told me he was lawyer named Alexander Davenport working for Cash Connect to get repayment on online loan. Found out it is a scam. See Ripoff Report: Cash Connect for details, I almost fell for it.

Jason Smith and George Miller called and said that I had 3 charges pending against me in the Court of California for fraud and theft by deception.  They said I owed $500 for a cash advance from cashconnect and that I was going to be arrested on Monday at my home.  They said they could help me and wanted to be my friend.  I yelled at him and told him that they couldn't charge me for a cash advance and that I didn't have one anyone.  They have my home address, social security number and bank information, plus my cell phone number.  They also knew my brother's and sister's names.  When I yelled at him he hung up on me.  I called back and said I was going to report them to the attorney general of california.  I could hear someone in the background speaking a foreign language while I was talking to George Miller.  I called back a number of times and he kept hanging up on me.  I called my bank and they told me it was a scam.  That night they called back 3 times.  The first time I told them I was going to call the police.  They started begging me not too, that he was just trying to play a joke and scare me.  He left two voicemails on my phone saying he loved me and that I was tearing out his heart because he only wanted to be my friend.  I called the police today and reported it.  Police confirmed it was a scam and said to put a fraud alert on my credit report and change my cell number.

picked up, and no answer. Has any one or this Website ever found out who they are?

You will never see that money again. These scammers are underground. All you can do now is report them to the authorities:

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 just got a message for the same people in califoria and i folded i pay them cause i did not want to get arrest. i need help here to get my money back any suggestions

I AM SO CONCERNED ABOUT THIS. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ALREADY AND I HAVE GOTTEN IN SO MUCH TROUBLE OVER ALL THIS. THEY HAVE CALLED TO MY WORK, I ALMOST LOST MY JOB. IT WAS GEORGE MILLER THAT CALLED ME THREATENING ME THAT I WAS GOING TO GET ARRESTED AT MY HOME AND WORKPLACE. THEY WERE GIVING ME EXACT DAYS. I HAVE SENT THEM OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS. I AM VERY MAD AND I WANT TO SEE THAT THESE PEOPLE GET CAUGHT. I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH TWO KIDS AND I DONT HAVE ALOT OF MONEY.

Jason Smith
federal govt dept
mcgougan lawfirm
ph# 8053224578
netcash collect
case num crs9725  

I was contacted by this person of indian accent in reguards to a legal matter and was told I was going to be arrested if I did not give my banking info to pay $800.00

I was told that I had a lawsuit against me from the federal government. They had my address, email address, social security #. They informed me if I pay $923 the issue would be dropped but if not to have a criminal lawyer contact them. When they first called, they called at work and then asked me to speak to my lawyer. Thats when I asked what I needed a lawyer for and what this was about. Everytime he put me on hold he disconnected then called back. I contacted my local police department who then called the number which then the number didn't work. He was hard to understand and I was upset by the call so I didn't catch what law firm he claimed he was from.

I just received a call from the same # yesterday at my job. They have been calling my work for almost a week. I was told I was in a lawsuit with the fereral government dealing with me stealing. I was to have a criminal lawyer contact them if I didn't pay the money. I was also told there was an arrest warrent out for me and he named my address, my email address, social security # as well as my bank. I feel sick knowing someone has my information. Have any of you had anything weird happen in you bank account. That is my biggest worry. I contacted the police but when they call the number was bogus so they said there is nothing they can do and to just watch my account. I would think there would be a way to trace and catch the personal responsible for doing this!

Thanks for listening!

I thank everyone who is answering to this problem.  My nerves are poking out of my skin from the whole scam.  The accent makes me sick.  I have been called on my cell phone and I just received two voicemails at my place of employment.  Fortunately, they were from last Wednesday the same day the cell phone calls were made.  I filed a complaint at the Police Station on Wednesday night.  My daughter googled the telephone number and thats how we knew it was a scam.  It still bothers me,that they know everything about me, my family and some friends.  They have my bank account, email, cell phone and work numbers.  How can these people be traced?  I would like to file charges against these people if I could.  When you google the telephone number, does anyone see ads for payday loans pop up?  Is there a connection?  I have had one payday loan for $300 almost a year ago.  I paid it off per our agreement and that was it.
It's strange that the scamming people said I owed the same amount that I borrowed plus they said I owed legal fees, etc. to a total of $868.00 and I could explain my side of the money owed to the court in California!!!!
Are you kidding me.....  With everything else wrong in this world, who has time to do this?  How sick is this?  Thank you everyone for responding:)

This is a definite scam.  See my post below.

