IRS automated phone call said....

[Villages PL]

.....they are filing a law suit against me. But didn't give any reason. The instructions were to call the following phone number: 1-253-655-4857.

I had my taxes done by AARP and was reassured they would be filed. I didn't owe any money. I applied last year's overpayment toward next year's taxes. What could be the reason for the phone call?

[virgind]

(SCAM) IRS will not call you. They will contact you by hard mail a letter.

[DeanFL]

Googled the number - SCAM! Call the County Police to report them, and delete that mssg if they confirm.

Here's the Google result.

Scam Phone Number 2536554857, IRS stating they were going to file lawsuit 253-655-4857 India accent.
Received phone call stating they were going to file a lawsuit against me When I asked who they were he gave me a badge#686025 and when I started questioning him he hung up on me. The man spoke in a heavy India accent.



2536554857 IRS stating they were going to file lawsuit 253-655-4857 India accent, Tax Scam. Who called from this phone number? Comments & Reviews. (http://www.scamcallfighters.com/scam-call-2536554857-IRS-stating-they-were-going-to-file-lawsuit-253-655-4857-India-accent-Tax-Scam-22571.html)

[dbussone]

.....they are filing a law suit against me. But didn't give any reason. The instructions were to call the following phone number: 1-253-655-4857.

I had my taxes done by AARP and was reassured they would be filed. I didn't owe any money. I applied last years overpayment toward next years taxes. What could be the reason for the phone call?

Definitely a scam. There have been many warnings in the recent past.

[graciegirl]

Scam. Please don't worry, VPL.

[Villages PL]

Thanks to everyone for the information. I feel relieved.

[skip0358]

I got the same call. Mine was from Va. India speaking recording. Said they were coming to get me.

[redwitch]

They're going to take you away. Ha ha. They're going to take you away. hee hee (really did like that song.) just think, three squares and a cot. You'll be set for the rest of your life.

[asianthree]

Irs does not call. Its a letter

[DonH57]

It's a scam. The IRS does not call. We recently attended a function and a deputy from SCSO covered this scam. Report it.

[mtdjed]

Same call here. Googled number and saw comments re source . One guy decided to have some fun and started asking for badge, number, dept no and supervisor. He said the person hung up when he asked for belt size.

[Bizdoc]

Just tell him that you, Mr Smith and Mr Wesson will be waiting for him to come arrest you. And to please bring all of his low life friends.

[dewilson58]

(SCAM) IRS will not call you. They will contact you by hard mail a letter.

Yes this is probably a scam.
But
Your statement, "IRS will not call you. They will contact you by hard mail a letter" is not true. The IRS can first contact you by phone and then will follow-up in the mail.

I use to hear your statement all the time and thought it was true, but it's not.

[DeanFL]

Image description: The IRS is warning of a phone scam targeting tax payers.
Scammers are calling tax payers and telling them they owe the IRS money and need to pay it immediately through a pre-loaded credit card or wire transfer.
If you don�t pay, the scammers claim you could be arrested, deported or have your driver�s or business license suspended.

Remember, the IRS will never initiate contact with you over the phone, email or social media to request personal information.


Visit IRS.gov to learn more about the scam and how to report it.

[dewilson58]

Image description: The IRS is warning of a phone scam targeting tax payers.
Scammers are calling tax payers and telling them they owe the IRS money and need to pay it immediately through a pre-loaded credit card or wire transfer.
If you don�t pay, the scammers claim you could be arrested, deported or have your driver�s or business license suspended.

Remember, the IRS will never initiate contact with you over the phone, email or social media to request personal information.


Visit IRS.gov to learn more about the scam and how to report it.

I don't think the notice says "the IRS will never initiate contact with you over the phone"

THEY WILL!!!
Yes there are scams out there, but the IRS can and does contact you initially by phone.
Over the last ten years, I have been contacted by the IRS initially by phone. It's no big deal, they give you their ID number and you verify it with the IRS office, and they send you a follow up letter. Both times the initial call was very pleasant and they just needed to clarify some information.

Please stop saying they will never.
Thanks

[TrudyM]

I don't think the notice says "the IRS will never initiate contact with you over the phone"

THEY WILL!!!
Yes there are scams out there, but the IRS can and does contact you initially by phone.
Over the last ten years, I have been contacted by the IRS initially by phone. It's no big deal, they give you their ID number and you verify it with the IRS office, and they send you a follow up letter. Both times the initial call was very pleasant and they just needed to clarify some information.

Please stop saying they will never.
Thanks
At which point I tell them that due to the large number of scams I will only talk in person to an IRS agent and to send me an appointment for my local office.

I have also when in a mood given the scam callers a fright also. We use to work defense dept projects and calls were monitored so I tell them they still are and they will be contacted by the NSA or I ask them for their social security number and pretend I work for the IRS, boy do they hang up fast.

