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Verdict
Definite Scam
Analysis Report
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(559) 373-2982

AI Analysis

This number shows extremely strong indicators of being a scam. The caller ID displays 'IRS SMARTPHONES' which is a classic impersonation tactic - the real IRS does not call people from phones labeled this way and primarily communicates through official mail. Government agencies like the IRS have strict communication protocols and would not use generic mobile phones with such caller IDs. While the number appears valid on T-Mobile's network and isn't flagged in robocall databases, the fraudulent caller ID representing a federal agency is a definitive red flag for IRS impersonation scams.

Risk Assessment

Risk Score95/100
SafeCritical
Critical Risk

Highly likely scam or spoofed number. Do not engage under any circumstances. Block immediately.

This score is based on:

Technical Indicators

Caller ID impersonates the IRS, a common scam tactic
Real IRS does not make unsolicited calls with this type of caller ID
Government impersonation is a federal crime and classic scam indicator
Uses mobile line which is unusual for legitimate government contact

Data Sources

SourceComplaints
FTC Do Not Call Registry0
FCC Unwanted Calls0
Robocall DatabaseNot Flagged
Community Reports0

What should I do?

IRS IMPERSONATION SCAM DETECTED
  • Do NOT answer, call back, or engage with this caller
  • The IRS NEVER calls demanding immediate payment
  • The IRS NEVER asks for gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency
  • The IRS NEVER threatens arrest over the phone
  • Legitimate IRS communication comes by mail first
  • Block this number immediately

This is a common scam where criminals impersonate the IRS or Social Security Administration to scare people into paying fake debts.

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Phone Number Details

Number Status
Active number
Country
US
Carrier
T-Mobile USA
Type
Mobile
Caller ID
IRS SMARTPHONES

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