The IRS Phone Call Scam Explained

What is the IRS phone call scam?

Someone calls you claiming they work for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and you owe the back taxes or they are asking for your Social Security Number (SSN). This is a scam to try and extort money from you or a phishing attempt to try and steal your identity. The IRS will NEVER call you out of the blue stating you owe back taxes or ask for your personal information. The IRS will only send notices of back owed taxes through the mail and it will come on official letterhead.

The caller will say they are someone with an official title like "Officer" and claim you are going to be sued, you have a warrant for your arrest, your property will be seized, freeze your bank accounts, your wages will be garnished or a lien/judgement will be placed against you. They will tell you any number of scary things trying to get you to do what they say. The caller could have a thick sounding accent or use broken english as most of these scammers are not even located in the United States. They will tell you they can make it all go away for a "one-time" payment of a specific amount of money payable to an account they specify. Often they will tell you to pay them in gift cards or pre-paid credit cards, most of which are untraceable.

Beware because, in addition to trying to extort money from you, they are often also after your Social Security Number or personal information for which they will use to steal your identity. Whatever you do, do not pay them or give them any of your information!

What should I do when I get a call?

Stay calm and resist the pressure to act quickly. Get their information and then tell the caller you will call them back, but DO NOT call the number they called you from. They will probably yell and threaten you for even asking for their information. Ignore them and insist they give you their information. If they don't give you their info, you can assume it is a scam and hang up on them. If they did give you their information, call the official IRS number at 1-800-366-4484 to validate if the caller was really from the IRS. In nearly all cases, you're going to find that it wasn't a real call from the IRS.

If you feel threatened, call your local police department and file a police report.

What can you to help stop this?

  1. Report the phone number to the IRS. They have a special website setup just for this. You can find it here: TIGTA
  2. Search for the phone number on CallReceived.com and report the number here as well, as we're keeping track of the phone numbers these scammers are using.

IRS Phone Numbers

Per the IRS website:

Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico phone lines are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.

Individuals:
1-800-829-1040

Businesses:
1-800-829-4933

See their contact page for more detailed information: IRS Telephone Contact
You can also contact your local IRS office by using this form: Find Your Local IRS Office

How many reports do you have about the IRS scam in the last 12 months?

We created this chart so you can see the volume:

What phone numbers have been reported recently?

Phone Number # of Reports Most Recent Report
516-644-9323112/10/2024 2:35 pm
657-215-0064111/02/2024 12:23 pm
303-348-9739109/28/2024 12:02 pm
720-248-6896108/14/2024 3:57 pm
775-800-0069107/04/2024 10:13 am
775-990-0045107/03/2024 5:59 pm
423-723-3507106/21/2024 6:27 pm
717-328-4516102/25/2024 12:22 pm
945-245-9197102/24/2024 1:49 pm
717-328-4503710/12/2024 7:02 pm
762-822-0603110/11/2023 6:59 am
866-446-0070108/03/2022 4:20 pm
425-308-16581907/14/2022 6:27 pm
630-809-9614103/21/2022 11:49 am
647-281-4940103/02/2022 8:05 am
647-281-9363103/02/2022 8:04 am
289-624-4285512/23/2022 11:32 am
866-659-0002112/29/2021 11:42 am
289-624-5300112/18/2021 12:06 pm
647-354-2063112/17/2021 11:19 am
423-284-1324110/07/2021 1:38 pm
808-740-0096109/27/2021 2:16 pm
604-313-2369109/02/2021 12:54 pm
425-425-8537108/03/2021 2:36 pm
765-331-1713107/31/2021 2:20 pm
859-533-5987107/21/2021 4:00 pm
514-752-6698106/29/2021 11:52 am
604-366-9412106/26/2021 3:29 pm
604-347-8653106/21/2021 3:20 pm
604-349-7180106/21/2021 3:18 pm

What states have the most IRS scam calls?

