but I know that there is not a lawsuit being filed against me by the IRS and that this is not how they would proceed even if there was.
I didn’t call the number back so I am not sure if they would have tried to target me for money. I know my cell phone is registered with the do not call registry.
Victim Location 15401
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A mr. Paul Daniels claiming to be from the US Treasury Department is calling my 79 year old mother repeatedly. He will not leave her alone. When I call the number they hang up on me. They speak with accents.
Victim Location 98075
Type of a scam Government Grant
received a call today saying that I was randomly selected to receive a government grant in the amount of $9,000. I told them it was a scam and hung up the phone.
Victim Location 44136
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received two messages on my home answering machine. Yesterday and today. Caller stated my name is Barbara. I’m calling from the US Treasury. Department of Legal Affairs. This is verbal notification in regards to law enforcement action. Then there was static on the line. On my name. Gave her phone number 954-324-0875. She stated, Don’t disregard this message. Call me back. I’m looking forward to speak with you. Until then goodbye. My number again is 954-324-0875. I did not call the number back. I also reported the call to the Attorney General,
Victim Location 84312
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Tax fraud against person want money now to clear up a warrent
Victim Location 07728
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Caller stating I owe a US Treasury debt and that ignoring this call will mean a second federal offense. I run the risk of having to answer in front of a federal judge or face a grand jury. Need to call to cooperate. Caller states his name as Steve Martin, phone no. (909) 743-6456. I owe no monies to the US Treasury. Caller has foreign accent.
Victim Location 02852
Type of a scam Other
This is a recorded message threatening legal and action or imprisonment related to tax fraud if I don’t call the number of the caller. I have received four calls today within two hours. There is no name, just a female voice identifying herself as calling from the US Treasury.
Victim Location 82007
Type of a scam Phishing
Steve Martin called @ 11:42am on 9/23/16 saying an enforcement action by US Treasury was pending against me. I have recently received other calls from this same number and name. My phone co. advised me to report this to the BBB.
Victim Location 48051
Type of a scam Tax Collection
In 2 days contacted by 3 people claiming to be from US treasury, Breanna Scott, Steve Jorgan, Dennis Grey
Victim Location 98232
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Caller with slight accent identified himself as Steve ? or Dean? Martin, by action of US Treasury, will be called up by magistrate or federal grand jury if we don’t cooperate, ending with "help us to help you". Has called 3 times recently, including 9-22-16. Message recorded on answering machine.
Victim Location 46410
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I got a call at 9:10 am on my landline phone. It was a recording that states I am going to be sued.
Victim Location 20012
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Male caller with a foreign accent is calling me about four times a day, always from what sounds lile a busy room, saying he is from the us treasury in Washington dc. When I object to this being true, he hangs up.
Victim Location 92866
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Telephone call with recorded message with woman’s voice with American accent saying she was from the U.S. Treasury and there was a petition filed against me and I should call 908-615-8008 immediately so the case would not go to Federal Court or I would not be arrested.
Victim Location 93710
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A man with an Asian accent left a voicemail claiming to represent the US Treasury. He threatened me with court action due to some unstated violation I supposedly have committed.
Victim Location 12149
Type of a scam Government Grant
US Treasury 202.643.3251 called me and said I was eligible for a $8,700 grant.
Victim Location 32953
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a message on my cell phone stating that I owed back taxes from 2012 and they would take payment over the phone once they ask their supervisor
Victim Location 53149
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call stating the US Treasury Dept. was seizing my IRA/pension and that there was a lawsuit pending against me. I was told to contact 940-205-4532 immediately or face arrest.
Victim Location 99216
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Left message that I needed to contact them immediately to address an issue immediately before a warrant for arrest is issued for my arrest. Person calling was "Office Nikki Johnson" badge #9165
Victim Location 80521
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A woman called my college age son in Fort Collins, CO on his cell phone. She told him he was in serious debt with the I.R.S and needed to send $5000 cash within one hour. He thankfully did not give her his social security number or any other information. She was extremely aggressive. Thank goodness he had the good sense to call me on the other line. I told him to ask her for her name and employee number. When he did, she hung up. He is now concerned that she has his cell phone # and knows the city in which where he lives. SCAM!!
Victim Location 93710
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone call on my cell identifying the origin of the call from Alhambra, CA and number (626) 425-9658. I did not answer as I do not know anyone from Alhambra nor did I recognize the phone number. A recorded message was left. He identified himself as Steve Martin from the US Treasury cautioning me to contact him in regard to a criminal action and my refusal would constitute the failure of a second contact. He left a phone number different from the previous number. It was (626) 425-9586. I did not respond to this call believing it was an IRS Telephone Scam.
Victim Location 66215
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated voicemail saying that there were federal criminal charges filed against me case CF79621 from the US Treasury and if I didn’t call back, good luck to me.
Victim Location 98801
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The caller identified himself as Kevin Mason, ID #10086, from the US Treasury. He said if we didn’t cooperate, we would be arrested in 45 minutes.
Victim Location 27587
Type of a scam Other
Caller informed me that I had been selected to receive a free grant. All I needed to do was call A number, and give them this code to receive it.
Victim Location 92211
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received a message stating,"This is the US Treasury trying to contact you again on this serious issue. This is the second attempt and if you want to avoid appearing before a magistrate please call 301-202-3916 to speak with a treasury agent. Avoiding this call could also be a considered a Federal Criminal Offense.
I called back and it sounded like a man from India, the same one who calls us telling us they are with Windows and they want to help with my computer. I laughed when he answered and I told him he should be embarrassed for doing SCAMS and this reflects on his parents. He then said FU and hung up.
