703-879-6753

In looking the phone number on caller ID, I figured this was a telemarketing call but decided to answer it anyway.  The Indian sounding male caller asked for my wife.  When I said she was not here and would give her a message, he said it was an investigative matter by the IRS.  I got a chuckle about that since this is a classic phone scam approach and don't think government agencies would initiate contact over the phone.  I asked for his badge number, which he gave me (77962) and claimed to be "Officer Shawn Williams" - so he was ready for that challenge, appears the scammers are getting more sophisticated.  He said my wife should call them back as quickly as possible to address the matter. After I hung up, I went on to the IRS website and did a search on phone scams - there was a lot of information they provide which supported the idea that they would NOT make any such communications over the phone or via email.  They provided a link to the Federal Trade Commission to lodge complaints over such calls, so I went there and did that.  They asked for a lot of details about the nature of the call, but unfortunately I did not get more during the call - maybe next time....

I had same call.  first was in the morning where it was an automated message which was followed up by Indian guy "Officer Shawn Williams".  Next time, if I answer I'm going to see what personal info they can provide me.

I received the same call earlier today.  Officer Black, Badge #77962 from the IRS asked for my sister regarding a legal matter.  I  told him she was not available and asked for his telephone number (703-879-6753) so that she could return his call.  For the record, she won't be returning the call . . .my sister died in 2006.  Hahaha scammers can't fool me.

I just picked up an automated message with an Indian woman's voice telling me I was being sued by the IRS and that I should not ignore this message and to call them back at 703-879-6753 immediately.  Initially I was suspicious but still concerned.  You see I am a non practicing CPA and should know better but it still startled me.  But, since I have been audited at least 2 times by the IRS I know they do not initial contact via telephone. So I was glad my suspicions were confirmed by this blog. Thanks for being there guys.

I just picked up an automated message with an Indian woman's voice telling me I was being sued by the IRS and that I should not ignore this message and to call them back at 703-879-6753 immediately.  I was suspicious and looked up on line some information.  However thought I better call, when I started questioning the woman with a heavy accent she became rude.  I told her that I knew this was a scam and not to call again.  Filed a report with the IRS fraud line.

I just picked up an automated message with an Indian woman's voice telling me I was being sued by the IRS and that I should not ignore this message and to call them back at 703-879-6753 immediately.

Same thing IRS Scam

Officer Rex Martin called looking for my wife, with very heavy Indian accent. I asked him for his officer ID he gave it as 942901. Sounds like a zip code. I told him to go f**k himself. He did not understand the words "valid", he would keep saying "waaaleed" . Anyway its a scam.

Same guy Rex Martin called. looks like same scam.

Message left on my voicemail that IRS wanted to speak to person at this number re legal matter.  Not to make the situation worst I should call 703-879-6753 right away.  I knew this was a scam.  IRS doesn't contact people via phone concerning legal matters.