Tax‑Debt Scam Calls – What to Watch For!

Summary — +18005597371

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Caller Name: IRS (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 12

Expert Opinion

It’s odd how often these calls dress up as official tax notices while hiding a predatory agenda. Callers typically claim to represent a tax‑collection firm and pressure you to settle a supposed lien. Protect personal data by never confirming account numbers, Social Security numbers, or banking details over the phone. Request a written notice on official letterhead and verify the contact through the agency’s verified website or phone line. Use caller ID blocking apps, report the number to the FTC and your state’s consumer protection office, and consider placing the number on your phone’s block list. Staying skeptical and demanding documentation can stop the cycle.

Caller Categories

Scam
Debt Collector
Unknown
Harassment Call

Caller Names

IRS (claimed)
tax office (scam)
Scammers
No Company name given
law firm

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Recent Reports for (800) 559-7371

18005597371 Debt Collector

Apparently, their goal was to establish a payment schedule, so i told them i would call the tax autorities first, thats what i allways do

18005597371 Scam Scammers

These individuals appear to be scamming by utilizing public records, claiming to represent a government agency, but hanging up when asked for more information, suggesting a strategy of persistence in dealing with them

18005597371 Debt Collector No Company name given

This number is associated with a scam, characterized by the refusal to provide identification and rude behavior.

18005597371 Unknown

It's surprising that so many people are looking up this number due to junk mail, as it's a site focused on phone calls, not mail

18005597371 Unknown

Toll-free numbers can't be blocked, thats just how it is

18005597371 Scam tax office (scam)

I've now received this fake letter twice, and it's particularly egregious given my ongoing collaboration with an attorney to resolve the alleged debt; fortunately, I'm well-versed in recognizing such scams, and I find it amusing that they didn't even bother to include a return address, instead using postage from Los Angeles, despite my residence in New York

18005597371 Debt Collector

After recieving a final demand for payment letter, i left them a message, waiting for they're return call to expres my feeling about it, cant wait to hear from them!!!

18005597371

It's puzzling why scammers would be concerned about the legality of their actions when they're already engaging in illicit behavior.

18005597371 Scam IRS (claimed)

A letter was received that appeared to be from a government agency but was actually a predatory tax scam, raising questions about why such actions are not considered criminal.

18005597371 IRS

Following Sandra and Ivan's advice, I arranged a payment plan with the IRS; this is my second experience with such a call.

18005597371 Scam IRS (claimed)

Despite having already resolved my tax issues with the IRS through a tax attorney, I received a generic letter with no identification, except for this phone number, which appears to be a scam

18005597371 Harassment Call law firm

This law firm has a reprehensible reputation for sending deceptive letters that mimic government correspondence

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