Country State # of Reports Most Recent Report
USANew York38712/10/2024
USACalifornia37711/02/2024
CanadaOntario 15412/23/2022
USATexas14411/10/2020
USAWashington13707/14/2022
USAFlorida7709/13/2019
USANew Jersey6505/27/2021
USAPennsylvania6310/12/2024
USAColorado5309/28/2024
USAWashington DC5309/04/2018
USAGeorgia4910/11/2023
USANorth Carolina4707/04/2020
USAOhio4403/15/2021
USAIllinois4403/21/2022
USAVermont3312/06/2018
USAVirginia3205/07/2019
USAMissouri3211/05/2019
USAArizona3008/23/2018
USAMassachusetts3011/22/2018
USAMaryland2810/03/2019
USAKentucky2807/21/2021
USALouisiana2604/02/2018
USAMichigan2606/10/2021
USANew Mexico2609/23/2016
CanadaBritish Columbia 2409/02/2021
USAMinnesota2409/27/2018
USATennessee2406/21/2024
USAOregon2103/25/2021
USANorth Dakota1909/19/2016
USAAlabama1906/30/2017
CanadaQuebec 1706/29/2021
USAWisconsin1709/06/2017
USAIndiana1507/31/2021
USAIowa1503/26/2019
USAOklahoma1505/26/2017
1402/24/2024
USANevada1307/04/2024
USASouth Carolina1305/02/2017
USAMaine1309/23/2016
USAKansas1010/05/2018
CanadaAlberta 801/05/2021
USADelaware703/27/2019
USAUtah701/07/2019
USANew Hampshire707/29/2016
USAMississippi706/17/2021
CanadaManitoba 703/11/2021
USAWest Virginia609/17/2018
USAArkansas611/20/2018
USAConnecticut610/01/2020
CanadaNewfoundland508/22/2019
USANebraska307/06/2018
USASouth Dakota303/23/2021
USAHawaii309/27/2021
USAMontana305/15/2018
CanadaSaskatchewan 206/14/2017
USARhode Island109/21/2018
USAAlaska106/09/2016

Recent IRS Scam Comments

516-644-9323

December 10, 2024 2:35 pm

Stew Peters Presents occupied Western civilization has been infected by a parasitic invasion of foreign ideals and values that have been introduced into our culture by a strange and morally degenerate people whose ultimate goal is world domination. Their poisonous tentacles now strangle every leading position and institution in the land, leading to the normalization of disgusting societal practices such as usury, transgenderism, pedophilia, communism, and the destruction of the nuclear family. The rule of law is absent because the flow of information and money are completely controlled by one small group of people. America is no longer a sovereign nation, dual citizens control our government. We’ve been occupied. It’s time for humanity to unite against our common enemy. WATCH “OCCUPIED” NOW, or get it on Blu-Ray! www.occupiedfilm.com/

