312-520-8037
IL, US
Shaun Hawkins
Shaun Hawkins
2014-01-29 17:24:03
Debt Collector
I received a call stating the same issue that i owed 800.00 and that i would be arrested if it wasnt paid. this is a SCAM
Mom of Anonymous
Mom of Anonymous
2014-01-04 01:18:24
Unknown
DO NOT give this person anything. My daughter contacted the company he said he was collecting for and they said they didn?t know him and he did not work for them. They said not to give him any information and absolutely no money. She also contacted the Attorney General who connected her to the local consumer protection agency and they said it is definitely a scam. They also said we would likely not hear from him again.
Harold Irwin
Harold Irwin
2014-01-03 02:29:04
Unknown
My niece received a call from this guy and as her atty, I called him back. Same basic story as is related over and over on this site.
Anonymous
Anonymous
2014-01-03 02:15:40
Debt Collector
I just received a phone call from a Christopher Watkins with "The Criminal Investigations Unit" (312-520-8037). He informed me that I owed $900+ and he would have me arrested at 9:00 PM if I did not pay the money owed (he called at 8:00 PM). He claimed I would be charged with felony charges as well as a few misdemeanors (bouncing checks across state lines, etc). This was supposedly over a debt with Plain Green....a debt that I paid in full in 2012. I contacted our local sheriff's department, and was informed that this was likely a scam and that if there were a warrant for my arrest, I would not be able to "pay it off" as Mr. Watkins requested. I also contacted my attorney, who agreed this was likely a scam. I have filed a report with the local sheriff's office and hopefully we can put a stop to this scam.
Anonymous
Anonymous
2013-12-30 23:53:14
Debt Collector
I received a phone call today stating that my son owed money and a deposition warrant would be issued by 4pm EST.  He would be charged with bank fraud (b misdemeanor), defrauding a financial institution (felony) and passing bad checks across state lines (felony and federal offense).  I passed the call to my son who had taken a loan with Plain Green, so he assumed the call was legitimate but was confused as to why that would warrant these charges.  My husband and I paid this debt ($722.23).  Ten minutes later I started googling the company and phone number and found this blog and several others.  I phoned the bank, local FBI field office and the local police.  I also called Christopher Watkins Associates and informed them that I involved the authorities and good night.  He called me back and stated that $722.23 was not worth getting investigated by the FBI and I concurred.  He threatened that my son would be arrested but stated that he would refund my money.  I'm going to get my money back from the bank, but I want him to go to jail.  Beware...Don't give any money over the phone...Get a verification notice mailed to your home; it should specify the amount, debtor and contact information for the collector.  Here's the information I have for this so-called law office: 312-520-8037...PO Box 607 Chicago, IL 60009.  He would not provide a street address, but he seemed very concerned about being investigated by the law.
Andrew
Andrew
2013-12-16 20:10:47
Unknown
Thanks, as soon as I got off the phone with him I started researching. Been the victim of fruad before, not going to fool me again.
Tamianth
Tamianth
2013-12-16 19:53:45
Unknown
read up on the laws and your rights:

http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
Gunnar
Gunnar
2013-12-16 19:18:34
Unknown
He's a fraud. As soon as a scammer mentions the word "arrest", he's done. Debt is a civil matter. Fraudulent & bogus collectors use threats of arrest as an intimidation tactic in order to attempt to collect on invalid, time-barred or purely bogus debts.
Research & know your rights as a consumer under the FDCPA. It's easy, just Google it.
Be Safe. Be Aware.
Gunnar
DaFox
DaFox
2013-12-16 19:13:33
Unknown
It is a scam, see:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resource ... /payday-lending
Andrew
Andrew
2013-12-16 19:11:46
Debt Collector
I just received a call from them 30 min ago. Saying if I didn't pay $1095 by 3pm est a deposition warrant for my arrest would be issued. I need to know if this guy is for real or just another fruad trying to con me.
Chris
Chris
2013-12-12 20:58:44
Unknown
I also recieved a call from this number stating similar things.. Did you get a name? i was told it was Christopher Watkin or Walken from regional check fraud services. He claims i owe 1068.00 and if i dont pay he'll file these federal fraud charges with the county clerks office which will lead to my arrest and etc.
What ended up happening in your situation?
PARENT
PARENT
2013-12-09 20:29:39
Debt Collector
To collect on a student loan for school. loan is in default and based on the agreement signed by the student they are in default and if not paid today you will go to jail. student needs to pay $1037.00 today. so I stated we do not have that amount money lying around and I would need time to get it or liquidate some assets to get it. Then the rep stated his company is willing to take it in two parts and when can we pay. I mention find where can I send it " He stated they don't give their address out". FInd I said I will call you back before 4:30 pm EST.
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