Tax Consultants of America Voicemail Scam Calls

Warning Signs

• IRS Protocol: The IRS and legitimate government agencies never initiate contact regarding debts via unsolicited phone calls or threatening voicemails. All official correspondence begins with postal mail.
• High-Pressure Tactics: Scammers use urgent deadlines or threats of immediate legal action/arrest to panic you into acting without thinking.
• Unverified Callbacks: They instruct you to call a specific phone number they provide rather than using official, published agency numbers.

Protect Yourself

• Do Not Call Back: Returning the call confirms your number is active and alerts scammers that you are an easy target.
• Never Share Information: Legitimate agencies already have your Social Security Number, banking details, and tax history. Never give sensitive data to unsolicited callers.
• Block and Report: Block the caller's number immediately. You can report these fraudulent calls to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) TIGTA.gov.
• Verify Directly: If you are genuinely concerned about your tax status, look up the official agency (such as the IRS or your state's tax authority) independently to check your account status.