TIGTA Hotline (report IRS impersonation)
The Treasury's inspector general for tax takes reports of people pretending to be the IRS, including callers who threaten arrest.
Good to know
The IRS says to report a suspicious IRS-related call here. You can report online or by phone.
Before you call
Have ready
- the number that called you, and what the caller said or asked for
They can
- take a report that someone is impersonating an IRS or Treasury employee, online or by phone
In the emergency guides: I got a tax bill or letter I can't pay or don't understand →
- Phone
- 1-800-366-4484
- Website
- https://www.tigta.gov/reportcrime-misconduct
- Coverage
- Nationwide (U.S.)
- Languages
- English
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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