IRS scams resurface

| October 23, 2015 9:00 PM

COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls about scam telephone calls from the IRS regarding money owed.

First and foremost, the IRS will not initially call you. If there is an issue with your taxes, they will send you a letter first.

Recently, several residents have reported receiving calls in which the caller or a recording states they are with the IRS and that you should immediately return their call regarding a lawsuit the IRS will be filing against you. They go on to say if you do not call back a possible arrest warrant will be issued. The caller or recording will provide a telephone number for you to call. Do not call the number — this is a scam.

Another scenario is the caller stating they are with the IRS and asking you for your personal information (name, address, Social Security Number). This is another scam.

If you filed your tax return, and the IRS notifies you by mail your tax return has already been filed, then someone has used your Social Security Number to file a tax return.

You will need to contact the IRS ID Protection Unit at (800) 908-4490 to receive and complete the IRS No. 14039 form. This form can also be found at the IRS website.