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In a recent 6abc report, viewers were warned about a rise in fake tax related phone calls being made using artificial intelligence. The segment featured a scam call intercepted by Nomorobo, showing how a calm voice, real IRS terminology, and a sense of urgency can make a suspicious call sound surprisingly convincing.
See the full breakdown below or click here to see it on Youtube.
The Scam Starts With a “Priority Call”
The call begins with official-sounding language:
“This is a priority call. Please stay on the line.”
The caller claims to be contacting the recipient on behalf of a tax resolution team regarding a matter tied to their tax record.
Then comes the hook.
The message says the recipient has been identified as a candidate for “emergency tax relief” under "Currently Not Collectible" status.
It sounds specific and informed.
And that is what makes it effective.
Real IRS Terminology Makes the Call Sound Legitimate
As the 6abc report explains, "Currently Not Collectible" is a real status at the IRS.
The scam call uses that real terminology before adding pressure:
“These relief slots are limited and they’re filling up fast.”
The voice sounds calm and professional. And for someone who already owes money to the IRS, the message could easily catch their attention.
The scam does not need to start with a threat.
Sometimes, sounding helpful is enough.
AI Is Making Tax Scam Calls More Realistic
ccording to the report, tax scammers are using AI to sound more realistic.
They can reference actual information, including:
- Deductions
- Credits
- Tax relief programs
- IRS collection programs
That combination of a realistic voice and familiar tax terminology can make a fake call much harder to recognize immediately.
The caller may sound informed.
That does not mean the call is legitimate.
For more examples of how these calls work, visit Nomorobo’s IRS Scam Call Warning.
The Financial Stakes Are Growing
The report also highlighted how much money people are losing to scams.
According to the FTC figures cited in the segment:
- There has been a spike in people losing $100,000 or more to scams
- Overall fraud losses are up 430% over the past six years
As scam tactics become more sophisticated, knowing what to look for is increasingly important.
What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Tax Message
The advice shared in this report is simple.
If someone claiming to be the IRS unexpectedly contacts you by phone, text, email, or social media:
- Do not respond
- Do not let urgency pressure you into acting
- Be suspicious of unsolicited tax relief claims
- Report suspicious messages by sending a screenshot to phishing@irs.gov
The segment also reminded viewers that official IRS notices come through the mail.
The key lesson?
A calm voice and real tax terminology do not automatically make a call real.
AI Can Make a Scam Sound Real
The scam call featured by 6abc used a professional voice, a real IRS term, and the promise of tax relief to get attention.
Nomorobo intercepted it.
And that is exactly why staying informed about the latest scam tactics matters.
Get protected with Nomorobo and help stop unwanted robocalls and scam calls before they reach you.
