Caller identified himself as a representative of the IRS. He very believably explained that an audit was done on her 2012-2015 tax returns. He said the audit revealed a large sum of money was owed and prior attempts to contact were unsuccessful. The conversation was lengthy, At some point he asked how much could she pay that day, and she replied, "About $2,000." He kept her on the phone as he explained the "agreement the IRS has with Apple for payment." She purchased 4 $500 iTune gift cards from the Dollar General and read the numbers off to the man.
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Victim LocationTX 79423, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Man with very heavy accent called claimed that I had a case pending for tax fraud. I asked for details ....he repeated the same thing and added that I owed from 2010 & 2011 taxes....he then said he was sending officer "-" out to arrest me, and he hung up. My husband called back and another person stated he was with the TREASURY DEPT. and gave a name "Mike Rogers" badge #10533....my husband asked for his phone number and office information....he hung up.
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Victim LocationMS 39090, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Officer DANIEL WIDEMAN. LEGAL OFFICER. HE SAID CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED. CASE#CF93271. CRIMINAL LAWSUIT
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Victim LocationSC 29681, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
IRS called and left message stating that there was a mistake on my taxes and I am being sued. Did not talk to them.
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Victim LocationTN 38120, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
The number above called, the name above showed on caller id. They caller left a message in a robotic female voice requesting a return phone call because the IRS was filling a lawsuit against you. I didn't return call.
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Received a phone call from 518-595-4404. The message said that they were filing a claim on me for unpaid taxes and I should call them back to discuss the matter. I know this is a scam as I am in good standing with the IRS. Please be aware that these calls are FAKE and a SCAM.
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Victim LocationAL 35630, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Have received two calls today from this # stating that this is my final notice and the IRS is filing a lawsuit against me. They gave the same number they called from for me to return the call for more info. I have not contacted them
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Victim LocationTX 79124, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Received call from female representing IRS filing law suit; call back and talk to operator 213. Did not call back, called BBB for info......Scam.
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Victim LocationTX 79605, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
A recorded phone call on August 1st stating it was a last call for collection of taxes. Then, today, August 2nd, I had two messages from same phone number. I do not know from where they were originating. We are on Social Security and do not owe any taxes.
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Victim LocationNY 14068, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
I have received a call from IRS 2 times now telling me that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against me, call 202 865 2383 not mentioning my name, this time. This seemed to be a computer generated call sounding like a female robot. the other caller was a man giving his name and # telling me to help them to help me - the same type of scam.
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Scammer's addressSeattle number CountryUnited States Victim LocationWA 98335, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Just got a call from this number saying to call Steve Smith for IRS tax debt before they send police.
Computer generated call.
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- Mc Calla, AL, USA
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Scammer's phone302-525-2759 CountryUnited States Victim LocationAL 35111, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
The man stated that he was calling from the IRS office. The phone number he call from 1-302-5252759 he state that they was going to put a lean on my house,freeze my bank account, send the police to pick me up from my job and change me 10,000 dollars.
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Victim LocationCA 93705, USA Total money lost$60 Type of a scamTax Collection
Called said I had a tax fraud, have me the name Charlie Anderson made me go to a wallgreens get an iTunes card loaded it with $60 ansaod I needed to come up with $690 by today. Asked for a local it's number after I had given iTunes card information, so I could talk to someone local and just threaten to hang up and not work with my arrest warrant.
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Victim LocationTX 79015, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Had 3 different telephone calls from Iranian claiming to be the IRS. Messages left on answering machine they were filing final law suit.
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Victim LocationWA 98258, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Numerous calls that state there's a lawsuit being filed against my wife and myself from the IRS.
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Scammer's addressSanger, CA 93657, USA Victim LocationCA 93657, USA Type of a scamCredit Repair/Debt Relief
Left voice mail with case # that was not clear . I returned call to the # they said IRS audited my taxes from 2009-2014 and I need to pay them $5800. Gave a case # said to contact a civil attorney that my license is suspended and my bank account will be frozen in 1 hour . That a letter was sent to me in March mailman tried but no 1 home so they left a yellow card saying pick it up at the post office. I said I never received it and hung up.
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Victim LocationAZ 86403, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
BBB received a call from a consumer reporting she had been called by the IRS and they left her a message. She did not call them back and is reporting as a scam.
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- Tulare, CA, USA
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CountryUnited States Victim LocationCA 93274, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Calling to say I am going to be arrested for back taxes if I don't call them
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- Fresno, CA, USA
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Scammer's phone715-827-1814 CountryUnited States Victim LocationCA 93720, USA Type of a scamTax Collection
Phone call was clearly a recording telling us we needed to call them back as this was our final notice from the IRS. I hung up immediately. I tried to redial to get a name but it only rang once & then nothing happened.
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Scammer's addressCleveland, OH 44120, USA Victim LocationOH 44120, USA Total money lost$500 Type of a scamTax Collection
On July 19, 2016, I received a phone call from a Washington, D.C. number, 1.202.241.4416 from an Officer William Smith, badge number 00839 informing me I was going to be arrested within the next few hours due to defrauding the federal government for nonpayment of federal taxes. I explained that the taxes were in non collectable status. The officer continued to tell me I was going to be arrested and I would be in jail for 8 months and upon my arrest I would not be able to call anyone. Further If I called anyone while in this process, I would be immediately arrested. I panicked and asked what could be done to make this go away. I was asked how much cash I had on hand and how much money could I put my hands on. I said I had a tax refund coming back and that would be about 2k, however, I was not able to access that at this time. I said I could get $800 immediately. I was directed to get off my house line and call in on my cell phone line because they were recording the call and I needed to keep the line open while I went to my bank and again I was not tell anyone abut what I was doing. I obtained the money and was directed to go to Walgreen's, I was given the address on Chagrin Blvd and purchase an I-tunes card. When I arrived at Walgreen's I was directed to purchase the I-Tunes card which was green or turquoise with pink with an apple logo on it. I purchased the card for $500, there was no charge for the purchase of the card. I asked the officer why was I purchasing an I-tunes card to pay an IRS debt? I was told something about FTC regulations. I was also told my IRS debt was being reduced, all late charges and penalties were being discharged and I would be paying $100.00 per month to take care of the balance of the debt. When I purchased the card I went back to my car and was asked to read the number from the back of the card, which I did several times. The number was ***for $500.00. I was directed to go back into the store to purchase another card for $300.00 and not to go to the same cashier, which I did. The second cashier asked if I was purchasing the card to pay a bill or someone, I said yes and she said don't do it, it's a scam. The phone line was still open. I left the store and drove to the police station to make a police report. The caller said I would be arrested and after having spent an hour on the phone with me, he could not be lying and lose his job. I told him I would take my chances with the police. When I told the police what happened, they took the report and told me not to expect to get the money back, that it was a scam.
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Total money lost $60
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Total money lost $500
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