Just Hang Up

The IRS continues to warn consumers to guard against scam phone calls from thieves intent on stealing their money or their identity. Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims out of their money or personal information.

The IRS will never:

Call to demand immediate payment.
Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

How Scammers Work

Scammers make unsolicited calls claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con the victim into sending cash, usually through prepaid debit card or wire transfer.

They may also leave "urgent" callback requests through phone "robo-calls," or via a phishing email. They've even begun politely asking taxpayers to verify their identity over the phone.

Many phone scams use threats to intimidate and bully a victim into paying. They may even threaten to arrest, deport or revoke the license of their victim if they don't get their money.

Scammers often alter caller ID numbers to make it look like the IRS or another agency is calling. The callers use IRS titles and fake badge numbers to appear legitimate.

They may use the victim's name, address and other personal information to make the call sound official.

Never Give Out Any Information, Just Hang Up!

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