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3. I didn't press one. The VM somehow knew this and kept saying "sorry, you didn't press one."

Reply to Lefta Dissenter (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 10, 2020, 04:47 PM

Jul 2020

"Please press one to be connected with an officer."

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The IRS just called me from Ontario to say I'm risking jail and suspension of my social security. [View all] yardwork Jul 2020 OP

Glad to hear the Canadian US IRS is so polite. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #1

It's remarkable interagency collaboration! yardwork Jul 2020 #4

I once worked for US Customs, was working on a cooperative project with Canadian Customs... lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #9

Did they threaten to suspend your social security? yardwork Jul 2020 #14

No but I on the other hand may have said a few things I regret... lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #17

I'll bet they didn't wish you "blessed day." yardwork Jul 2020 #20

Actually the guys I worked with were fantastic. I enjoyed the whole thing. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #21

Yes as a Canadian, I also get calls Bev54 Jul 2020 #36

I certainly hope Lefta Dissenter Jul 2020 #2

I didn't press one. The VM somehow knew this and kept saying "sorry, you didn't press one." yardwork Jul 2020 #3

press one what? lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #10

I don't know! I'll call them back and find out. yardwork Jul 2020 #11

Isn't it nice when the IRS blesses you at the end of a call? dem4decades Jul 2020 #5

Especially all the way from Canada! yardwork Jul 2020 #6

Well, there IS an Ontario in California... RockRaven Jul 2020 #7

This was Stony Brook, Ontario, Canada. yardwork Jul 2020 #8

Kind Of A Clue, Huh? ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #16

I guess people forget that modern phone systems catch and display locations. nt Blue_true Jul 2020 #12

I once went on a dive trip with someone from the IRS Vogon_Glory Jul 2020 #13

Did he call? yardwork Jul 2020 #15

When the IRS calls about threatening to suspend my 'Social'... Brother Buzz Jul 2020 #18

Which account?! Lol! yardwork Jul 2020 #23

...so do I! It gives me a good laugh In It to Win It Jul 2020 #24

I say: Binkie The Clown Jul 2020 #25

I've gone down that road, too, only I use Rajesh Brother Buzz Jul 2020 #32

Check this out: Kingofalldems Jul 2020 #19

I just kicked it! yardwork Jul 2020 #22

Did you disclose your shady deals and offer a check? Clearly fogged in Jul 2020 #26

Next time, next time... yardwork Jul 2020 #41

Indian accent? Many of my scam IRS calls have that accent Cicada Jul 2020 #27

I chew them out. I ask them if their mothers know what they are doing & tell them to be ashamed Hekate Jul 2020 #30

I waste their time. I tell them to wait then put the phone down. Cicada Jul 2020 #33

Here's what's disturbing about your story PJMcK Jul 2020 #28

Yes, that is it, your words,.... "some people fall for the scam. It's sad and pathetic." Stuart G Jul 2020 #35

"Have blessed day." yardwork Jul 2020 #37

And all they want Chainfire Jul 2020 #29

It's a scam probably. triron Jul 2020 #31

Ya think? yardwork Jul 2020 #38

The IRS never calls you. They send a letter so when you clutch your chest in panic as you Vinca Jul 2020 #34

Lol! yardwork Jul 2020 #39

I got five separate calls from the Social Security administration this week. Roland99 Jul 2020 #40