PLEASE HELP :Weird Phone call from IRS

[Mike&Lin 39]

now im looking on my phone how to block this number. i started getting mail voices , and too much calls

don't you think i may tell him i get the money, and what to do next? like he told me tell me when you get the money , may be they will give me trace of them?

Ignore these people. They can do nothing to you. They will tell you any lie possible to scam you. Text or call your husband too and let him know what has happened.

These people can be relentless if they think they can get money from you. Just block them and ignore their calls if you cannot block.

If you have an iPhone it's pretty easy to block callers. Just open the Recent calls list, tap the "i" then look to the bottom of the list to find Block this Caller. Not sure how it works with Android phones.

[Sunnyland 639]

When I was at USCIS office for my biometrics they have posters all around the place informing about immigration scam. They inform USCIS dont call applicants on the phone requesting any information, ssn etc. So I will assume the same will be for IRS. If you have any doubt, YOU call IRS customer service number. DONT ever give private information or your SSN to anybody on the phone . There is a lot of scammers trying to get your information for identity theft. If you already gave them important info, talk to IRS RIGHT AWAY to inform them about this or call USCIS.

[Mike&Lin 39]

is added to reject list is like BLOCK?

Yes, that should be the same as BLOCK

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

CALL YOUR HUSBAND IMMEDIATELY!!!!

The IRS does not call you on the telephone. They will send you a letter in the mail, and will give you an appointment, if they need to talk to you face to face.

Do not give ANYONE, your social security number over the phone. You let them know, your husband will call them back.

Edited April 23, 2015 by Pinkrlion

[rawas 13]

When I was at USCIS office for my biometrics they have posters all around the place informing about immigration scam. They inform USCIS dont call applicants on the phone requesting any information, ssn etc. So I will assume the same will be for IRS. If you have any doubt, YOU call IRS customer service number. DONT ever give private information or your SSN to anybody on the phone . There is a lot of scammers trying to get your information for identity theft. If you already gave them important info, talk to IRS RIGHT AWAY to inform them about this or call USCIS.

Thanks, no when he gave me my first and last name , he said i give you your IRS number , i still have no idea about IRS numbers and if i have real one or know, so he said get pen and write it down i wrote it down, number started by IR and 5 numbers then he said i will ask you just answer by yes or no, this is what i did, like ; have you ever arrested before? problems with government?....., then i asked for somebody who i can understand well when he started talking about case/ court /issue ,

Edited April 23, 2015 by rawas

[Ontarkie 14,227]

Yes a scam, they called my house too. THe only problem with them is they didn't do their home work well and messed up right from the start.

[rawas 13]

Yes, that should be the same as BLOCK

Thanks the number is blocked now

Do i should let my husband contact IRS ? or no need for that ? i think i gave no SSN over the phone what i remember i was just answering the questions under the confused upset feeling

Edited April 23, 2015 by rawas

[j&ana 363]

The IRs will not call a person if the person owe money, they would send an official letter in the mail.

Never give any kind of info over the phone if you are not sure about something just hang up.

[RoJ10 18]

I'm glad that you didn't fall for that. And it's a good thing to learn things/situation like this.

[yuna628 9,676]

This is a scam and a very nasty one. Hang up immediately and never give them any further personal information. Try and block the call. Follow the steps listed at the IRS website that discusses the scam. http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Warns-of-Pervasive-Telephone-Scam

My sister got a similar one the other day, claiming to be the attorney general and that they would arrest her in three days unless she paid some outstanding (and completely fake) fine. We have also received ones claiming to be from various tech support agencies that do not exist/would never call you. They all are seeking to steal your identity, wire money to accounts, or obtain access to a computer.

[rawas 13]

The IRs will not call a person if the person owe money, they would send an official letter in the mail.

Never give any kind of info over the phone if you are not sure about something just hang up.

Yes you right , i have to learn how to hang up the phone when is needed

[Pennycat 880]

Thanks the number is blocked now

Do i should let my husband contact IRS ? or no need for that ? i think i gave no SSN over the phone what i remember i was just answering the questions under the confused upset feeling

Good for you. Do not worry. Like everyone here has said, the IRS won't call you on the phone and certainly can't deport you AND even if they had that power, there is NO reason that it would be such an emergency that they need all the money today. People who owe the IRS a lot of money set up payment plans etc. This was an attempt at a scam. And you didn't fall for it. Good job.

Tell your husband. I don't think they's any need to tell the IRS--they know that there are scammers out there. But you may want to consider buying some identity theft protection just in case you told them your Social Security. There are many options out there, and you and your husband can choose one together. Maybe it is even a good idea to consider getting a new social security number. Again, that is up to you and your husband.

[rawas 13]

This is a scam and a very nasty one. Hang up immediately and never give them any further personal information. Try and block the call. Follow the steps listed at the IRS website that discusses the scam. http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Warns-of-Pervasive-Telephone-Scam

My sister got a similar one the other day, claiming to be the attorney general and that they would arrest her in three days unless she paid some outstanding (and completely fake) fine. We have also received ones claiming to be from various tech support agencies that do not exist/would never call you. They all are seeking to steal your identity, wire money to accounts, or obtain access to a computer.

They are blocked now, after making me think about jail and deportation for no reason, i never knew that there is good scammers playing like that

[JamesRenee 47]

I dealt with a similar situation last year. These are scammers- they can pull your information from anywhere they have access. Also- have your husband, as well as yourself, file a complaint with the IRS (as mentioned above) as soon as possible and also you can file a complaint with the attorney general. These people will call family members, your place or your husbands place of employment, friends that you haven't spoken to in years. I had to put a public message on my social media that if any of my friends or family members were contacted to hang up on these people. They will also try and intimidate your family and friends into paying the money for you by using scare tactics. One told me that they had a warrant out for my arrest and they were coming to pick me up at work...I told them, ok- I'll be waiting for you with my attorney so whenever you want to come get me I'm here. Obviously they never showed up. You can also call your local police department if they start to threaten to come to your place of work as it is against the law to make those threats without any basis for doing so. But definitely file a complaint ASAP and it would be a good idea to inform at least family because they will call them and harass them as well. They are bottom feeders.

[rawas 13]

Good for you. Do not worry. Like everyone here has said, the IRS won't call you on the phone and certainly can't deport you AND even if they had that power, there is NO reason that it would be such an emergency that they need all the money today. People who owe the IRS a lot of money set up payment plans etc. This was an attempt at a scam. And you didn't fall for it. Good job.

Tell your husband. I don't think they's any need to tell the IRS--they know that there are scammers out there. But you may want to consider buying some identity theft protection just in case you told them your Social Security. There are many options out there, and you and your husband can choose one together. Maybe it is even a good idea to consider getting a new social security number. Again, that is up to you and your husband.

Thanks, no they did not ask for the SSN, but they did asked for my immigration status when they were asking list of questions to be answered by Yes or No , and when i told them i did filed for taxes i gave them the dates i did that , and the rest of questions were like have you ever been arrested? deported? ......................

Edited April 23, 2015 by rawas