I recieved a call from someone named Steven Frasier, said he was with Dept of Investigation of Fraud and Worthless Checks Division. Caller ID said call was placed from Redrocks Stratagies. Gave me info on old address, said I had a dept to Ace Payday Express, gave me dates and said that I was on Video. Said I have to pay $512.72 by 5 pm today or have a warrant out for my arrest! I have proof that I wasn't even living at that address and was several hundred miles away. They have my current address and my SSN. What do I do?

Absolutely  a scam. See my response below.

We were called today.  This one posed as "Ron Steele," calling from 859.757.2832, today, however, 411 identifies this as a cell phone in Kentucky belonging to Michael Anderson.  Same initial banter: Claimed to be a process server regarding the "Fraud & Worthless Check Division," but did not specify where. Left a message on our answering machine with case number and inviting us to have an attorney represent us if we choose. When returning the call, no answer, but a voice mail with the name Michael Anderson. I left a message requesting the information below.   We had a similar scam call last month regarding an unpaid "Payday Loan," from a number based in Aurora CO, with a threat that if a percentage of the outstanding loan wasn't paid then and there, they'd proscecute for the full amount plus court costs and legal fees. (We've never taken out a payday loan).  They certainly weren't expecting my response.

With these types of "pressure" scams, (attempting to get you to panic & pay):  First, reveiw the phone number, names, (ask for correct spelling), and write down (or record) the information they give you in detail.  Don't hesitate to ask them to hold on as you are writing this down.  (2) Ask the person for the name of the law firm they are representing, their fax number, and the name of one of the Sr. Partners for the firm that is handling the case. Misrepresentation as an officer of the court is a felony in all states; feel free to remind the caller of that. And - don't pretend to be an attorney yourself!  If they ask, keep asking the questions without answering, and tell them they are avoiding answering your questions.  (3) Tell them that because they have failed to provide prior written disclosure according to the laws in the state where you live, that the case cannot be resolved today, as they've failed the requirements of the court concerning timely disclosure.  Insist that this isn't going to happen over the phone, and that they will need to abide by the law and provide full disclosure in writing, to include the name & address of the firm, the attorneys who have filed the case, the court where the case has been filed, and the documentation supporting the complaint.  

What happens; If it is a scam, they will become very defensive and evasive.  They will balk at providing you with the above information.  I was online researching the info as they gave it to me.  When we asked the Payday Scam perps, they actually told us that the info we were asking for was private and they couldn't disclose. When I said state law (Aurora CO) required it and that it's a matter of public record under the CO Bar Assn., they started threatening me, then gave me a bogus law firm and Sr. Partner name, (which the Sr. Partner's name was not the same as the firm name).  When I responded that the CBA did not list that law firm or Sr. Partner's name as practicing attorney's in the state of Colorado, they hung up.  Two minutes later, I received a threateninig call from the "managing partner" of the firm. First, I informed him that falsely representing himself as an officer of the court was a felony.  As we live in the state of Texas, I asked him if he realized he was liable under the Texas Deceptive Practices Act for attempting to run this scam; he hung up.  We provided the phone numbers and details to the FBI. The scammers never called back.  

Bottom line; don't panic - and absolutely don't pay.  Ask questions; make them provide you with facts and tell them you're not doing anything until you've received the above info in writing. If it's legit, you'll receive the paperwork - that's the law.  If it's a scam, they'll get really upset - and they won't call back!

Nicole Sparks Just called me!!!!! SO FREAKING SCARY!!!!! BUT A TOTAL SCAM! I READ ALL THESE POST AND IT'S ALL THE SAME CRAP SHE TOLD ME! THANK GO TO MY BROTHER TELLING ME IT'S a scam bc he had the same s*** happen to him 2months ago and even hired an attorny! Such b***s***!

I received a call from 310-742-3021 from an Investigator Amanda Williams and stating that she has been trying to contact me since January. I have not received a call from this number before yesterday afternoon. She said that I had a payday loan outstanding from 2008. I do recall a payday loan but that is beside the point.She said that as of 12pm today they will be transferring the information to my local police dept to locate me, prosecute me, and to take me to jail since I can not pay the $675 today-right now. She said if you are a single mother then you better find someone to watch your children while I am in jail. Also, she stated that I will have to pay $2500 to get out of jail. She ended the call with advisement to make sure someone is watching my children while I am in jail and to act accordingly, and good luck and then she hung up on me. What is this? I know that my mom has payday loans that she has not paid back from years ago and she doesnt get harrassing phone calls. Is this a harrassment scam or legit?