Victim Location 27301
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Voice mail from the US Treasury concerning my case by contacting them at 559-203-7078
Victim Location 27571
Type of a scam Other
Called to say it was urgent to contact them as I owe money to the treasury department
Victim Location 95350
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Recording. Foreign accent. Gave name of Kevin from U S Treasury. Then he said " if you don’t respond….". (Sounded threatening). I hung up.
Victim Location 23236
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Stated there was a tax lein against me and if I did not contact them immediately I would be arrested. I needed to call Breanna Scott at 303 351 0141.
Victim Location 06469
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Got a robotic voice that left a message claiming to be the US Treasury and stating that I am under suspicion for tax fraud. Wanted me to call back to arrange payment at the above number within 48 hours.
Victim Location 83854
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Said to ask for a federal agent and your case number, you have committed a federal criminal offense. Report to the magistrate judge or grand jury.
They said it was the second warning.
Victim Location 47201
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Called left message claiming errors in tax filing, and unresponsive to requests from the IRS. Claimed legal action was being taken if the call was not returned. When I called, he did not know my first name, but did have an address in file with a family member of the same last name. He could not answer my questions on what he claimed the filing errors were. I asked him to mail the details of the alleged filing errors and he said I would be arrested within 45 minutes. I laughed and ended the call.
Victim Location 53214
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a phone call and they said they were from the US Treasury department and I owed $5000 in back taxes. I am on a low fixed income and there is no way I owe any money, especially that large of an amount. They threatened to send the police to my house to come arrest me. I tried to tell them that my accountant wouldn’t have made an error that big and I wanted to talk to him, but they kept threatening me to pay or the police would come and "take you away".
I called the ScamPulse.com and she told me that the real Treasury Dept would never threaten me and that this is a scam. The ScamPulse.com said that I would have gotten a letter from the IRS as well as my accountant, if there were ever any problems with my tax return.
I will inform my friends and family of this so they don’t get taken advantage of either.
Victim Location 28590
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Threating to arrest me if I don’t return the call due to tax fraud…
Victim Location 85203
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Called by David Gray, (foreign accent) and told that the US treasury is after us and serious consequences will result if we ignore his call. Told us to call this number immediately 305-396 8204.
Victim Location 31216
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone call from a man who said he was Steve Modern about an enforcement action executed by the US Treasury and this was a second attempt to avoid appearing before a Magistrate or Grand Jury on a Federal Criminal charge. He said his number was 202 558 6685 and to call him immediately so that they could help us. I did not call back.
Victim Location 83704
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Message on my cell phone as follows:
This is the US treasury Dept. we are contacting you intending your serious attention. Ignoring this will be an intensional 2nd attempt to appear before a grand jury. To know your case number and to speak to a Federal officer call 1-585-672-6305
Victim Location 23231
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a phone call on 7/18/16 (voicemail) identifying themselves from the U S Treasury and saying I needed to contact them to avoid having to go before a magistrate for a federal offense. Caller ID showed the phone number as 516-210-6306 Oyster Bay, NY.
Victim Location 29349
Type of a scam Debt Collections
call from California Steve Martin, foreigner he stated an Enforcement action that was executed by US treasure and ignoring this would be an intentional event that you would have to appear in front of a grand jury, judge or m. court and by not responding would be be a federal criminal offense they advise us to corporate with them. Called number informed them they have been reported
Victim Location 53214
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received two messages from the Steve Modem or Steve Martin (hard to understand) regarding owing money on taxes and that I would have to go before the US Magistrate if I did not respond.
Victim Location 45039
Total money lost $4,600
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Someone is calling me demanding I pay back taxes and penalties. They are threatening/intimidating.
Victim Location 66517
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Did not use my full legal name as said he was from the treasury department. Asked for my lawyers name and phone number. I asked what it was in regards to and he asked if I had received any mailings regarding the legal matter. He gave me a number to call, the same one he used, and talk to the officer. I told him it was a scam and I wasn’t calling and he said I can think HTC I want and hung up.
Victim Location 44116
Type of a scam Debt Collections
The calls are from a phone-bot. The callers accent is either Australian or British. The calls have come as late as 1 a.m. When I returned the call from the 202 area code number the caller asked for my name and DOB. When I asked to speak with a supervisor I was told that he was handling my case file and refused to connect me to a supervisor. I asked if the call was coming from a city in the Washington, DC the reply was yes, but when I asked what the weather was like today there was no reply so I hung up.
Victim Location 43055
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Called from 718-819-7702
Threatened legal action by the US department of the Treasury for unpaid debts
Victim Location 91709
Type of a scam Debt Collections
A voicemail was left on my cell phone stating I was being contacted about an enforcement action from the US Treasury. "Ignoring this message will be an intentional second attempt to avoid an initial appearance before the magistrate judge of the grand jury for a federal criminal offense."
At the end of the message he says contact us to help them help me. The caller’s name was David Gray. I called the number back and it was answered as ‘Treasury Department’ or something similar. The person asked either if I was calling from the same number I received the voicemail on or from the same number I received the voicemail from and when I said yes, he hung up. I tried to call back a few times and there was always a busy signal. The call back number they left for me was 903-781-1641.
Victim Location 02891
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A man called twice (6/28/2016 & 7/6/2016 and left a message (I did not pick up, but listened the second time), he had a strong foreign accent, and said his name was *** *** and he was from the US Treasury. his call concerned an enforcement Action against me by the US Treasury and to call back. Not calling back with result in action by the US Marshalls. This call was his second attempt to contact me. Call him back at 215-845-9139. (I checked online and saw this was a hoax. I reported it through the US Treasury Scam reporting, the FTC.gov Scam / complaint Assistance line and am letting you know, too). Please know that this man called my home number, but did not use my name.
