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they phoned with a recorded message saying i was withholding information from the federal government and i needed to call right away. They called 3 times on 1/5/2016. the 3rd time they called i picked up on the call and got the same recorded message
I picked up this call. They stated that I had a warrant out for my arrest. There was a lot of noise in the background, and they claimed to be the "IRS." Once I told them that I was disconnecting because this was not a valid call, they told me "Okay, asshole." Pretty sure it's not a valid organization, lol.
I'm an accountant so wanted to know what they were using to pressure. The male on the other end tried to sound very formal giving me a warrant ID, case # and his badge number. Asked if I was TMM I said yes however I file under my full name that starts with a C. Had my address correct. Before providing my charges he told me to be silent during it because it was on a 3 way call with homeland security. Gave my charges and last 7 years of form 1040a, 941c and schedule A. Which I don't use any of. Than asked me 3 questions regarding prior arrests, bankruptcies and driving tickets. Once I said no to each of them he believed me and said I could either choose to pay the $2,650 now or fight it in Federal court which would end up costing me $35,000 or more. If found guilty I would be spending time in a federal prison in Alaska. Asked if I was ready to settle I said no I would need to review my taxes first. He said OK and hung up. He threw every agency and threat he could at me I certainly can see how this would intimidate someone, who didn't have the knowledge, into paying them immediately.
IRS Scam - I asked for physical address so I could meet him - he hung up.
Called me and left a very rude message. He said he was from the IRS,
and this was my last warning! I should call them back immediately! I did not.