The same message has been received, claiming to be from the federal government and threatening a lawsuit, which is clearly a scam.
Federal tax lawsuit scam alert – what to do?
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Ever wonder why a sudden lawsuit notice from the federal government feels fishy? The recorded message you received is a classic robocall scam, leveraging fear of tax fraud to coax personal data or payment. Never share Social Security numbers, bank details, or confirm any debt on a call. Hang up, then verify the claim by logging into the official IRS portal or contacting the Treasury directly using numbers from a trusted website. Block the offending number and report it to the FTC or your phone carrier. Staying skeptical and confirming through official channels is the best defense against these fraudulent threats.
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A call claiming I'm being sued by the federal government for tax fraud, allegedly their second attempt to reach me. Clearly a scam.
Apparently, recieved a recorded message claiming I am beeing sued by the federal goverment for tax difficiency, which is totally untrue, I have never recieved any prior notice
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Same caller name: Us treasury dept
Same category: Scam