888-266-9019

According to reports from another site, this is the ole IRS scam. Pay us or be arrested!!

I just got a call from these guys.  No name, just "IRS".  It was a threat that I should call them before they issue a warrant to arrest me for tax evasion.

I keep getting the same message but from various phone numbers. This is the first time it was an 800 number. IRS threat

A guy with heavy Indian accent told me I was audited by IRS and he is an officer.  He asked if I have a lawyer to represent myself.  I said if IRS is auditing me, I should see something mailed to me...his accent is too hard to understand...

I received the same information as Lily.  Was left on my business machine.  Heavy Indian accent as well.  My machine only picked up half of the conversation.  Unknown who the caller was.

same crazy Indian accent demanding money

I got a call, again first time asking me to call an 888 number,  about tax evasion. This is a scam, correct?  Same as others, heavy accent, call or I'll be arested.  To my knowledge, this is not how the IRS operates.

The IRS will not call you. They send letters via US Mail. The IRS won't ask you to pay in i-Tunes cards. The IRS will not wish you "good luck as the situation unfolds". Trust yourself and your instincts - do not let a bully intimidate you by threats that are nothing but hot air (and bad breath). This is a SCAM.

Do not answer calls you don't know and never call them back. *67 does not work on toll free numbers like 888.

Caller left a message claiming to be the IRS. Spoke with Christine, she gave me a case number, had my address, demanded money as well as threatened to arrest me
Said I owed the IRS money and when I said I was disabled and didn't have any, she threatened me not to tell anyone she called. She had a heavy accent. And I was scared she had my address and thought I would be arrested.

I received a call from the same indian accent man. He asked if I had legal representation, because he was with the IRS and I am being charged with Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud. I told him that is hard to believe because I live in Memphis and work for the IRS. He asked me for my IRS ID and I asked him for his and he gave me 84012.  He said we know you dont work for the IRS, and I will have federal marshalls at your house in the next 45 minutes. He continued to ask if I had an attorney and I went silent. He finally hung up the phone. Don't fall for this crap.

heavy indian accent, just left a voice mail definitely scam

Received a call from 800 service 888-266-9019 at 11:42 am.I could not under stand the man at all.Has to be a scam.It went on my answearing machine.

Just had the same as everyone else. Threats from a person with an Indian accent threatening legal action and arrest over tax evasion, claimed to be from the IRS. They left a voicemail.

Got a call to day on my cell phone
at 10:16 today. From this (888) 266-9019. I don't pick up cause I'm at work. The person left me a voicemail mail. Missing the first part of the voicemail. Basically saying to call them back cause due to tax evasion & tax fraud and to avoid penalty or get arrested. And for me to call them back.

Another call ftom 800 service at 11:19 am #888-266-9019 about irs.Did not pick up or return call.

Just got a call today claiming to be IRS with the same threats like others had mentioned. They left a message on the machine.

This is FRAUD, pure and simple. Do not respond.

I never answer a call if I don't recognize the name or number. Message cuts off at the beginning. Male with heavy Indian accent threatening I will be arrested for tax fraud. Really??? I'm currently disabled. The IRS will never call you directly. You would receive a letter. Don't let anyone ever scare you or your family that you will be arrested. I don't want vulnerable people falling for this scam. If you ever get a call and are unsure, look up the number and call the IRS directly. Never call the number they leave on your voicemail.

got the same call. Seriously, who would believe a kid with heavy Indian accent working for IRS? When I said to him "sure, sue me" and laughed, he hang up the phone.

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.
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