718-521-6986

Got two anonymous robocalls from this number -- the caller left voicemail message to kindly call back the same number.  I will not call back.

The caller left me a message telling me to call back because there is a lawsuit on my name, by the way the voicemail did not mention my name.  This is a scam

Got two calls from this number, posing as IRS, saying there was a problem. Before they filed a lawsuit, please call them. Apparently a hoax, and I did not call back,  If you have an IRS problem, you get a letter from them.

Hi Richard.  I just got the same phone call.  I almost had a heart attack.  Did they want you to go get money and do a federal tax voucher.  my accountant gave me a number to call the IG tax administration.  800-366-4484.  Thank you for posting this.  I really appreciate it.

I got 2 phone calls and one I actually answered that had an automated voice saying that the IRS was going to file a lawsuit. Gave me a scare because I am pregnant and definitely can't afford something like a lawsuit. I called back and it was an unavailable number. I hate people that do this, I mean seriously why would you want to do this to anybody?

This number was a robotic message that stated the IRS was going to file a lawsuit in my name. Nearly gave me a heart attack but I'm very happy I googled!

I got 2 calls today from this number and yes, the IRS will send you a letter if you owe them money. They did not ask for me either, just claimed there will be a lawsuit. This is a scam.

Called me about a lawsuit being filed because of money owed to IRS. Robot call

Common Indian or Pakistani scam.  IRS does NOT file
lawsuits and all IRS initial contacts are by US mail.  Ignore
and block these kinds of calls.

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