Don’t Fall for Fake IRS Calls Claiming You Owe Back Taxes

Don’t fall for fake IRS calls claiming you owe back taxes

WXIN/WTTV -- The Federal Trade Commission reports a spike in phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS and telling potential victims they owe back taxes. According to the FTC, the scam callers claim to be from the “Tax Resolution Oversight Department” and will try to connect you with a “tax resolution officer.” [...]

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These calls aim to steal personal information, such as Social Security numbers or bank account details.