What business has this number?

These people called my wife today and had the names joshua david anderson and marcus white.  They had all of her information, at first we were worried but found out it was a scam.  If you people all want to have a lot of fun call the number continually blocking your phone number with *67 443 221 4534 and prank them.  We had them so mad that they were making threats to kill me and my family and do numerous sexual acts to us.  But we continually called them back and pranked them, a lot of fun and a good laugh.  They got so upset they started cursing at us in arabic or asianic whatevever language it was.  They gave us an address to go fight them in Maryland.

Yes, I started getting the calls and tracked down the number via reverse look-up.  The number was spoofed out of Washington state, but I still contacted the police in that city.  A detective started investigating and within a week he had two of the numbers shut down and had passed the info on to the FBI.  They have quit calling, but I didn't ignore the calls, I answered and hung up immediately every time.  Then they knew they couldn't get a rise out of me and they quit.

Anyone out there deal with these losers and had them STOP calling?  If so - How long did it take for them to move on to their next victim?  Three days so far and I am FED UP!

Very scary indeed!  Check out the www.ic3.gov fbi complaint website.  Report it to everyone! I have also contacted our local news media and they are all over this story!  Obviously happening all across the US.  An earlier post stated that it sounded like some sort of terrorism - In this crazy world we're living in -I wouldn't be surprised!

I also received a call from someone 2/24/2010.  I was at work and only answered due to the fact that I was expecting an important call about a REAL important matter.  The call came from 52797982 which was odd.  The person had a strong mid eastern accent and I could barely understand him.  He said for me to speak to his supervisor.  They stated the last 4 of my social and my name.  I told them that I would need to return the call.  He told he was calling from Criminal Invest. Dept or something saying I had a suit filed on me for a loan online with Bank1 or something like that.  I knew that was not true.  I told him I needed to call back and he gave me the 206 phone number and to ask for Paul Smith.  He definitely was not a Paul Smith!  He told me I better call before 4 PM.  I looked up the number and it shows unlisted number out of WA state and from Communication One?  I called my cell carrier to find out about the number that they called from and they told me it shows as Richmond, VA.  I also live in VA.  They then called and did not leave messages but called 11 times in a row.  I had a voicemail later that night that I could barely understand.  I left a voicemail for them stating that I wanted more information and to call and leave a voicemail for me.  They did not.  I called later today and now I get a fast busy signal.  I need to call my bank and credit companies.  Scary.

Received second set of calls today - different phone number - 443-221-4534.  this was again a middle eastern male voice identifying himslf as "VICTOR BROWN".  states that he is an "agent" with the United States Crime Investigation Unit - and the same ridiculous comments that if i don't call back asap I will lose my social security, my job and my reputation!  He then QUOTED MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER on his message.  How the He** are these people getting this info?  Also, when I tried tocall back to the number he left I got a recording - Call cannot be completed as dialed.  Yesterday after speaking to the FBI I was given info on an onlne FBI complaint site to file this info - CHECK IT OUT - IT IS www.ic3.gov.  Very simple online form that will immediately file the report.  STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

02/24/10  Received a call from this number today - person identified themself as "VICTOR BROWN", and that he was an investigatorfor FinancialInvestigation Department of the government.  He said that I was being charged with three crimes and to avoid going to court or further action that I needed to send money.  I told him that I did not know who he was or who he was representing and I hung up on him.  He then called my cell phone, my brother's phone and my friends phone.  He had my SOC SEC # and my bank info!  He obviously has stolen this info.  I placed a call to the secretary of state's office, the credt bureaus, my personal bank and have changed all my contact info.  BE CAREFUL - DO NO VERIFY ANY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.  This guy had a very thick Middle Eastern accent and from the noises in the background, was obviously calling from a "call center" type setting.  If you get one of these calls, immediately contact your bank/financial institution, the secretary of state's office in your state and put a note on your credit report.  CREEPS!

He called my work asking for a co-worker. And repeated his number he had an indian accent and said his name was John Garcia - I asked for the business name he said this was a legal matter and hung up. Then not 2 minutes later he called back and asked for a Shelly or Manuel (neither of them work here) and so I said is this John? And he says yes, and so I said soo this is like a scam? And he hung up. And I had already googled and saw all of this.

Just got a call for my boss and they gave this number. They knew all of her personal information and said someone was coming out to her house and they were sending a letter to her employer.

If you owe money to anyone they will be happy to provide you with documentation, and do not resort to threats. They said they was a warrant out for her arrest!

Complete scam....call your bank, block your credit! PROTECT YOURSELF!!!

