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Scam callers pretending to be federal agents!
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A thick‑accented caller warned me that federal officers were on their way to my house unless I called back. That script matches a classic government‑impersonation scam that relies on fear and poor language to push victims into handing over personal data or money. Never share Social Security numbers, bank details, or payment methods with anyone who calls unsolicited, especially when the caller cannot provide a verifiable agency name or official callback number. Hang up, block the number, and file a complaint with the FTC or your state attorney general. Consider reporting the incident to the real agency being spoofed, and keep a log of the call for reference.
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Recent Reports for (800) 982-1278
Threats to put my husband in jail or get him fired from his job are unacceptable and should stop immediately
I was told i owed $725 to the IRS, but i knew it was a scam becuz i have a profesional tax preparer, they eventualy hung up on me
It seems these scammers can't handle scrutiny. When I call them back, questioning their legitimacy, they quickly hang up. A recent caller claimed I owed the IRS $725, stating I was being audited. I countered by mentioning my use of professional tax preparers like Jackson Hewitt or H&R Block, implying their claim was dubious. This led to them hanging up promptly. Such behavior confirms their illicit intentions and the need for reporting.
I recieved a call from this number today, and the person claimed to be officer Spenser from the Criminal Crime Investigation Unit, but it was clear that he was just a scammer trying to get my SS#, and when i refused, he started screaming at me.
I received a similar message, and the caller became aggressive, threatening to send an officer to my house. I remained calm and told them I would need to take time off work, which seemed to annoy them further.
Following a call from this number, I retrieved a voicemail message from a man claiming to be with the FBI, though his English was poor and his accent sounded Eastern; the background noise was also noticeable, and when I called back, the lack of a proper greeting raised suspicions
Apparently, some accented indian guy claiming to be from the federal bureau of investigation called our landline, introducin himself as "John Smith", he was pretty agressive
Following a call and voicemail from the number 1-800-982-1278, I became infuriated; the speaker had a thick accent, possibly Indian, and after multiple callbacks, I spoke to 'agent Joe', who claimed a criminal complaint had been filed against me and attempted to verify my address, but I refused, knowing the IRS would not operate in such a manner
After receiving a voicemail from this number claiming to be from a police officer, I returned the call and spoke with a foreign individual who alleged I owed taxes and was in trouble with the federal law; however, upon requesting proof and noticing they had incorrect information, I realized it was a scam and told them I would contact the IRS and local authorities to verify the claims.
Following multiple calls from this number, I conducted research and found this information online, which I then reported; I advise others who have not done so to report it with as much detail as possible regarding the suspicious individual claiming to be from a government agency
I recently received a call that matches the pattern of experiences reported by others, and I'm grateful for the internet's ability to provide insight into such calls.
A call from this number claimed to be from Officer Jav Anderson, stating I was in trouble with the federal government, but when I called back, a person with poor English skills answered, and I informed them that I would report them for their scam.
I received a scam call claiming legal action had been taken against me, with the caller falsely identifying as an officer
This appears to be a scam attempt
Somehow, they obtained my address and claimed I was in trouble with a federal institution, but they wouldn't disclose whats it about, so I threatened to contact the FBI and they immediatly hunged up
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I believe this to be a scam, and after provoking them, they became aggressive and started using profanity; I decided to call them back repeatedly, which seemed to annoy them further
I got two calls from this number, they knew our legal name and even called my wife a few hours later, maybe they are getting our info from a Property Appraisal website
A man claiming to be from the IRS initially called, and upon callback, asserted he was with federal investigations.
Several calls have been received from this number, which appears as 'Unavailable' on the caller ID, adding to the sense of uncertainty
A recent phone call involved a voicemail threatening federal arrest; upon callback, the individual answered without identifying themselves or their business, simply asking how they could assist.
During a call I recieved today, the person adressed me by name and asked if I lived in New Jersey, which I dont, and then stated that I was clear, but when I questioned if this was a scam, the person, who claimed to be Shawn Parker, denied it.
It's unfortunate that contact cannot be established, as it would be interesting to observe their reaction to being told the caller is a law enforcement officer.
Upon waking, I found a message from 8009821278, left by an individual with poor English skills, claiming to be Officer Jav Anderson, stating I was in trouble with the federal government and must return the call to avoid arrest, which I found absurd, especially given my profession in law enforcement.
Evidently, the call sounded like it was from overseas, which was a bit suspisious
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My uncle, who is a judge, told me that the federal goverment would not use a 800 number or leave such a message, and it realy freaked me out.
Its a goverment scam, you can have some fun by telling them to improove their english skills before calling back, or simply block the number
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I recieved a call from this number, and they left a message, someone with a foriegn accent, it sounded like i was in trouble with some goverment institution, i think its a scam
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