fyi - phishing - phone call 12 Jan 2018 @ 1:30 p.m. e.t. from 1.830.631.8067 to my cell phone
- recorded message announcing IRS is taking legal action against me.
Recording advised that I should phone this same telephone # for details.
IRS webpage (pdf attached) extensively updated 28 Nov 2017.
Very informative re what specific steps to take with respect to email,
phone or various other types of alleged IRS communications.
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I reported the incident via email to phishing@IRS.gov as indicated.
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Neil Sullivan
NEIL A.J. SULLIVAN, CPA TEP
Scarsdale NY
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