Threathing to have me hauled off to jail.  Caller sounds like he is from India

i recieved a call on my cell from a guy named Sam Murphy sounded like he was from india maybe, said most of the same stuff. Something about Financial or Federal Crimes Investigation, had my previous address, the last 4 digits of my social and my nameand said he had info on my parents. When I questioned his companies name and asked for his boss and phone number he told me to go into the bathroom take a s**t in my hand and eat it. Then he called right back and i answered asking him "what do u want" and he said "to f*** you" when i told him i had had enough of this s**t he just hung up. I also recieved a call about a month ago on both my work and cell stating basically the same info but his name then was Sam Wilson. This is pretty scary...

ive been getting these calls from a bryan smith who claims he is a federal crimes investigator at my home and my work. its really getting aggravating not to mention embarrassing. everytime ive returned the call the answering machine comes on and wont even let me leave a message before it hangs up

there was a guy that call me from a 430-342-0251 who was speaking in a India language saying that he is working for us fast cash and that i owe that company 3,000.00 dollars. he also said that he was willing to settle for 650.00. he also call my job threatening to show up at my job,my house, or meet me in public to get his money by this friday. i have filled out three police reports and he continues to call. he told me his name was officers brain sung and then said his name was officer brain smith.

I just recieved a call from this number ,the gentleman said his name was Shaun Marsh and that they where from Federal Crimes Investigation. He said that a legal complaint had been filed against me for a payday loan that was not paid back. He had all of my personal info. He would not tell me when this loan was taken out.I did have some prior payday loans that I believe I had taken care of them . They wanted me to fax in a hand written letter stating that I was authorizing them to take 300.00 from my credit card and that I had not intended to fraud the payday loan company. They would not provide any written documentation to prove this. Shaun said that this company was not a debt collector.
After reading these thread I am confused....... do not know if this is legit or not.

i think i know how they get ur info... prepaid phone companys. they use over sea companys and they have people from inda i know that with boost moblie they finace department is in indea thye have all my info with them everything right there. u sould look at ur phone company and see if they have sold ur number or if there are people hacking into there computer info.. just a thought becasei really dont know how they would get this and the guy i talked to today said he was sam murfeys boss but his name was also sam...

i live in clarksville tn and me and my husband just got a call from then just now my husband is in the army activie duty and they have his soc. number how the hell did this happen who r they ??

I got a phone call from this guy "Sam Murphy" also, he called my relatives and my work and he knows my Social Security #.  Can anyone tell me if you are from Mass. or other states.

The dude - Brock - called my boyfriends number and said all the same crap about a federal crime against me..Talk about Bulls*it...  I called him back told him to send the cops to my house and i'd be waiting -  He hung up!    Everyone needs to call the number back and ask for the person who left the message, give them only your first name, they'll look it up, say a bunch of legal mumbo jumbo and then tell you that you owe a Payday loan ...  I have never ever gotten a pay day loan, he must've got my number off craigslist or something...  CALL EM BACK AND GIVE EM HELL, ITS HILARIOUS...  HAHA

I actually got a call from a guy stating his name was Sam Murphey (I think).  He is difficult to understand.  However, he did say that if I did not return his call this time, he will take out blood from my body and sell it.  I can't believe this is legal?!  Is there any action I can take?

I called this idiot back he tried to over talk me i told him if he calls my house or my job again and threatens my family its going to be me and him need i say more F*****G A** Hole he pissed me off so bad my blood pressure went up. He has five thousand names Bill Gardner, Paul Harrison etc. I told him to come out and arrest me since you so bad mister investigator. People if you get a phone call from these jerks hang up the phone.

you need to call your bank, its not for really

Jus got a call at work from this same number stating  that i can be arrested & he is a crimal investigator. He stated his name was John Derry or something like that, i no for shore this is a scam becuase they tried doing this before to me. Dont let these people get the best of you, they try in scare you so you can pay them..PLEASE DON'T FALL FOR IT!! Im waiting for his a** to call my job back because im going to curse is a** out.He also talkes with a heavy heavy Indian voice..

Who is this

I keep recieving theese phine calls from 430-342-0251.  Even to the point of them calling me at my job.  Threathining to have me taken to jail.  I am very scared.  Please help me

I just got my call today it really freaked me out! I called the FBI and they stated it sound slike some type of scam for sure, but i can report it by sending all the information i have on who he is and the number he is calling from, he called my work too!! Maybe if we all sned this information to the FBI they will do something about this guy he seems like he is from Afghanastan or India or something very hard to under stand him but i could under stand the threatening stuff so i saved it, if you would like send me your information on it and what happened i will be sending my voice mail and a letter to the FBI so they can investigate this and try and catch this guy my email is chsmith@deltadentalwa.com

i HAVE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THIS NUMBER AS WELL...BOTH AT MY HOME AND MY WORK. HE THREATENED MY JOB, REPUTATION AND TO TAKE ME TO JAIL AND SAID SOMETHING ABOUT FEDERAL CRIMES....WHICH I OBVIOUSLY HAVE NOT COMMITTED. I BELIEVE HE SAID HIS NAME WAS PHIL GARNER OR WILL GARNER. I TRIED TO CALL THE NUMBER BACK AND IT BEEPED ONCE FOR ME TO LEAVE A MESSAGE, BUT THERE WAS NO RECORDING TO ADVISE WHERE I WAS CALLING.

i just received a message from this number and i could not even understand him. sounds like from india or something, weird.  he is threatening me with jail fbi federal crimes i have had a lawsuit filed against me and if i don't comply fbi jail lost jobs make life miserable on and on. I do not know what he is talking about. I am not going to take this kind of harrassment from this slob. sounded like he was on mushrooms or some kind of drug strange. anyone else happen to them?  what can we do?

