Jul 29, 2015
This is a scam folks, being reported on numerous websites, by hundreds of people. You can (and SHOULD) report this to the authorities:
- Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484
- Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov -- add "IRS telephone scam" in the comments section of your complaint).
My husband kept them on the phone for an extended period of time to try to gather as much information on this scam as he could. They are trying to convince people that you owe the IRS money; instructing people to go to Walmart or CVS and purchase a debit card for the amount of back taxes "owed" and their collections agent will come to your home the next day, delivering you the "lawsuit" papers and you can settle your debt with the IRS immediately, on the spot. This is NOT how a disputed tax return with the IRS is handled. REPORT THEM!!!