Tax Mediation Support Office Scam Home Categories Informative Tax Mediation Support Office Scam 1 1 27 1 4mo ago 2026-02-27T10:46:30-05:00 4mo ago 2026-02-27T10:52:50-05:00 Online Threat Alerts The "Tax Mediation Support Office", also called "Tax Relief/Resolution Agency", is a scam designed to steal money and personal information via phishing calls and emails. Scammers pose as IRS agents or "tax mediators" threatening immediate action (arrest, seizure) to trick victims into paying illegal upfront fees. How to Identify the ScamInitial Contact: They call unexpectedly or leave urgent, often pre-recorded voicemails about "unresolved" tax issues.Threats: They threaten imminent seizure of assets, tax liens, or arrest.Demands: They demand immediate payment, often via gift cards, wire transfers, or prepaid cards, which the IRS never does.False Urgency: They claim a limited time to settle debts for "pennies on the dollar".What to DoHang up immediately: Do not interact with the caller.Verify independently: If you suspect you owe taxes, go directly to the official IRS website or call them directly at 800-829-1040.Report the scam: Forward phishing emails to phishing@irs.gov and report calls to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA).Do not provide information: Never give personal, financial, or tax information over the phone to an unsolicited caller.The IRS initiates contact through official mail, not phone calls, and does not use "mediation" services to contact taxpayers. Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples in this article may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (1) (0) More For You Apple Fraud Prevention Team Phone Number Scam Is Betterhelp a Scam or is it Legitimate? Toll Violation Scam Text Message DMV Text Scam Unpaid Toll Is Nucery Jewelry a Scam or is it Legitimate? Is Julian Brown Plastoline a Scam? Your Azure Monitor Alert Was Triggered Scam Florida Gold Bar Scam Melting and Laundering Scam 802-800-2289 Email Messages 866-449-1521 JPMorgan Chase Scam Call or Text - 8664491521 Is Morrisoh an Untrustworthy Online Store? SEO and Cybersecurity - How SEO Industry Sees The Relationship 'Mr. Saif Al-Arab Gaddafi' Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Scammers 'Chase Unusual Activity Detected in Your Online Statement' Phishing Scam Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Your IP address will be used to display your estimated location. Enter comment post here 1infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM by Tax Mediation Support Office ScaminfoCalls from the "Taxpayer Mediation Support Office," "Tax Resolution Team," or similar entities claiming to settle tax debts are fraudulent scams. Criminals use these official-sounding names to trick victims into providing personal information or paying upfront fees for services that either do not exist or are never performed.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM by Tax Mediation Support Office ScaminfoCalls from the "Taxpayer Mediation Support Office," "Tax Resolution Team," or similar entities claiming to settle tax debts are fraudulent scams. Criminals use these official-sounding names to trick victims into providing personal information or paying upfront fees for services that either do not exist or are never performed.