202-506-8798

Got a call from this number.  They left a message that they were calling for the IRS deputy and asked me how much back taxes I owe.  Stupid me, I told her about how much.  She had an accent from India and I couldn't understand her.  She said that I had to pay $48,000 within an hour and a half or a deputy would come to my house and arrest me and my husband, take all of our assets, bank accounts, and we would spend at least ten years in jail.  I asked to speak to her supervisor because I couldn't understand her.  She hung up on me.
It upset me so much.  I came online to check the phone number and find out that this is likely a scam.  I am on the phone now on hold with IRS.
Why are these people allowed to get away with this stuff?

I received a poorly recorded voicemail from this #  demanding i call back and not to ignore the call as they were from the irs and advised me to clal back right away . I know for a fact the IRS does not make phone calls they contact via mail or send subpeonas .. super scam .  

Recorded message said it was from the IRS and instructed to retain a lawyer immediately. I think it is a crime to act as a federal agent.

I called back. Asked for Tax Id number. He said something. I said so you are not really the government agency. He said "Go f@%^ yourself" Yes indeed fraud.

why IRS or Goverment crime branch is not taking any action, before they nail so many innocent people.

It is not Indian accesnt it is more like African or South Asian.  It seems like everybody is repeating what the earlier tone deaf person was saying.

Trust me these guys are from Pakistan. When you provoke them enough, they even reply in Urdu.....

They said it is IRS but I know it is a scam. I called the number back and the mail box is full. They said the name was SHirley bell.

Fraudsters
Scare and trick tactics!!!
Only deal with your designated IRS agent...if you are already dealing with one
The IRS does not randomly call and scare you
They write you a ton of letters then they contact you directly and leave you the agents contact info and badge no and if they really want you for something big they will show up in your home/work/or place of business with proper ID and legal paperwork.

This is a Pakistan or India based IRS scam. Do not fall for this.
Read http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/press/press_tigta-2014-03.htm
The IRS does not initiate any legal action via phone. The scammers use voice over IP lines (e.g. magicjack (Ymax corporation). This is always against these companys' terms of use and can lead to termination of their contract. However only law enforcement can initiate the contact if you yourself are not a customer. Therefore, report it also to your local law enforcement agency. Ultimately this is a case for the FBI legal attache in Islamabad or New Delhi. If you are really annoyed: call or write to your representative in Congress. As these scams happen all over the country maybe this will trigger a reaction (and the NSA can finally be a force for good).

You can use the following template for your letter or email:

Senators
Use the district office address of your senator as displayed on http://www.senate.gov/ 
Your letter should be addressed as follows:
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Mailing Address of District Office
City, State, Zip Code

Representatives (House)
Use the district office address of your district representative as displayed on
http://www.house.gov/
Your letter should be addressed as follows:
The Honorable (full name)
United States House of Representatives
Mailing Address of District Office
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Senator/Representative XXX

As your constituent, I am writing to urge you to demand decisive action from the FBI, the IRS and other federal agencies against organized crime directed against American citizens from abroad.

As widely reported by local and national media all across the United States and warned about by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (see http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/press/press_tigta-2014-03.htm) a tidal wave of fraud using Internet phones has hit the United States. Millions of dollars already have been stolen by criminals impersonating federal officers from the IRS while hiding in countries like India and Pakistan, where most of the calls originate. There seems to be no end of it in sight.

I have personally been targeted by these scammers but it is the most vulnerable among us that I am concerned about primarily. The scheme is specifically singling out those that can least defend themselves against these crimes, in particular the elderly. I am also worried that given the origin of these gangsters, the money stolen from US citizens may be used for financing of terrorism or other activities directed against the national interests of the United States. But in spite of this clear and present danger to our country and its citizens I have seen no action worth mentioning by the FBI, the IRS or other federal agencies so far.

As a member of Congress overseeing the law enforcement agencies tasked with fighting fraud and ensuring national security, I implore you to make sure that they act on these threats and are given all the necessary resources to target these criminals in cooperation with foreign law enforcement.

Yours sincerely

Got a prerecorded message pretending to be IRS and asked me to call back.  When I did, a man with heavy India accent picked up the call.  He said his name is John.  (I know no people using that last name in India region.)  He told me that my wife owed tax and threatened to arrest.  He even said my wife had murdered some one before immigration; and having law suit pending. This is an absolute B.S. fraud.

Asked them for documentation and the individual replied that they would have to contact and send the police to arrest me for me to get the requested documents.  And that my attorney could argue my case in criminal courts.  But, he could get approval from his ‘arrest department’ to defer this issue if I paid them $5,314.56 today,  And that would prevent the police from arresting me today.  When I insisted on documentation, he said "Go f@%^ yourself" As he mentioned at the initiation of the call that the call was being recorded, I recorded it myself.  I called back several times and heard in the background how they were scamming others with the same gimmick.  PLEASE BEWARE TO THIS SCAM.

I got a call too this morning.  Finally checked my voice mail and low and behold someone telling me to call back immediately before further action takes place.  My heart dropped to my knees, but I tend to google most numbers like this I'm not familiar with.  I will not be returning any calls. I will be telling my family members too.  

Thanks Rex...

Good recommendation!

three calls this morning, supposedly from the IRS and I should have my criminal lawyer call this number imediately!

This number has called me three times, once on 7/23/14 at 9:51am, today at 10:52am, and once again this afternoon--only this afternoon did they leave a message with the same threat the other reports have stated. It's very irritating!

This idot called me for the 3rd time in 3 weeks! I told him, I have a tracer on my phone and I will have an arrest warrant drawn for him in (2) seconds.. He hung up immediately. For his sake he better not call again.  JULY 25 2014

DO NOT PAY THEM OR GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION! Make the elderly AWARE of this IDOT also.

Indian accent .. male called cell three months in a row..... Same ordeal.. Claiming to Be IRS agent. If apprehened, I will file any charges available.

received a call from 202-506-8798 stating that it was the IRS w/a very important message, and I needed to call them back asap.  I hung up, knew it was fraud - I watch the news.

Pretending to be IRS