How many people fall for this? The government has an infinite supply of money so they don't need mine for that. Unfortunately, the IRS has not agreed with my logic when I explain that to them.
I bought something on ebay years ago and was called a month or so later by a “detective” that said what I had purchased was stolen and I needed to pay resitution or something.
It was curious that they had my phone number so I thought it might be on the up and up (but probably not). I told them I didn’t know that it was stolen, and of course I would do everything possible to help them.
I told them to write me a letter on police stationary and notarized and I would have my lawyer get back to them promptly.
I never heard from them. (I also don’t “have a lawyer” - but am friends with one!)