Victim Location 32507
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A voice mail was left on my phone and was a bit garbled. The claim is that the US Treasury department has filed an enforcement action against me for tax fraud and unless I returned the call I would be forced to appear in court or in front of a magistrate. The reporting was from badge number 7565. The caller ID (760 284-0200) was different than the number I was to call back on (301 298-8083). I did not return the call but I did save the voice mail.
Victim Location 43614
Type of a scam Tax Collection
message was to call back at the above number and if I don’t call back enforcement action will be taken thru the U.S. Treasury. If I didn’t call back I would have to appear in the front of a grand jury
His name sounded like Steve Martin
I didn’t not call this number.
Victim Location 19026
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The person claimed she was from the US Treasury Department and there was a case against me for tax fraud and a warrant out for my arrest. I didn’t let the conversation go much further but I know how’s these things go. They want you to send in money to drop the "warrant" She was Indian and didn’t speak very good English.
Victim Location 98270
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A robo call announcing that it was the last call before they take me to court over a US Treasury debt. THey gave me a number to call (315-207-3515). I called it back and got a person with a foreign accent asking for a case number. I let the person know at that point that this conversation was being recorded for legal reasons and the person immediately hung up.
Victim Location 24012
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The person used scare tactics such as I was being brought up on federal criminal charges for frauding the government on my tax returns. I had a warrant out for my arrest. I would have garnishments and liens placed on everything I own. I owed 6 thousand dollars to the government. I needed to confirm some sort of statement and set up payment arrangements to avoid the above threats.
Victim Location 43551
Type of a scam Other
Doesn’t say because it’s been on my answering machine but threatens with court and magistrate judge. I know it’s s scam because I never have been in any trouble.
Victim Location 08742
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Threatened that US Magistrate wil be filing charges if I ignore their call, they will send authorities to arrest and imprison.
Victim Location 46835
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They called and said they were from the US treasury and had 9000.00+ dollars for me. It was in the form of a Money order. The numbers trace back to Canada. The US treasury does not call you directly, I believe.
Victim Location 35244
Type of a scam Debt Collections
recorded message to call or face legal action
Victim Location 92647
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Message left on phone from Officer Brianna Scott of the Us Treasury. Final attempt to contact before case goes to Federal court. possibility of being arrested. Callback number 972-924-5551. I did not call back.
Victim Location 17309
Type of a scam Debt Collections
US Treasury dept needs us to call back to David Grey to avoid a trial.
Victim Location 07642
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I was to return a call to a James Caspin ? spelling in regards to a US Treasury problem that could lead me to be taken to a federal judge and poss sent to prison is I did not return this call I did not
Victim Location 91320
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The caller said that we had committed a federal offense. He said that he was with the US Treasury. He said to call 310-363-7774
Victim Location 14626
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a telephone call from a US Teasury Agent stating that our 2013 tax return was incorrect and we owed $6,000 + for errors in that return. I read the information supplied by you regarding the tax scam and the call was exactly as described. The first person was foreign calling from 708-377-9158. I asked to speak to someone in English. He put me on hold and when the phone was picked up again it was the same person claiming that a representative from the local IRS office would be at my house within an hour to impose charges against me. The second name he gave me was Mr. Matthews and his US Treasury ID # is 11545. None of this did I believe since our accountant has been filing our returns for several years and we have always received refunds including 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Victim Location 53045
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A call from Steve Martin with the US Treasury about back taxes
Victim Location 53150
Type of a scam Other
Received a call stating I needed to call them back or face being arrested. Called back and person in foreign accent answered as US Treasury and hung up on me when I asked their name.
Victim Location 10306
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Caller called home said he is Steve Martin from us treasury and we needed to cal back to avoid legal action and federal criminal charges it was a voicemail I did not pick up the phone.
Victim Location 31072
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Foreign voice claims to be Robert Chris/Cruise (?) – from Legal Affairs at US Treasury. States law enforcement action that has been started against me. And to find out more about to call number given. Did not use my name or my husband’s. If we don’t call back – we could end up with a "legal mess".
We did not call back the number.
Victim Location 11229
Type of a scam Other
Person identifying themselves as David Gray of the US Treasury. Suggesting enforcement action will be taken if one ignores his message. Stating a call to the phone number provided 646-589-0699 will offer assistance in settling the matter.
I did not call back, however this is the second call in six months.
Victim Location 92840
Type of a scam Debt Collections
The number provided called 5 times in one day. They left a voicemail from a "Steve Martin" claiming that a warrant has been placed for my arrest due to back taxes. Caller had a very thick foreign accent and became very aggressive once I questioned his intentions. The caller claimed to work for the "US Treasury" and threatened to send authorities to arrest me if I did not provide them with my financial information.
Victim Location 07423
Type of a scam Tax Collection
David Gray, calling from Delray Beach FL 561-450-9085 claiming I owe money to the US Treasury. Failure to comply will result in fines and/or imprisonment.
Victim Location 45241
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I have received numerous recorded messages that I need to contact the US Treasury immediately or could face jail time. The person on the recording had an accent. When I call the number they provide, a woman with an accent answered as if she worked for the US Treasury.
This is the number they Provided: 561-450-9085
Victim Location 45231
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The call came in from Alpine, CA. I did not answer the number and it went to answer machine. Left a message saying he was Steve Martin from US Treasury. Had a very thick accent and couldn’t understand everything he said. I did understand that if I did not comply to what he wanted, I would have to appear before a magistrate judge or grand jury. He finished by saying: "Help us to help you."
Victim Location 15108
Type of a scam Other
Consumer received vm from US Treasury to call number or they will be sued. Petrochemical Lawsuit.
