833-727-4244 IRS Scam Calls Scamming - Fraud 0 0 165 1 Mar 12, 2026 2026-03-12T18:03:22-05:00 Mar 13, 2026 2026-03-13T09:54:10-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) The telephone number 8337274244 appears to be used by scammers. Potential victims have received calls where the callers claim they are with the Internal Revenue Service calling about their tax filings and going into collections. Red FlagsInitial Contact: The IRS sends mail first, never initiating contact via phone, text, or social media for urgent issues.Payment Methods: Legitimate agencies never demand payment via prepaid debit cards, gift cards, or cryptocurrency.Pressure Tactics: Scammers create a false sense of urgency, claiming warrants for arrest will be issued if you do not pay immediately.Suspicious Promises: Offers to settle all debt without checking your financial background are major red flags.Report a ScamReport Fraud on the FTC Website: File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.TIGTA Website: Report the call to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.IRS: Send the caller ID/callback number to phishing@irs.gov with the subject "IRS Phone Scam".