First off I am going to go ahead and apologize to all the men that will be affected by this. Seriously guys I'm sorry But, if were gonna stop this group we gotta expose the truth. This is a blackmail scam. These criminals, prey on men who visit prostitutes. The plan goes as such.

1 the victim hires a prostitute from an online source.
2. The phone conversations are recorded.
3. The girl grabs up any indenty information while there.
4. That conversation is recorded.
5. The girl leaves.
6. The ring then performs a background check locating the individual's address, workplace, and spouse.
7. They send out the bogus litigation threats and tell the victem to call them back.
8. The victem is then blackmailed with the threat of the information being sent to the work/wife.
9. The bogus lawsuit is dropped after their demands are meet.

I received a call yesterday, 8-19-2008.

When I refused any more info, the lady who called me from240-482-8779 got irrate and started using profanity.

I would agree, a scam. Be aware!!!

Bogus,
Did research online, a lady states that there is a "case" being put against me in a civil court, and that I have to call back immediately with or without my lawyer to have it settled. She claims this but says this but does not say what official office she is from. i looked on the internet and believe this number to belong to a bill collector even though I have no outstanding debt. SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be careful!!!!!

Called and wanted to talk with my wife.  Said there has been some complaints filed against her. I could tell it was a scam.  I said,"You call her on her number."  Then told my wife to ignore the caller.  They have not called back----yet! We live in GA.  If you knew my wife, nobeday would lfile any type of comliant against her.

Called my wife and said that I was under investigation. Scared my wife to death. I have since attempted to call the number back and it says that they will not accept calls from numbers that does not show info on their caller ID. I am a PI and Investigators don't work like that. This is a bogus company. If you receive a call from them, I suggest turning them over to the Telephone company, as well as local law enforcement.

just got an anonymous call (acc to iPhone) mentioning many of the key words mentioned here, hence how I was able to find this page. No company name. And no phone number. Just a short automated message from a curt lady. WTF? Oh well! LOL!

Call acted like they were going to sue us or something. They wanted a call from us or our attorney. What a joke. Just like a rude bill collector to use these kind of threats!!!!!

I got a call and it was a very rude lady who got irate and starting cussing me out!

She kept calling me, 4 times in a row the first two were her cussing me out and the last two I picked up and immediately hung up.

I don't know where to report it. It got me a little shook up but it started when I started asking more questions that upset the lady.

UGH!!  (240) 482-8779...

I received a call from 1.240.482.8779 but didn't answer the call.  Our answering machine picked up and a man started to talk, but the message was never recorded so I'm not sure what it said ..our volume is low.  The same number called a second time immediately afterward but never left any message.  Frankly, we never answer calls that we don't recognize, we allow the answering machine to get them.

All of this is very frustrating considering we're on the DO NOT CALL LIST!

This is a group of people currently taking advantage of people across the United States. They go by a variety of names and phone numbers -- some of the names they use include Global Asset Investigations, Worldwide Recovery Services, Worldwide Asset Investigation Services and North American Asset Investigation Bureau (NAAIB). Last year they were operating out of Cleveland, OH, until they were shut down -- the Cleveland BBB named them as one of the top ten scams of 2007 (http://cleveland.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.asp ... 19642b&art=4334).
You can get more info here: http://www.budhibbs.com/debtcollectorpages/NAAIB.htm.
They will probably continue using this MD number until they get shut down again, then start using a new area code, but the MO is always the same: they call and identify themselves in a way that implies they are either working for a lawyer, the court system, or the police department (all of these misleading statements are illegal); tell you that there has been a civil case filed against you, they give you a case number, and tell you that you must contact them before a warrant is sworn out against you. When you contact them, they tell you that they are investigating a debt that is 10, 12, 15 or so years old; they'll name some bank you've never heard of, or a credit card you've never heard of. They'll have just enough information about you to make you nervous and they'll be phishing to find out more information. They'll tell you that the debt is some ridiculous amount -- let's say $10,200 for an example -- but if you're willing to pay today, they'll reduce it to, for example, $650. But they can't give you an address. Instead, they will ask for your bank account or credit card number. They'll tell you that if you don't settle on the phone with them that moment, a sheriff will appear at your door within 48 hours to arrest you. NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. Complaints have been filed to the AG of OH, MD, TX, NY, and IL, as well as to the FTC, FCC, and the FBI (as they are trying to illegally extort money over the phone). They often target the elderly and infirm. Do not speak with them, and save whatever messages they leave on your phone. If you get a phone call, file a complaint online with the following organizations:
http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/complaint.htm
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
as well as the Attorney General of your own state. Remember: whether the debt is yours or not, you should not be dealing with these people. They are not a legitimate organization.

