Anti-Scam FAQ: What Is A U.S. Tax Arrest Scam
Answer:
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently warned the public about “sophisticated phone scams” targeting taxpayers by claiming to be IRS employees.
The scammers demand that the victims owe money to the IRS and to pay them promptly or be arrested, deported, or have their driver’s license suspended. Sometimes, the caller becomes aggressive, warning people that a Sheriff or local law enforcement will show up at their door if they don’t pay immediately.
The IRS warning also reminded consumers that the IRS would never call to demand immediate payment over the phone, threaten to bring in local police, ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone, or require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes.
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