Mission 4: Phone call scams
Scammers love calling. Learn to recognize phone scams.
Take this with a family member →Question 1 of 6
Caller ID: IRS Official Caller: 'This is Officer John Smith from the IRS. You owe $5,000 in back taxes. If you don't pay immediately with gift cards, we will send police to arrest you within the hour.'
Is this real or a scam?
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