Always ask for proof that the debt is not past the Statute of Limitations.

Here is the first reason it is a scam.  Case numbers have the year (2014) Then there are letters to determine what type of case (DR-Divorce, PR-Probate, etc.) and the last numbers will be how many before you so you file for divorce in 2014 and 877 people filed before you, your case number would be 2014 DR 888.  It's funny how their case numbers don't read like this and I've been getting these calls for two months (from multiple numbers) and they all say I have 48 hours to settle or they will take me to court.  Funny that two months have approximately 1460 hours and I have far exceeded their 48 hour deadline.  IGNORE THEM.  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

?is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
?refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
?asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
?exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

?Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.?Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
?Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft ? charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
?Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate ? but you think the collector may not be ? contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
?Report the call. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

That was mine today.  I got threats and it isn't me.  I asked for a social.  Mine claimed fraud against the IRS and the SS.

They called me this morning saying I was being served for fraudulent claims in SS and IRS.  Threatened me and yelled ate.  Used my maiden name from 25 years ago, claiming the case is from 2010 and 2013.  I asked the social, and it wasn't mine.  Really pissed off, who the hell are the jerks.  Who would give out info without verifying who you are....

This scam has been going on for years. They change the names and numbers each month. I blocked the number but my phone report shows number of blocked calls and I'm at 57 in past week. They will lay off for about a month then start up under a new name and number. Since they use a VoIP to call from, it's impossible to trace. If anyone has actually paid them, report to the Secret Service for interstate monetary fraud to track them. The FBI hasn't done anything. The Secret Service already has an active investigation. Don't fall for the scam. They prey on people's fears.

the caller threaten me by making statements like i got your address and i know where you live

Recorded message, gives 48 hours or will be taken to court, court where ????
I do not owe anyone anything.
Recording had a claims number and a number to call them back on, option to be transferred, so I selected it.
I rude woman answered, refused to provide company name or address.
She made a comment about my gender and voice, real scum.

the company name could be: LHR INC ........  They are violating human rights with gender comments.

Received a recorded message giving me 48 hours or the issue goes to court.
I have no issue and no unpaid debits.
Message listed an account number, provided a call back number.
Then an option to press a key to talk to them, so I did that.
Asked the woman who answered for their name and address,  they responded that I was rude.
Actually made a comment about my gender and voice.
I told them my gender, said they were rude and hung up.

Scum of the earth.

Woman had an accent that I did not know, but spoke good english.

been getting automated messages  from this number . after speaking with a representative of the company Arbitration Resolution . i found out the  REAL NAMES OF the debt collectors and the correct phone numbers . they are as follows
LHR INC @ 8888455995 and NORAM CAPITAL @ 877 676 6726 .  the 415 230 2508 are just dirt bags collecting for these
dirt bag collection agencies

Got a call from 415-230-2508 today. Said his name was John Spencer. Left a lengthy message about possible arbitration, just like many others have reported. This is all a huge scam/fraud. They left a case number and a number to call back. This is outrageous and false. They also said we'd have 40 hours to respond before complaints would be filed in our county. Whatever, chumps!

no idea who it is, comming from california though.  don't answer because i don't know the number, it has called many many times

Just received a call from this number, but did not answer. They did leave a message about possible litigation. It was a recording from John Spencer of Arbitration Resolution. I have 48 hours to resolve this issue. Failure to reply will result in the complaint being finalized in the county of my residence. They even had a case number... I blocked this number and will not be calling them back.

IRS:   http://www.irs.gov/

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Scams-Consumer-Alerts
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-8c2f64bf2b91fa5/irs-warns-of-telephone-scam

?If you owe federal taxes, or think you might owe taxes, hang up and call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you with your payment questions.
?If you don?t owe taxes, call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484.
?You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov. Add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments in your complaint.

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_24016224/fremon ... ty-targeted-irs

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/columnists ... ity-thieves.ece

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/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

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.

