I don't think it's funny but I am one of the first who got the irs phone scam calls. I panicked and believing it was fake called the real irs. Have you ever called the real irs? Talk about scary.
For awhile I also got calls claiming a sheriff was on his way to arrest me unless I paid money on the phone. Didn't fall for that one.
I moved in 2021 and got a landline for the sole purpose of it my parents being able to contact me at home in an emergency. I get calls daily from all over the country. They never leave messages but try to get me to give them money if I answer.