A man called and left a message saying he is from irs i know thats not how irs contacts u and he keeps telling me answer my call or ealse i will send after u the cops so good luck in jail.I know its a scam do not answer them just report it or ignore it

Got the same exact call this morning. First time it was a live person the next two were recorded messages. This is getting old fast.

Have received several cals from this phone number saying they are from the IRS.  The calls are getting more harsh sounding.  The name given by one is Eric Foster, anothr is Alex.  Both have east Indian voices.

WASHINGTON ? The Internal Revenue Service today warned consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country.

Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver?s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting.

?This scam has hit taxpayers in nearly every state in the country.  We want to educate taxpayers so they can help protect themselves.  Rest assured, we do not and will not ask for credit card numbers over the phone, nor request a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer,? says IRS Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel. ?If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS and threatens police arrest, deportation or license revocation if you don?t pay immediately, that is a sign that it really isn?t the IRS calling.? Werfel noted that the first IRS contact with taxpayers on a tax issue is likely to occur via mail
Other characteristics of this scam include:
Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers. They generally use common names and surnames to identify themselves.
Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a victim?s Social Security Number.
Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID to make it appear that it?s the IRS calling.
Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS emails to some victims to support their bogus calls.
Victims hear background noise of other calls being conducted to mimic a call site.
After threatening victims with jail time or driver?s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim.
If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here?s what you should do:
If you know you owe taxes or you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at 1.800.829.1040. The IRS employees at that line can help you with a payment issue ? if there really is such an issue.
If you know you don?t owe taxes or have no reason to think that you owe any taxes (for example, you?ve never received a bill or the caller made some bogus threats as described above), then call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1.800.366.4484.
If you?ve been targeted by this scam, you should also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their ?FTC Complaint Assistant? at FTC.gov.  Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments of your complaint.
Taxpayers should be aware that there are other unrelated scams (such as a lottery sweepstakes) and solicitations (such as debt relief) that fraudulently claim to be from the IRS.
The IRS encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone and email scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information.  This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. The IRS also does not ask for PINs, passwords or similar confidential access information for credit card, bank or other financial accounts. Recipients should not open any attachments or click on any links contained in the message. Instead, forward the e-mail to phishing@irs.gov.

More information on how to report phishing scams involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov.

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Warns-of-Pervasive-Telephone-Scam

I kept getting messages from this guy but had no idea who he was, just his name Eric Foster and the number 202-241-1375. He would say he had to hear from me or my lawyer. I don't have a lawyer, why would I have a lawyer? Today message he left said he was with the IRS. That was it...I knew it was a scam because I have no income, so how could I owe anything? Glad to know now he is a scam, I will report him & block him if I can.

Please read the post that Tamianth left above. The links are very informative concerning these scams & where they're usually coming from.
As has been stated, a call blocker is your best defense. Apps. are available for cell phones at no cost or for less than $10. I've used Mr. Number & Call Control. Both with good results. Of course, a smart phone is necessary. Everyone expecting to combat fraud should have one. That's the way it is now days. If you're on a subsidized phone, I feel for you. There's not much that can be done right now. Frauds don't care if you're in a bad way. They won't care, even if you tell them so. To the Indian fraud calling you, what you receive every month for being an American in bad straits, or on a disability, sounds like a fortune. To him, it is. He's scamming for a fraud. He "earns" less than what comes to $5 US...per day. Even at that, he considers himself to be a "High-Roller". Compared to 90% of his neighbors, he is.
A land-line can be protected by a call blocker. Look for one that can block at least 1500 numbers & entire area codes. There is what's called a "Wild Card" feature. This will allow you to specify certain callers, from any area code, to get through. Even if that area code is blocked. Sometimes this might be called a "White list". You can enter acceptable numbers to ring through. The features will vary by manufacturer. Don't expect to pay more than $100 for a call blocker. Many are available for less than $75. Check Amazon.
With the mid-terms upon us, and a major election year coming, you can expect a deluge of calls from the 202 area code. The Indian frauds have been "spoofing" the 202 area code for years. In their meager minds, they have assumed that Americans will answer calls from the DC. They're hired because they're cheap, not because they're smart.
Lobbyists from the DC are going to encounter a lot of problems when their callers get blocked or hung up on. Well, that's what happens when the people they back forget about the people that vote. Annoyances become itches, itches become rashes. Rashes become a lot of people, from either party, that don't like being used or ignored.
Be Safe. Be Aware.
Gunnar

This must be a scam.  Patrick Jones 202-241-1375 left me two same messages like yours this morning. Eric Foster 202-241-1375 called last week at 1 AM and left the exact message. They both have an Indian accent. How can I block these annoying calls?

Agent Eric Foster has called me as well today- 1st call was 3AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've blocked all I can................

This Eric Foster left three intimidating voicemails. He really needs to F off.

Have 2 more phone messages from Eric Foster on my answering machine claiming to be from the IRS asking me or my attorney to return the call immediately as the situation is extremely time sensitive. He said this in broken English with an Indian accent and insisted I call 202 241-1375 and wished me good luck as the situation unfolds on you.  SCAM!!!  It's getting annoying as I type, the phone is ringing for the 3rd time this morning!  Guess Who?  

Wanted to know who owns this phone number.

Fedup, this is a scam! The real IRS does not call you unless you have called them and they need to call you back. Consider getting a call blocking device or phone. The devices can hold up to 1500 numbers. Google them, most under 60.00

Report the calls to the real IRS here:

IRS:   http://www.irs.gov/

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Report-Phishing
phishing@irs.gov
http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Scams-Consumer-Alerts
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-8c2f64bf2b91fa5/irs-warns-of-telephone-scam

?If you owe federal taxes, or think you might owe taxes, hang up and call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you with your payment questions.
?If you don?t owe taxes, call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484.
?You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov. Add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments in your complaint.

THIS SON OF THE BI*** CALL ME ON SATURDAY WHEN I WAS SLEEPING . HOW CAN IRS IS WORKING ON SATURDAY . HE IS SO STUPID THEY WAY HE GIVE THE WARNING IT HAS BEEN MONTHS NOW HE KEEPS CALLING MY NUMBER . I HAVE NO IDEA IF HE  IS A SICK HOMO SEXUAL  .

Fake IRS

Someone called about IRS tax with intimidating tone. This is a scam, hack, social engineering, phishing, etc.

This number call me about irs tax this is a scam