where is the irs fraud department located and what is its phone number
The IRS does not have one single “fraud department” for the public; for fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct involving IRS employees or IRS programs, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) is the main reporting contact. TIGTA’s hotline is 1-800-366-4484.
Where to reach them
- Phone: 1-800-366-4484.
- TTY/TDD: 1-800-877-8339.
- Use case: report fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct by IRS employees or within IRS programs; you can also remain anonymous.
If you mean tax scams
If you were targeted by an IRS impersonation scam or think your identity was stolen, the IRS says to report scams and identity theft through its scam guidance, and for general IRS help the customer service line is 1-800-829-1040.
Important note
The IRS warns that scammers often impersonate IRS agents and pressure people for immediate payment; the real IRS generally contacts taxpayers by mail first.
| Need | Contact |
|---|---|
| Report IRS employee/program fraud or abuse | TIGTA hotline: 1-800-366-4484 |
| TTY/TDD | 1-800-877-8339 |
| General IRS customer help | 1-800-829-1040 |