Someone called me asking if me SSN # began with a certin number and the person kept saying my SSN was wrong and they said someone was sueing me when they had the wrong SSN. The Person called three times in a row..

My husband has had about 50 calls from various numbers, all with similar messages stating that they are from some legal department and that they have a case against his "social." They all have Indian or Middle Eastern accents but they all leave very Anglo names such as Mark Johnson, or Patrick Wilson, or Lisa Brown. This one said she was from the legal department of ACS "an affidavit company in the US."

Once, we called back the number they left and spoke to a different "officer" from the one who left the message. He said this was about a payday loan my husband never took out. We asked them to send us documentation. We never received any. We asked the guy we spoke to for his direct line and he gave us a number with a different prefix from the one that called us initially which was a different prefix from the number they left for us to call. When questioned about that, he said it was his cell phone and he was roaming.  When pressed for details about the debt, he gave my husband's correct bank info and ssn, but couldn't give the exact date that the loan was taken out. That was top secret, apparantly.

It's obviously a scam, but I'm not sure what they are trying to get away with and whom their targets are. My husband is not a citizen but a greencard holder. I can't imagine that any native speaker of English would ever believe that a person with such an accent would be called David McAndrew or something so completely WASPish. And the fact that they keep mentioning "taking action against your social." I don't know any Americans who call it a "social," and who would believe that action can be taken against a number. Plus, this last one said she was calling from a company in the US. ??? Why would you say you are calling from the US to someone who is in the US?  

Anyway, they have been wishing him "best of luck as this unfolds on him" for the last 4 or 5 months. So far we just keep getting the same calls. It's unfolding pretty slowly.

It was OBVIOUSLY someone from a middle eastern country that called me.  He tried to tell me that I borrowed money from a loan company on the internet.  He wanted me to pay him.  I told him that he was insane, that I never did this and to never call me again.

hes retarded! same exact thing happened to me...then he said I could contact him at 3474165126 so all of you guys should call it at sue him!!!!!

These people called me said I owed money for a loan that I did not even get..I applied for a payday loaned then change my mind and never got one, so I figured they hacked them some how. SO I told them when they called, I know you are phony and you are on the FBI list and I called also they never called back after told them that.

I also received about 6 calls from a foreign guy stating he was eric from acf on some financial matter, I finally said what is this about and they could not give me any information stating that I'd have to go to court.  Also went to the local police about a foreing guy calling me a few months ago-they believe it's another Nigerian money scam.  Nothing is on my credit report that is a problem, but protect yourself!

I received a call 10/27/10 11:58am, from someone named Brian at 105-249-7347. (I screen my calls, and therefore told him the person he was looking for was unavailable). I was told to take a message for that person, and let them know they had 2 hours to return the call, and the call was in regards to their social security, and that they were from ACF Legal Department. As I have had issues with my social security number/card/etc. before, I looked up both the number I got the call from, the return call number - 813-347-9440 as well as "ACF Legal Department- which is valid- Administration for Children And Families).
As such, I blocked my number and did return the call- only to be told the person at extension was not available and to leave a message..

Just make sure to be careful with these people and provide no information, but do call Equifax immediately and request a fraud alert be placed on your account- and they will then handle the other two agencies for you.

PROTECT YOURSELF!  IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU MUST READ ? HOW THE SCAM WORKS AND WHAT AGENCIES TO REPORT THEM TO

LONG RUNNING AND KNOWN SCAM ? ALL OVER INTERNET AND NEWS FOR  2 YEARS NOW


Fake Debt Collectors ? Terrorizing Consumers

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5621205&page=1


MORE ON FAKE DEBT COLLECTORS
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-904-425-9141
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/call4action/17285785/detail.html
http://www.800helpfla.com/newsletter/2008/092008.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/ks_debt_collection.html  

http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/07/video_bill_collector_scam.html  NEWEST CONSUMER ALERT ABOUT THIS SCAM WITH VIDEO!  

http://www.wvago.gov/internetloanscam.cfm
If you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone):
1.    The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.
2.    Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.
3.    File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone.  Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.
4.    File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.wvago.gov
5.    File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
If these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)

By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and again -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:


http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249   Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509   Scammer posting here as Mike Henderson
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839   Scammer posting here as Ricky
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722   Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amanda
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646   Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina ? preparing a new number to use.
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270   Scammer false postings as Rose
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479   Scammer posting as Robert
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870   Scammer false postings as Marry
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer false postings as Marco Polo and Covenant
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer false postings as SAM, David S
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer false postings as George
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio   (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212   scammer false posting as Jaison Connar
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056   Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604   Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535   Scammer false posting here as JHON
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219  Scammer false posting as Prince Christian, Arpit
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-718-705-8669  Scammer false postings as Alicia
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-633-2789  Scammer false postings as Rojer, Minni, Rhone, Smith, Lisa Jack, Julie, Sean, and Carol. ? preparing a new number to use to steal money
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-205-294-6271  Scammer false posting as Thomas Jhonson
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-661-263-4011  Scammer false posting ?ILLEGALLY claiming to be an attorney Charles F Robinson
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-321-684-4117  Scammer false posing as Harry Patt
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-565-0306  Scammer false posting as Wellvishers
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-678-791-4673  Scammer false posting as Sherrie Ann and Elvine Buris
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-305-390-0607  Scammer false posting as James and Mark
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-3112  Scammer false posting as Roger Brown
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-360-1702  Scammer false posting as STATE LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Scam alert: Bogus debt collectors
By Leslie McFadden ? Bankrate.com
Monday, Aug. 3
Posted 2 p.m.
Bankrate reporter Leslie McFadden contributed this entry.
This scam isn't technically about credit cards, but it is scary enough to post a warning. The Better Business Bureau issued an alert today saying consumers across the country are getting phone calls from bogus debt collectors claiming default on a payday loan. Of course, the consumer needs to pay a large fee to avoid arrest -- as much as $1,000.
The caller poses as a lawyer, and may threaten extradition to face trial if the consumer doesn't pay up immediately.
What makes these calls alarming -- and perhaps convincing -- is that the perpetrators reference the consumer's personal information, such as the person's Social Security number, driver's license number, previous bank account numbers, home address -- even personal references.
"The amount of information they have is really troubling," says BBB spokeswoman Alison Southwick. She adds that the amount of data points to a possible security breach.
Spread the word to your friends and family: Don't give out personal or financial information to an unknown caller. Scammers can spoof Caller ID to display different numbers, so trust your instincts over technology.
The BBB offers these tips:
?    Ask the debt collector to provide official documentation which substantiates the debt.
?    Do not provide or confirm any bank account, credit card or other personal information over the phone until you have confirmed the legitimacy of the call.
?    File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online if the caller is abusive, uses threats or otherwise violates federal telemarketing laws or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
?    File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau online if you believe a debt collector is trying to scam you.

