The Attorney General provides Consumer Alerts to inform the public of unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern. Consumer Alerts are not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of Attorney General.
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The caller claims to be from the IRS and tells you the IRS is filing a suit against you for back taxes.
The caller may threaten to arrest or deport you.
*phone ringing*
“We are reaching to inform that IRS is filing a lawsuit against you.”
*call ends*
Never give out your personal information to someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.
If in doubt, call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040.
Don’t send money to someone claiming to be from the IRS. That’s a scam. The IRS will not request personal information over the phone, require an immediate payment using a specific method of payment such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer, or threaten you with local police, immigration officers or other law enforcement. They will first mail a bill to a taxpayer that owes taxes and allow for opportunities to question or appeal the amount.
If you’ve received this kind of robocall or have fallen for an IRS scam, file a complaint with our office; the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration; the Federal Trade Commission; or call toll-free, 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357).
As the Department continues to crack down on robocalls, consumers should take these steps to protect themselves: