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Introduction to IRS Phone Scam Tactics

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The video opens with the presenter introducing the topic of IRS phone scams, explaining that he will demonstrate a real-life scam call. He then plays an audio recording of an automated call his wife received, which falsely claims to be from the IRS and threatens the recipient with arrest and legal action within 24 hours for alleged tax violations. The automated message is designed to instill fear and pressure the listener into immediate action.

Goal: Understand the initial threat and fear tactics used by IRS scammers.

Tools and materials

  • Telephone VTech — Receiving the scam call

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[Music] All right. So, what you're going to hear next is a complete and utter scam. They use fear to influence and impact both the young and the old. We are calling you from investigation team of IRS from the headquarters which will get expired in next 24 working hours and once it get expired after that you will be taken under custody by the local cops so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you. If you trying to fraud or trying to play with us with the federal agent, you'll be get ready for the consequences in next 45 to one hour. Okay? You'll be get arrested in next 45 to 1 hour.

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