We’re seeing a big wave of reports about phone scams claiming you owe back taxes. But it’s not the IRS calling, it’s a scammer using a company name like “Tax Resolution Oversight Department.” If someone calls you out of the blue offering to help you fix a tax issue, hang up. Here’s how to spot the scam.
It starts with an unexpected call from the “Tax Mediation and Resolution Agency,” or another official-sounding (but fake) government agency. They’ll say you haven’t paid your taxes and offer to connect you with a “tax resolution officer,” who can do a “red flag check” on your credit and help you apply for an “IRS liability reduction program.” But those aren’t real programs and that’s your sign to end…