BEWARE! Scam artists are now posing as IRS officials and calling on the telephone. The scam artist is claiming to be from the IRS Legal Investigation Division and calling about a potential tax fraud. They sound legitimate because they use a case number (fictitious), they mention the phone call is being recorded, and when questioned will transfer you to their “supervisor”. But, it is a scam. They are attempting to obtain sensitive information about you to use against you.

The IRS does not call taxpayers on matters such as this. If you ever receive a telephone call from someone representing to be from the IRS, we recommend telling the person to send something in writing to you AND HANG UP.