"Alan Smith" claimed to be with the IRS, even mentioning a lengthy "badge" number, warning that I'd better call right away about this "time sensitive issue," or risk being arrested. First of all, the IRS doesn't make calls or send emails: this government agency will send a registered letter. Secondly, this Mr. "Smith's" accent was so strong that he mispronounced several words that I couldn't identify/distinguish, even after replaying the message several times. Thirdly, he never used my name or phone number. This is a scam. Do not reply. Hopefully, a law enforcement agency can identify and go after him.

Yes, same person, badge # and same ole story about calling and time sensitive left a message on my machine.  Glad to know that he'll be tracked down and behind bars before the new year!!!

I also just received a call from an Alex Smith stating he was a tax fraud agent with the IRS and that we had to call immediately or we would have a warrant out for our arrest.  I don't know what to do.  Is this real or fake? How do you know?

Never even states your name.  Will notify IRS and police

Got the same call. Must be a scam. Didn't use my name, no letter.