This number calls my house number 5 to 6 times a day.  very early in the morning right on up into 9 pm at night.  Always leaves a patethic message.  Like he is threating me if I dont call him back and that it will be my problem.  This is the second number calling me like this from california and I live in florida.  When I called back one time they wanted me to give them my full SS# over the phone.  Gotta be a scam.  Dont fall for it.

Been dealing with this nonsense for 6 months. Have reported it to the ftc for the second time. this is getting out of hand. I'd like to strangle michael johnson with his phone cord...

Yea me too. Very annoying. I submitted the info to my state attorny generals office and federal trade commission. Scary thing is they have my personal info also. They will probably never get caught

"David Williams" and "David Cooper" both with foreign accents, called wanting my lawyer or me to call them back, wishing me luck if I didn't call back 858-324-2844.
They called again and wanted my social security number threatened to take the suit to court if I didn't give them my social security number, they also said would sue family member and a friend. Claimed to be from the "Federal Legislators of "Costomer", not Consumer, Affairs and Business Regulators. Gave address as 1365 Cielo Vista Dr. Irvine Ca 92062 and phone number as 424-354-4315. I found nothing with that address. I have however found a lot of complaints about the 424 number and the complaints sound similar but with different names such as Michael Collins, David Cooper, David Williams etc.

I got the same phone call from this person claiming to be with a law frim saying they will sue me if  don't pay a payday loan and that they will come to florida and arrest me, when i then ask them to send me prove of who they where and fax something to my attorney they got mad and hung up.They call my home at least 4 times a day up untill 9pm.

I receive a call this afteroon for some man that i didn't even understand. they had my information also. Told me that i will be arrest for three counts of fraud. They threat to call me employer and tell them that I'm going to jail. Is there anything that I can do?

This number calls my house number, my work anD cell number.  Always leaves a patethic message to call this number back 424-354-4315.  Like he is threating me if I dont call him back and that it will be my problem.  When I called back one time they wanted me to give them my full SS# over the phone.  Tells me I'm in a lawsuit for $5400.00. Then says their client will settle for $1245.33. Please senD them an apologie letter with my bank carD information. Ask me to senD it right away. Will senD court ocuments. Can barely understand what this guy is saying. the number from my phone that shows up, but it's not even a whole phone number.  Begins with an 8, this is the number that was left on my voice mail.

Called the number back and was told that I was named in a federal lawsuit; some lawfirm was filing suit against me, but when I wouldn't give them any information, they hung up on me. Doesn't a lawsuit require a summons?

Received 2 phone calls at work within an hour and a half from a "Michael Johnson". Very threatening and unprofessional. He said I needed to call or have my attorney of record call immediately and if I ignored the call, he would only wish for me good luck as the situation unfolds on me.

I got a call from this person as well I had 4 messages from them Very unprofessional thats how I KNOW ITS NOT STATE ANYTHING. He has my social and my checking number and my routing. He said it was from a pay day loan.

This number called my husband this a.m. and informed him that the "federal marshals" were coming to arrest him due to a payday loan from March of 2009.  They have my husband's social security # and everything.  This is the second harassing phone call from these people.

This number called me at work says his name is Max Anderson, and wished me good luck if I did not call back.

Can barely understand what this guy is saying.  Already deleted the number from my phone that shows up, but it's not even a whole phone number.  Begins with an 8, this is the number that was left on my voice mail.

they call over 9 times kept putting me on hold then stated that I would go to jail if I didn't give my information....and that I had a law suit against me... stated to them if you have my infomation then you should give it to me. If your calling me then you should already have that... Right then he stated that if I would'nt listen or give him the information that he would hang up on me..... This is crazy if there is something against me I would like to know not to be threaten...... Something should be done about this co. or fraud..... I don't know what to do.

YES I JUST STARTED GETTING THE CALLS BUT HE HAS GOTTEN SMART HE WILL CALL YOU FROM A NUMBER THAT IS IN YOUR AREA IF YOU WONT PICK UP THATS HOW HE GOT ME HIS NAME IS JIM OR JEFF MARTIN OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT

WOW  HE HAS BEEN CALLING ME @HOME ,CELL,AND WORK I AM IN HOT SH#$ AT WORK CAUSE HE HAS CALLED SO MUCH I AM IN HEALTH CARE  FIELD AND   HE WONT STOP HIS NUE NUMBER IS 424-208-0468 NOW

858 324 2844 called. Said his name was David Williams, but the accent was foreign (Indian?). Wished me luck if I didn't call back. Called back again. Had "David Cooper" (also strong foreign accent) talk to me. Wanted my social security number. I refused to give it until I knew what it was about. I looked into a Pay Day loan, but decided against it after seeing the rates! I asked for person's name, social security number, address and phone number. I got David Cooper, 424-354-4315 1364 Cielo (pronounced Chelo) Vista, Irvine "City" CA 92062. From Federal Legislators of Costumer (not Consumer) Affairs and Business Regulators - Very bad accent, hard to understand. He finally hung up and calling me an unprofessional animal.

yeah. I received these calls at work and on my cell. These are scam artists. Don't give them any info.