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a voice mail yesterday from this number saying I was being contacted regarding a criminal offense and failure to reply to the call would result in charges. I call the number and was told by "Kevin from the US Treasury" that I was being sued by the IRS for tax evasion for my 2013 and 2014 taxes. He said that I was going to be arrested within the hour as this is a federal offense but they wanted to try to work something out with me. I "owe" $5,650.45. I’m not going to lie, I was freaking out. Lucky for me, I had called my boss on another phone and told her what was going on and she had seen this scam reported on the news a few days before. So I then told him I didn’t have that kind of money and couldn’t settle anything without first contacting my attorney and accountant. He then reminded me that within an hour of hanging up the call I would be arrested and I told him I would take that risk. I wanted to report this as I’m sure that some poor person will not know this is a scam and may try to settle and loose their money to these people.
Victim Location 45140
Type of a scam Other
This person has been calling my cell phone for months now claiming their name is Steve Martin and I need to call this number 1-310-301-4267 or I will have to appear before a judge. I know this is a scam and I want it to stop, I never answer I just let it go to voicemail, the day I answer them they are not going to like it. I am concerned that they could deceive and elderly person in to giving them money though.
Thank You Lisa May
Victim Location 01864
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Steve Martin calls saying there is a class action law suit and I will have legal action against me if I don’t call the number back and contact him. Number was called back and woman answered with "US Treasury." Caller ended call without stating anything.
Victim Location 27870
Type of a scam Other
I am in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This a.m. I got a
call ( my message machine took it-) from a recording of a foreign sounding man
(Indian i believe) said the call was
from the US Treasury. I needed to call
him back immediately, he said his name was "David Blair" to avoid
criminal action that could be a Federal criminal offense and would mean
appearing before a magistrate. The phone number he gave was : 562-444-6097.
Hope this helps others and alerts them that these calls are in our area.
Victim Location 84010
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a pre-recorded message stating that there was a lawsuit being filed against me from the US Treasury. They stated that someone named ‘Amber’ or ‘Amanda’ was who I was suppose to contact. I hung up after I heard a name that I was suppose to contact. I know that the US Treasury is too large and ambiguous to assign my little case with an individual caseworker so I knew it was likely a scam.
Victim Location 63052
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received a call with voicemail from a "James Casten" for appearance from the US Treasury for court action against myself (did not mention name) to appear in front of a federal magistrate. Said refusal to comply was a willful act against the US government. It was a repeating loop of a pre-recorded voice. Phone it came from and mentioned was (936)679-7059. I did not respond and am just reporting. I am sure they wanted money and PII.
Victim Location 11102
Type of a scam Tax Collection
My mother had a message from Brianna Scott of the US Treasury Dept saying she would be arrested for tax fraud unless we called the following phone number. 972-217-4426
Victim Location 84102
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Twice someone has called saying that I was in trouble and that I would be taken to court, that they were from the US Treasury and that I must respond immediately! I had 5 counts against me, but never said what reason. Their number 607-233-4558
I knew it was a scam because I’m a clean living person to the hilt!!!! I never returned the #!
Victim Location 70123
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received an ominous phone message from a "Dennis Gray" saying he was from the U.S. Treasury and contacting me about a serious criminal offense and if I did not call him back, it would be viewed as intentionally avoiding appearing before a magistrate judge for a Federal Criminal Offense. I did not call him back.
Victim Location 94954
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They say they are treasury dept and we owe money and there is a lawsuit against us when I ask who they r they ask who I am. I say who are YOU they say treasury dept I say no you aren’t then they hang up on me. Yesterday when they called they told me I had a frustrating life and hung up. I get calls daily.
Victim Location 17042
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Was contacted by John Morgan supposedly with US Treasury saying I owed money and if I didn’t pay it I would go to jail for tax evasion.
Victim Location 19064
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Got a call from "the department of legal affairs, US treasury". They said there was legal action being brought against me and threatened jail time. I did not fall for it because I know that the IRS is not allowed to call you under any instance but thought I should report it. The phone number was 718.551.0453 from a John Davis.
Victim Location 98075
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Stated from US Treasury, phone # 321-328-1464
Called back 3 times each time answered but when challenged they hung up and now won’t answer.
Victim Location 83647
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I recieved a voice message from a gentleman, with a strong accent, stating his name is James Caston-507-413-7485. He stated he is a representative of the US Treasury. and that I was to contact him immediately so that his company can assist me to avoid legal issues related to an infraction against me.
I am sure this is related to the scam that is announced on your phone message, yet please let me know if it is legit and I will continue forward.
thank you
Victim Location 30075
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This morning I received a troubling phone call A man calling himself Sean Peterson claimed to be from the US Treasury saying there was a law enforcement action against me. And they wanted the name of my attorney. I kept saying I had no idea what they were talking about. I did not receive any letters. We were disconnected.The man called again. I could hear he was with a bank of phone callers – or that was the sound effects. He instructed me to call a man by the name of john spencer at the same number as his. I did. When I asked for John spencer, the man said no, and then said my name, and asked me again for my attorney’s name and contact information and said something about who prepared my taxes in 2013 and that there was an error and it made no sense at all. But they had my home city. And my telephone number area code is in another state, so they do have some information on me. When I repeated I didn’t know what they were talking about and that I didn’t believe who they were, they hung up. This call made me very nervous. The number was 718.873.9187. Certainly this is not the US Treasury Department.
Victim Location 80920
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A guy by the name of David Gray was on an automated message (foreign accent), he said he was with the US treasury and wanted to help me before enforcement action was taken against me due to something being filed against me.
