• Scammers call taxpayers to claim the IRS has already mailed them two certified letters about an outstanding tax bill, but the letters were returned as undeliverable.
• The scammer threatens immediate arrest unless the tax bill is paid using a prepaid debit card.
• The scammer falsely contends that the prepaid debit card is linked to the IRS’ Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).

• The IRS and its authorized private collection agencies do not accept prepaid debit cards, wire transfers or gift cards as forms of payment.
• It’s a scam if you are threatened with arrest for nonpayment.
• The IRS will not direct you to pay through a third party. Tax payments should only be made payable to the U.S. Treasury.

• If you are in doubt about whether or not you owe taxes, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
• If you don’t owe taxes and get a call like this, hang up immediately.
• Report IRS imposter scams to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration online or by phone, 800-366-4484.

Reprinted from  AARP Fraud Watch Network.