I don't know how they have so much personal data.  They apparently hacked some major database.  It is very disconcerting, to say the least.   These are not your average con artist.  They have ghost phone numbers, no email (IP) paper trail, no digital paper trail for the money sent to them.  It sounded like a whole call center when I called this number.   Utterly Scary.

Mr. Hunt, from the start I believed your attempt at correction had a fair chance of being sincere. You will note, however, that Admin agreed with me and wiped all twelve of your redundant replies. This is doing you a favor. It looked like spam, however unintended, and overposting is a tactic of the criminal opposition.

Anyone getting hassled by the cowardly thugs has only to compare their behavior to what federal and state law says about "jail for debt" claims, or at least be guided to learning their rights. That holds whether or not your business name was stolen and defiled. Sadly if not yours, it would be some other firm roped into the fraud. You can and should respond and debunk. You just need to do it a smarter way.

You could reply to a few individual posts with particularity as they come along. Point out the holes in the thug stories, how their conduct violates, and so on. Long term, you might consider site registration. Sooner or later one of the goons will think to steal your name as an alias when posting here. Frankly, we could use more support around here from actual lawyers, as so many apparently can't spare their precious billable time or are too timid to write what needs saying publicly.

they said I took out a loan from American cash too! and have been constantly calling me too. this is getting out of hand

he said the police was gonna come to my house and arrest me and I would be in jail for 21days. its kinda scary because these people know everything about u.

I agree with you there because he is using his name he said he was from Hunt Law Firm

they called and said I took out a loan and was being sued for bank fraud. they have all my info birthday and ss# bank account # and all

They won't send an email.   An IP address would reveal their location.

These people called me to inform me that the police would be showing up at my door to serve me with a subpoena and an arrest warrant for taking out an unsecured loan for between $300 - $700 dollars.  When I asked why the loan company hadn't contacted me first he replied that they had sent me numerous e-mails.  I informed him that they hadn't, as I regularly check my email (every day). When I asked if they could send me something on paper he stated that he could not as they didn't have any information to send me. He stated his only purpose was to tell me of the upcoming events.  He didn't even tell me the name of the "Law Office" he was calling from and had an extremely thick Indian accent.

Thank you ANonieMouse.   I am also a member of the Texas Bar Association if anyone cares to confirm my identity.  I just spoke with the detective on the case.  The common thread, from the best we can tell, is that these folks are calling people who have submitted information for an online loan at some point in the past.   They have a frightening amount of information.   I do not know if American Cash or Cash USA is a legitimate operation.  At this point, I am advising those who call my "real office number" to monitor their credit card statements, bank accounts and the three credit reporting agencies: Trans Union, Equifax and Experian.

Alvin Hunt
337-310-9111

>>> You know that dumping the same reply twelve times in this thread doesn't look good for someone purporting to worry about fraud .... <<<

Please don't jump to your conclusions quite so fast, Resident.  According to what I can publicly find, Mr. Alvin Hunt has been a member of the Louisiana Bar since 1997 according to Louisiana State Bar Membership Directory, and this directory, his website whois information, and the address and phone number on his website are all consistent with one another.

Furthermore, the warning on his website does not appear to be the type of warning that would either support this scam or increase his income in any way, other than to clear his name and dissociate himself from the real scammers.

What is more likely is that he got called with some sort of complaint due to the use of caller ID spoofing by some scanner, googled his own number, and found a number of complaints on 800notes.com.  We have had or heard of complaints of people -- and even some other, bigger law firms, IIRC -- whose telephone numbers had been spoofed by scammers who allocated the number to their own use.  Mr Hunt may be someone with the resources and motivation to actually get things done about his problem.

What do you suggest I do, Resident?  Let five pages of complaints build up with no reference that this is a scam?  These con artist have ripped off countless people, stolen my identity and disrupted my business for over a week.  To the contrary, I am extremely concerned about this fraud, as well as furious.  All the authorities tell me is that the number they use is a "ghost number" that cannot be traced.    If you have a better idea, I am all ears.  

Alvin Hunt
337-310-9111

You know that dumping the same reply twelve times in this thread doesn't look good for someone purporting to worry about fraud ....

How do I get them to stop calling my work

Call blocker is your best bet.  These people are basically scam artists.

I am the real Alvin Hunt.  My real office # is 337.310.9111   I have a link on my website at www.HuntLawFirm.com to report these callers to the FBI, as well as the Lake Charles Police Department.  I apologize for the inconvenience these individuals have caused you and your family.  I encourage you to monitor your credit cards, bank accounts and credit report.  I am concerned that these individuals are fairly sophisticated in the fraud business.

This is a total SCAM, i'm getting pretty sick of all the phone calls every single day on my cell phone and now at work.  They say I owe them for a pay day loan which I've never taken out a loan with them.  They are very rude and harassing but I don't back down for anyone, especially when I know I've never taken out a loan.  I'm about to start reporting them to the BBB, Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission.  Once they know they are being watched then perhaps the scamming will stop.

yea they keep calling my wife

They told me the same thing that i took a loan and was not paying them back. and theathen to throw me in jail.

Scam they told me the same story and said i owe 492.12 wtf. If i took off with the money how they find me!!!

They told me the same thing. I cursed them out and my wife called them talking alot of legal terms and they hung up on her. We also pretended to be my lawyer and they put my wife on hold then hung up the phone. Its a scam they keep telling the same lie abd they called a million times.

This phone number called me 120 times on Friday 06/06/14. And it started again today on 06-09-14. I was told I owed 461-25 to a place called American cash an dif I did not pay this amount T=there wqoud be a Sherriff at my work  or my physical address which I guess they obtained from the internet. They also wanted to talk to my attorney. So because I have been through this before I told them I would give them my attorneys name if they gave ne theirs. Ironically they havean attorney with my last name for their attrneys.. JUst a scam. I called the police where I live the last time and they said they are not going to arrest me it is civil and most likely a scam.

They had me all worked up.

Yeah when I learned it was a scam I called so much that they blocked my number lol

I have been receiving calls from this number saying that I defaullted on a loan from a company that I do not know of, let alone taking out a loan from.... I want the idiots to stop calling!!!!!

It's a scam, obviously.  Debt is civil, not criminal, so you cannot be arrested/jailed for defaulting on a loan.  In fact, to threaten you with jail for an alleged debt is a violation of federal law.  More on this scam here - it's long, but has lots of good links to help you:

Per Tamianth:

http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

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
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

And see:

http://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb/ ... service-attacks
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http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
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http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c/ ... net%27s-tactics
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-4f7d326029dcf9d/ ... lectors-finally
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010  FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

? filed under: Press Release

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.

According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim?s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims? relatives, friends, and employers.
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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/

But is it a scam or real ?

I was told to report it to the attorney general of the state that you live in

but they knew all my info . like social security and everything what should I do

Lol yep me too

yes they just called me saying I was being sued and will go to jail