616-383-3163

Computer generated voice message says it's the IRS badge#9165 and an enforcement action has been executed by the US Treasury.  SCAM. The IRS never calls first, they always send a letter.

Robo call from US Treasury. Basically saying I would be arrested if I didn't call back. Fraud!!!

Total scam. Always letter contact by IRS.  Husband is law enforcement and he was on the news several months back trying to let people know this stuff is completely bogus. Sister-in-law just got call from this particular number today.

Fraud charges against the IRS call back before charges are bought against me.

“Five the purpose of this call is regarding an enforcement action which has been executed by the US treasury _⁠_ regarding tax fraud against your name ignoring this would be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before the magistrate judge or exempt jury for a federal criminal offense so before this matter goes to Federal claims court house or you get arrested kindly call us back on our number as soon as possible it's 616-383-3163 I repeat it 616-383-3163 hope to hear from you soon before the charges are pressed against you thank you…”

This was the. voicemail on my phone they left

“IRS 9165 the purpose of this call is regarding an enforcement action which has been executed by the US treasury _⁠_ regarding tax fraud against your name ignoring this would be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before the magistrate judge or exempt jury for a federal criminal offense so before this matter goes to Federal claims court house or you get arrested kindly call us back on our number as soon as possible it's 616-383-3163 I repeat it's 616-383-3163 hope to hear from you soon before the charges are pressed against you thank you…”

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
See also: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/scammers-continuing-pose-irs-agents

Report them:
https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.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.  IRS has enough administrative authority under the IRS Code and related regulations to collect all taxes lawfully due the federal government.     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 as related to ordinary tax disputes.  Having a deficiency in taxes owed by way of audit is NOT a crime.  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 or Itunes cards or similar 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.

See:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworl ... 1122-story.html

Everyone please note:

Effective in April of 2017, the IRS will start using private debt collectors who may, in fact contact you. Note the IRS will notify you by mail that your account is being turned over to a private group.  The private collector will then send you another letter.  They may call you after that point.

See:  https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-business ... debt-collection
But see also:  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/business/d ... WT.nav=top-news