240-696-1779
MD, US
Donna M Tullberg
Donna M Tullberg
2011-06-06 20:44:08
Unknown
She Told Me She WAS Special Agent Alveriaz?(not sure how to spell it), Iv'e had calls like this before and I type in the phone number, and it's a company that they hire to try and get their money. The last time the BBB(Better Business Beuro?) had tried to bust them, because it is illegal to call someone's house and say you are a special agent and you are going to jail. Someone had tipped them off and the space they had rented was empty. Right now the Ohio BBB is taking complaints, on this matter as well as the KY. BBB
Don't give them any info, tell them the person is in the hospital, and see how fast they hang up!
Mel from Del
Mel from Del
2011-06-06 20:44:08
Unknown
We got a call from them and they did the same thing to my husband. They told him he was being "evasive and illusive" and that there would be criminal charges for "theft of goods or services"!!! This turned out to be over a debt that was discharged in a bankruptcy!! My lawyer said it was illegal collection procedures. When I got a hold of them, they said they would "notate" that they would not call us again. I was livid cause my husband has a bad heart. Then, a few weeks later, we got ANOTHER call from them for the SAME debt!! I tried to call this number back. It will ring and ring but, I found out by calling from my cell at the same time, this is ONE line!!! I continuously called back for a half an hour straight! (I could have done it all day if I had to:)) After 10 minutes, they started picking up and hanging up on me. After a half an hour of  calling repeatedly, to get the company's name and address in case they called us again, someone finally answered a "Daniel Hoffmann". He was P O'd!! He said, "you can't just keep calling our number repeatedly!" I said, "How do you like it? You're not supposed to call mine either" He said the company's name was "Litigation consulting services" but refused to give us the address. Needless to say, I had a long conversation with him and requested they cease and desist contact with us because they were using illegal collection procedures and causing my husband undue stress and he has a life threatening heart condition! They ARE there at that number. They just choose not to answer it. They REALLY seem to dislike it if you call repeatedly. Ironic, huh??
susan
susan
2011-06-06 20:44:08
Unknown
Received threatening phone calls from this number and they say I owe a debt.. they have my street address .. phone number... occupation...and the company they say I owe...they are threatening to send an officer to my house with a warrant or supena ...and they are saying something to the effect about a watch dog in new york company... they sound crazy... I talked to my attorney and if they do send a summons to my house.. which I don't live in maryland.. I live in wva... my attorney says he will take care of the problem... I will not pay these people ... because I know they are not a legimate company...one of them actually called my grandson an arrow head.
Whataburger
Whataburger
2011-06-06 20:44:08
Unknown
They will not stop calling over a dept that was charged off of my friends account in 1998.  Wow!!!

I think I found a way to track them down....
mvshell
mvshell
2011-06-06 20:44:08
Unknown
who is this? says they are a "special agent... call right away or you are going to jail...
TED
TED
2009-06-24 10:54:10
Unknown
firm got busted and shut down by NYS Attorney General's office:

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/debt_collection_business_shut_down_090623
Please Report Them
Please Report Them
2008-08-09 05:37:51
Unknown
Glad you guys realized they were scam artists before they got any money out of you. They're a bunch of crooks --  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 ... b91931&art=1377
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!!!
SCAM! DO NOT GIVE INFO!
SCAM! DO NOT GIVE INFO!
2008-07-09 00:30:08
Unknown
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!!!
Now, now, Stan
Now, now, Stan
2008-07-09 00:28:55
Unknown
Stan: I am sorry that you are forced to scam people illegally over the phone (really -- that must be such a depressing life to lead), but please do not take your dissatisfaction of life out on other people. There are options for people like you: go back to school, get your GED, start out on the ground floor of an up-and-coming company and move slowly up the ranks. True, you sound REALLY, REALLY stupid, but if you work hard, you, too, can have a LEGAL job like the rest of us. Really.
LAMoon
LAMoon
2008-05-29 17:30:56
Unknown
I got a voicemail message from this bunch yesterday.  The Caller ID says 240-235-4192; "Special Investigator Tabitha Cook" leaves 240-235-5615.  She addressed me by a name I haven't had for 30 years.  Since I haven't been in hiding, anyone I may have owed $ to 3 decades ago could have contacted me.  It's so obviously a scam - civil complaints must be served in person, the statute of limitations on honest collection has long ago run out, etc.  I just wish these creeps could be prosecuted and shut down.  Their ploy works some of the time, or they'd switch to something else, so some pigeons are getting bled.
Joseph
Joseph
2008-05-02 20:17:24
Debt Collector
Very rude, unprofessional person by the name of Amanda left the scripted message. Person she is looking for is not at this # or address. Upon asking for my # to be removed from her call list she said she would not do that and hung up.
Ku
Ku
2008-04-10 01:03:20
Unknown
Civil complaint against me. Threatening.
Red haired step child
Red haired step child
2008-02-20 01:19:34
Debt Collector
They called me wanting to collect a debt for someone I've never heard of. Evidentally, this person ran up some bad debts and had my phone number about 10 years ago. They must be using some really old and crappy database because we've had the same phone number for the past 9 years.
Before we actually got this number to show up on the caller ID, we were getting "unknown caller" calls with no number listed. We would answer and no one would be there. We're on the national do not call registry, and I don't give out my home number to anyone.
DEBRA
DEBRA
2008-02-19 01:23:41
Unknown
i just got a call from 240-696-1779 and spoke with a civil investigator that made an attempt to notify me of on a bill i had with hsbc from 2001. i remember having the debt and i was current on it until i became disabled, i thought it would be written off due to me being disabled, but after i spoke with my brother in law-who is an attorney i found out that i am still responsible.  the investigator worked out a settlement for me that was affordable in accordance with my disability income, he actually saved me about $2500 and sent me an email with the pay arrangements almost simultaneously and he is also sending me a letter through the mail, it all sounded legit, but after i see how some people bash this company, im kinda worried that i may have made a mistake, when this is all paid off and i receive a letter from them saying im done with paying and i am no longer indebted to hsbc, is that letter going to hold water if another agency tries contacting me??
stan
stan
2008-02-15 01:53:52
Unknown
haha looks like you were found deadbeat!!  how about you just pay your bills off so you aren't sued in court. i betcha spambuster or whatever this guy giving such detailed information about illegal practices will tell ya how judgements are placed on people who have delinquent bills for too long.  it happens, and just cause you were called from collection agencies in the past doesn't mean that they are going to be the only ones calling, eventually everything catches up with you.
Brenda
Brenda
2008-02-14 23:15:55
Unknown
Caller left message that said:  "I'm Special Investigator, Dennis Belle, calling regarding a Civil Complaint and Criminal Charges have been filed against you..."  This is a DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY!  The call came from 240-235-5615.
Debt Buster
Debt Buster
2008-02-12 15:33:52
Debt Collector
This is a debt collection agency who purchases old debt for pennies on the dollar. They do not follow FDCPA and make threats that they legally cannot.  DO NOT TALK to them.  DO NOT PAY THEM.  Check your credit report frequently if they've called.  They call from either 240 235 5615 or 240 696 1779 and leave a message along the lines of:

"This is Special Investigator David Dallas, a civil complaint has been filed against and been formalized in your county.  Call about affidavit number xxxxxx."

Filed and formalized in your county what, swimming pool?  Wal-Mart?  

The reason they know all about you is that they've purchased your information from someone you used to do business with - a credit card, most often.  This does NOT mean that they should be collecting your debt!

Remember, debt collectors may not:

use threats of violence or harm;
publish a list of consumers who refuse to pay their debts (except to a credit bureau);
use obscene or profane language; or repeatedly use the telephone to annoy someone.

Debt collectors may not use any false or misleading statements when collecting a debt. For example, debt collectors may not:

falsely imply that they are attorneys or government representatives;
falsely imply that you have committed a crime;
falsely represent that they operate or work for a credit bureau;
misrepresent the amount of your debt;
indicate that papers being sent to you are legal forms when they are not; or
indicate that papers being sent to you are not legal forms when they are.

Debt collectors also may not state that:
you will be arrested if you do not pay your debt;
they will seize, garnish, attach, or sell your property or wages, unless the collection agency or creditor intends to do so, and it is legal to do so; or
actions, such as a lawsuit, will be taken against you, when such action legally may not be taken, or when they do not intend to take such action.

Debt collectors may not:
give false credit information about you to anyone, including a credit bureau;
send you anything that looks like an official document from a court or government agency when it is not; or
use a false name.

Debt collectors may not engage in unfair practices when they try to collect a debt. For example, collectors may not:

collect any amount greater than your debt, unless your state law permits such
a charge;
deposit a post-dated check prematurely;
use deception to make you accept collect calls or pay for telegrams;
take or threaten to take your property unless this can be done legally; or
contact you by postcard.
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