By Mary Alice Murphy
"This is to inform you that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against you."
If you receive a telephone call that begins this way, it's a scam.
The message goes on to say that you can "learn more about this lawsuit by calling our department." The call ends with a phone number to call and a polite "thank you."
This is a scam. A friend of the Beat got such a call just yesterday. It's part of a nationwide blitz.