***Alert*** I started receiving calls from these guys last week (02/17/10). I traced the number back to a city in Washington state, but that's not where the calls are originating.  Please just hang up on these guys when they call.  If you don't get mad and do what they say they won't waste time on you.  I contacted the police in Washington and they have turned all the information over to the FBI.  These people are coming up with new scams every day and the law is closing in.  Protect yourself and hang up on them.  I received calls from 206-855-5352 Officer Mike Owens.

Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam

January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.

When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are ?spoofed? numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer?s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.

When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer?s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer?s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.

If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as ?We?re filing an affidavit against you? or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.

A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General?s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee?s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an ?officer?.

?I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ?If that?s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming?,? stated the employee.

?It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,? Attorney General Six said. ?If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer?s arrest, or using the threat of violence.

More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.

To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General?s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.

http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam

we too have been contacted by William Johnson stating that we were being sued for wire transfer fraud and money laundering.But he could not tell us by what company or give me any info.All your info has been a great help Thank you.

I have received five of these calls in the past day.  They are very rude and threatening.  It is disturbing that they have my name and my cell phone number.  I keep hanging up on them and in each ensuing voice mail their story changes.  I know its a scam, but don't know who to call.  The guy says he's from Federal Investigation Office, Officer Mike Owens @ (206)855-5352, but the display on my cell just says 204.

I have been getting calls from "James Brady" saying there is a legal matter in my name and that my social securtiy will be stopped, my credit rating will go in the red, and I will be arrested at work or at home if I do not resolve this legal matter. I just laughed it off at first, but today he called one of my friends and threatened HER with legal action if I did not resolve this legal matter. He called me 15 times within an hour...waking me up...and I finally answered! I was not polite, and I tink I may have used the "F" word numerous times. This "federal agent" does not speak English very well, and is obviously reading from a script. When I stopped his recital to ask a question, he had to start all over again! This happened 3 times before I told him to contact me through the mail. I then hung up and made a call to a family member. During that 5 minute call to my family member, this man tried calling me 5 times!!! How do I make this stop?! It wasn't a big deal when they were harrasssing me, but now that they are contacting my friends, I am getting really pissed! I have read all of these posts, and I did not take out a payday loan online, but I did research them about a year ago when I was having money issues but decided against them because the payback rate was outrageous! Can these people really hurt my credit rating, or is that just a phrase they use to scare people?

told me that I was being sued for a payday loan for which I have never had.

Very similar experiences to those that have already posted....Financial Crimes Investigation.  Told me I was being sued and would be arrested.

I have received multiple calls from this number and today was contacted by two of my friends letting me know that they had received calls.  I called the number back and was switched back and forth between people, not put on hold.  When I began questioning the purpose of the calls the man I was speaking to became very agitated and told me I would be arrested - that the police would come and pick me up at work.  As I continued to question, he became more agitated and eventually hung up on me.  

I am notifying my financial institution.

They called me today  ( 2/11/2010 ) Had all of my banking and personal information, said they were from Financial Crimes Investigations,  and actually said they were federal agents. I asked  them exactly when our federal government started calling people.......they had no answer but dared me to call them back at 206-855-5352 if I did not believe they were legitimate. When I further questioned them, I was told that " within two hours, someone would be at my house to out me into a car  and take me somewhere to further discuss this matter". I informed them that they had just threatened me with kidnapping and that ANYONE who came to my house and tried to put me into ANY vehicle would be missing body parts. It was then that the " gentleman" informed me he was sending someone over to arrest me.

Long story short , they scared the crap out of me - said that I was being charged with 3 federal crimes, violation of federal banking procedures,collateral check fraud and theft by deception. They said that I had received a payday loan advance through EFT ( electronic check transfer ) that had never been paid and that the company had filed charges against me. Here's the part that scared me  : about a year ago my ex and I were having major financial problems and I DID research ( online ) payday advance loans. I DID fill out an application for such a loan on a supposed SECURE site , however the return rate on the " payday " loan was so high, I canceled the transaction and  never thought about it again ..... until today.

So today, after their call, I spent hours on the phone with Bank of America making sure that all of my accounts were protected and asking for their direction. The scary part - these people have my social security number, the # to one of my bank accounts, the $ amount of the payday loan I inquired about  and my contact information. They had to have somehow accessed the payday loan application when I inquired. Bank of America strongly suggested, after securing all of my bank accounts, that I  call Transunion and let them know that I had been a victim of identity theft . All 3 credit reporting agencies have to work together on this kind of thing and when something like this happens, they closely monitor the person's credit report for unusual activity/ identity theft.

