Summary:
The scammers, predominantly located outside of the US, are using US phone numbers and fake names to call residents across the country and falsely accuse them of having issues with their tax returns. Scammers notify victims that they owe a substantial amount of money in missing tax payments and threaten them with immediate legal action and subsequent arrest in the near future.

After creating a sense of urgency, the scammers let the victims know that they can choose to settle the lawsuit for a fraction of the cost immediately over the phone. The payment methods usually accepted by scammers are Western Union, money grams, iTunes cards, eBay cards, and other similar untraceable payment methods.

Please note: If the IRS scammers are in possession of your personal information, identity theft may occur. How do scams lead to identity theft?

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Telltale signs
Common tactics
What to do if IRS scammers call you
IRS scam blacklist

General information

The IRS is perhaps the most “feared” agency in the federal government and for good reason. If you fail to report income you can go to prison. If you cheat on your taxes, or just mistakenly underpay taxes, the IRS can impose Draconian interest and fees. So, when you get a phone call and the person tells you that the IRS is about to drop a brick (lien) on your bank account for back taxes and fines unless you make a partial payment right now, you’re likely to pay attention.

And you would be the victim of an IRS tax scam.


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This scam has been around for years and it’s not limited to phone calls. The scammers use email, text, and even social media sites to convey their threats. In reality, the IRS communicates with taxpayers primarily by mail. They do not call taxpayers unless the taxpayer contacts them first. They don’t use text or social media at all.

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But even knowing that, when you are notified that the wrath of the tax man is about to pay you a visit, particularly if you might owe taxes or shaded deductions, your brain is telling you to pay attention. And that’s what the scammer counts on.

Telltale signs of an IRS scam

The “pitch” of the scammers will vary but they almost all have “tells” that let you know you are dealing with a fraud. While most are trying to score “tax payments” others focus on gathering personal data which they will then sell to other scam artists.

The most important thing to remember is the IRS will not initiate contact with you via any method other than mail. Secondly, the IRS will never demand immediate payment and never accept payment via prepaid money cards like iTunes. Scammers won’t use the mail and they typically will only accept forms of payment that give quick access to money and are difficult to trace.

Common IRS scammer tactics

Most tax frauds deal with the immediate collection of past-due taxes but there are other spins. Here’s a quick list of some of the most common pitches:

Threats of arrest

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Scammers can “spoof” a caller ID phone to show any number or name including the IRS, local police, sheriff’s department, or a law firm. You’ll get a call, often a robocall, that will threaten imminent arrest if you do not pay back taxes (fees, fines, penalties, or some made-up cost) immediately. You’ll be given a call back number and if you don’t return the call within a time frame, the warrant for your arrest will be issued.

Removal of Privileges

You’ll receive an email demanding payment or the IRS will revoke your driver’s license, delete your Social Security number, void your passport, or revoke your green card and initiate deportation (pick the one that scares you the most). The real IRS does not do any of these things. They can’t. It’s against the law.

Fill Out a Tax Form

If you are a Legal Resident and have a green card, you may receive an email asking you to complete a W-8BEN or Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for the United States Tax Withholding which is an actual IRS form. The form attached, however, will be altered to include spaces for the mother’s maiden name, passport number, PINs, and other personal info. The scammer will use this information to steal your identity.

Lien or Levy on Your Assets

This one comes across as more credible because many people know or have heard of someone who has had a tax lien placed on their bank accounts. The IRS does impose liens and levies but they don’t announce that via email or a phone call. And of course, they won’t take an iTunes card as payment.

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What to do when you are a target of an IRS tax scam

The scammer’s “ace-in-the hole” is when you actually engage with them. Their methods may seem crude, but these frauds have spent most of their adult life scamming people and that’s a talent. So, rule #1 is don’t engage. Hang up, don’t respond to email or click on any links you may receive, and report the scam to the platform if the contact is via social media like Facebook’s Messenger service.

