A form from the IRS asking to update my record?

I read some other answer on here saying it is a scam, but the phone number is really to the IRS!

It has his name, our old address and says "we need your assistance updating record" It says he must check "yes" or "no" if the address is correct. And you MUST sign it.

I am going to call, but am a little nervous. What is this?! I mean I don't think it is a scam when that is their correct telephone number. Also it is sighed :Comliance Services Field Director".

Anyone else get this? Did you send it back?

Your best bet is to actually call the IRS and verify that they sent the letter.

There is nothing to be worried about when you call the IRS. You are saving yourself from a possible identity theft.

Does this form letter have a number on it? Does it have your social security number on it? Have you failed to file a return and IRS is trying to get it from you? If it is a real IRS number, call and ask what they really want and take care of the problem. If you call, the person who answers will give you their name and an employee number from which he or she could be tracked if neccessary.

Just because someone answered the phone with a correct sounding greeting - doesn't mean it's the IRS. "Updating records" requests scream scam.

You "update your record" every time you file a tax return.

Call the IRS directly and ask them if you're in doubt.

1-800-829-1040