Victim Location 47436
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Person stated they were an agent with the US Treasury and said there was a mistake with the 2013 tax statement and $5100.00 was owed. They said a warrant for tax evasion was being issued in my name. They wanted the money to stop the warrant from being issued for the tax evasion. They stated notice had been sent by the postal system. Nothing had been received.
Victim Location 02141
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A robo call was made to my phone asking that I call back as this was the second attempt to reach me to discuss pending legal action against me at the US Dpt of Treasury.
I then called back to the number provided, 206-538-2578 where I was connected to an individual who claimed to be a US Treasury official and provided a badge number. The woman asked for me to provide my name and home phone number to be able to tell me more about the issue I was called on. I asked for her to tell me where online I could verify her employment at the US Department of Treasury. Rather than answer my question posed several times, she continued to reiterate her request for personal information. I then terminated the call
Victim Location 60543
Type of a scam Tax Collection
rec’d this 3/22/16 2 9:33a – Left on voicemail..
"Hi my name is David Gray and this message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed five United States treasury and tending your serious attention. Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before a month a straight judge or Glen jewelry for a federal criminal offense. My number is 856-295-0044. I repeat it’s 856-295-0044. I’d like you to cooperate with us and help us to help you. Thank you."
Victim Location 92505
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A message was left on my home phone answering machine by a man with an accent claiming to be "James Castin" on behalf of the US Treasury. He did not identify who specifically he was trying to contact but threatened that if we ignored the call we would be committing a federal offense and would be subject to court appearance.
Victim Location 61615
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone scam David Grey. Treasury, magistrate. Must call to get help. US Treasury. To prevent criminal action call 702-637-1500.
Victim Location 40962
Type of a scam Debt Collections
March 24, 2016 I received a call from a New York number 718-673-2320 on caller ID. He did not speak good English. He told me he was calling from The US Dept. of Legal Affairs with The US Treasury. He stated this was a verbal notification of an enforcement action against me and to call him or have our lawyer call him asap. When my husband called back, the same man that had called , answered the phone and said, this is the us treasury. He stated I owed back taxes that need to be collected. My husband told him we filed taxes every year and did not owe anything. He then said we would be arrested if we did not take care of it. My husband told him they would just have to arrest us, he then hung up on him. We know the IRS does not contact anyone by phone for money. This was a scam.
Victim Location 49238
Type of a scam Debt Collections
They called me and said that i was going to have legal documents delivered to my home on monday. Well they dont call u befor they deliver legal action against you. The courts just show up to your house.
Victim Location 93257
Type of a scam Debt Collections
A man named David Gray or David Grey called saying that he was from the US Treasury and threatened that if I did not call him back I would have to appear in front of a judge. The number to call him back is (856) 334-3112. He called at about 4 am so I did not answer and only heard the voicemail. I did not attempt to call him back.
Victim Location 80524
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A man called and left a message on my answering machine today stating his name was David Grey and he was calling about an enforcement action exicuted by the US Treasury. He stated if we ignored the message or didn’t call back we would be subject to legal action. The number he left was 856-295-0044. He had an accent and was rather threatening.
Victim Location 91709
Type of a scam Other
Basically, we need to contact him or go to jail. We did not call him back.
Victim Location 43015
Type of a scam Tax Collection
received a call on my voice mail saying they were from the Us treasury dept telling me it was urgent that I contact them His name was Dennis but I couldn’t understand the last name I have received this call before. I never answer unknown numbers but they leave voice mails
Victim Location 94945
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone call from 347-4180-0580 on Wednesday, March 16. When I returned the call on Thursday, March 17, I was informed that I was speaking to US Treasury representatives Ketty Williams, Badge Number 11783, and her supervisor Robert Matthews, Badge Number 11545 regarding case KR7389. They both spoke with heavy Indian accents. Ketty Williams informed me that I had incorrectly completed my 2010 federal tax forms resulting in discrepancies and that I owed back taxes. When I asked for documentation of this, she informed me that they had sent me documentation in 2011 and 2012 and that they could not send me copies of this documentation as it was my last chance to resolve the issue. When I shared that I was in my car and would need to go home to look at my taxes and call her back, she threatened me and told me there was a warrant out for my arrest. If I broke off the call, she would be forced to alert the authorities and have me arrested. At this point, I asked to speak to her supervisor and a Robert Matthews got on the line He reiterated what Ketty Wiilliam had shared and asked for confirmation that I had not intentionally tried to get out of paying taxes and was willing to resolve this matter. He stated that I owed $6,930. When I asked how this could be resolved, he stated that they would need to receive payment today over the phone. If I could not pay the full amount at this time, they would take a down payment of $4,000. I stated that we were not able to pay this kind of money in full at this time and if this was truly the IRS, they would be willing to work out a payment plan with me as they have in the past. At this point, he reiterated that a warrant would be put out for my arrest and I could expect the authorities to be at my house within the hour with documentation and then hung up the phone.
Victim Location 08742
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone call asking for call back about pension benefits, and if call not returned the Dept of Treasury will come after me. Told to call 469-424-2174
Victim Location 08055
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A non American voice said his name was Kevin Peterson. Yea right. And I’m the queen of England. He is with the US Treasury one time. Next time he was with tax department. And threatened me many times over. The number was from Middleburg FL. 904-406-1053. He made me angry since so many senior citizens fall for these scams. I would love to personally meet this non American and ope. A can of whoop A$$ on him.
Victim Location 44121
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received two phone calls today from a "James" (I couldn’t make out the last name) demanding that I call the phone number given in his message and that I cooperate with the IRS and go before a magistrate etc
Victim Location 29651
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Caller ID: Private. "This is the US Treasury, intending to immediate attention. Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before a magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. Now, the final attempt to reach you, to know your case # and speak to a federal agent call back on 716-261–3684. I repeat 716-261-3684. Thank you ."
