swasat
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Post by swasat on Apr 8, 2014 10:56:29 GMT -5
Yesterday,, while I was at work, DH recieved a phone call. It was some 800 number. The guy said he is an IRS agent and asked for me and told DH that "I" haven't paid my taxes since 2008 and that police is going to come arrest me in a day or two. The only option for me to avoid the fate is to pay "them" $3000 right then through credit card or through a money transfer. DH decided to have fun with the guy. Mind you, we file jointly and he diligently maintains tax records from last 7 years. So he was instantly aware its a scam. So DH tells them to go ahead and come arrest me. He told them he is tired of me already, I am such a nag and he has been wanting to get rid of me for some time now. So this way it will save him the bother as he won't have to divorce me. He also asked them how soon can police arrest me? Could it be expedited somehow? The "IRS" agent was so taken aback he went into full on marriage counsellor mode. Told DH that he married me for better or worse, should be there for me in life and death etc. etc. DH kept pressing him to get me arrested asap. After this going on for about 15 min, the "IRS" agent lost his cool and yelled at DH ..."F*ck it man!! You can keep your money. I don't want it!!!" And hung up. I just about died laughing when I heard the story
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Rocky Mtn Saver
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 8, 2014 10:58:37 GMT -5
to your DH!
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Ava
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Post by Ava on Apr 8, 2014 11:00:05 GMT -5
It's funny. But also think of all the people who may fall for this scam. Is there anyway you can report the number to the police or the IRS?
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swasat
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Post by swasat on Apr 8, 2014 11:00:59 GMT -5
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Rocky Mtn Saver
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 8, 2014 11:01:42 GMT -5
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Post by mollyanna58 on Apr 8, 2014 11:08:00 GMT -5
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Post by Ava on Apr 8, 2014 11:11:35 GMT -5
OK; I didn't know the IRS was aware of the scam. What your husband did is awesome and funny. It's just a pity there are so many bad souls out there trying to scam people.
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Post by alabamagal on Apr 8, 2014 20:26:40 GMT -5
Quick thinking on DH's part. That is funny
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Post by Bonny on Apr 9, 2014 9:59:26 GMT -5
Your DH is quick on his feet!
I just read DH your O.P. and he went "all responsible" about how he would have given a CC number, cancelled the card and then the police could trace the number.
I said this was a lot more fun and a heck of a lot less hassle!
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