{"id":93231,"date":"2025-08-19T05:54:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=93231"},"modified":"2025-08-19T06:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:31:02","slug":"tax-relief-scam-calls-how-to-stop-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/tax-relief-scam-calls-how-to-stop-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Relief Scam Calls | How to Stop it"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"270\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\">\u201cTax relief\u201d scam calls<\/strong> are a widespread form of fraud where scammers pretend to be tax professionals, government agents, or debt relief companies offering to <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"207\">\u201chelp reduce or eliminate your tax debt\u201d<\/strong>\u2014but in reality, they\u2019re after your <strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"269\">money or personal info<\/strong>.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"325\">Here\u2019s what to watch for and how to protect yourself:<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83d\udea8 What Tax Relief Scams Look Like<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"399\">Scam calls often sound like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"631\">\n<li data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"463\">\n<p data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"463\"><strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"463\">\u201cYou qualify for a special IRS tax forgiveness program.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"526\">\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"526\"><strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"526\">\u201cWe can settle your tax debt for pennies on the dollar.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"578\">\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"578\"><strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"578\">\u201cYou owe back taxes\u2014act now to avoid arrest.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"631\">\n<p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"631\">\u201cWe\u2019re a government-approved tax relief firm.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"661\">They may pretend to be from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"748\">\n<li data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"675\">\n<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"675\"><strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"675\">The IRS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"708\">\n<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"708\"><strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"708\">A \u201ctax resolution\u201d company<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"748\">\n<p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"748\"><strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"748\">A legal office or accounting firm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"771\">But their goal is to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"931\">\n<li data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"826\">\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"826\">Charge <strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"803\">large upfront fees<\/strong> with no actual service<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"866\">\n<p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"866\">Steal your <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"866\">Social Security Number<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"931\">\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"931\">Convince you to <strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"899\">send money<\/strong> via wire, gift cards, or checks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/phone-number-866-216-1072-amazon-customer-service-number\/\">Phone Number 866 216-1072<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"936\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"973\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u274c Red Flags of a Tax Relief Scam<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_sk2ct_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_sk2ct_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 279px;\" width=\"669\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1628\">\n<thead data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<tr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<th data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1010\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Red Flag<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1067\" data-col-size=\"md\">Why It\u2019s Suspicious<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1628\">\n<tr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1254\">\n<td data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1197\" data-col-size=\"sm\">High-pressure tactics<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1254\">\u201cAct now before you\u2019re arrested!\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<td data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1290\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Upfront fees or credit card ask<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1347\">Legit tax help never requires prepayment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1442\">\n<td data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1385\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Claims of \u201cgovernment affiliation\u201d<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1442\">Scammers often lie about connections to the IRS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<td data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1478\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Unsolicited calls or robocalls<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1535\">IRS and legit tax pros don\u2019t cold call<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1628\">\n<td data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1571\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Request for sensitive info<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1628\">Scammers want SSNs, bank info, or tax records<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"175\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83d\udcf1 <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"175\">How to Block Calls or Texts on Your Phone<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"194\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u25b6\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"194\">iPhone<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"314\">\n<li data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"229\">\n<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"229\"><strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"229\">Go to Phone or Messages app<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"267\">\n<p data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"267\">Tap the <strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"248\">\u201ci\u201d<\/strong> next to the number<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"314\">\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"314\">Scroll down and tap <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"314\">\u201cBlock this Caller\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"332\"><strong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"329\">Bonus Tip<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"436\">\n<li data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"436\">\n<p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"436\">Go to <strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"387\">Settings \u2192 Phone \u2192 Silence Unknown Callers<\/strong><br data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\" \/>This blocks numbers <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"436\">not in your contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"489\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u25b6\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"489\">Android (varies slightly by device)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"581\">\n<li data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"515\">\n<p data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"515\">Open the <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"515\">Phone app<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"534\">\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"534\">Tap <strong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"534\">Recents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"581\">\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"581\">Tap the number \u2192 <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"581\">Details \u2192 Block number<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"600\"><strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"600\">You can also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"668\">\n<li data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"668\">\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"668\">Go to <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"668\">Settings \u2192 Caller ID &amp; Spam \u2192 Block spam and scam calls<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1633\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1665\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u2705 What to Do If You Get One<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<li data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1707\">\n<p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1707\"><strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1686\">Don\u2019t engage<\/strong>\u2014hang up immediately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1758\">\n<p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1758\"><strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1758\">Don\u2019t share any personal or financial info.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1804\">\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1804\"><strong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1782\">Block the number<\/strong> if your phone allows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<p data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1828\"><strong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1827\">Report the scam<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<li data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1893\">\n<p data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1893\"><strong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1841\">FTC<\/strong>: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1893\">reportfraud.ftc.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1939\"><strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1923\">IRS phishing hotline<\/strong>: 1\u2011800\u2011366\u20114484<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<p data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2064\"><strong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2006\">Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)<\/strong>: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2064\">www.treasury.gov\/tigta<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2111\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83e\udde0 Pro Tip: How to Tell If It\u2019s Legit<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_sk2ct_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_sk2ct_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 255px;\" width=\"634\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2652\">\n<thead data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2202\">\n<tr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2202\">\n<th data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2157\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Real Tax Help (IRS or legit firms)<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tax Relief Scams<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2652\">\n<tr data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2382\">\n<td data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2337\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Waits for you to <strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2332\">initiate contact<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2382\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Unsolicited calls, voicemails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2472\">\n<td data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2427\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sends letters via <strong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2416\">USPS only<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2472\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Robocalls or texts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2562\">\n<td data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2517\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Never demands immediate payment<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2562\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Threatens legal action or arrest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2652\">\n<td data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2607\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Registered with IRS\/State Bar\/CPA board<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2652\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Often unlicensed and untraceable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2690\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83e\uddfe If You Need Real Tax Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2781\">You <em data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2701\">can<\/em> get legitimate help with tax debt\u2014just make sure it\u2019s through a trusted source:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"3051\">\n<li data-start=\"2783\" 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