Jul 13, 2016
I got a text recently from (603) 319-4484 stating public records indicated that tax liability has been assessed, and you are at risk of potential collections by the IRS, and to call Jill @ (517) 252-8340. Today I got a call from the 517 number, and they did not leave a message. Further investigation has showed me this is a cell number. This is a scam. The IRS calls this "phishing" and the IRS has an email address you can send info like this to report it to them. If the IRS ever has a problem with you they contact you by mail. They don't call, and certainly don't text you. When in doubt call the IRS at (800) 829-1040.