I received this on my voice mail on my home phone, on March 3, at 9:39 AM. I was able to save the message on my computer, if you need it. I did not return the call, and I notified the FTC and the IRS.
Victim Location 43612
Type of a scam Phishing
Call to my residence, male, heavy Indian accent. Said call made to me because of a US treasury or Security problem. Failure to return call will put me in front of aUS court Magistrate or Grand Jury. The name that came up on my phone was Bashir Ahmed, the number the call was made from was 1-585-786-7759, the same number was given by him for me to call. To avoid any problems and so he could hep me I should call immediately. He never mentioned my name, nor did he ask to speak to a specific person. I did not return the call. I have message recorded on my message recorder. They called, I did not answer, I have caller Id, I did not recognize name or number, I let it go to recorder.
Victim Location 22310
Type of a scam Other
Someone called and left a message (not sure if it was automated or not), saying that I needed to call back and it has something to do with the Treasury department. It warned that if I did not, I could be brought before a magistrate and charged.
Victim Location 23188
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Foreign male left message for me stating he was from US Treasury and to call 5188008376 immediately or it would a direct attempt to avoid the magistrate, us attorneys and grand jury. Said ‘Help me, help you ‘
Victim Location 02919
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call from the US Treasury. The beginning of the message was cut off, they may have said the IRS, but not sure. It was automated and very hard to understand. But I did get that I needed to call the number back and ask for Ray Hawkins. Otherwise I would have to go before the Grand Jury for a Federal Offence !
Victim Location 23462
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Left a message stating they were calling from the US treasury a day they were enforcing action and ignoring this call will be an intentional attempt to award an appearance with magistrate judge or grand jury for federal offense and left the phone number to call but did not leave a name. I did not call the number it sounded suspicious to me so instead I did a reverse look up of the phone number in the white pages and it was flagged as a scam the number is 716 442 0578
Victim Location 65738
Type of a scam Government Grant
I receive three + phone calls a day, for about 1.5 months, a man or a woman in a foreign language, telling me that they are from the US Treasury Department, and that I have been selected and won a grant of $9,000.00. Where do I want this transferred to?
Last week, I told the man that I was reporting them to the BBB. That I had the number. He started yelling at me. Ever since, he calls, when I answer, he yells at me.
I just received a call this morning at 10:07. I did not answer. Please catch this nut. His number is 202-754-8199. This needs to stop. He is harassing me. Please help me in this manor.
Thank you
Victim Location 98155
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Left robo call VM. Says they are US treasury. I called them back for fun and it’s obvious they arent legit, a real live person answers on the 1st ring! No government agency does that. Says I owe money and are sending officers to my house right now.
Victim Location 92692
Type of a scam Debt Collections
David Gray called expressing that there are charges against me and to call back immediatly or it would be a federal offense. I did not call back.
Victim Location 31047
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone call from 469 424 2165, stated it was the US Treasury and I owed back taxes. If I didn’t pay I would be arrested and taking to court. I call the number back and it disconnected.
Victim Location 30518
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call around noon on 29 February, 2016, from 631-318-8369 (a number in Long Island/Hamptons area, caller ID said Amaganset, NY), with a recording playing through my answering machine of a male voice, with a vaguely Indian accent, claiming to be a Dennis [Quaid?] – couldn’t understand clearly – representing the US Treasury about an enforcement action.
Caller did not name any names in my household nor my address or any other personal info. Did make the claim that avoiding the call is a Federal offense for which I could be prosecuted. Fortunately, I know this is BS.
The recording ran on a continuous loop, at least 3 times through. It would just start over again as soon as it finished. I was forced to pick up and immediately hang up to stop it.
I was targeted, not victimized; there would have been an attempt to take money if I’d responded but I didn’t respond.
Victim Location 07066
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received this call from someone implying I had a US Treasury violation:
“Hi, this message is intended to contact you. My name is Dennis Quay (?) and I am calling regarding an enforcement action executed by the US 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. My number is 347-980-7907. I repeat, 347-980-7907. I advise you to cooperate with us and help us to help you.”
Victim Location 29609
Type of a scam Tax Collection
We received a phone call on our answering machine from an individual who sounded like he was Hispanic, saying we needed to listen carefully to this message and do as we were instructed. He said his name was Steve something and he was representing the US Treasurery. He said this was our second warning (which is was not) and that we needed to corporate to avoid being send to the grand jury. He left this no. for us to call back (1-352-600-3040) . We did not call back because we realized it was a scam; however, we wanted to alert someone about it so that others would not be sucked into it.
Victim Location 27320
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Consumer reported that she received a voicemail from an individual who stated that his name is David Gray. Mr. Gray explained that the call was from the US Treasury and that the consumer owed money to the government. According to Mr. Gray, if the consumer did not pay, then they would have to appear before a magistrate and a jury. The caller ID revealed that the caller’s telephone number is 407-588-1689.
Victim Location 27317
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Consumer reported that she received a voicemail from an automated system. The automated system stated that the call was from the US Treasury and that the consumer owed money to the government. According to the voicemail, if the consumer did not pay, then they would have to appear before a magistrate and a jury. The caller ID revealed that the caller’s telephone number is 407-588-1689.
Victim Location 29670
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a phone call from someone claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury. It was a man with a British accent. He said that if I ignored his message, I would be liable to go up before a Federal Grand Jury or be convicted of Federal Criminal charges. He left a phone number and urged me to cooperate so that I could help them help me. It was a recorded call; I let my machine pick it up and the call played 3 times.
