509-288-4984

Received a call supposedly from the IRS, saying they are filing a lawsuit against you (did not list the name of the individual being sued??) then gave this number to call back to get more information about this case file (did not give a case file number)  I suspect this is a scam.  Anyone else getting this call??

got one just yesterday

Just got te same call on Friday at 5:43pm august 28th. I think this a scam.

Recv'd the same call on Aug 28th at 2:44pm CT, I believe it to be a prank also.
Who can this be reported too? I hope the older people don't fall for this crap!!

There is a widespread IRS (or CRA) or "tax scam" being  practiced by scammers on both USA and Canadian residents.

USA tax payers should read this:
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Phone-Scams-C ... 5-Filing-Season

Canadian tax payers should read this:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/lrts/2013/l131210-eng.html

Short answer:
The IRS never initiates a contact via phone.
They always send a snailmail first.

Educational post:
This scam is also described as scam #11, here:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/facts.html

If you were contacted by an IRS impostor, you may file a report, after clicking on this link:
http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml

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 as above. Robo voice saying "Calling to inform you IRS is filing Lawsuit against you ... blah blah blah". Even the robotic voice had bad grammar!
Total Scam. Caller ID said "Colfax, Wa" but I somehow doubt even that is true.
Special place in Hell for these folks.

irs is going to sue me and have a warrent out for my arrest

Have caller ID did not answer!

Just got the same today Aug 31, twice, each time leaving a message about a law suit.  This is a scam.  At home, if we do not know who is calling, we simply do not answer.

Yes, I got the same call

Today at 12:20pm I received your same call identified as "out of area" 509-288-4984, an electronic voice telling me that the IRS has a lawsuit filed against me and to call immediately.

Today at 12:20pm I received a call identified as "out of area" 509-288-4984, an electronic voice telling me that the IRS has a suit filed against me and to call immediately.

Got a phone call from this number yesterday and they gave me 2hours to come up with $500

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

Ignore.  Total scam.   See the other notes.

A woman's robo sound.  At least the scammers realize Indians or [***] aren't convincing to scare people they were (fake) IRS.

Just got one now

Got the same call today, sounded like a prerecorded message with no ID on the phone.  They didn't use my name or give a case number. I agree with CWG40 above, Total scam