Other tips in dealing with an IRS tax scam include:

  • If you get a threat via email, report the unsolicited email to  [email protected] .
  • Don’t confirm or provide any personal information i.e. social security number, spouse’s name, banking info to anyone claiming to be a representative of the IRS. The real IRS already has all that information.
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  • Don’t be bullied into paying a fake bill. If you do owe taxes, the IRS will send you a bill in the mail along with information on how to contest it. Anyone demanding immediate payment over the phone or otherwise is a scammer.
  • If you have provided personal info to a scammer, consider freezing your credit with the three major credit reporting bureaus or purchase an identity protection plan.

In summary, any notice you get from the IRS other than in the mail is most likely a scam. The IRS doesn’t call you, email you, or text you, scammers do. Don’t engage, don’t provide information, and certainly don’t send any money.

Attention: Consumers who have been contacted by IRS scammers could have had their personal information breached. TotalScam!™ highly recommends that consumers whose information has been breached obtain identity theft protection service immediately.

There are several companies that offer identity theft protection in the US. One of the most inexpensive options we were able to find is the protection offered by LifeLock. You can start your protection here.

Disclaimer: The information and opinions contained on this site are not endorsed by LifeLock. TotalScam!™ receives compensation from LifeLock. This helps support our scam prevention efforts.

General FAQ

Fraudulent websites can be easily spotted by looking out for these 5 red flags. Learn about them by visiting the following this link: How to tell if the website is a scam in 5 steps.

Absolutely! Not only you should report the scammers to the FTC and IC3, but you may also want to expose them online. Websites such as SCAMGUARD™ allow victims of fraud to tell their stories and warn the public of fraudulent schemes.

Yes. If scammers are in possession of your personal information, they can use that to steal your identity. For more on this subject, please read: How scams lead to identity theft.

There are various ways in which scammers gain access to your personal information. One such way is by purchasing consumer data on the darknet. When a website is hacked, which happens quite often, hackers steal databases containing personal information and sell that to the highest bidder. This information is then used to steal identities, ruining lives in the process. For more on this subject, follow this link: How scams lead to identity theft.

It depends on the method of payment. For more on this subject, please read: How to recover your money if you’ve been scammed.

Most scam artists reside outside of the US and use threats to exact more money from their victims. Nevertheless, all threats should be taken seriously, especially if scammers have your name and address.

IRS Scam Blacklist

The following phone numbers, websites, and emails have been reported to us by the consumer. If you feel this information is incorrect, you may submit a request for removal or correction by contacting us using this form.

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805-637-7456608-721-8074
631-304-5456720-163-3394
631-874-1241903-213-5484
203-685-9946215-987-0095
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910-265-8919256-279-4108
800-598-1575205-679-6500
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417-840-2481607-542-3079
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770-833-6305209-266-1834
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916-299-5182360-474-4844
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301-242-8970718-524-9435
855-635-6533657-201-1354
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864-437-7123817-376-9817
800-316-6541818-233-8485
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561-403-7951202-829-1040
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876-793-1339818-539-6404
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651-213-9877858-224-5572
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580-350-5736631-604-0443
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856-245-5707585-633-2430
309-273-1738716-406-8472
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877-219-3844301-970-9719
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321-360-4017425-954-7834
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228-463-3239432-558-5117
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864-651-0801202-239-7321
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518-500-2085718-734-6460
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206-866-9686331-775-6274
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202-318-0170908-510-8660
215-234-3981845-514-9858
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800-829-8310240-558-6763
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252-504-1729331-775-6275
516-210-2675813-479-7242
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888-884-9121913-937-7983
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202-241-0229763-788-2695
302-549-8782631-460-6252
214-269-3476567-224-0986
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646-859-6589763-250-0286
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443-626-4649650-267-8194
314-391-9542760-670-6949
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800-725-7190516-303-8001
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202-897-4582716-254-2810
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309-285-8960808-999-0073
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866-267-4041585-364-6630
847-777-9956615-207-1481
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202-552-6652360-966-8611
310-362-0003979-481-1482
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561-210-9461626-515-3899
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