The calls from or claiming to be US Tax Consultants (or similar names like “US Tax Consultants”) appear to be part of a tax‑relief / impostor scam. Here’s what’s going on and what you should do.
✅ What the scam looks like
Common features include:
You receive a voicemail (or live call) saying something like:
“Hi, this is Jessica from US Tax Consultants. Today is [date]. I’m following up on the notice we sent out regarding your back taxes and missed filings for the account linked to [your phone number]. This may be our only attempt to reach you … please call us right away at 833‑714‑4412 … we can bring your extensions current, request penalty waivers, and review new relief programs that could reduce or even eliminate what you owe…”
The company name is generic‑sounding (“US Tax Consultants”, “US Tax Relief”, etc) and claims to offer urgent help with “back taxes” or “missed filings” even when you never received any letter or notice.
They instruct you not to make any payment or speak to anyone else until you call them. That’s a big red flag.
Many victims report that the caller ID number changes, the message is generic (doesn’t use your name), and the pattern repeats across many states.
The real legitimate tax authorities (like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the U.S.) do not initiate legitimate calls threatening arrest or demanding immediate payments via third‑party “relief” companies.
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⚠ Why it’s a scam
It uses fear (“you owe taxes / you’ll be arrested”) and urgency (“call today”) to push people into making hasty decisions.
It asks you to call a number back or give personal/financial information indirectly — often so they can later charge fees or obtain your data.
The caller uses a very generic company name and vague claims. Legitimate tax notices come through official mail and follow defined procedures.
🛡 What you should do if you get such a call
Do not call back the number given in the voicemail.
Do not provide any personal information (Social Security number, bank account, etc) or payment until you verify independently.
Block the number and mark it as spam. The scammers often rotate numbers but blocking helps.
Verify your tax status directly via official channels: If you’re in the U.S., you can check your account with the IRS or contact them via their known official number, not the number given by the caller.
Report the call:
To the IRS: Use their “Impersonation Scam” page.
To the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) if you’re in the U.S.
To your phone carrier (some carriers allow you to report spam calls)
Stay calm & don’t be pressured. Legitimate tax agencies typically send written notices before escalating, not urgent voicemails threatening arrest immediately.
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