Victim Location 07718
Type of a scam Tax Collection
He said his name is David greg he is from us treasury dept told me to call 315 879 6842 if I don’t call they said will be I trouble financially
Victim Location 27284
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This is the message that was left on my phone. "This message is intended to contact you regarding an important action executed by the United States treasury intended your dearest attention. Ingnoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid an appearance before a judge magistrate or grand jury for federal criminal offense. The number is 4073370389. I advise you to call and help us help you."
I called the number back and started asking questions and he hung up. I guess I asked to many questions.
I received 2 messages. One was from Dennis Gray, the other from David Gray.
Victim Location 06905
Type of a scam Tax Collection
recorded message by a man with foreign accent calls saying:
– he is with the US Dept. of Treasury.
– legal charges are about to be filed against me for non-payment of taxes
– I must call this number 202-241-3596 as soon as possible to avoid legal charges being filed by US Treasury against me.
Number is not repeated. Recording clicks off.
I returned call. Line busy. Then the scammer called me back again twice. I accused him of being a scammer and told him to delete my phone number from his call list.
Victim Location 43221
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Robocall from 773-225-3588 (listed as Chicago, IL)
stated it was the US Treasury final notice that they received a legal petition notice concerning a tax fraud against me and I needed t contact them immediately before the matter is brought to federal claims court or I am arrested. I should call their hotline division number. Call as soon as possible.
I called and I could barely hear the respondent – a young man with a slight accent – possibly Indian or middle eastern in origin. The call center was very noisy. I called back several times to make sure they were still operating and they are.
Victim Location 15317
Type of a scam Government Grant
Received call from 410-844-0019 leaving message to call back the US Treasury. Here is the message left. "And I’m calling regarding an enforcement action executed by the US treasury intending your serious attention. Knowing this will be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before a magistrate judge. *** *** for a federal criminal offense. My number is 410-844-0019. I repeat 410-844-0019. I’d wife you to cooperate with us and help us to help you. Thank you." When I call back twice a woman with a foreign *** accent answered and would not tell me who I am talking too or where she is located. 3rd time I call she mumbled Officer something and was asking for my home phone number. Said if I was not willing to provide it to hang up. Which I did.
Victim Location 84003
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Typical person with a foreign accent calling from 213-477-1084 and calling himself Melvin. Said he was from the U.S. Treasury and that I owed taxes and he was issuing a warrant for my arrest. Gave the WA DC IRS main number of 202-622-3000 as his number, even though he was calling from a Los Angeles area code. I told him he was full of crap and he tried to intimidate me and scare me, but I laughed in his face, told him I had my hands in the air and he could come arrest me. What a piece of human garbage to try and con people, especially the vulnerable into thinking they were going to be arrested. I reported this to the US Treasury Dept as well, but don’t have much hope that anyone ever does anything about this kind of crime.
Victim Location 03064
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The caller has left two messages so far claiming taxes owed to the US treasury. Failure to comply immediately will result in appearing before a federal magistrate. Callback David Perry for enforcement action. Number left 5594734702 to call back. Foreign accent on caller.
Victim Location 19464
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Four messages left on my answering machine that stated "Hi my name is David Gray and this message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the United States Treasury and pending your serious attention. Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense" with a number (206-204-5022) to call back.
After performing a brief internet search, it was fairly easy to determine that this was a scam and if I called back, the person would demand money in the form of collecting back taxes. Note that I did not call back.
Victim Location 08857
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Left message Urging to call before further action to be taken from US Treasury , Call came from # 703-828-0314 Centerville VA
Victim Location 19426
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Caller from "US Treasury" called saying the IRS has a warrant out for my arrest for a problem with my 2013 taxes. Gav a federal badge number. Told him I have never received any documents about this ftom the IRS or other government agency. Asked him to mail information to me. He said he would but he was also sending the agents to arrest me. This call took place at 6:30pm/est. foreign accent.
Victim Location 19460
Type of a scam Other
A Dennis Gray called saying from US Treasury and call back or be arrested. Number is 316-272-0060
Victim Location 55374
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Said I was being issued a warrant for my arrend for tax invasion. Said I owed over $4000 from my 2012 taxes.
India accent..scared my 13 year old son who answered. I was not home. I called the number back and they told me all of this and threatened me with being arrested. I hung up after only giving my name.
Victim Location 08094
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received call from David Gray Jan. 29th 2016 at 3:11 pm. left message to call him back that there was an impending charge against me with the treasury dept. I called back immediately(they answered the phone "US treasury") and asked to speak with David Gray. He was not there and the person answering the phone asked if I was *** ***. He then informed me he was from the treasury dept. and needed to inform me there was pending action against me and if I didn’t make an effort to resolve the problem I would be charged with income tax evasion. I was quiet for a few seconds because I didn’t know what to do. He asked if I was still on the phone and asked me what do you want to do *** ***. I asked him to hold on while I check my files and see if I received a notice which he said was sent to me registered mail. After a few minutes I returned to the phone and told him I didn’t see any letter and could he send me a copy. He told me unfortunately the charge was too old and a copy was not available. I told him I wanted to contact my accountant who does my income tax return each year and see what I owed that year. I asked how much was owed figuring it couldn’t be too much and he told me with penalty and interest it was $6350.00. I was flabbergasted. I told him I didn’t have that kind of money. He then asked me if I could put it on some credit cards. I told him I don’t use credit cards that I was retired and received social security check once a month and I had about $50.00 left from that money. He then told me if I didn’t make an attempt to pay something on this amount due that two treasury officers would be at my house within 45 minutes to take me into custody and I would be charged with income tax evasion. I told him I couldn’t possible come up with any money and I would put my coat on and wait for them to come. He said they would be there shortly and hung up. (I did ask for his name and badge number he said it was Danial Collins badge #119385) Phone # I called 206-900-9218
Victim Location 08043
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I was contacted by "Dennis Grey". I read about this scam on you internet site. The call I received did not mention my name (robo-call?), The US treasury was mentioned. Ignoring the call was a "Federal offense. I was directed to call 303-479-3380. I received the call on 1/29/2016 around 8:30 am. I did not return the call. I filled out a form at the US Treasury site.
