said it was the IRS, a recorded message. I do have to pay some back taxes, maybe some fines but it's not a lot of money, I'm 65 retired so I will pay what I owe but it seems strange they would go after me. I'm a small fish!

The IRS WILL NEVER CONTACT YOU BY PHONE!!! ALWAYS BY MAIL ONLY

They are not IRS.  This is a scam.  Been on the news one and off for some time.

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

Report them:
http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam_ok.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.   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.    If LE is necessary, US Marshals do the job.  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 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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This is a scam. IRS don't contact people by phone.

check https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/another-tax-scam-irs-imposters - a gov site that says IRS does not call you, they send official notices by mail. This is a scam!