PLEASE -- file a report. You were smart and savvy enough to do research on this number; not everyone is that lucky. REPORT THEM!!!

7/16/08 10/52 AM Central Time Zone recieved a message on the answering machine from this number.  A woman's voice claiming to be Special Investigator Chris Johnson left a message for my husband, though she pronounced his name wrong.  She said she was "calling in regards to a Civil Complaint that's been filed against you, and it's going to be formalized through your County.  Pursuant to claim affidavit case number (three letters four numbers) where you have been named as a respondant and must appear.  Now you or your attourney can contact my office directly at 240 696 8255, when calling back refer to your afficavit case number which is (letter/number code repeated.)

Investigator Thomas McDonald, in regards to a civil complaint filed against me and being "formalized" in "my" county pursuant to affidavit case #RBD8317 where I've been named as a respondant and must appear. Myself or my attorney can contact his office at 240-696-1715. This is a time sensitive matter, "Good Day, and Good Luck!"

Good luck?!?! That was my first clue this didn't sound legit. Soon after I came home and listened to this message, my mother calls me and says this guy called there first and talked to her. She told them I haven't lived there in 15 years (which is true :P ). He responded "Yeah, OK, later."

The number on my caller ID is 240-482-8779 from Bethesda, MD. Why would any investigator from Maryland call about an issue in my county, let alone the fact that the only time I've been to Maryland was when I was 2 years old. Maybe I spilled my sippy cup on some jerk at a restaurant 28 years ago, and now he's finally ready to sue me.

So I Google'd this number and found this beautiful piece of the Internet. Thanks for confirming my suspicions that this is just another scam!

Got a call from Deon Jackson saying a claim was being filed against me, blah, blah, blah.  Said to call him back at 240-764-4265.  Got this same type message a year ago and again last summer.  Too bad this scare tactic must work for these jerks often enough they keep trying it.  They use multiple phone numbers this same person called other people using 240-482-8348.  I am on the Do Not Call list so I filed a complaint with them. www.donotcall.gov

Seams thy have changed their number. You can find more info here

http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-240-482-8348

I received a call asking for my ex-boyfriend asking me to give him this number 1-240-482-8779. When I questioned about it the guy threatend to send the police here,I told the gentleman to go ahead and call them they know the address.The guy got made very mad at me yelled at me on the phone and hung up.

My husband received a call from 240-482-8779 saying a civil suit was being filed against him and to call back with a case # given.  I didn't pay it any mind as this call is from Maryland and we live in Texas.  I think it's a desperate collection agency tying to collect on old old accounts that have been closed out from another company.  We don't have anything that hasn't been addressed outstanding from our younger days, but I just want to report this number to others as a SCAM.

My husband received a call from this number.  Said that I (his wife) is about to be sued and that I needed to call this number, and speak to Ella Childs.  Sounds like a unethical bill collection agency.  All my debts have been paid.

Received a call from this number. Man identified himself as Roland Spring. He was looking for someone who doesn't live here - obviously called the wrong number. Message said to call 240-764-4265 and give a case number.

Harassing and unethical bill collection agency. Did not identify themselves as a bill collector. Refused to validate the debt, gave a "case code" and said I was going to jail unless I called back.

Received a call from a young lady at this number who said to call 240-764-4255 as civil litigation is about to be filed against me and I need to speak to an investigator and give him a case code. I called once and a black lady answered and said she would transfer me to the litigation department. The line went dead. I called back and went right into "Inspector Joe Furguson's" voice mail. That number is cited elsewhere in this list as being a bill collector.