The rep at Bank of America also strongly suggested that I file a police report as I was threatened. I do plan on doing so, although I doubt they can actually find these people. I have a feeling the phone number is a skye - type number, which means they could be anywhere in the world and fairly difficult to find. I spoke with several different people during their initial call and all had heavy, heavy middle eastern accents.

Moral of the story ? Protect yourself - if they're calling you, they may have your personal info. Contact your financial institution to secure your accounts and one of the credit bureaus to protect your credit and identity. Feel free to copy the info I've given  if it will help and good luck to you !

Called me for the first time today, with a middle eastern accent from the Department of Financial Crimes Investigations couldn't get his name but, he asked me to confirm an address and then told me that there was an Illegal Claim out in my name. He asked me if I wanted the information and I said no and hung up. He called back three minutes later and asked if it was me I said yes and then said, I know this is fake and complete bull***t and I refuse to give you any information or money so I am going to hang up and do not call me again. But before I could finish he had hung up. Hopefully that is the end of that.

THESE PEOPLE CALED ME TODAY AND LEFT A BOGUS MESSAGE I CALLED THE NUMBER BACK AND LEFT A VERY NASTY MESSAGE

YEAH THOSE MF JUST CALLED ME TOO BUT I KNOW BETTER GALD I GOOGLED THE NUMBER THOUGH THEY CALLED ME A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND I TOLD THEM OFF THEY SOUND LIKE TERRIORIST

I got a call from these people and the gave me a fake case # and said i owed for a payday loan i got online. they said they had my file and references and all. I have never had a payday loan so i started asking questions and told them that i would file bankruptcy before i paid them and they told me that they would lock me out since it was federal and not allow me to file bankruptcy. His name was david anderson. these people do not know any of the laws and you can catch them if you ask the right questions. and if you want to end the call mention Fraud it will send them running for the hills and the fastest hang up will have seen.

I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM THEM ABOUT 20 MINS AGO AND THEY ALSO USED THE NAMES DAVID ANDERSON AND MARCUS WHITE ...  THEY GIVE YOU A CASE NUMBER TO MAKE IT SEEM REAL.. I ASKED THAT BEFORE I GIVE ANY TYPE OF SETTLEMENT THAT THEY SHOW ME PROOF AND THEY TOLD ME THAT A SUPERVISOR WOULD CALL ME TOMORROW
!! THEY WILL GIVE ALL PERSONAL INFO BUT THEY WONT GIVE AN EXACT DATE OF WHEN THE FRAUD TOOK PLACE.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS INFO CALIF OFFICER... I HOPE NOBODY GETS CAUGHT UP IN THIS SCAM!!!

SO Thursday I received a call from +052797982  and  1-206-855-5352.  It was Officer William Johnson from Financial Crime Investigations.  I advised the gentlemen that I need a claim number, where he was located, and a number to call him back.  Then he stated I would go to jail, never find another job because employers dont like criminals.  I advised him he would be contacted by my attorney and hung up.  This same thing happened over a year ago and they just change the number.

I got called by this number at work. He said that he was a collection agency and that I had an outstanding loan with a company I never herd of. They also threaten saying if I didn't pay I would go to jail.

I just got a call from 206-855-5352 - they stated they were looking for me and said i have a legal matter and a bank theft um ok and a criminal matter that needs to be dealt with i could not even understand what he was saying for his accent is so heavy - thank you for posting these to make me aware that it is indeed a scam! they have all of my family's info as well! How are they getting it?

These fools tried to get me today! I had the God given sense to Google the number where I came accross your alert. Thank you very much.

This loser just called me on my cell while I was at work. The number he called from was +052797982, told me his name was Officer David Anderson with the Department of Financial Crimes Investigations (that doesn't even SOUND real) I told him he had the wrong number and we hung up. A few minutes later my sister called me letting me know some guy called her and told her he needs to get in touch with me over a very important legal matter. He had mine, my sister and my dads names. I told her the next time he calls to say she has contacted the FBI about this scam. Anyway, when I hung up with her I had a voicemail from the same person! He left a different number for me to call back, the 206-855-5352. I called back to bi*** him out but nobody answered. The voicemail beep went off and I just made a fart noise and hung up! What an idiot!

i received a call from this unknown number that begins with a 0. He says his name is john garza or something of that nature. in regards to my credit and he left a 206-855-5352. I do not call people that i can not understand their language.

I rec'd a call about a legal matter no corsp came in the mail. he said he name was office garza. he even call my job. I will work with any police officeer who can catch this dirt bag.