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Tax Mediation and Abatement Office Call Scam
Tax Mediation and Abatement Office Call Scam

Calls from a "tax mediation and abatement office" claiming you owe taxes and are flagged for "IRS negotiation" are scams. The IRS sends letters for tax issues, not unsolicited calls, and never demands immediate payment, prepaid debit cards, or threatens arrest. Hang up immediately, do not give info, and report to TIGTA at 800-366-4484.

The Scam Call

From: +1 866-492-2794

Hi, This is Meredith Samuels calling Monday the 13th from the Account Adjustment Review Desk with the Tax Mediation Support Office. I'm reaching out because your file has now moved to a final stage review, and it still shows that items need to be verified right away.

At this point the accounts that remain open, can move forward automatically, which can limit what options are still available. Before that happens, we're giving you access to a direct verification line with no wait, so you can connect immediately, and get clear confirmation of your current status.

This only takes a couple minutes, but it's important to handle today. Please call me back now at 888-612-2754, again 888-612-2754. If you received this in error, please call back and press 2, to be removed.

Indicators of a Scam

  • Unsolicited Contact: The IRS initiates contact via postal mail, not by phone.
  • Threatening Language: Scammers often threaten immediate arrest, lawsuits, or license revocation.
  • Immediate Payment Demands: They may demand payment via prepaid debit cards, gift cards, or wire transfers.
  • "New" Relief Programs: Claims about "new" tax abatement or "non-collectible status" programs designed to erase debt are fraudulent marketing tactics.

If You Receive This Call

  • Hang Up: Do not engage or confirm any information.
  • Report the Call: Report the number to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484 or on their IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting webpage.
  • Report to IRS: Email the number and details to phishing@irs.gov with the subject "IRS Phone Scam".
  • Verify Legitimacy: If you genuinely believe you owe taxes, contact the IRS directly at 800-829-1040.
  • Private Collection Agency: If the IRS assigns your account to a private collection agency (like this one), you will receive letters from both the IRS and the agency beforehand, which you can use to verify their identity.
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