Discussion:Sometimes I love my job. This is not one of those days....
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| 10 October 2007 | |
| My phone rang this afternoon as I was getting ready for an appointment. It was a 20+ something kid who asks me for a business client's federal id #. I ask who he is and what is the nature of the business with my client. He says he is filing a claim against my client for filing false income tax returns. I told him I couldn't provide that information to him as my client has not authorized me to do so and until such time, I wasn't going to continue the conversation. He tells me the IRS told him I must give him that number. I told him that wasn't happening. He then starting asserting he was representing an employee (he gave me their name) and I asked if he was an attorney. He dodged around a bit and finally said no. I told him he was leveling some very serious allegations against my client and I encouraged him to speak with an attorney before he continues his present course of action and that our conversation was over.
I call my client. They said the guy had called earlier saying the same things and my client told him to call me. I said, "Gee thanks. With clients like you I don't need enemies." He laughed and said the guy was nuts. I asked my client if they had an employee with the name he gave me. They said yes and she did a great job. I get a call after my appointment. It's this kid again. He demands I give him the information he requested or he was going to file a complaint against me. I tell him I was referring this matter to my counsel and he would need to speak with him (83 y/o client, who is hard of hearing). He tells me he will only after we fill out the form 3949A. I said I am too busy and he could fax it to me and I will be happy to go over with my counsel and client. I hang up. I call the client and tell him what transpired. It turns out the employee just walked in the door. He looks at her and I hear him say, "What the hell is going on? My accountant is getting called by some guy saying he is representing you. What's it about?" Well, it turns out the guy who called is the former boyfriend who she has a restraining order against for stalking. She broke up with him and the guy won't stop harassing her. Now he is into harassing me and my client. I knew I should have stayed in bed this morning. | |
| 10 October 2007 | |
| Wow, I hope I never have one of these days. Sounds like a t.v. show. Hope you have a better day tomorrow. | |
Donniecastleman (talk|edits) said: | 11 October 2007 |
| Damn kid, call his parents and his job and his church and make his life a living hell for once. Find him and turn the tables on this little jerk. | |
| 11 October 2007 | |
| Well, it turns out the guy who called is the former boyfriend who she has a restraining order against for stalking. She broke up with him and the guy won't stop harassing her. Now he is into harassing me and my client.
I don't mean to be alarming, but I would take this very seriously. They can probably do little at this point, but if he contacts you again you should call the police. This is turning into a bad day for me, as this is the second thread I've seen today which reminded me of my social work days. I became an accountant to get away from all that stuff! | |
| October 11, 2007 | |
| Don't wait. Call the cops anyway. Her life might be at stake. | |
Donniecastleman (talk|edits) said: | 11 October 2007 |
| If you need help tracking him down, I might be able to help as long as his last name isn't Smith or Jones. | |
| October 11, 2007 | |
| I like adventure, too, but Donnie, that's a good way to get you or your family killed. The guy's a headcase, proven already. That makes him unpredictable at best. Going into a cave with a bear is far easier. You might win against the bear. Against a lunatic who's not playing by anyone's rules...folly my friend. | |
| 11 October 2007 | |
| I wonder who told him who you were? Sounds like the young lady is running her mouth too much as well, unless he obtained your name under some ruse he played on the client. Hard to know how to handle these people. Sometimes, you pay them more attention and it's like throwing gas on the fire. Timewise, you might not want to be called to some emergency hearing as a witness this week. | |
| 11 October 2007 | |
| I'm more concerned that Taocpa could become a target himself. I've had experience with 4 stalker-related homicides; in 3 of those cases others were targeted in addition to the person being stalked. Its an area you don't want to fool around with. | |
Death&Taxes (talk|edits) said: | 11 October 2007 |
| I have two clients who began with me when their preparer was shot and killed by a disgruntled client in early March one tax season. | |
| 11 October 2007 | |
| That is not the one sentence post I wanted to read today D&T. :( | |
| 11 October 2007 | |
| My client told him I handle the accounting stuff so he should call me. That's where my involvement starts.
The woman did say he's loony. I have several clients and close friends who are police officers in my area, so if I need their help, it's only a phone call away. One of them is extremely high-ranking and can get protection for me if I need it. The guy did spook me as in the bank today some kid stood behind me and was acting odd. It was a big nothing but I am watching my back. The employee is running her mouth and should keep it shut. I told my client this and he spoke to her. He likes her and she does a good job, so he tells me. In the end, this kid figures if he can get her fired because of this, it's his ultimate revenge for being dumped and her having a restraining order against him. Personally, they ought to lock him up. I can assure you the next phone call from him will invite the following response: he is to have no more contact with me; he can call my (83 y/o hard of hearing) attorney and to my police friend. | |
| October 11, 2007 | |
| I wouldn't wait. You owe it to society to make the call now. He's already shown that he's willing to be dangerous and ignore the court. Let the cops decide and get it off your desk. Suppose he kills her today and you didn't make the call? | |
Bottom Line (talk|edits) said: | 13 October 2007 |
| I agree. Call the cops now. | |