are now (aug 2010) being harrassed with abusive calls from this number (105-249-7347 captured via caller id function).
the male caller:
  (a) demands to speak with /some-first-name/ (possibly the prior "owner" of our [now 2 month old] number)
  (b) refuses to identify himself or his company
  (c) hangs up when repeatedly asked for his supervisor or manager (first attempt is "i am the manager" -- first response "bull$#!+ give me your manager now")
  (d) yells that we have "stolen" the number
  (d) yells that we are hiding, or must know, /some-first-name/
  (e) insists that it is "an emergency"

we have contacted our service provider with the above details and will assist prosecution if it ever comes to that.

same deal with the treats,  I called them back at the number they left and demanded to speak to the chief Financial officer. He said he was that.  I said bull shyt and demanded it again., He them proceeded to hang up.  I called back and got another person, a women this time, and demanded to speak to the chief Financial officer, she said she was. I said omg is everyone the finacial officer.

This is a scam company

This guy called last week claiming he had booked a honeymoon suite at my hotel (and gave me the name of a ski lodge 3 hours away and the name of the "manager" he had paid). When I told him that he had the wrong number, he said thank you and hung up on me. He then had the balls to call back and say how rude it was for me to hang up on him! I again tried to explain he had the wrong number, he threatened to sue me for the money he lost! I told him whatever and hung up. He called 6 more times before he took the hint I wasn't going to answer and stopped.

He called back again today looking for the name of the same person he gave me last week. He then asked for my name and I gave him my first name. He then claimed to be with CPS and that a complaint had been filed against me! He wanted verification of my name, address, number of people living in the house and their ages. I told him if he really was with CPS, he would already have that information and hung up on him.

He called 4 more times and finally I answered saying if he continued calling I would report him for harassment. 5 more times and without me answering and he took the hint.

I have Vonage and looked it up. He has called 32 times in 2 weeks and at all hours of the day and night.

i don't know him . any time he call me and distribute me,and says hey hi hello,i m very angry with him.plz help me.

I got a call from this number last night.  I didn't answer, but the voice mail was really weird.  It said, "This message is for (first name)."  Then, there was nothing but stomping, sounding like he was walking down stairs, really hard.

It's not the first call I've had from these people.  They use different phone numbers all the time.  I just add them to the blocked list on my cell phone, and never speak to them.  Whatever - I'm not falling for it.

yeah..i have been getting same calls as all of you have..can barely speak english saying i took out an online loan and owe 500.00 plus dollars but unlike all of you i was the dumbass that paid them 200.00 before i came to this site and saw what a fool i was. havent paid them anything else but they keep bugging me at least three or four times a day....

Same jerks who are using numbers like 052-388-0333 and 052-480-1890 and 052-797-7777.  They can barely speak English but they try to come across as some sort of legal processors.  How stupid would anyone have to believe some BS like "there is a lawsuit filed against the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number."  What court in the world would accept a lawsuit against the last 4 digits of a Social Security Number?

These are hacker who have obtained the last 4 digits of a person's Social Security Number, and they cannot think of an intelligent way to profit from that information, so they run this idiotic attempt at a scam.  

Someday Allah will rain down on them!

Guy who sounds like he is in Bangladesh says his name is "Charles Brown" (like the Peanuts comic character Charlie Brown) although his real name is probably Muhammad Maktoum bin Rashid.  He claims to be working on a contract with the FBI.  Says he is with the United Investigation Bureau Department (whatever that is?) and threatens legal action, but won't explain what it is.  And he also won't discuss why he is not going through the normal legal channels of process serving, etc.  This is a total scam, and it does not even make any sense.  I wonder if anyone has gotten confused or frightened enough to submit money to these idiots?

did they say they were from a affidavit company?  they have been bugging me for the last 3 months.  wont give me any info on the debt but want you to make arrangments!  bogus people

I had a similar problem they called 7 times in a row within 10 minutes. I had this tracked through my Vonage.

I GOT A CALL FROM THIS COMPANY AND THEY SAID I OWED A BALANCE OF $671. IF I DIDNT SET UP A PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT THEY WOULD PURSUE LEGAL ACTION... I ALMOST MADE PAYMENTS UNTIL SOMEONE TOLD ME ABOUT THIS WEBSITE AND I LOOKED AT ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE THAT WAS RECEIVING ALL THE SAME PHONE CALLS. THANK GOD FOR THE INTERNET.