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How to Avoid Tax Scams
Why Optima Tax Relief is America’s #1 Most Trusted Tax Relief Firm.†
How to Tell the Difference Between Optima vs. The Scammers:
What Scammers Do
Unsolicited Calls & Texts
You get a call or text from an unknown number. Often a robocall with a prerecorded message saying their company can wipe out all your tax debt for “pennies on the dollar.”
Broken Promises
Hidden Charges
Others may bill you by the hour or spring additional charges throughout the life of the case. Watch out!
Lack of Transparency
Often times they have very minimal content with little to no information about the team (or even company) working your case.
Fly-by-Night
What Optima Does
You Contact Us First
You make the first move. Optima’s licensed professionals are standing by, ready to take your call. We’ll never call or text you if you haven’t contacted us first.
Full 360 Coverage
Real People Solving Real Problems
Proven Track Record
Transparent Sign-up
You are provided with accurate information to make an informed decision by completing our extensive 12-step “disclosure gauntlet.” We require that the disclosures be acknowledged separately for transparency, and they detail the services we will provide, the fees to perform them, and your right to represent yourself with the IRS.
Our Accreditations
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† According to a 2023 YouGov online survey commissioned by Optima Tax Relief of 1,276 U.S. adults. Optima Tax Relief is a tax resolution firm independent of the IRS.
Optima Taking Action Against Scammers Illegally Contacting Consumers, Posing as Optima
From: Optima Tax Relief
Subject: OPTIMA CONSUMER ALERT
It has come to our attention that a company may be impersonating Optima and attempting to mislead consumers. Please note the image below as one example. Optima will ONLY contact you after you have first contacted us directly and requested information about our services.
Your safety and trust are our top priorities. We are actively working to address this issue and protect our community. If you do receive an unsolicited call that sounds like the transcription below, we encourage you to email our Brand Protection Group directly at bpg@optimataxrelief.com so that we may continue to track these issues and take the appropriate measures to put a stop to these actions.
CLASS ACTION UPDATE:
If you’ve been victimized by these fraudulent activities, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit Optima is seeking to bring against these scam outfits. To learn more about participating in this class action lawsuit, individuals can email classaction@optimataxrelief.com. Please include in your email any information related to the source of the scam activity, such as voice recordings, texts, and phone numbers of the scammers used to contact you posing as “Optima” or a name that sounds similar to Optima, such as “Optimal.”
Optima Tax Relief reminds consumers to stay vigilant and take these steps to protect themselves from potential scams:
- Never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers.
- Verify the legitimacy of any caller by contacting the company directly using official contact information.
- Report suspicious calls to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and your local attorney general’s office.
Let Optima Tax Relief Help
Call 1-800-536-0734 for a free consultation.
Let Optima Tax Relief Help
Call 1-800-536-0734 for a free consultation.