IRS Impersonation Scam Calls and What to Know
Scammers claiming to be IRS agents are calling individuals at an increasing rate. Many times these scammers will have much of your personal...
The IRS has had numerous complaints from taxpayers stating that they have been receiving phony phone calls from IRS agents. The call seems very real as the scam artist will use false names and fake IRS identification badge numbers to try to trick you into providing information about yourself or business. They have also been known to leave bogus messages stating “If you do not call back with 24 hours, a warrant for your arrest will be issued.” These phone calls have been noted in every part of the country and are not targeting a specific region or specific individuals.
Below are five things to determine if the call is a scam. The IRS will never:
If you receive a call from an individual claiming to be an IRS agent and requests payment immediately, below are some things that you should do:
Remember never to give any personal information over the phone unless you are 100% for sure the call is legit.
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