I hope the information that I have here will help anyone who is dealing with
this similar situation.
My husband received a letter from DCS (Diversified collection service, Inc) stating that he owed the Virginia Department of Taxation back taxes in the amount of $1,430.55. You must understand my husband has not nor has he ever lived in or visited the state of Virginia. I felt that this must be some kind of scam so the first thing I did was call our local police department. The police department told me to contact the Virginia department of taxation, who told me that they needed his SS#, proof of ID and so on (They must have thought we were stupid). I was also told that if he ever stayed in a motel, drove through that state, or had any business dealings within the state then taxes are applied (looks like I will never visit that state). Having the worst feeling about all of this I then contacted the local Department of Justice. The Department of Justice then gave me the # of Consumer Protection Agency. I called the Consumer Protection Agency explained the whole story, and I worried the letter was some kind of scam. I also let them know what I had read off of rip off report, and explained to them that my husband and I were not the only ones going through this ordeal. Consumer Protection agency then gave me the # to the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice in Virginia, and California. I was asked to put the word out to everyone: you do have rights and you should contact the Consumer Protection agency. Call the Department of Justice in your state and explain to them your situation, they will then give you the # to the Consumer Protection agency. I really hope that this helps.
Today I have sent a registered letter to DCS instructing them not to make contact with my husband again, I also explained who I have made contact with concerning this issue. (Department of justice in Virginia, Oregon, and California. Consumer Protection agency, and the Federal Trade Commission.)
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