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Alfalfa
Alfalfa
2014-03-27 19:04:16
Unknown
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

?is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
?refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
?asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
?exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

?Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.?Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
?Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft ? charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
?Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate ? but you think the collector may not be ? contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
?Report the call. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
Gallus
Gallus
2014-03-27 19:03:26
Unknown
Short answer: you're being harassed by scammers, who do not give a fig about obeying the law.  Please read Tamianth's post (above) for more information on this type of scam, and where to report these losers.  You may also want to alert your place of business that you're being harassed by scammers.
JJ5306
JJ5306
2014-03-27 19:00:24
Debt Collector
They called and threatened to serve me with papers at my job.  I don't owe anyone anything and I cannot stand this type of harrassment.  I have a prominent position and cannot be harrassed like this.  Who are these people and why are they calling me with threats?
Tamianth
Tamianth
2014-03-27 18:21:21
Debt Collector
Informational Post:

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/

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
Tamianth
Tamianth
2014-03-27 18:19:53
Unknown
The why is that they are Extortion Scammers looking to make a living being a criminal by extorting money out of anyone they can.  Lowlifes that think the world owes them a living.
Jon C
Jon C
2014-03-27 18:15:10
Unknown
where did you forward your information. they called me as well, where did you see this is a scam? kinda worried its a summons from my wife.
Jo Verba
Jo Verba
2014-03-27 15:19:46
Unknown
Recieved a VM.  This person thought my phone number was my Son's.  They stated on the VM that  they wre going to be serving papers, they even gave me a docket number.  I forwarded the information then found out it was a scam. Why are they doing this?  
RJ
RJ
2014-03-27 14:32:34
Unknown
I RECEIVED SEVERAL MESSAGES FROM THIS NUMER STATING THAT HER NAME WAS VERONICA MILLER , LEAVING A MESSAGE THAT HER COURIER WAS GOING TO COME BY MY HOME OR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT TO OBTAIN A SIGNATURE AND IF I REFUSED TO SIGN SHE WOULD RESORT TO HARSH LEGAL REMEDIES. I PHONED ER BACK AND ASKED WHO SHE REPRESENTED NA D SHE STATED SHE COULD NOT GIVE ME THAT INFORMATION ,SO I ASKED HER FOR HER FAX NUMBER SO THAT I COULD HAVE MY ATTORNEY TO SEND THEM INFORMTION ON MY BEHALF, SHE THEN SAID WE WILL JUST SEND OUR COURIER OUT TODAY FOR A SIGNTURE SINCE YOU ARE ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR THEM TO COME OUT TODAY AND SHE QUICKLY HUNG UP. BEWARE.
fredR
fredR
2014-03-26 22:21:24
Unknown
called and said Fred Rcktor was served, or call back 713-766-4364.  Call came in as unidentified.
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