These ppl from Anasazi services called and said I got a payday loan in 2008. Kinda funny I was deployed so why would I need a loan when I was getting paid tax free. Said they needed to talk to me or my lawyer before more legal actions would take place. Then she says good luck and the end of her message... The number was 7162355833... Scam or no scam is the question???

Its been 2 weeks almost and no papers .turned to me they are. Scammers

I called them cause they said I owe them all it said was theybarent accepting calls

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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Also read up on the laws and your rights:

http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
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

Where to file Reports for Extortion Scams:
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/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

You got scamed

Have anyone received a call from Segal and Bennett for bill collector. I been paying tjem for 2 month but therer numberr not adding up.they can not provide me with no comfimatiom of my payment.

I received a call from this number and said they were division one looking for me . They said they were serving me papers but didn't say what for. The girl on the phone said not to have any big dogs on the premises . Now they said they were coming to my home or work environment to serve me papers today well they said between 9-5 and to have my state I'd ready. Now I've had papers served to me for a different thing and never once did they ask me for my state I.d . Back in April I was a victim of scam and the lady on the phone sounded the same as the lady that left a message on my phone. Well I dialed the 18006281460 number they gave me I blocked ny number out and they just answered " how may I help you" they didst state the company's name. Now I find that odd. Don't return their call. Its a scam to get money.it is now 6:40 pm and no papers were served. And if I recall they seem o always call on a Fridaywhich is stang. And at the end of her message the lady says best of luck to you. Now that's what's weird. Ya don't answer this number they say they serving you papers to call them so they can get money out off

called several times and left one message saying  that i will be served at my employment and at home . gave me a case number and a call back number but on the call back number first gave me a number and then corrected herself with another number. the company she said was mumbled. her name is susan conway. when i called back didnt answer then phone with company name but her name. for one i dont work and havent for over 4 years. i havent had an account for over 6 years. must be a scam

they called and said that they were going to serve papers on a check and lawyer fraud. what the heck is lawyer fraud? i dont work,  no accounts i am strictly cash.they have called several times but only left one message/ and when i called them back to take me off their list and to quit calling they put me on hold. 30 minutes later they called back but again didnt leave a message. i think its a scam

I got a call from a Martha Wagner of Los Angeles county stating she had some court papers from some attorney filed against me or was unsure if I was from my attorney but to let me know they will be sent out next week I have to sign them, she gave me the number to call and the case number, we'll Then I called the phone number and spoke to a Susie Meadows from Segal, Bennett and Assoc. She told me this was a cash loan from company called Cashline I applied online that I borrowed back in 2008. She only had my ss number and email address. So tell me does appear a scam because the phone numbers are from the same area code 716-568-7613 and the other number is 855-657-8580. They started calling me this past Friday. I don't ever remember this loan I borrowed. They even emailed me a statement letter to my email showing me the balance. What can I do to find out if they aren't scams

I got a  call from them yesterday and today. trying to intimidate me. something told me to go online and check them out they cant even tell me who they are collecting for. talking about they have video surveillance footage of me walking into a cashline and signing for a loan and didn't pay back. then she called back and changed it saying I did it online. I gave them my info. (there is no money in my acct). and I contacted my bank. so there is a block on them and that debit card has been cancelled. and she also stated that she is going to have me served at my place of employment. that online payloans is not secure anyone can go up there and get your information. this is the second time someone tried to scam me. and if your an attorney WHY ARE YOU ANSWERING YOUR OWN PHONE???? people work too hard for people like you to try and take something from them. get a real JOB!!!!!!

All of you need to file complaints! 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/
http://www.nw3c.org/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

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.
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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.

I have received several phone calls in the past year after applying for a loan! A lot of these callers are stating they are coming to arrest me and that I am being charged with attempt to defraud a financial instution! Seriously whatever I don't even havea checking account! I told them to send me something in writing and they never have! The companies calling are URG and many others saying they are from a law office! She states her name is Lydia carter from siegel bennett and associates! Another company was ACSand nca! All scams! But they are calling my family members and leaving my personal info on their answering machines which is against the law! Also they are calling people I don't even know! Its embarassing! I want them to stop calling me!

