The scammer probably thought he hit pay dirt when he got someone to answer the phone. But he wasn't talking to a taxpayer anxious about his return, he was talking to a police officer in Midland, Texas.
Officer Daniel Stief knew he was talking to a scammer but played along. All the scammer got from him was an eyeroll.
Unfortunately the scammer could not be traced.
Here's a warning an advice: If you get a similar call it's easy to protect yourself. Police said just remember the IRS will never ask you to pay your taxes with a gift card.