Local and National news during tax season warn taxpayers all the time about the fact that IRS will only communicate by postal mail.
Yes, we had a slew of these calls for 2-3 weeks last month. We never answer unless we know the number, so all these scam calls were recorded, and I could simply delete them. They said things like, ". . .to keep you out of jail, call now. . ." and ". . .federal agencies have been notified and warrants for your arrest FOR THIS (emphasis mine) is happening. . ." and the best one, ". . .the police in your local area are seeking to arrest you. . ."All these silly telemarking calls are annoying! We don’t answer any phone calls that we don’t recognize the number. If it is important, they will leave a message. Can’t even be that certain with Caller ID these days. Some IRS scam impersonators have spoofing or something similarcto that where the caller id indicates IRS, so sick they try to take advantage of the elderly by demanding payment and saying that they will be deported, put in jail etc. Sick!
First, I've done nothing for which to be arrested including dodging taxes (though I wish I could). Second, using the phrase "for this" is very vague, and at no time did they ever say exactly what it was for. Third, they wouldn't call in the first place and if they did, certainly wouldn't say "police in the local area" vice "the _____ County sheriff's department has been. . ." Sadly, I'm sure they snare thousands of people who can't see beyond the deception. Despicable humans who traffic this sort of scam.
Yes, we had a slew of these calls for 2-3 weeks last month. We never answer unless we know the number, so all these scam calls were recorded, and I could simply delete them. They said things like, ". . .to keep you out of jail, call now. . ." and ". . .federal agencies have been notified and warrants for your arrest FOR THIS (emphasis mine) is happening. . ." and the best one, ". . .the police in your local area are seeking to arrest you. . ."
Yes, we had a slew of these calls for 2-3 weeks last month. We never answer unless we know the number, so all these scam calls were recorded, and I could simply delete them. They said things like, ". . .to keep you out of jail, call now. . ." and ". . .federal agencies have been notified and warrants for your arrest FOR THIS (emphasis mine) is happening. . ." and the best one, ". . .the police in your local area are seeking to arrest you. . ."
OT, but I can't help myself. We've also been getting those calls lately and I did answer one as caller ID indicated a local TN. Gruff voice said since I failed to report for jury duty, they were sending out a County sheriff's deputy to arrest me unless I paid the $$$$ fine immediately (wanted my banking info to take money). I told him that my husband was gone for the day and I was lonely and could he please send a cute one. He hung up.
That is THE BEST, LOL
OT, but I can't help myself. We've also been getting those calls lately and I did answer one as caller ID indicated a local TN. Gruff voice said since I failed to report for jury duty, they were sending out a County sheriff's deputy to arrest me unless I paid the $$$$ fine immediately (wanted my banking info to take money). I told him that my husband was gone for the day and I was lonely and could he please send a cute one. He hung up.
OT, but I can't help myself. We've also been getting those calls lately and I did answer one as caller ID indicated a local TN. Gruff voice said since I failed to report for jury duty, they were sending out a County sheriff's deputy to arrest me unless I paid the $$$$ fine immediately (wanted my banking info to take money). I told him that my husband was gone for the day and I was lonely and could he please send a cute one. He hung up.