I called them back, same info., said that they were going to serve, etc.  When I called them a fraud, they hung up on me.   You have to file papers in court before you can serve.  You can look up the case by your name.  I looked up my name and nothing was there.  The case number was bogus.  SCAM

THEY ARE SCAM ARTIST!! DO NOT .. PAY THEM ANYTHING!! I KNOW THEM PERSONALLY THE OWNER IS VINCENT CIGNARLE. A LOCAL SCAM ARTIST WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND OLIVERA..OR MRS SUMMERS...DO NOT FALL VICTIM TO THESE SCUMBAGS

Be sure to save all your contacts with these frauds. Record all your calls. Save all your voice mails.
Not only are they in violation of the FDCPA, they are in direct violation of state law as well. Impersonating an officer of the court is a felony. If they are operating in the US they can be brought into court. It sounds to me like you have a slam-dunk case.
Retain a consumer attorney. They can be easily found and many will take your case on contingency. No money up front. Inform your employer of what is going on. He may be entitled to damages as well.
If you just want the reptile to go away, simply tell him that all his efforts are for naught. He'll never get a dime from you and that you're aware of your rights. Once they're made aware that they are being recorded, most will burn your number. Frauds hate to be out-witted.

They are KINDA odd. I got a call from our District court in regards to that said they had papers that had to be served when I ask what kind all I got was fraud. When I called the number back it went straight to a fax machine. But the saga continues as today I just found out that I have a probation officer, who called a place that I just got hired at the worst part is I haven't even signed papers They won't stop the harassing it is never ending but I'm looking into everything in regards to their business.

They did actually e-mail me a statement, as requested. I have replied to the email several times with no response. Then I got a call from someone saying they were from some office in my town and that there was a pending court case. Wierd. They said to expect something in the mail so, we'll see.

Complete scam.  Even if it wasn't, I would be extremenly hesistant to conduct business with any compnay, much less a "law firm" that is this shady.  They aren't going to "serve" anyone.

Was called by the "Comal County Representative" that they are trying to serve me paperwork. They gave me the above number and said it was the Law Office of Segal, Bennett, and Associates. I called the above number and spoke with a Jessica Ortize. She stated that the charges that I was being charged with stemed from a loan I took out in 2010 from a pay day loan company (which I never did). She stated that she could stop the charges and stop our scheduled court date if I payed them $5,900. I said no, take me to court. She said fine and hung up on me. I waited to get served my papers by the sheriff and nothing. I was called at 2pm by the same person who claimed to be with he sheriff's office and when I told her I had called the sherriffs department and they had no record of any papers that I was getting and that the charges that were being filed would not be with them anyways. She told me that the processer was actually a private company and that they tried to serve me today but that since I refused the papers she had no choice but to get a warrant issued for my arrest but........if I called the so called Law Office again that it might not be to late to get it taken care of out of court by paying the $5,000. Again I said no, take me to court. I asked them what my court date was and she said that she couldnt tell me that. I asked for the number to the person serving the papers so I could get them. She stated it was to late unless I agreed to pay the money. I then hung up on her and called the Comal County Courthouse and spoke to the County Clerk who looked up my name and I was not on the docket in any County or City Courtroom and that there were no charges filed against me by anyone. This company is in New York and can't even serve anyone papers with a court date unless charges are filed with the county clerk. So this is a scam, DO NOT GIVE THESE OR ANYONE WHO REFUSES TO GIVE YOU INFORMATION ON THE CASE EVEN OF THEY KNOW SOME OF YOUR INFORMATION!!!!

I agree they even allow you to make a payment using a pre-paid credit card. Never in my wildest dreams have I heard of someone doing that. I only say that because today I got a call from my local sheriff department who's trying to serve me with court papers for something I am clueless about.

I got a call from this office several days ago. First they called a family member stating that if I don't call them back they had someone standing by to server me with legal documents. I'm suppose to make a payment by yesterday in the amount of $1,026 if not they will server me papers to show up to court. I called the number that they called me from and was told that no one by the name of Patrick works there... They did say this was for some type of payday loan over the computer. First of all I did not make a loan and second of all they are harassing family member to get a hold of me. Not sure what to do now as I'm stressing.

