209-348-9316

Robo call said irs was filing lawsuit against me and I should call this # immediately.

I just received a phone call, the left a robo message that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against me.
the number to call was 209-348-9316.
I just called that number and after several, several rings someone answered with a thick east Indian accent. he said he was from the department of *** at the IRS. I didn't understand, after asking him to spell the department name 3 times, he hung up. Then I go0led the number and found this site.

Total scam.  Originates in either India or Pakistan.   Block and ignore.   DO NOT RETURN THE CALL!
See:  http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Reiterate ... -Telephone-Scam

Report them:
http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam_ok.shtml

I’m an Enrolled Agent with the IRS (Inactive). IRS does not initiate contacts by phone.  US mail only.   IRS does not file lawsuits.   Court action, if any is handled by the DOJ and all parties are entitled to legal assistance if it is a criminal matter.  But--tax disputes are for the most part civil matters.  90% of all IRS tax disputes are settled administratively.  IRS has absolutely no authority to call on local law enforcement for anything. Local law is never involved in IRS tax disputes. IRS does not threaten to involve local law enforcement or to arrest you for nonpayment of federal taxes.  IRS has no powers of arrest.    If LE is necessary, US Marshals do the job.  IRS does not cold call anyone and demand immediate payment of  money.  IRS does not ask for financial information over the phone.   IRS does not accept Green card money paks for payment in any case.  No one is prosecuted for ordinary tax disputes. IRS has absolutely no authority over anyone's professional license. Professional licensing is handled by state governments.  Yes, levies on property to satisfy an existing tax obligation do occur, but only after a very long period of negotiation. And yes, liens are placed on individuals but  usually after a lot of negotiation and a failure to reach a settlement.    All determinations of tax liability are subject to appeals.  All  contacts by the IRS are initiated by US mail.
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Same thing   called back to tell them what I thought   hung up on me

Had an automated voicemail that said the IRS was filing a lawsuit against me and I should call 209-348-9316 immediately.

I received a phone call from this number telling me IRS was filing a law suit against me.  It was very disturbing.

I received a phone call from this number telling the IRS was filing a law suite against me.

Thank god I had already heard of this scam.  I just hope there aren't alot of seniors freaking out after getting this message.

I received this same call - the IRS filing lawsuit against me.

Most people won't notice the '+' in front of the number which means this is an international call.

The size of this international number is 10 digits - same as our phone numbers.
It looks like a US 10 digit number in area code 209, but it's really an international call in Country Code '20'.
Nice trick!
I'll bet a lot of people just hit redial and don't realize they're making an international call.

Maybe this scammer is getting paid by the carrier that receives the incoming calls.?

I also received a call that the IRS was filing a law suit against me.

I got a call around 11am this morning from the same number 209-348-9316
the robo call said i had a lawsuit agent me from the IRS. first thing i though scam. and i was right.
i never called it back. hour before that someone called from card holder services.

same experience -robo call threatening legal action from IRS

Received two (2) calls from 209-348-9316 on 07/02/2015 and 07/06/15 stating to call back immediately as the IRS is filing lawsuits against me.  I know better... have had dealings with the IRS and they contact you by mail - NOT BY PHONE.

Plan to report this to my City office.  Have read that this scam is prevalent in the area.

I too spoke to a man with a thick accent. I asked him where he was located and he gave me an address in DC. When I told him the number I was told to call was in CA he immediately hung up.

Rec'd a call from 614-918-4719. Said they were IRS and they were filing a lawsuit. I was to call 209-348-9316 to get it taken care of.

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Scams-Consumer-Alerts
http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report.shtml
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-8c2f64bf2b91fa5/irs-warns-of-telephone-scam

Report the Calls to the real IRS here:
•report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484.
•You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov. Add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments in your complaint.

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Do consider getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $40.00 or so.If its a cell phone, some already have call blocking, if not, there are free apps on the web that will work for some. You can google this. If you have a smart phone, there is a free app called call control. Iphones appear to have apps also. Another one is called Mr. Number.

For tracfone & straight talk:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.privacystar.android.tracfone&hl=en

http://extras.straighttalk.com/en

http://www.youmail.com/home/carriers/straight-talk/block-number

https://www.straighttalkwirelessforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6803&t=55006

Received a call, didn't answer, got a voicemail, robo call stating that the IRS was filing a lawsuit against me.  I have no issues with the IRS, never have, so I knew this was a scam.....call came from 209-348-9316 and told me to call back at that same number.  I didn't call it back, I just decided to google it instead.

Just got the call at 11:05 am this morning. Automated call saying I was being sued by the irs. Tried calling back but it's been busy. I like to fool with scammers, I go along with them and then end the call. I feel better too.

received call  instructing me to call IRS back. When called back man asked if I was going to handle law suite in or out of court. My choice. Owed over $7,000.   Right!  I hire best accountant possible and am matriculate.  I recorded conversation and will be reporting.  Wanted to know how much cash I had on me. How much in bank.  This would never happen. BEWARE!!    Strong accent, allot of phones in background.

I received a call from that number also. He said with a thick accent that there was a case against me and that this was my final call. I tried reporting it to the IRS but it was impossible to use their web site to get through otherwise I would of reported to them too.