Caller or Company: Moto

Caller Type: IRS Scam

657-215-0064

November 2, 2024 12:23 pm

Scammer to Elderly
Says he works for oil Rig

Caller Type: IRS Scam

717-328-4503

October 12, 2024 7:02 pm

. Jan 19, 2008 — Martz family of mcconnellsburg pa, knobsville Pennsylvania, hustontown pennsylvania hate vincent eugene martz mcconnellsburg pa**Igor vincent e martz mcconnellsburg pa is the traditional stock character or cliché hunch-backed assistant or butler to many types of villain, such as Count Dracula or a mad scientist, familiar from many horror movies and horror movie parodies, the Universal Studios Frankenstein series and the film Van Helsing in particular.Woman run from the looks of vincent e martz of mercersburg pa the igor, igor, igor, Yours brothers a*s looks like your brothers face because you was adopted and your face has chocolate on it.our semi trucker friend will bash you with julies panties - Martz mcconnellsburg pennsylvania Pennsylvania. Justice! That's what I julie martz want! That's what I'm going to get from you vincent Eugene martz of mcconnellsburg pa I am only in this situation because you committed a crime against me sexual assault. Things only got to this point because you concealed that sex crime for me. You vincent Eugene martz mercersburg pennsylvania caused ur family back in ur young years to live in their cars. The family problems are your fault vincent martz the igor, igor, egor.
No way you pos loser I aint going nowhere else with my news of Vincent Eugene Martz! Go to your country youre as big a threat to the nation as Martz is! More recently, in 2024, Vincent Eugene Martz, also known as “Igor, ” faced legal issues. He was sentenced in the U.S. District Court for producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography, sexual abuse, drug trafficking Additionally, there were allegations related to bomb threats made to innumerable civilian and government facilities and the fact that Vincent Eugene Martz has ties to Russia, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Afghanistan and has ordered those countries to fire ICBMs at the United States, the cities Vincent Martz said he wanted taken out include Fort Myers Fl, Naples Fl, Port Charlotte Fl,

Caller Type: IRS Scam

303-348-9739

September 28, 2024 12:02 pm

Scammer, claiming owing back taxes

Caller or Company: Scam (IRS)

Caller Type: IRS Scam

720-248-6896

August 14, 2024 3:57 pm

IRS Scammer

Caller Type: IRS Scam

717-328-4503

July 26, 2024 6:26 pm

As of my last knowledge update in 2024, Vincent Eugene Martz, Mconnellsburg pa also known as Igor, was convicted in the U.S. District Court for producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography, rape, and sexual relations, sexual assault, Harrasment , with Julie Martz and children in Knobsville, PA. Also Vincent martz was charged with the death of Nikki martz his niece hustontown pa.

Caller or Company: Igor,egor,igor...Vincent Eugene martz mercersburg pa

Caller Type: IRS Scam

717-328-4503

July 25, 2024 2:35 pm

//mcconnellsburg.edefeed.*** mcconnellsburgpatopix forum/Vincent eugene martz mcconnellsburg Pennsylvania dances on the streets begging bread crumbs in mcconnellsburg pennsylvania eyes rolling ears wiggle foaming at the mouth screaming out of control lowlife piece of tard human waste murdered nikki martz his niece hustontown pennsylvania and got away with it..Vincent eugene martz mercersburg pennsylvania caused his brother pastor Stacey Martz master free mason post no.774 mcconnellsburg Pennsylvania and his wife julie martz and children issues. Post your comments on mcconnellsburg pa topix forum vincent martz we want as many people as we can against vincent martz.

Caller Type: IRS Scam

775-800-0069

July 4, 2024 10:13 am

Vaccineinjuries.ca

Caller or Company: Unknown

Caller Type: IRS Scam

775-990-0045

July 3, 2024 5:59 pm

GenocideBlog.com
Vaccineinjuries.ca
VaxGenocide.com
Covidbc.me

Caller or Company: Dylan1238Hewitt we got it all

Caller Type: IRS Scam

423-723-3507

June 21, 2024 6:27 pm

The COVID-19 vaccines are killing people suddenly and unexpectedly. The evidence is available for all to see. COVID vaccines deaths : # Died Suddenly # Died unexpectedly # Died in his/her sleep # Sudden illness # Sudden heart attack # Sudden cardiac arrest # Brain Aneurysm Joint us at COVIDBC.ME

Caller or Company: Dylan5325hewitt aka tracking you now HACKER of the year 2024

Caller Type: IRS Scam

717-328-4503

March 9, 2024 11:25 am

Covidbc.me

Caller or Company: Anthony Faucci
Caller Type: Unknown

Caller Type: IRS Scam

717-328-4503

February 25, 2024 3:29 pm

Vaccineinjuries.ca

Caller or Company: Unknown
Caller Type: Unknown

Caller or Company: vincent martz mcconnellsburg pa

Caller Type: IRS Scam

717-328-4516

February 25, 2024 12:22 pm

vincent martz mcconnellsburg pa topix.com

Caller or Company: Vincent Eugene Martz, a name that echoes through the corridors of controversy and judgment. The digital whispers paint a

