Government Imposter Scams

IRS/Tax Imposter Scam

What is this scam?

Threats of arrest or liens unless you pay owed taxes immediately via unusual methods like gift cards or wire transfers.

Warning Signs

•Threats of arrest, demands for immediate payment via gift cards or wire, spoofed caller ID

What to Do

✓The IRS never initiates contact by phone. Hang up and call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040. Verify through official IRS.gov website.

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