No, the IRS isn't calling you. It isn't texting or emailing you, either
Since 2018, over 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to IRS imposters over the phone, email, texts and more. Here's how the IRS actually contacts taxpayers and how you can spot imposters.
Your phone rings and it's someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. Ominously, they say the police will be knocking on your door in minutes if you don't pay your taxes right then and there.
Don't fall for it. It's not the IRS getting in touch with you.
Since 2018, more than 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to scammers impersonating over the phone, email, texts and more.
