I received a message on my phone saying to call 6304266248 ask for matt Carlye.They were closed when I got the call. They also said a warr. for arrest would be the next day.2 minutes later a call came in saying clerk of courts,broward cty[it was a fax number].After a sleepless night my son went online and found it was a scam. I am reporting it to the BBB and also to BSO for alleging clerk of courts.  They tried this 2 years ago and I was ready to send money until my son checked it out and found it was a scam. Can't these people get a real job instead of scaring people half to death!

They're scammers.  I hope you didn't pay them.  Debt is civil, not criminal, so no one is going to be arrested - even if they have defaulted on a loan.  To threaten you with arrest, to impersonate a cop - all these are violations of federal law.  Per the FDCPA, you should not pay any caller who refuses to MAIL - do not accept email or fax - proof of debt/proof your caller has the legal right to collect said debt.  Refusal to mail this documentation within five days of their first call to you is another violation of federal law.  Please do report these losers to the FTC, FBI and your state's Attorney General.

www.ftc.gov
www.fbi.gov
www.naag.org - you can find your state AG here.

I was contacted by an investigator claiming her name is Leslie Brock, she did not ask me to verify any information just threaten me that a police was ready to come to my home and arrest me if I didn't make a payment in 1hour 30minutes of talking to her. I was supposed to get documents sent to email to but never received anything. I got suspicious and kept calling the number she called me from 786-231-1193, during the hours of 8am-5pm the recording say Sentry Claims and after hours voicemail of Lancaster. I was transferred to investigator Mat Carlisle who number showed up 630-426-6248 on caller id he talks to you in unsatisfactory manner. He refuses to provide the contact info for CASH Now payday loan, states I keep calling, and again check your email. I have checked my email and reviewed posts, I know this is a scam. Why can't you get validation for a debt that is due. They never identified the company they are calling from, I looked the info for a transaction I authorized before knowing I was being scammed. Zenith Financial Group transaction paid to, I don't know who these people are.

Do it with all three credit company's and warn your bank and cc holders also. Consider maybe getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $60.00 or so.

For Extortion Scam Operations,  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/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/

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.

Jim, identified himself as a private investigator calling from 6304266248. Stated that I had taken out a payday loan through US Direct payments in 2011 and that he was issuing a police warrant for me in the amount of $2500. He had A LOT of personal information, family members, bank, address, ex-husband. EVERYTHING! He got so irate with me because I wanted proof of said transaction and all he would give me was a date. Told him I would contact my attorney and he got even more belligerent with me. I ended up hanging up on him. Called the local Sherriff's department and they immediately told me this is a scam and to lock my credit profile on TransUnion or one of the other credit bureau sites.  They also stated that they will call ALL relatives they have a number for and pressure for payment to keep you out of jail. Contact all of your relatives and friends and let them know about this scam.