[Hancle704]

It's a scam and should be ignored. The IRS does not have enough people to handle incoming calls. More reason to start considering the Flat Tax and elimination of the IRS.

[Bogie Shooter]

Don't worry about IRS calling any more. There are hardly enough people to open the mail.................congress just keeps reducing their budget!

[DonH57]

In my lifetime I have never ever been first contacted by the IRS via a phone call. It's been first by regular mail and then by certified letter. Not saying it never happens but with so many scammers running amok these days plus the IRS are just as short handed as other government agencies I really believe phone calls are not a very efficient means of contact.

[kcrazorbackfan]

As has been stated, the IRS will never call you, they will send you a letter.

Villagers - DO NOT ANSWER CALLS IF YOU DO NOT RECOGNIZE THE NUMBER!! If they need to talk to you, they will leave a voice mail - if you know them, then you can call them back. And, DO NOT RETURN CALLS TO UNKNOWN NUMBERS. There are a lot of SCAM calls going on; please do not become a victim.

[dewilson58]

As has been stated, the IRS will never call you, they will send you a letter.

Villagers - DO NOT ANSWER CALLS IF YOU DO NOT RECOGNIZE THE NUMBER!! If they need to talk to you, they will leave a voice mail - if you know them, then you can call them back. And, DO NOT RETURN CALLS TO UNKNOWN NUMBERS. There are a lot of SCAM calls going on; please do not become a victim.

For the third or fourth time, the statement "the IRS will never call you"...............is wrong. Period.

Your other advice is valid.

[Sandtrap328]

It is too bad that there are such lowlifes out there anxious to separate the unknowing from their money.

I read recently in The Daily Sun how some Villager was withdrawing $4,000 in cash from Citizens First Bank. The teller asked why he needed so much cash and he said the IRS had told him to use Western Union to wire them back taxes and penalties. The teller had the Villager talk with the manager who contacted the police. Long story short is that the good people at Citizens First saved the Villager lots of money! They are a great bank.

You would think, however, that all people now would have heard of that IRS scam, the grandparent scam, or the friend in a foreign jail scam by this time and would not fall for them.

Do those people who fall for the scams be made to have their money and securities in some sort of a controlled account that could be accessed by them and an appointed conservator?

[Walt.]

If they call again just tell them you'll send their money as soon as the check from the Canadian Lottery arrives...

[tcxr750]

If you have caller ID and don't recognize the phone number don't answer the call. Answering the call confirms they are calling an active phone number. If anyone calling has anything important to say they will leave a message. Scammers usually don't leave a message because when you answer the phone it costs them more money to complete the call.

[Villages PL]

If you have caller ID and don't recognize the phone number don't answer the call. Answering the call confirms they are calling an active phone number. If anyone calling has anything important to say they will leave a message. Scammers usually don't leave a message because when you answer the phone it costs them more money to complete the call.

Thanks, I don't have caller ID but I seldom answer the phone. I only answer if I'm expecting a call from someone. If I do answer, and it's someone selling something, I just quietly hang up while they're talking.

[CFrance]

Well, you answered the phone up there in Post #1! Musta been waiting for a call.

[Villages PL]

Well, you answered the phone up there in Post #1! Musta been waiting for a call.

That's possible.

[hulahips]

We get those calls too. Ignore them. They should outlaw all these annoying calls

[Bogie Shooter]

If you can wait about 10 days I will be receiving a check for 11 million dollars from a Mrs Molly Carson in Nigeria. Seems her husband has passed and she needs some help in getting some money out of a bank here in the states. She offered 20 million but I said I would do it for 11.
:a20::a20:

[tcxr750]

It's been over 30 days and I still haven't received the check for $30,000,000 from the Bank of England. Does this mean I won't have the $$$ to complete the purchase of my new Rolls Royce? After I was contacted by phone by the B of E, I went over to the dealership and gave them a $50 deposit to order a 2015 RR in the color of money.

[dbussone]

It's been over 30 days and I still haven't received the check for $30,000,000 from the Bank of England. Does this mean I won't have the $$$ to complete the purchase of my new Rolls Royce? After I was contacted by phone by the B of E, I went over to the dealership and gave them a $50 deposit to order a 2015 RR in the color of money.


I hope you are charging them interest

[CFrance]

Perhaps the dealership has a used bike in the back you would switch your deposit to.

[Villages PL]

Perhaps the dealership has a used bike in the back you would switch your deposit to.

Perhaps.

[tcxr750]

No problem. Had an e-mail offer today from the daughter of a deceased industrialist in Turkey. She just needs my checking account info and I'll be getting 3.6 million Euros.
Having my info hacked from Home Depot hasn't been all bad.

[eremite06]

Got the IRS lawsuit call from Kirkland, WA, 425-296-1450. Reported them to TIGTA.com

[virgind]

Have we not learned anything folks. When the cops knock on my door then I might believe them.

[pjolson]

I find it interesting that I read this thread the following banner ad appears at the top of the page:

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