The latest nonsense calls I get are from scammers saying they are from Medicare needing to know if the stripe at the bottom of my card is red or blue, when I ask why they need to know, they launch into some convoluted tale telling me that I’m missing out on benefits or that my card is invalid. I laugh and hang up and block the number.
The IRS communicates primarily by U.S. Mail. They are VERY big on written records and you should be, too. ANYONE can SAY they are from the IRS, Nigeria or Mars. Ask for name, identification and callback number, then call the IRS for verification. Do NOT give personal information over the phone.
wongo about 2 months ago
Yeah its: 1234 BITE ME!
Zebrastripes about 2 months ago
Must be a prince from Nigeria at the calling center….they’ll never learn And some people will never learn either, giving info over the phone.
Just-me about 2 months ago
The latest nonsense calls I get are from scammers saying they are from Medicare needing to know if the stripe at the bottom of my card is red or blue, when I ask why they need to know, they launch into some convoluted tale telling me that I’m missing out on benefits or that my card is invalid. I laugh and hang up and block the number.
mistercatworks about 2 months ago
The IRS communicates primarily by U.S. Mail. They are VERY big on written records and you should be, too. ANYONE can SAY they are from the IRS, Nigeria or Mars. Ask for name, identification and callback number, then call the IRS for verification. Do NOT give personal information over the phone.
davewhamond creator about 2 months ago
Also, while we’re at it, we need your Social Insecurity Number.
CoffeeBob Premium Member about 2 months ago
It’s 3. No wait, I had it upgraded, it’s fuchsia.
sincavage05 about 2 months ago
Not a chance in hell!
BWR about 2 months ago
I answer calls like that in Irish.