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Victim Location 94805
Type of a scam Tax Collection

A guy with a thick Indian- or Pakistani-sounding accent called from 206-202-3158 and said he was from the IRS Washington office and that I owed money based on an IRS audit. He connected me to his partner, an SF scam artist, at 415-553-8990, who said I was going to be taken to court next Monday in Sacramento or I could pay the IRS the $3000-plus I owed from the audit today. I COULD ONLY PAY TODAY. He said to meet him at the SF Federal building in a couple of hours or else no deal. I should bring all my tax information from 2009 -2016. I'd be going to court if I declined to meet with him. A lien would be placed on my property and my wages garnished if I did not comply. It was subtle: He couldn't guarantee that my payment posted today would go through since it was so close to the Monday court deadline, when I would be required to make an appearance. But he would see what he could do. Nice touch. Subtle. Convincing.

Right after the call ended, I called the Seattle and the SF police departments and was told this is a frequent scam. It happens all the time. I then called the fictitious Washington IRS agent "Anthony Clark" back and said the police were on there way to arrest him and his scam partner. He replied, "*** *** and *** ***R POLICE!"

He used the name "Anthony Clark." His SF accomplice went by "Simon Matthews." Both names are probably real IRS agents. And the court house I was supposed to meet "Simon" at is in fact the Federal bldg.These guys sounded smart and sophisticated. When I called back 415-553-8990, which is a real IRS phone number, I got a recorded message, seemingly left by a real IRS employee. Apparently, these guys could intercept and reroute incoming calls from the real IRS number and then speak to callers as IRS agents. It was all pretty convincing. One key thing that alerted my suspicions more than anything else was that the SF scammer said the IRS had sent me a letter by mail in December and nothing else since then. I know that's not the IRS's policy. They send multiple letters and then a notice by certified mail if you fail to respond.

One other things. I had been receiving recorded phone messages for months that I was going to be arrested for tax evasion. When I would try and call back, the number was disconnected. This happened 4-6 times over 6 month or so. This makes me believe that this scam is well thought out: build subtle worry or fear of months by calling people for months. Finally, if you (the scammers) reach them less than a week before a federal court summons, they (the honest taxpayers) are going to believe the situation is real and not simply a predatory scam.

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Scammer's phone 5108986011
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Called and said if I did not call them back I would be arrested.

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- Havertown, PA, USA

Scammer's phone 1-206-905-9901
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location PA 19083, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Voice message left on my phone stating that the IRS was going to put a lean against me for unpaid IRS taxes and that this was their last attempt to contact me. They said to call the above telephone #. I called the number from another telephone number - said that I was unsure why I received the call, and that I would have my CPA contact them. The woman (thick Indian accent) said that they would not be able to share my situation with an Accountant since the IRS issue was mine alone. She asked for my last name to search the issue - -I didn't give it and I said that I don't want to handle the problem & let what may happen happen. She said OK and hung up.

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- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

Scammer's phone 5733881871,6086957734
Scammer's address Sun Prairie, WI 53590, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location WI 53590, USA
Type of a scam Debt Collections

Kept on calling me to collect debt c/o IRS.

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Scammer's phone 1-800-717-1593
Type of a scam Tax Collection

we have received three phone calls so far today on April 4, 2018 by the IRS telling us they have issued a warrant for our arrest call this number now 1-800-717-1593. We have not called it back thinking it is a scam. It is a computer message. We have seen on our local news about this scam or similar scam and they have warned the community telling them that the IRS does not make phone calls.

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Victim Location 67901
Type of a scam Tax Collection

I received a phone call threatening me about collection. Did not know if anyone had given you the number so here it is. They left voicemail.

Please catch these guys

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- Pensacola, FL, USA

Scammer's phone 716-381-5345
Country United States
Victim Location FL 32526, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Recording stated to call the number provided within 24 hours there is a problem with income taxes

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- Austin, TX, USA

Scammer's phone 3605895249
Country United States
Victim Location TX 78735, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Called and left a voicemail about 4 warrants out for my arrest. Number was busy when I called back.