This is the phone number 716 247 6331

GOT A CALL FROM SEGAL, BENNETT, AND ASSOCIATES stating I missed 2 court dates and a warrant would be issued for my arrest. I have never heard of them. He threatened me and said some things I don't repeat. This also happened to my son a week ago the supposed people he owed said don't give them any money. If you owe a debt like this go back to the place and make arrangements. They have called over 10 times and are rude and obnoxious. They even called my friend I think they got her info off Facebook. Be Aware!

Did they ever serve you because this just happened to me?  Was it legit?

Got calls from Stacey Bush of Segal, Bennett and Assoc saying that they would be serving me papers. Somehow they also called me from a number that seemed like it was from the county courthouse but when I called the number back it was a non-working number. I guess there is a way to do this. Anyway, my friends and family have told me that they have received calls and messages from the same number 1855.497.4105 stating to them that I'm going to be served paperwork on my job. My friends and family have nothing to do with co-signing or anything so I'm not sure how they got their numbers and I don't think it is legal to be divulging private information (true or untrue) to anyone who is NOT involved. A gentleman called my place of employment (a school) and told the secretary that he needed to speak to me to serve me papers. I don't exactly know what to do but I feel like my rights have been violated specifically since I don't owe some debt that they can't even provide me proof of. I don't know how I got tangled into this web of decit but I wouldn't wish it on anybody. Somehow private information is out to the public.

Giove Law Office, P.C.
Cambridge, Huxley, and Associates?
formerly Lenahan Law Firm
aka Account Management Services
- and a dozen other names.

Before you pay them any money read this:

For up to the minute information on Giove,
visit Giove Law Office Exposed

3695 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, New York 14303
Phone: (716) 284-0484
Fax: (716) 284-0485
  Rodney Anthony Giove, of Niagara Falls, NY started out associated with a Niagara Falls, NY law firm. He either could not cut it, was fired or likely too inept to practice law. He now can be seen driving his new Range Rover around Niagara Falls LOADED with cash, he makes from his new career renting his law license out as a debt collector.

   His new partners; Douglas J. Mackinnon, Mark Bohn and company make up the nucleus of the WORST debt collection organization in America.

  It should be made perfectly clear that Rodney is incapable and has NEVER litigated a collection account under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the federal law that regulates debt collectors.  They cannot, they have NO training, and rented law license are NEVER used in a courtroom.

  Consumers are warned to stay FAR away from anyone representing to collect a debt for any of these illegal operations. They will NEVER file any lawsuits; there are NO court orders, judgments, wage garnishments, or any other legal proceedings going on, except the ones in their drug induced heads. These sick people should be avoided. They are also desperate to make money, while they still have their freedom.

  NEW YORK STATE BAR:
  Attorney Grievance Committee
  295 Main Street Suite 1036
  Buffalo, NY 14203  (716) 858-1190
  With your complaints and ethics charges

I received a message on my cell phone and place of employment from a Jada Dawson.  She claims to be a legal courrior.  She sais I had 72 hours to return a call or she was going to serve me.  I returned the call and some guy who didn't give his name answered.  I asked to talk to Jada and he had no idea who she was.  He asked who I was and I didn't give him any information.  I told him I was turning this number over to the FBI.  He didn't have anything else to say.  The number that called me was 855-693-7745.  When he answered the phone he just said law office..........what attorney answers the phone like that?  He did say the law firm was Segal, Bennette & Associates.

I recieved a phone call at my place of work from a process server telling me he would be at my place of work or home to serve me. He then gave me a number to call 1-855-693-7745 and a case number, and told me to ask for a stop order. I called number and spoke to a person stating if I paid $619.00 on a payday loan I supposedly defaulted on, they would activate the stop order. I asked them to send the documentation to my email address and still have not recieved anything at this time. I could also hear a lot of people talking in the background, sounds like a complete scam. However, they have it down pretty good, and are conviencing.

Got a call from an attorney at Seagal, Bennett & Assoc trying to collect for a payday loan that I paid awhile back.  Thought I still owed it and gave her my info. I have since cancelled those payments through the bank. She had me fooled for a min.......