Left a prerecorded message on my voicemail saying I have 40 hours to contact them. You can't up and threaten someone about a debt someone has NO CLUE about. It's against the law to threaten someone over the phone and use intimidating practices. Last year, I was contacted from a Georgia phone number claiming I owed a loan that was deposited into my bank account at such and such date and year. I contacted my bank because I WAS SURE I did not get a loan and they found NO RECORD of such activity & told me to get all of their information and report them to the police. By following their "chain of phone numbers" to obtain their information, I was accidentally contacted by someone in Jamaica! When confronted & when I demanded their company name, address & legit phone number - they told me their system was hacked into & hung up on me. Good call guys - literally!!!! Do not even answer to these people. Warn your employer that these people will call (yes, they might & will) & contact the attorney general & police department in your state. oh, and put a red flag on your credit report or get identity theft protection & protection companies involved JUST IN CASE. And if they have bothered you once - someone else will bother you again because you are probably on a scammers list. What is STRANGE to me, is I just filed my taxes - completed paying off $11,500 and am getting a nice return this year, electronically. Good luck to them trying to get their hands on it :) LOSERS!!!

They called me with a prerecorded message saying there is "pending litigation". Scam. Don't waste your time. Already filed a complaint with FTC.

Keep getting calls daily from this # and have been avoiding the #. Finally yesterday I answered and this guy says that I will be served papers on a credit card dated back in 2008 and linked to an address in haven't lived at since 1985. I told this fool I don't owe on a credit card and good luck serving me since the caught fire in 2011

It's a scam. Don't give them anything.

These scammers tried to call again while I was in school. I ignored the call.

I keep getting calls from this number saying that I owe money for a credit card debt and that I'm going to litigation for that. I know I don't owe any money. I tried calling back but they never answer.

its a scam,  said i owe money to the IRS. said they would serve me papers.!

Got a suspicious call from this number. Tried calling but got an answering machine. Shady.

This is a SCAM don't give them anything!!

I got a call from 415-230-2508 which said I had a litigation judgement happening against my husband. When I hung on to talk to the rep she said it was a loan being delinqent with 1st Bank of Delaware. I told that was incorrect as we don't have any loan from this bank or any other. She said what is his last 4 digits of his social number, I said you have it in front of you, you tell me and I will say if correct. She hung up!  SCAM, do not give anything to them.

They have called multiple times in past 24 hours, left no message, just keeps calling and when I pick up no answer.

They called me saying they were going to file a lawsuit against me for the money. It was in regards to a Sams Club credit card. That card was put in my bankruptcy about 5 years ago. I'm not answering anymore and referred them to m lawyer.

This number has called me multiple times now leaving me voice mails stating that they are giving me 48 hours to contact them or charges will be put against me. They even gave me a claim number and 800 number to call back. the first time I was dumb enough to call the 800 # and what a surprise, no one answered but a machine where I left a message that I would bee getting in touch with my lawyer. Not even one day after that they used my data from my cell to make 3 internet calls all for outlandish amounts of time using 5 gb of data in 2 days.   If there is any info available about the people running this scam I would love to get it because I have filed everything with my lawyer and have been informed that there is a Federal Investigation already active!  

"John Smith" of scam pseudo-company Genesis Processing is using a new number.  This time, instead of twenty-four hours to call back they give you a mere three.  Also changed from the Genesis Processing days is that they have an option to press nine to speak to a person.  I decided not to pass up that opportunity to speak to a scam artist over the phone.  The woman who answered asked for a person who had my number a decade ago.  I informed her I was not that person and that they did not need to bother me again as I was on to their scam.

I took the time to look this one up so I will share with you all.  This is "infotelecon.com" based in ALBANIA.  Their site says they are a Business Retail Voice Services company, working with banks etc.  Some kind of collections calls coming from this number, I am guessing.  They have called my cell numerous times and left inaudible messages - It only leaves part of a message. Block this one as I am doing.