Thanks for having the scam information available.
Victim Location 07737
Type of a scam Tax Collection
THIS IS THE MESSAGE LEFT ON MY VOICEMAIL:
HI,THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED TO CAUSE ACTION.
MY NAME IS DENNIS GRAY AND I AM CALLING REGARDING AN ENFORCEMENT ACTION EXECUTED BY THE US TREASURY INTENDING YOUR SERIOUS ATTENTION.
IGNORING THIS WILL AN INTENTIONAL ATTEMPT TO AVOID INITIAL APPEARANCE BEFORE A MAGISTRATE, JUDGE OR A GRAND JURY FOR A FEDERAL CRIMINAL OFFENCE.
MY NUMBER IS 201-215-5408. I REPEAT 201-215-4504. I’D LIKE YOU TO COOPERATE WITH US AND HELP US TO HELP YOU. THANK YOU.
Victim Location 07438
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a message saying it was the US Treasury. This was my final notice and if I didn’t call back and pay I would have to appear in magistrate Court.
Victim Location 07704
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from someone who had a thick accent, saying they were from the "US Treasury". I needed to call ASAP to avoid going to "magistrate court". I knew it was bogus because the Treasury Dept would never call, this is not the first time I got this call. I decided to call back and call them out on their blulff/scam. After my words, they hung up on me in the middle of talking. When I tried to call back I got a busy signal. So they must have flagged my number.
Victim Location 07712
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a call today from David Gray stating we should contact him. Failure to do so would result in federal criminal charges from the US Treasury. Call back # 862-800-0234
Victim Location 19103
Type of a scam Tax Collection
this person has called my house at least 4 times and leaves the following message:
Voicemail from (510) 315-2550
"Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial parents before magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. My number is 510-315-2550. I repeat it’s 510-315-2550. I invite you to call paper with us and help us to help you. Thank you. Hi my name is David Gray and this message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the United States treasury and tending your serious attention. Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. My number is 510-315-2550. I repeat it’s 510-315-2550. I’d like you to call paper with us and help us to help you. Thank you. Hi my name is David Gray and this message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the United States treasury and tending your serious attention. Ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to voy finish appearance before magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. My number is 510-315-2550. I repeat it’s 51903152550. I’d like you to call paper with us and help us to help you. Thank you. Goodbye."
Victim Location 23227
Type of a scam Phishing
A voicemail message was left on my home telephone line once before, and I ignored it. I was left another voicemail message today 05/11/15 at 11:49 a.m. EST. My caller ID noted that the call originated from Glendale, CA, and the telephone number was (818)396-1676. The caller identified himself as Alex Ferguson. He spoke with an accent (? Hispanic). I answered my telephone while the voicemail message was in progress, but it was a recording. No live person responded. The voicemail message said that there was an enforcement action against me executed by the U.S. Treasury, and that I needed to respond to mitigate this claim or else I would have to appear before a magistrate judge or a grand jury. The telephone number I was given to return the call was (818)396-1676. I returned the call at approximately 12:01 p.m. EST same-day 05/11/15 and explained that I had received the voicemail message. The man on the phone sounded like the same voice in the voicemail message. He told me that if I did not cooperate with his organization, I would be arrested. When I pressed him for information about his name and the whereabouts of this organization, he told me that his name was Robert Matthew, and that he was calling from San Francisco, CA. He knew my name. I did not provide him with any information about myself. In my attempt to get further information from him, he hung up and disconnected the call. I then immediately called the ScamPulse.com to report this call because it sounded like a scam.
Victim Location 23235
Type of a scam Other
Message left on my home answering machine, Monday, 3/30/15, did not address me or ask for me by name. Said it was a follow-up to two messages of an "enforcement action" issued by the Dept of the Treasury. Failure to respond could mean I appear before a magistrate, pay fines. Left name and number of Dennis G*** 1-858-707-7324
Victim Location 23234
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Message received on my telephone answering machine @ 8:15 am 3/30/15. Man with a slight accent, saying he was from US Treasury and I needed to call him to help with a Federal Criminal Offense .In order to avoid a second Intentional Federal Offense & an appearance before a Federal judge or jury, call him– He reiterated that it was imperative that I respond. He never gave the name of the offender he was calling nor did he say it was me, my husband or both of us that needed to respond. We did not respond.
We have never had any notification of a Federal Offense & have no idea this is anything but an attempted scam.
Victim Location 23113
Type of a scam Tax Collection
two phone calls this morning from Dennis Gray, 510-681-2935
Dennis Gray or Grey left Voice Mail message stating that he was calling regarding an informant action executed by the US Treasury. He goes on to say that if I don’t cooperate this will be a federal criminal offense.
I have saved the message should you need to hear it.
Victim Location 23234
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Message received on my telephone answering machine @ 8:15 am 3/30/15. Man with a slight accent, saying he was from US Treasury and I needed to call him to help with a Federal Criminal Offense .In order to avoid a second Intentional Federal Offense & an appearance before a Federal judge or jury, call him– He reiterated that it was imperative that I respond. He never gave the name of the offender he was calling nor did he say it was me, my husband or both of us that needed to respond. We did not respond.
We have never had any notification of a Federal Offense & have no idea this is anything but an attempted scam.