I got a total of 4 today; 2 at work and 2 on my cell phone. I called them back and it's not legit. I was told I was being sued by a lawfirm, but they would not tell me who. When they asked me for information and I wouldn't give it to them, the man hung up on me. I called back and asked the name of the company I was calling. The person on the other end didn't want to give it to me, but reluctantly did and then hung up on me. The name I was given was "Federal Legislations of Customer Affairs and Business..." Kind of scary though, they had the "last four" of my social.

Fake Debt Collectors and Collection Tactics

If consumers did not have enough to worry about having to deal with rising credit card interest rates, late fees and over-limit fees, zombie debt, and fervent bill collectors, now we have to worry about collectors calling about fake debt.

While many legitimate collection agencies follow the FDCPA, there are some collectors out there that are only running a scam operation and will be quick to use threats and scare tactics to get you to pay up quick. Their scams turn up in mailboxes, on the internet and through the telephone every day. Some collectors pose as national banks, government agencies (FBI, CIA), or even popular celebrity stars to gain personal information. These phony collectors may threaten to repossess your house, issue a warrant for your arrest, or even garnish your pay check, all of which are against the FDCPA rules. Some of which are even laughable (for example, there is no debtor?s prison in the United States).

Fake debt scammers rely on the fear and lack of knowledge about debt collection laws within the population. They also figure that a certain percentage of their calls will be received by individuals who may be carrying debt on credit cards anyway and may be susceptible to intimidation. When collectors use misleading statements and fail to provide identification, they are breaking the law. Never pay money to a possible thief. Keep cool when you hear from collectors to avoid this collection abuse.

Many times, people who took out payday loans online in the past are most susceptible. If you took a payday loan, be aware scammers may have access to your Social Security number and other personal information, and keep your guard up against such tactics.

Ironically, real "deadbeats" probably wouldn't fall for these scammers, since they have no intention of repaying their creditors anyway. But upright citizens may doubt themselves, thinking they've forgotten to pay a bill. Many times, the sums involved tend to be fairly small, so some people may be tempted to just pay the "bill" and "get it over with."

Ways to Protect Yourself Against Debt Collection Scams

Review your credit report frequently to find inaccuracies.
Be aware of your current creditors and how much you owe.
Ask creditors for identification before you provide any information over the telephone.
Reporting Fake Debt Collectors

If you ever receive a call from anyone identifying himself as a debt collector, the law requires that the debt collector provide you with identification, and that the debt collector refrain from making misleading and threatening statements.

You can report any problems you have to your state Attorney General?s office www.naag.org and the Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov. Many states have their own debt collection laws that are different from the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Your Attorney General?s office can help you determine your rights under your state?s law.

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A guy called me, could not understand him or his name. He told me that he was going to send an officer to my work place and serve me papers. He told me I had to fly to California to go to court. He threatened me on the phone and said I would be arrested. Called number back several times and no answer. Finally got through after two days of calling. Told him I never had a payday loan EVER. He had my SS# and address, very scary. He wouldnt tell me what law office he was from. Called back and tried getting more information and he hung up on me. What is this about????? Anyone else get these calls? Phone number he left was 424-354-4315

received a call from this number but what showed up on my caller id was 810676161 and I could not understand the man name but I was tired of having them call and being annoying so I did what I thought would stop them and reported them but they kept calling so I did the next best thing I changed my home phone number and have it unpublished now they can never call me again.

WALLINGFORD, CT, August 07, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about would-be debt collectors who call "payday" loan holders, threatening arrest if they don't pay immediately.

A payday loan, also known as a paycheck advance, is a short-term cash advance intended to cover expenses until the holder's next payday.

The callers claim they are lawyers with the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," and they are armed with stolen personal information from their victims, indicating a major security breach of unknown origin. The names used by the scammers may change with time.

According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Scarpetti, payday loan holders appear to be particularly at risk.

"Because the scammers have so much information about potential victims, BBB is concerned that this may be the result of a data breach. Thousands of people may have had their personal information compromised."

Reports received by Better Business Bureau and posted online explain the con artists threaten the loan holders of defaulting and claim they are being sued. The imposters threaten the loan holders with imminent arrest and extradition to California to stand trial, unless they immediately wire $1000 or provide bank account or credit card information.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau has advice for consumers who receive suspicious telephone calls about an outstanding debt:

-Don't be bullied into immediate action. Ask the debt collector to provide official documentation that substantiates the debt.
-Do not provide or confirm any bank account, credit card or other personal information over the telephone until you confirm the legitimacy of the call.
-If you believe a debt collector is trying to scam you, file an abuse complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at www. ftc.gov, or by telephone at (202) 326-2222. Also file a complaint with your Better Business Bureau at http://www.bbb.org or by telephone at 203-269-2700, ext. 2.

About Better Business Bureau CT

Founded in 1912, BBB is an unbiased non-profit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. BBB offers objective advice and a wide range of education on topics affecting marketplace trust. BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses. Today, 128 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than three million local and national businesses and charities. For more advice on finding companies and businesses, start your search with trust at http://www.bbb.org

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Keeps calling me saying i need to have lawyer call him. Name is jeff martin. sounds indian. When call back no answer. Calls several times a week and then stops for a couple of months. What or who is this. Why wont he stop?