Caller Type: IRS Scam

945-245-9197

February 24, 2024 1:49 pm

Vincent Eugene Martz mcconnellsburg pa, a name that echoes through the corridors of controversy and judgment. The digital whispers paint a vivid picture of a man entangled in a web of accusations and animosity. Let us delve into the cacophony of voices surrounding this enigmatic figure. Vincent Eugene Martz, a resident of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, has drawn both ire and sympathy. His actions have ignited fierce debates, leaving us pondering the scales of justice. Here’s a glimpse into the conflicting narratives: The Accusations: Some assert that Vincent martz committed heinous acts, including the murder of his niece, Nikki Martz, in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. These voices clamor for justice, demanding that he be imprisoned for life or even executed. Allegations extend beyond mere violence. Whispers suggest that Vincent engaged in illicit affairs, leaving a trail of broken relationships and marital strife in his wake. The Counterarguments: A different chorus emerges—one that questions Vincent’s lineage. They claim he is not the biological son of the late Harold Martz and Linda Martz of Hustontown, Pennsylvania. The math, they say, reveals a tale of conception outside wedlock. These voices argue that Vincent’s adoption bestowed upon him the Martz name, but not the bloodline. They shun him, branding him an outsider. The Masonic Intrigue: A twist in the saga involves Pastor Stacey Martz, a master Freemason in McConnellsburg, PA. Rumors swirl that Vincent’s brother wields powerful influence in Washington, D.C., casting shadows over Vincent’s fate. The Igor-like figure, Vincent Eugene Martz, stands at the crossroads of judgment. Should he be imprisoned for life, or does redemption await him? In this cacophony of voices, the truth remains elusive. Perhaps the courtroom will decide Vincent’s destiny, weighing the bananas of justice against the weight of his deeds. ????????

Caller or Company: Vincent Eugene Martz, a name that echoes through the corridors of controversy and judgment. The digital whispers paint a

Caller Type: IRS Scam

717-328-4503

February 24, 2024 1:39 pm

The evidence against Vincent Eugene Martz is a tangled web of allegations, investigations, and conflicting narratives. Here are some key points based on available information: Nikki Martz’s Death: The central accusation against Vincent is his involvement in the death of his niece, Nikki Martz, in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Authorities in mcconnellsburg pa allege that he murdered Nikki, but the specifics of the evidence have not been fully disclosed to the public. Inappropriate Relationships: Vincent’s behavior extends beyond the alleged murder. There are claims that he engaged in inappropriate relationships with others. These relationships reportedly caused marital issues for some individuals. Family Dynamics and Adoption: A significant twist in this case is Vincent’s family background. Some assert that he is not biologically related to the Martz family of McConnellsburg, Hustontown, and Knobsville in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. According to this alternate perspective, Vincent was adopted and does not share blood ties with the Martz family. His biological father was not Harold Martz. Complex Investigation: The evidence against Vincent remains confidential during ongoing legal proceedings. Investigators are likely examining forensic evidence, witness statements, and any other relevant information to build their case. Legal Process: Ultimately, the court system will weigh the evidence and determine Vincent’s guilt or innocence. Due process, fair trials, and adherence to the rule of law are crucial in reaching a just verdict. In summary, the evidence against Vincent Eugene Martz is multifaceted, and opinions diverge sharply. As outsiders, we must await the legal process to unfold and provide clarity. Regardless of our perspectives, justice demands a thorough examination of all available evidence.Vincent Eugene Martz mcconnellsburg pa, a name that echoes through the corridors of controversy and judgment. The digital whispers paint a vivid picture of a man entangled

Caller or Company: Vincent Eugene Martz, a name that echoes through the corridors of controversy and judgment. The digital whispers paint a

Caller Type: IRS Scam

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