Add phone number 216-504-3693 to the scam with the same name Jennifer Ellis

I have received NUMEROUS calls at my work and cell from #2165043660 with someone identifying theirself as Jennifer Ellis and threatening me with litigation if I do not take care of some debt?  I have no oustanding debt and have no clue as to what this call is regarding.  I am certain this is a scam.  Any further info. would be appreciated.

jennifer   boone
 calling  me   threatening  me      same as the  other stories  what  do i do

Called me from 216-282-0100 at 5 last night but this time it was someone claiming to be Jennifer Ellis. Same line of BS. I had until 7 to make a money gram payment. The Attorney General's office, check fraud, larceny and on and on. She was pretty convincing but I didn't pay a dime. going to contact the AG's office this morning.

21 east state st
suit 253
Columbus Ohio 43229

Same Guy. Adam Frost claiming to be working with the State of Ohio.  It really sounds convincing doesn't it!  The call back number he gave me was 614-600-3060.  I could not find any info on the number so I called him back and asked him who he was with and he said he would not tell me, which is a tell sign right there.  Even though you owe a debt you still have rights and you should know them.  I suggest reviewing the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf  These tactics are not legal.  They can take you to court, but they can not take threaten you with criminal charges. This would be civil anyway not criminal. The funny thing is that even if his company did buy your debt, you did not even write them a check. So don't let him scare you.

I received a call from 330-777-5445 from a man saying his name was Adam Frost and he was from some Fraud Division with the State of Ohio.  He had me convinced for a minute that I had 3 different felony charges being filed against me including malicious intent to commit fraud, larsony charges and something else.... he told me that a Cash advance company I took a loan from years ago and the bank I used at the time was pressing charges against me.  He had my SS#, my emploer info, new credit history about me- all kinds of things that initially made me think it could be real.  He told me he "worked something" out for me with the attorney and they would allow me to pay the amount back but that I had to have it paid by 9am the next morning- this was past 5pm one evening.  I did some researching, called my lawyer and realized it was a scam!!  I will say he was convincing at the time and had I not taken the time to pause and make some calls, I probably would have paid him to avoid the charges he had me convinced I would get.  This guy is a joke!!!!

Does anyone know who this is?

I wish I had his offices address.  I would put my fist on his face!

My call was also from an Adam Frost from 310-957-8833.  He also called a relative and told them something about check fraud.  Didn't seem legal to me to call a relative and give out this info, so I have been looking him up on line.

Wow he just called my house for my sis in law and I was telling her about it and something didn't seem right so told her to reverse look up the number and it came back to a Texas cell phone ...definitely not from Ohio but this is very fishy will be calling the BBB and the FBI tomorrow.

I recieved multiple calls from 210-957-8858 saying he was Adam Frost from the fraud and worthless check division of ohio, he also said that I had 3 felonys against me, for check fraud, intent of criminal fraud, and will fully trying to pass bad checks.  This was for supposedly writing a bad check to a cash advance place.  He said that he could stop criminal actions against me if I sent FDIC Guarenteed Money Gram from Walmart or CVS for the amount of $1081.35 to reciever code #7645 use my social security # as account number, by 5:00p.m.  or it would go on the judges desk for prosecution and a warrant for my arrest would be sent out to pick me up at home or work.  He also contacted my uncle and cousin saying he was looking for me, my cousin lives in a different state and has married last name now and I dont even know her phone number.  The receiver code 7645 is a person to person account, these guys are some real pros this is a scam do not fall for it, I almost did luckly I researched it!  The scariest part is he already knew all my information, Address, Social Security Number and Bank Name!!!!!!      Beware!!!!!!!

Just received same call name this is definitely a scam how awful these people are they told m I have 3 felony counts against me if I don't send $800 to them by moneygram. I called moneygram to verify code 7645 and they told me this was a person to person transaction. So I have called the FBI to report them and gave them all my information. Please do not believe this man Adam frost he is a total scam.....

Scam.  Collection agent posing as some authority figure from the state I live in.  Says he is with the Fraud and Worthless check division.  Division of what he did not say.  Called himself Adam Frost.  Says he is working with the State of Florida.  SCAM.................and liar............