All of you should file complaints, see the links above in my post..

Received a phone call from Blake Brady who wanted to get a hold of me. She stated that she is with the check fraud department for the state of Missouri and it is very imperative for you to speak with her. She called my mother , bro and auntie threatening them with some bullsh*t  jail warrent and trying to get personal information. Be careful out her with these scammers!!!!!

Blake Brady the # she called from was 719-372-4019

this lady is giving her name as blake brady and stated i have 4 hours to get in touch with her  or she will issue a warrant for my arrest. she has harrased my mom , my son cell phone and work telling my boss she is going to have me arrested. what kind of bull s*** is this , if i owe call me i send you a payment but dont try and f*** me over.........................................................

Informational Post:

Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

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

And see:

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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Section 809 of the FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf requires 3rd-party debt collectors to give debtors written notice of debt (the key word is *shall*) :
"§ 809. Validation of debts
(a) Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing?
(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;
(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and
(5) a statement that, upon the consumer?s written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor."
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A Collection Agent May Not?

Here are the top 11 actions prohibited by the The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:

Misrepresent Him or Herself

  A debt collector may not misrepresent himself as an attorney or law enforcement officer.

Use the Telephone to Annoy or Harass

  A collection agent may not cause a telephone to ring or engage any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with an intent to annoy, abuse, or harass anyone at the called number.

Threaten Arrest or Lawsuit

  A collection agent may not threaten a consumer with arrest. It may not threaten legal action that is either not permitted or not actually contemplated. In other words, a the threat of a lawsuit may be an empty one.

Use Abusive or Threatening Language

  A debt collector may no use abusive or profane language in the course of communication related to the debt.

Publish a Bad Debt List

  Publishing the consumer?s name or address on a "bad debt" list is prohibited.

Contact By Embarrassing Media

  A debt collector may not communicate with a consumer by post card. It may not use any language or symbol, other than the debt collector?s address, on any envelope when communicating with a consumer by use of the mails or by telegram. A debt collector may use its business name if such name does not indicate it is in the debt collection business.

Contact a Consumer at Work

  A collection agent may not communicate with consumers at their place of employment after being told this is unacceptable or prohibited by the employer.

Seek Unjustifiable Amounts

  A debt collector may not demand any amounts not permitted under an applicable contract or as provided under law.

Contact a Consumer Represented by an Attorney

  A collection agent may not contact a consumer after it learns the consumer is represented by a lawyer.

Communicate With a Consumer After Receiving a Validation Request

  If a consumer sends a written §1692g response within 30 days, the collection agent may not communicate with the consumer until it mails the consumer the requested verification of original creditor's name and address.

Communicate With Third Parties

  A debt collector may not reveal or discuss the nature of a consumer?s debts with third parties other than the consumer?s spouse or attorney. A collection agent may contact neighbors or co-workers only to obtain location information. It may contact a third party again if it has reason to believe the information the party provided previously is false.

Bills.com FDCPA FAQ

Below are questions Bills.com readers ask frequently:

Can a Collection Agent Call My Cell Phone?

  Yes. However, if you tell the debt collector it may not use that number because it is a cell phone, it may not contact you again at that number.

I Keep Receiving Dozens of Calls From Collection Agents. Is That Legal?

  No. Unscrupulous collection agents will use "block parties" or "office parties" where they contact a consumer, multiple neighbors, or co-workers telling them they need to reach the consumer on an urgent matter. This is not permitted under the FDCPA.

A Collector Says I Will Be Arrested if I Do Not Pay

  This was a true statement before the US Civil War, but has not been true since. People may be arrested if an aggressive judge files a bench warrant for a person who does not appear at a hearing relating to a lawsuit regarding a debt. However, in that case, the offense is the failure to respond to a court order, and not the existence of the debt. As stated above, it is illegal under the FDCPA to threaten a consumer with arrest if the consumer does not pay the debt.
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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.

I've lived in the same house and had the same job and phone number and yet this number calls people I've met once or twice in my life saying they can't find me and need to serve me papers. ..same thing as others posted, Blake Brady from fraud and bad check division....This is obviously some collection company that uses hard core tactics to try and scare people in to paying an old debt or something

Caller id service says "Gregory Blue" and the woman left a message saying they are investigating a tenant name "kiki christmas", and my name shows affiliated? How do I stop them calling?

Woman said her name was Blake from 704-274-1361 refused to give me any information. Claimed that I would be prosecuted. Wanted me to verify my information.  I asked what for and no information was forthcoming.

Got a call from this number yesterday but wasn´t around to receive it. Google Voice sent me the text by email (and almost got it right) --- They did not mention who they thought I was, so I´m sure it´s totally bogus. For others that get a similar call, here´s the message (in a quite convincing bored and no-nonsense officer tone):

"The following message is intended for Troy Parker. My name is Blake Brady. I'm with the Fraud and Worthless Check Division for the State of Washington. We have an individual by the name of Troy Parker under investigation. Your name came up as an affiliate of this person. It is very imperative that I speak with Troy Parker immediately. My direct number is (704) 274-1361 reference case number 16646533. Govern yourself accordingly and contact my office."

We have had several phone calls from these folks looking for a John Smith who lives in Walla Walla, Washington. After explaining to them that our son, John MICHAEL Smith is not from Walla Walla, has never been to Walla Walla and has never conducted business in Walla Walla, they continue to call and harass us.  The last time Tina Joes called, I called back and demanded an address because I fully intended to send a cease and desist letter.  Not only did she refuse to give me the address, she became very rude and I hung up on her. I have no idea what it is going to take to stop these phone calls.  The speech she is gave me, my husband, my son and my mother is EXACTLY like has been posted here.  Give them NO INFORMATION.....

I have recieved calls from this number looking for a guy who worked for me 7 or 8 years ago. I told them to stop call me I have no Idea where he is.  Just pure harassing calls

A woman identified herself as Tina Jones with the "Check Fraud Division."  Said she wanted to "schedule a service of process". Also said that "federal law" allowed me to have an attorney present when I'm served with the papers.  She then said that if I did not call back, I would waive my right to have an attorney present.

Nice pitch, but i know it's bogus.

Claiming to have court documents for a fraud case for Payday loan...