Scammmmmm scammmm they try to get you to pay for the "irs" and its not true

Indian guy called numerous times to my place of business and claimed to be IRS agent.  Threatened collections and police.  Total scam in which I will promptly report.

Actually---I posted the wrong press release. Here is the correct one:

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

got a call from 415-223-1186.... same thing they say they need my address and I mention first off they had my name wrong and he was affended that  should tell him how to speak he must of called 5 times back just to cuz me out.. at least I wasting his time to try to scam someone else..... Please be aware before providing any information to any one.... I tried calling the number it rings but they finally answer and say that they are the IRS investigation office I asked for a badge as I read someone message. they provided 6789123 and hung up.....

Beware

It is a scam.  The IRS would never call like that.  You would get  notices, etc.  before any action would be taken.  They file liens.  You would have to be a big time tax evader for them to take legal action.

I got the call yesterday.  They called 4 times.  I reported it to the IRS this morning.  I use to work for the IRS so I knew it was a hoax.  It the IRS calls you, they will identify themselves and give you a badge number.

the same indian guy called me also. kept saying he was with IRS. DON'T BELIEVE HIM!

Add me to the list.  Received 3 messages in a row, intimidating middle-eastern-sounding male, calling himself "Jonathan Smith, identifying himself as an IRS investigator, regarding deficiency in income tax.  A few years ago I received such calls from the same sort of individual, threatening to do unspeakable things to family members, threatening loss of job, etc.  At that time this person was trying to collect on a payday loan.  That proved to be criminal/scam activity.

Some Indian guy saying me or my attorney of record better call right away. "Don't try to ignore this message" and "legal action will take place right away".  Thick accent and his name is supposed to be Edward Marshall. What a joke. I wish he'd answer the call back so I could set him up for the Feds.

Do not call me. This is a scam

Just received a message from this place too.  Couldnt understand most of the message.  Tried calling the number back and call would not go through. Thanks for all the other post on here I am not to worried as I would have received something in the mail.

Thanks so much for all te information! I confirmed that I'm all clear & this is a scam! I can't believe they almost had me believing them....

Got 5 calls in a row on MY cell phone for MY husband from the IRS saying they need him or his attorney to contact them right away about an urgent and time-sensitive matter. Ugh. Scam Scam Scam!!! Plus the call was from an 818 number, but wanted him to call a 415 number to discuss the issue. Don't answer calls or call back 818-945-1671 OR 415-223-1186!

Definitely!

ALERT - EXTORTION SCAM - ALERT
DEA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by
DEA Special Agent Impersonators
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scheme.

The criminals call the victims (who in most cases previously purchased drugs over the lnternet or by telephone) and identify themselves as DEA agents or law enforcement officials from other agencies.  The impersonators inform their victims that purchasing drugs over the lnternet or by telephone is illegal, and that enforcement action will be taken against them unless they pay a fine.  In most cases, the impersonators instruct their victims to pay the "fine" via wire transfer to a designated location, usually overseas.  If victims refuse to send money, the impersonators often threaten to arrest them or search their property.  Some victims who purchased their drugs using a credit card also reported fraudulent use of their credit cards.

Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law.  The public should be aware that no DEA agent will ever contact members of the public by telephone to demand money or any other form of payment.

The DEA reminds the public to use caution when purchasing controlled substance pharmaceuticals by telephone or through the Internet.  It is illegal to purchase controlled substance pharmaceuticals online or by telephone unless very stringent requirements are met.  And, all pharmacies that dispense controlled substance pharmaceuticals by means of the lnternet must be registered with DEA.  By ordering any pharmaceutical medications online or by telephone from unknown entities, members of the public risk receiving unsafe, counterfeit, and/or ineffective drugs from criminals who operate outside the law.  In addition, personal and financial information could be compromised.

Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be a DEA special agent or other law enforcement official seeking money should refuse the demand and report the threat.

Report Extortion Scam: 1-877-792-2873

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm

I got a call saying I owe as well and if I don't pay right away that I was going to get arrested!!!! I'm calling IRS right now to see what us going on! I'm upset that I gave them my current address! Is this a scam???

Same here - this is the 2nds such call I have received in NYC from this San Francisco exchange.  First of all the IRS doesn't make "collection" calls...  They send A bill in the mail, and then they send a strongly worded bill, then they send another more strongly worded bill, Then after a couple of years, they send Marshalls with a warrant and handcuffs. Als IF The IRS would be calling you ever for any reason, they would call from DC OR from offices in your own State. This is a scam.

I got a call they said they were IRS Investigators called back they asked for my number and if I had known about my back taxes owed. I said I do not owe anything. A Patrick williams or Michelle Brown. Suspicious

I got a call just now, said same thing IRS, owe them money.

They said they are from IRS and said we owe them.