Secrets of New Media Networking, Software & Apps Reviews: 2014

Monday, March 3, 2014

Telephone Scam Alert from 347-559-0378 urging you to call 202-754-8079

Chicagoland residents receiving scam phone calls

You might receive a scam phone call falsely claiming you owe money to the IRS or under investigation.

It's a scam.

No one calls your phone to allege a criminal proceeding.

The number originates from 347-559-0378

It urges you to return the call to 202-754-8079

And here's the message:

Voicemail from (347) 559-0378

"Matter goes to the federal court house or before you get arrested by the County Sheriff's officers kindly call us back on our number which is 2027548079 repeat 2027548079. Don't disregard this message and do return the call before the situation does worst on you to know more about this please press one now. To ignore this message please press nine. Thank you and have a wonderful day."

Here's the info:

Off late we have been receiving reports from Indian Americans and NRIs about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country. Victims are told they owe taxes and if they don't pay immediately, they would be arrested. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest/ deportation. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. The call normally comes from a New York/Bronx caller ID number 347 559 0378 but the voice message asks you to call 202 754 8079. The caller talks about tax fraud/IRS and asks to press number 1 to avoid getting arrested. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here what you should do: If you know you owe taxes or you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at listed numbers in their website www.irs.gov. All such phone calls should be immediately reported to the police and people are suggested not to reveal any of their personal information to these callers.

If you receive a call like this, call your State Attorney General to report the scam, and also contact the IRS to inform them of the scam.

We have reported them, but it never hurts to file more complaints to help shut these scam artists and thieves down.

-- EDITOR