My best advice on avoiding scams such as winning a large sum of money or property is simple, if it is too good to be true, than it generally is. They also do not contact the winner before the prize patrol shows up at their door. Publishers Clearing House has made it quite clear that they have never and will never require someone to pay money in order to receive the winnings from their sweepstakes. Publishers Clearing House has been a pawn in a number of scams in which people believe they are sending money in order to win a large sum of money from Publishers Clearing House. One type of scam we have seen heighten is one in which a caller states that a family member has been arrested while on vacation and money needs to be wired immediately. With the addition of social media, scammers have found an entry into many people’s personal lives. Over the last few years scams have become more personal. Both offices track and investigate these types of scams. You can also reach out to the Federal Trade Commission and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. An agent will be happy to review the situation and counsel you on any further action that may be necessary. If you do receive a call like this, please reach out to the IRS before making any type of payment. The IRS will not demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe, will not require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card, nor will they ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone or threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. The IRS will never call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill. This is indeed a scam, and one that is ubiquitous! Unfortunately, there are a number of scams that prey on vulnerable populations.Īccording to the IRS, very rarely is their first attempt at contact done via telephone, and the IRS typically does not make aggressive threats. After reading your letter I spoke with several colleagues and they shared that they have received these calls, as has my own mother. This is a very upsetting story, but one that is all too common. I only receive social security and do not have $8,000. They told me not to call my local IRS as it won’t help.
My son told me that he thought it was a scam, but I am terrified. They advised me that I was delinquent on my taxes by $8,000 and that I need to pay immediately or they are sending someone to arrest me. I received a call from someone stating they are from the IRS. Remember, the IRS will never call to demand immediate payment
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