WOW, I received the same phone call as everyone here.... As they say, if it sounds to good to be true, it's probably to good to be true...

I got the Exact same message and refund amount yesterday too bad the people who will fall for it won't think to look it up. They leave the voicemail in the automated voice cause they're real voice probably has an accent lol and since u can't call it back it's obviously don't with caller I'd spoofing and they hope u will answer the second time they call u to "verify ur credentials" so sad for the morons who fall for this

I received the same call.  I've owed the IRS before and they definitely notify you by mail if you owe them or if they owe you.

I just recieved the same phone call today 12/14/12. I tried to call the numbr back and only recieved a busy signal.

I am in the process of notifying the IRS now.
I am quite positve if I was owed money I would recieve an offical letter from the IRS.

Yes Indeed Grace, you are correct.   The IRS  does all of its business concerning refunds,  penalties,  additional amounts owed,  failure to file forms,  etc.  via  USPS...    If anyone calls you on the phone stating that they are with the IRS and tells you that you have an additonal refund  or that you owe an additional amount of taxes,  it is definately not the IRS...   I once had a lady call me on the phone claiming that she was with the  ----- State Tax service stating that there was a problem with my last state income tax filed.  She repeatedly demanded my full social security number to make sure that I was who I said I was.   I ask her how  I would  know that she was who she said she was.  She finally said "Damn it...I have all of your information in front of me right now"    I said  "Well then Damn it...you don't need it.  Mail your business to me via usps and I will look it over and call the State Tax service back"   I knew she was phishing when she said  "FU you $%&*$%^&%#@^%$"  and slammed the phone down.     So,  to make a short story long......Don't believe these calls.  Just hang up and not talk to them.   Otherwise it is a no win situation for you.

I received the same mg: message saying " I am calling from the office of internal revenue service. That is income tax departmenent. This is to inform you that an additional tax refund of dollars $2,173 is to be paid to you. As a measure of security we require you to call our department of verification 202-499-1435 I repeat its . Your refund will be credited to your account once we verify your credentials. Thank you and goodbye."
If it were the I.R.S Im sure I will receive an official written notice by U.S Mail.

I just got the exact same message with the exact same amount. i knew it was too good to be true........

Same call same message. I am pretty good with taxes and have been audited before. If it was true should be able to call to the IRS and find out but guess what, the number is one way. Plus, the IRS wont call if they owe you money, they only call when you owe them money!

Calling all trolls.

I received a call from a "IRS" recording regarding my supposed entitlement to a 2,000+ (or -) refund amount, along with a case number. When I called the number back, I spoke to a representative/operator who spoke broken english, and was informed that all offices are currently closed and to call back on Monday. Being a little confused and awfully curious, I decided to call the number back from Jon's phone.

This is when the fun began.

The same person I spoke with previously when I had called from MY phone had answered my call. I immediately asked for his employee ID number and name so I may be able to reference this call in any future conversations. He didn't like that. He claimed he did not have an employee ID number and his name was Tammy. It took me about 5 minutes of repeating over and over why I needed his employee information before he gave me that name. Then I started asking if this was actually with the IRS and what exactly the voicemail meant, seeing as I haven't filed taxes this year and haven't reported my newest phone number as a form of contact. He then asked me for personal information - social security number, full name, phone number, etc. I explained to him how I did not feel comfortable giving out my information unless I was able to have his employee ID number. I also explained how EVERYTIME I've dealt with the IRS, they were able to provide me with that information instead of refusing to do so and claiming that they do not have employee ID numbers.

After calling this guy out, he then started asking if I was calling from a home phone or a cell phone. I told him that I was calling from my primary phone, the only phone I have. While explaining this, he heard Jon and Brandon laughing in the background and requested to speak with my husband. I stated that the call I received was regarding MY tax information, not my "husbands", and that where I live, women have the right to speak about their own business, have rights, etc. He then proceeded to ask me if I had a red button on my phone, and tried to convince me to press it. I asked him why and he wouldn't explain why. I told him that it would end the call and inquired as to why he was not able to press his red button. He then stated that he does not have one.

This is where he f****d up.

The first thing that popped into my head was to put on the most obnoxious song ever on repeat and leave the phone next to the speaker while I go about my nightly routine. I decided to see how much farther I could push this guy before I decided to ruin his night. I asked to speak to his supervisor. He proceeded to put me on hold, and then picked up the line shortly after pretending to be a woman named Tamica. I decided to play along and ask the same questions I had been asking, employee ID number, etc. Tamica informed me that she is the supervisor and does not need one. So I asked to speak to Tamica's supervisor. I was put on hold again. Then, to my surprise, I was transferred to the mother f****ng president of the United States of mother f****ng America. Though the call dropped within a few minutes of speaking with Obama, he was courteous enough to call Jon's phone back. And has, a few times, which has been nothing more than pure hilarity.

So here you guys go. It's definitely worth it.

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I just received the same call. I tried to call it back and got a busy signal. What a scam

I'm laughing because I got this message & RIGHT AWAY I knew it wasnt real because I owe the IRS waaaay more than $2173.......they would never call to offer me a refund.......lol

I received the same message today.  How do we stop these calls? Grrrrr!

I just got the same phone call, and they told me they owed me 2,173 dollars... Its a scam, i called my aunt who works for the IRS

Same message here..12/11/12

I received the same call today dec 10 2012

Are you sure they call only during the holidays? I think they are trying their lame tricks throughout the year cause that's all they do, try to trick people. The reason why they are still up and running is cause some people fall for it.

i got the same exact call and the same exact message. boy these scammers are getting pretty crafty around the holidays

Left message saying " I am calling from the office of internal revenue service. That is income tax departmenent. This is to inform you that an additional tax refund of dollars 2,173 is to be paid to you. As a measure of security we require you to call our department of verification 202-499-1435 I repeat its 2202-499-1435. Your refubd will be credited to your account once we verify your credentials. Thank you and goodbye." That is the exact wording used even the number flub the 2nd time. I'm pretty sure it was a recording but hard to tell. I have a friend that works for the I.R.S. so hopefully thet can tell me if its legit or not but I highly doubt it. Caller ID showed Washington DC.

I got the same call at 10pm last night no message.