IRS warrant scam call – how to protect yourself?

Summary — +15185457988

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: IRS
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 38

Expert Opinion

Ever wonder why a sudden call claims the IRS has a warrant for your arrest? That voice is almost always a scam designed to scare you into handing over personal data or money. Hang up immediately and never share your Social Security number, bank details, or any payment method. Verify any tax issue by contacting the IRS directly using the official phone number on their website. Block the offending number, report it to the FTC or your carrier, and consider filing a complaint with the Treasury Inspector General. Stay calm, double‑check the source, and protect your information.

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Caller Names

IRS
518-545-7988
IRS (claimed)
5185457988
IRS Scam

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Recent Reports for (518) 545-7988

15185457988 Unknown David wilson

They claim to be from the dept of treasury, but i dont think so

15185457988 Scam Claimed to be the Department of Treasury

A robocall from this number claimed to be from the Department of Treasury, stating a warrant had been issued for my arrest, which I then reported.

15185457988 Scam 5185457988

The caller claimed I owed the IRS over $9000, which seems like a scam.

15185457988 Scam None stated

Thanks to the warnings posted here, I was cautious when I received a call with only the phone number repeated twice, and upon trying to call back, the message indicated that the call could not be completed, suggesting a potential scam.

15185457988 Scam IRS (claimed)

The call claimed to be regarding a warrant and arrest due to tax issues, but this was reported to the IRS as a scam.

15185457988 Scam IRS (scam)

This number has been identified as a source of scam calls, purportedly from the IRS, aiming to deceive innocent individuals. As a result, the number has been blocked and reported to the relevant authorities.

15185457988 Scam IRS (claimed)

I received a call claiming to be from the IRS, stating I had a warrant for my arrest due to tax return issues, and then asked for personal information; it was clearly a fraudulent attempt.

15185457988 Scam Dept of Treasury (scam)

An automated message from this number claimed to be from the Dept of Treasury, threatening arrest, but seemed entirely dubious

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