The same thing happened to me here at work. Unfortunately if your boss is not willing to change the number they are calling you may have no recourse. I have had this problem ongoing for about 4 - 5 years it happens about every six months. It just happened again today and the IT department counted over 90 calls in 20 minutes to the same extension, finally my boss had them change the number. And I am hoping it's done because I believe that's the only number they had for me. They Phish for information on the internet, I did have a legitimate loan that was paid off back in 2009, but because scammers were able to hack into legitimate files from that company and get my information they have my employers number. I have contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed numerous complaints. Because these idiots are not in this Country there is not much they can do either. However, the more complaints they get the better. Then they can sort through the data that all people provide and try and hone in on one individual responsible. There have been federal indictments on some of these people in the past. However once one person gets caught another takes his place. You can research this online and file your complaint at:  www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov. I would encourage you to do so. ONE TRICK IV'E LEARNED IS TO HAVE YOUR BOSS AND CO-WORKERS SAY YOU WERE FIRED FOR RECEiVING PERSONAL CALLS AT WORK. This seems to work temporarily anyway. You can also print these notes for your boss to prove it is a scam. Sorry this is happening to you, I understand the grief.

Contact your local police dept and tell them that you are being harassed by these idoits. File a report and when they call back let them know that your case has been refered to the police and give them the case number and the person they need to speak to.

We have received calls begnning 11/21/13 looking for a part time employee.  These calls are interupting regular daily business.  This is against state and federal law and also harrassment. Stop the calls

This is a criminal extortion scam operating out of India. They are making the calls utilizing VOIP and the names of legitimate firms to make it appear the calls are originating from within the US. There is NO "company" or "debt" and you will NOT be arrested. They are harvesting and/or buying consumers' personal identifying information and you need to do whatever you can to protect yourself. This includes: Notifying the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/, placing fraud alerts with all three credit bureaus, notifying your bank and employer and letting these criminals know you are aware they are attempting to extort money for a non-existent debt and have alerted the authorities.

ABC News released an investigative report on this scam a year ago:

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/phantom-debt-co ... ory?id=16512428

There is an Indian man named Randy Macguire who has called my place of employment repeatedly.  I do not owe any money to anyone.  I had payday loans 5 or 6 years ago, but they have ALL been paid off.  He is rude and threatening to the secretaries.  I need to find out how to stop this.  Not to mention the fact that it is terribly embarrassing.

calls  my husband  two or four times  a  day saying they are going to arrest  you if you do not call us  back or  have  your  attorney call us,  from cash advance

Scammer- someone who calls himself Harry Hinds or Hines from 347-342-1802 called 9 x back to back this eve 11/27/2013, my GF told him I have Black lung and am dying he say's he didn't care, it wasn't his problem

hourly calls, Harassing call, wants paid for something but has no details on what. He says he is from Cash advanced  

JJ, WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "THIS HAPPENS EVERY YEAR? "

I have been receiving continuous calls from this number.  I called the FBI who told me to call the FTC to file a complaint, which I did.  Its a indian man with a complete American name.  This happens every year, and they call non-stop.  Hung up on them, and they called me back 3x in a row.  They will even yell, and be threatening.  I hope they get locked up.

Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

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

And see:

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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Section 809 of the FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf requires 3rd-party debt collectors to give debtors written notice of debt (the key word is *shall*) :
"§ 809. Validation of debts
(a) Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing?
(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;
(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and
(5) a statement that, upon the consumer?s written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor."
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A Collection Agent May Not?

Here are the top 11 actions prohibited by the The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:

Misrepresent Him or Herself

  A debt collector may not misrepresent himself as an attorney or law enforcement officer.

Use the Telephone to Annoy or Harass

  A collection agent may not cause a telephone to ring or engage any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with an intent to annoy, abuse, or harass anyone at the called number.

Threaten Arrest or Lawsuit

  A collection agent may not threaten a consumer with arrest. It may not threaten legal action that is either not permitted or not actually contemplated. In other words, a the threat of a lawsuit may be an empty one.

Use Abusive or Threatening Language

  A debt collector may no use abusive or profane language in the course of communication related to the debt.

Publish a Bad Debt List

  Publishing the consumer?s name or address on a "bad debt" list is prohibited.

Contact By Embarrassing Media

  A debt collector may not communicate with a consumer by post card. It may not use any language or symbol, other than the debt collector?s address, on any envelope when communicating with a consumer by use of the mails or by telegram. A debt collector may use its business name if such name does not indicate it is in the debt collection business.

Contact a Consumer at Work

  A collection agent may not communicate with consumers at their place of employment after being told this is unacceptable or prohibited by the employer.

Seek Unjustifiable Amounts

  A debt collector may not demand any amounts not permitted under an applicable contract or as provided under law.

Contact a Consumer Represented by an Attorney

  A collection agent may not contact a consumer after it learns the consumer is represented by a lawyer.

Communicate With a Consumer After Receiving a Validation Request

  If a consumer sends a written §1692g response within 30 days, the collection agent may not communicate with the consumer until it mails the consumer the requested verification of original creditor's name and address.

Communicate With Third Parties

  A debt collector may not reveal or discuss the nature of a consumer?s debts with third parties other than the consumer?s spouse or attorney. A collection agent may contact neighbors or co-workers only to obtain location information. It may contact a third party again if it has reason to believe the information the party provided previously is false.

Bills.com FDCPA FAQ

Below are questions Bills.com readers ask frequently:

Can a Collection Agent Call My Cell Phone?

  Yes. However, if you tell the debt collector it may not use that number because it is a cell phone, it may not contact you again at that number.

I Keep Receiving Dozens of Calls From Collection Agents. Is That Legal?

  No. Unscrupulous collection agents will use "block parties" or "office parties" where they contact a consumer, multiple neighbors, or co-workers telling them they need to reach the consumer on an urgent matter. This is not permitted under the FDCPA.

A Collector Says I Will Be Arrested if I Do Not Pay

  This was a true statement before the US Civil War, but has not been true since. People may be arrested if an aggressive judge files a bench warrant for a person who does not appear at a hearing relating to a lawsuit regarding a debt. However, in that case, the offense is the failure to respond to a court order, and not the existence of the debt. As stated above, it is illegal under the FDCPA to threaten a consumer with arrest if the consumer does not pay the debt.

This is a scam do not pay. Report him to state attorney general

Constant calls
Refused to cooperate

Take a look at my message that I posted

Report it to the local police and have them give these people a call. Also you can inform the local FBI office and see if they will take the case. If it is a major widespread scam then perhaps they will.

Getting multiple calls from this number, 8 lines at once for 30-45 minutes at a time.

They called three times in a row when I told him I did nothing wrong and hung up on him an Indian man

I just started getting these annoying calls at my job and its only because the government is shut down, there are no consumer protectors out there. This means we can't call the FTC for anything! He says he will keep calling until I'm paid. They want me to wire money to some females name in Florida.  My boss is getting really pisses also :(

Same thing on my job. I had attorney call him and it stopped.

Forward the number and name to your state Attorney General. Give them as much information as possible includings dates and times called.

This jack*** keeps calling my job regularly. Said his name is "Kevin Wright" with the legal dept. Because I flat out refused to pay he keeps on calling saying that he will until I pay the money that I "stole" from his company. All of this is bull**** mind you!. Really not sure what to do. My manager is getting really pissed though.