Picture this: a sudden text or voicemail claims the IRS or a federal agency has an arrest warrant and demands you call back within minutes. Personal data like Social Security numbers become the bait, and the urgency is meant to bypass your caution. Verify the caller by hanging up and dialing the official agency number yourself—never use the number supplied in the message. Report the incident to the FTC and your state consumer protection office. Delete the message, block the number, and educate family members about the classic tax scam tactics. Staying skeptical and checking official channels are your best defenses.
I told them to come on over, i was waiting, but havent recieved a call back yet, total scammers!
If you're wondering about those "TAX owed" calls, be aware that they are scams
A lengthy message was left;
A voicemail from Kelly Watson was received, but given past experiences with scams, the claim is met with skepticism
On 3/29/17 at 1:18 p.m. eastern, I returned a call to 518-300-3652 out of curiosity, and a man claiming to be Officer Frank from the IRS answered, attempting to extract my full name before becoming irate and hanging up when I questioned his legitimacy.
On 3/29/17 at 12:47pm eastern, i missed a call from 518-300-3652, and when i checked my voicemail, the caller claimed to be Kelley Waston from the IRS Tax Evasion department, which i'm sure is a scam, especialy since i always pay my taxes and usualy get a small return
What kind of situation would lead to a family member being hospitalized, prompting a text message of this nature?
As of March 27, this individual was still making calls, which is quite frustrating
A disturbing text message from this number caused a severe medical reaction in a family member, prompting a hospital visit; such actions are inexcusable.
Someone received a call from this number, warning them of an impending arrest within 30 minutes and advising them to contact their lawyer, which is clearly a scam.
He continues to call relentlessly, refusing to stop.
The message received appears to be a scam, aiming to collect personal information
The IRS typically sends letters, not texts, so this is likely a scam, ignore it
It appears to be a scam: a message claiming to be from the FBI states that an arrest warrant has been issued in your name and you must contact Officer Sam Wilson within 30 minutes.