A recorded warning about tax fraud charges sounds like the typical IRS‑impersonation scam. These automated messages often claim you owe back taxes or face legal action and urge an immediate call‑back, which is a red flag. Never share personal or financial information over the phone unless you’ve initiated the call to a verified agency number. Verify any alleged tax issue by logging into the official IRS portal or contacting the agency directly using contact details from their website. Block the number, report it to the FTC, and consider a credit freeze if you suspect identity theft. Stay vigilant and trust only written notices for tax matters.
Notification about an IRS recording regarding tax fraud; typically, the IRS communicates via mail for audit notifications, not phone calls
This is clearly a fraudulent call
Following a computerized message claiming tax fraud charges, I made the mistake of calling back and providing personal information to someone claiming to be Officer Blake, who had a distinct accent, only to realize afterwards that it was a scam, leaving me concerned and humiliated.
There is a warning about IRS tax fraude
I got the same story about the treasury department and so on
Today, I received a call from this number, despite not being a U.S. resident or having any business connection there.
A computerized voice warned of tax fraud charges by the US Government and urged an immediate callback. Given that I'm not based in the US, this is clearly a scam.