We’ve been made aware of a phone scam targeting international students at UW, particularly those from India. The caller informs the student that taxes are owed and threatens arrest. The call may sound legitimate because the caller provides an “officer” name and badge number, or offers to transfer the call to someone posing as a consular official.
Please note that the legitimate Internal Revenue Service does not collect funds by phone. If you receive such a call, please do not give the caller any bank information. You can check with the advisers in ISS if you have concerns or questions.
Here is a web site from the IRS about the scam: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Repeats-Warning-about-Phone-Scams “