Caller told me he was Jason Smith, a lawyer from McGougan law firm and that three charges had been filed against me at the Courthouse of California for a cash advance loan and that I was going to be arresteed on Monday at my home.  I told them that I had never had a cash advance from CashConnect and had certainly never gotten one for $500.  Yelled at them because they kept interrupting me.  They hung up on me.  I called my bank because they had my account info, social security number, email, my address and my brother's and sister's names.  Bank said it was a scam.  I called them back and they kept hanging up on me.  I called again and told them I was  going to report them to the attorney general of California.  They laughed and then said to please not do that.  Jason Smith called back later tonight and tried the scam again.  I again stated that I was going to call the TBI, tennessee state police and report them to the attorney general of California.  The guy, who had a middle eastern accent, then said that he got my info on a social networking site and that he was in love with me and was only trying to scare me so that I would talk to him.  I think he is crazy.  He left two voicemails on my phone and said in one that if I didn't call him back I would repent of it in the future.  I am kinda scared, and very angry!!!!!!

I also had a friend who received many harassing calls from this number. I am smart enough to do a google search and find here. They even called my friend's employer. These people are crazy and we shall report them to the police!

Yes I too received a phone call from 1-626-513-0029.  Someone claiming to be George Miller left a message on my phone.  Same message from above.  Well the power of the internet...I google the above phone number and surprise, surprise I find this blog were other victims wrote their dealings with the same number.  Well,  of course I had to call George back and ask him to please explain what I'm reading on the internet regarding the same phone number you gave me.  Well,  of course the person claiming to be George all of a sudden did not have a heavy accent anymore...Amazing...I could actually understand everything he was saying....when earlier I could hardly understand him!  Well of course this person claims everything I'm reading to them is not true......blah, blah, blah.  Well I told them to NEVER call this number or my work number again and I'm filing a police report and reporting them to the BBB.

After receiving telephone calls from various John Doe's regarding me owing $898.52 for a payday loan company called Cash Connect, I was wondering if anyone else was notified that they would summoned and told they would be going to court.  They said I ignored paying this company that I have never heard of.  I told them I never received money from Cash Connect and for them to prove it.  They hung up on me after saying very strange things. I spoke to two different men with same accent.  I filed a police report Wedneday, Nov. 11, 2009 at 5:30 pm.  Please respond if anyone was really convicted or if this is a definite scam.  Thank you.

I just received tw0 phone calls on November 11, 2009 by a man with a very heavy Indian accent.  I think he said his name was John Andrews.  He told me it was a very sensitive time matter.  He told me I would be going to jail for 3 counts of fraud.  He knew my social security number, my sisters name and my friends name.  He told me he received my information from my work email and that I would be arrested soon.  Also, he said may God Bless You, etc.

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

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http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release ... mers-111431.php

i have recieved quite a few calls from this number two men alled me jason smith and george miller. he told me the samething, went to the police department the detectve called from the police station and it was told to police that he worked for sudam huesan and tht he wa gong to blow up the pentigon.  we have contacted the fbi, bbb, federal rade commisssion.  they wanted me to send 900.00 for some debt. @ the end of the conversation he also told me he wasnt sure was gonna unfld for me and may gd bewith you.  this is a scam and i hope they get caught.   He stated they were attorneys for mcgougan law firm when i looked up the business and called them they stated that no one worked for them and that i want the first one to call

Left message-had very heavy indian accent-  This is jason smith calling for------.  Do not disregard this message it is regarding a time sensitive legal matter.    Call this number 1-626-513-0029.  If I do not hear from you I cannot say what situation will unfold upon you and may god help you.  Left messages two days in a row.   I believe this is a scam due to the phrases that were used and reading other postings on the internet.  Any one receiving similiar calls?  Any thoughts on these calls?