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Scammer's phone 7186168085
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Consumer was called supposedly by the IRS. Recording stated: taxes are in arrears. Do something before you go to jail.

Caller id showed name: Rodford Smith

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- Weslaco, TX, USA

Scammer's address Weslaco, TX 78599, USA
Country United States
Victim Location TX 78599, USA
Total money lost $89
Type of a scam Tax Collection

On 4/2/2018, there was an amount of $89.00 taken out of my bank account by the IRS (USATaxPymnt). I did not authorize this amount and I contacted the IRS and they stated that they had no record of this transaction. I filed a dispute with my bank regarding the charge and I am pending a response from them. I believe that this is a scam.

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- Pflugerville, TX, USA

Scammer's phone 315-215-0405
Scammer's address Alexandria Bay according to phone number
Country United States
Victim Location TX 78660, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

I received a call from the above-listed number stating that the IRS has filed a Federal Lawsuit against me for Tax Fraud. I was freaking out. The IRS does not call you, they send letters in the mail. PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM!!!!!

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- Fairfield, CA, USA

Scammer's phone 864-302-1980
Scammer's address Fairfield, CA 94533, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 94533, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Received a phone call saying that there were 4 serious allegations against me in regards to my Income tax filings and i had 24 hours to respond or else I would be taking Into custody by local cops .

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- Sacramento, CA, USA

Scammer's phone ?(337) 385-5160?
Scammer's address Unknown
Country United States
Victim Location CA 95830, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

I received several calls threatening me that I have committed tax fraud and an arrest warrant has been issued in my name. However, if I call them back they can help me resolve the issue.

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- Miami, FL, USA

Scammer's phone 9097468036
Scammer's address N/A
Country United States
Victim Location FL 33174, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Received a Robo call demanding for me to call them back stating I owed money to the IRS and was threatened arrest.

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Victim Location 07747
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Received threatening call stating this business has been trying to contact me (false) and that court actions would be taken. I called the number and was told it was the IRS (again false). The IRS doesn't make telephone calls to a million tax payers. This has to stop , these robo-calling thieves.

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- Byron, GA, USA

Country United States
Victim Location GA 31008, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

I Am A Older Woman Who Was Approached Over The Telephone By The IRS. I Don't Pay Taxes!!!!!!!! So I Knew That This Was A Rip Off. Please B Careful Of Any Offers or Scams With The "IRS" especially Since It's Tax Time

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- Saint Louis, MO, USA

Scammer's phone 6084664233
Country United States
Victim Location MO 63129, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Received 2 recorded calls on Apr 2, one at 10:37 AM and another at 12:25 PM CST. Call stated that a law suit has been filed against us by IRS because they haven't been able to reach us. Asked for us to call number - *** ASAP. We hung up both times.

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- East Lansing, MI, USA

Scammer's phone 9173871169
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48823, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

This is the second call I've received, though not from the same number. States that there are tax fraud charges against you and to return the call or local "cops" will arrest you. Clearly not a very successful scam because they couldn't afford to hire a proper translator. Many grammatical and word-choice errors.

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Scammer's phone (631) 609-8949
Type of a scam Phishing

"Investigation teem the IRS . We just have received a notification regarding your tax filings from the headquarters witch will get expired in the next 24 working hours at once it get expired after that you will be taken under custody by the local cops as there are four serious allegation pressed on your name at the moment. We would request you to get back to us so we can discuss about this case before taken any legal action against you . The number to reach us is 631 609- 8949. I repeat 631 609 8949 Thank you "

VOICE MAIL RECEIVED: April 2- 2018

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- Pensacola, FL, USA

Scammer's phone 337-516-0473
Country United States
Victim Location FL 32506, USA
Type of a scam Tax Collection

Female voice, calls continuous in the afternoon with a scare tactic of my being arrested by local cops if I do not return call within 24 hours, or make restitution on a tax claim.

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