I just received a call from him as well.  He said his name was Johnny Derry, and spoke with an accent that sounded Indian.  He said he was from Federal Crimes investigation law firm.
I am going to call him back and probe a little, but sounds like a scam.  Let's get him!

Adding this:  this guy called my work, very threatening, and asked to verify the last 4 digits of my SS#, which he somehow knew.  Not cool.

So, I talked with the guy at length, and he said he represented a law firm hired by a pad day loan company to collect a debt.  I asked the name of the company and he said U.S Fast Cash International, and the number was 760-514-0143.  I looked this number up and found a similar scam thread such as this, with one very good post describing their experience, which matched mine to a "T".
Link: http://scamfraudalert.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/fast-cash-international/

I got calls from this number as well did anyone find out who he is. he is rude and the comments he says and calling me a criminal i want to press charges for harassment does anyone have anymore info on this number or him?

(430)342-0251 number runs thru a communications company called "grande communications networks" in san marcos,tx. they are a phone provider like t-mobile is. it is a start to finding out who may be responsible for actually calling. who does this number belong to? who pays the bills for this number? etc. law enforcement may need to subpoena the company to get those type records. maybe this will help you.

I have been receiving calls from this number as well...at first I did comply with the man my gentlemen told me his name is Shawn Marsh from the federal crime investigation and that I owe a payday loan of $821.00 I gave him my personal information because I really thought he was for real and Im afraid of going to jail. I had a co-worker to tell me to google the number and see what comes up and I find alot of messages from different people statin the same thing as me. So, now that I have given out my personal information to this person and they are not legit what do I do. How do I go by reporting this number to BBB or the FBI? I also called the number back and asked what loan company are you representing and he told me US FastCash International...I google that name and came up with links saying this is a scam...

i recieved a call on my cell from a guy named Sam Murphy sounded like he was from india maybe, said most of the same stuff. Something about Financial or Federal Crimes Investigation, had my previous address, the last 4 digits of my social and my nameand said he had info on my parents. When I questioned his companies name and asked for his boss and phone number he told me to go into the bathroom take a s*** in my hand and eat it. Then he called right back and i answered asking him "what do u want" and he said "to f*** you" when i told him i had had enough of this s*** he just hung up. I also recieved a call about a month ago on both my work and cell stating basically the same info but his name then was Sam Wilson. This is pretty scary...

I keep calling the number only to have a telephone operator coming on from a voice automated system saying this phone number is not correct. To try again. Uh no!! Why do these people play these stupid games. I want to go through the phone at them. This sucks!! There really needs to be stiffer laws for these scum bags.

yes,  I had filed for an online loan and this is what followed shortly thereafter. A  lady whose name I do not recall had been attempting to threaten me first. Then a Brock Gardine has been harassing me as well with his agressive threats to have the police come and arrest me. He says he is with the Federal Crimes Investigation. He says this call is intended for me. He has acquired my contact information for my sister, my work and my cell phone and left me messages on all three places.
I have not been accepting any calls that I do not recognize. I know I have no crime I have committed so now after reading these other posts, I am confident that I can take on one of his calls and tell to back off.

I got this number calling me, and saying the same message not only my cell phone voicemail, but my godmother's home voicemail as well.  it stated "I was just a threatening voice mail on my cell phone from aBrock Gardine (no spelling given on last name) who stated he wad from the Federal Crimes Investigations. I was informed I was being notified on a federal crime based on my name that I am the primary suspect and need to call him right away. I did was given a voice mail with a lot of what other people or telemarketers in the background conducting calls. An extension was left #2583540 to leave a message. Also the  part "I should get ready to be arrested." was metioned twice in the voicemail. So I my lawyer on this and he told me to not to worry about it because they told me that this is a scam. SO messing with me is one thing, but messing with the people I care about it another thing which will mean in a lawsuit against that jerk. So I'm thankful to find this website and found the lowdown on this loser who should be going to jail.

From Lamet's post:

If you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone):
1.    The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.
2.    Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.
3.    File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone.  Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.
4.    File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.wvago.gov
5.    File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
If these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)

By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and again -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:


http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249   Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509   Scammer posting here as Mike Henderson
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839   Scammer posting here as Ricky
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722   Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amanda
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646   Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina ? preparing a new number to use.
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270   Scammer false postings as Rose
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479   Scammer posting as Robert
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870   Scammer false postings as Marry
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer false postings as Marco Polo (real original)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer false postings as SAM, David S
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer false postings as George
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio   (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212   scammer false posting as Jaison Connar
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056   Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604   Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535   Scammer false posting here as JHON
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219  Scammer false posting

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Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam

January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.

When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are ?spoofed? numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer?s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.

When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer?s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer?s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.

If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as ?We?re filing an affidavit against you? or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.

A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General?s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee?s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an ?officer?.

?I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ?If that?s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming?,? stated the employee.

?It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,? Attorney General Six said. ?If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer?s arrest, or using the threat of violence.

More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.

To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General?s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.

http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam

I am relieved to check the web on this one. I was just a threatening voice mail on my cell phone from aBrock Gardine (no spelling given on last name) who stated he wad from the Federal Crimes Investigations. I was informed I was being notified on a federal crime based on my name that I am the primary suspect and need to call him right away. I did was given a voice mail with a lot of what other people or telemarketers in the background conducting calls. An extension was left #2583540 to leave a message. I did only with my name and I was returning a call. I also stated any calls that show unknown on my cell will not be answered. I wod have to return the call. This is true. The threats were I would lose my job,  social security and reputation. I should get ready to be arrested. This part was mentioned several times. I am suspicious and weary of this call. I am contacting local and State Goverment on this one. Watch out people and read all the posts associated with this number.