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Getting recorded calls from irs

newjersey — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:22:06 GMT

Stating they are filing a case against me then the recorded message left a number for me to call. Is this some type of scam? What can I do to stop these calls? Thanks. There is no reason I would be in trouble with the IRS.

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LTT1 — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:24:43 GMT

@newjersey we kept getting those too and we ignored them... they are probably a sales pitch of some sort.

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kjae — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:25:52 GMT

It is a scam. Do not talk to them. The IRS would send you something in the mail.

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FrostyBabe — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:26:09 GMT

It's a well known scam. The IRS will never call a taxpayer regarding taxes owed. They communicate via mail. I've gotten many, many of these scam calls. I block the number as I can, but they often call from different numbers, so even that can be tough to do. Just ignore them. My local police department said there is nothing that they can do unless someone is foolish enough to fall for the scam and looses money.

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geezerette — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:27:39 GMT

Like the calls from "Microsoft", these recorded "IRS" calls are indeed a scam. Neither will call you out of the blue, unsolicitated from you.

You can Google this and see that others have had the same thing happen, including us. Ignore it or report it to authorities.

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newjersey — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:28:40 GMT

Lovestoteach, did the calls stop? I've had two today and they are getting on my nerves.

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JOJO100 — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:31:13 GMT

I got one of those phone calls too. Just disregard. The IRS would not call you, you would get a letter in the mail. It is not a legitimate phone call, especially when you have done nothing wrong.

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country gal — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:30:36 GMT

We have gotten several of these..threatening to SUE us. A dead giveaway, they wouldn't have to sue to get your money. I had already heard that it was a scam going around, so I was prepared and just hung up. They want to get you to give them important info. DON'T BE FOOLED!!

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MyGirlsMom — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:34:03 GMT

If you have the function on your telephone, "block" the calls from coming in. I've blocked quite a few.

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NoelSeven — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:36:11 GMT

Supposedly, the IRS never calls, they handle problems via snail mail.

More and more scams are out by way of phone calls, especially to senior citizens. I don't know why the phone company doesn't block them, our local ABC consumer advocate says it's quite possible to block them.

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Chrystaltree2 — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:38:06 GMT

It's a scam....

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Nataliesgramma — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:03:13 GMT

Don't answer calls that you don't recognize the number...let it go to the answering machine/voice mail. If you answer they will keep calling and calling.......and I swear they tell other telemarketing people to call your number because someone answers the phone.

Blocking the number is also a good thing to do.

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ROMARY — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:10:06 GMT

Those calls are very dangerous for seniors, who might have to run to their phones to answer. It's amazing that politicians haven't thought about trying to do away with these telemarketers/scammers. Think of the votes they would have, using this very important nuisance as a voting tactic. Well, maybe someone is reading this. Also, contact your local representatives, see what they can do about it.

Re: Getting recorded calls from irs

lulu2 — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:17:55 GMT

@newjersey wrote:
Stating they are filing a case against me then the recorded message left a number for me to call. Is this some type of scam? What can I do to stop these calls? Thanks. There is no reason I would be in trouble with the IRS.

I went through this last spring. Despite the fact I knew it was a scam, it was still upsetting.

The IRS does not hire heavily accented personnel to contact you by phone.

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jackthebear — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:18:50 GMT

SCAM HAS BEEN DISCUSSED MANY TIMES ON THIS BOARD BEFORE , delete the message and if you can block the number do so and do NOT Answer

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Repeats-Warning-about-Phone-Scams

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millieshops — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:27:34 GMT

Certainly sounds like a scam to me, but if you're at all uneasy, find an IRS number and call them yourself.

Do not call the number left for you. Do not call that number. Do not!

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Krimpette — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:28:27 GMT

I'm ever so glad that I have called ID. I only answer calls that I recognize. If it's a legitimate call, they'll leave a message....and I can always pick up then before they complete their message.

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Irish1210 — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:31:39 GMT

I also have received these automated calls saying there will be a suit against me.............I jotted down the # the message told me to call.

I went to the IRS website and reported the SCAM ~ there is a form on this site which allows you to fill in the number the message asks you to call AND if you have caller ID, you can fill in the number from which you were called.

I think I've received 2 of these calls ~~~~~~ about 2 months apart. I understand that it is upsetting, I was sick to my stomach after the first call, even though I had no reason to be nervous ~ still off-putting!

It's a SCAM, but I know how you feel!

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SharkE — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:31:57 GMT

There is a national do not call registry, plus, whatever state your in do not call registry, also. This sounds like a phishing scam. I signed up our home phone and cellphones on the do not call lists. It works.

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riley1 — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:47:07 GMT

@SharkE - where I live now the telemarketing calls/scam calls are non stop. I have reported them on the do not call registry - it's a joke because they know nothing happens to them - they just change numbers and keep calling.