He has called me harassing me at work. I need it to stop before I lose my job.

I have been getting phone calls from 717-889-5221 on my cell and at WORK, from a man named STEPHEN JONES with a heavy heavy indian accent.  He is calling me yelling and swearing at me that I needed to pay a$700 today or he was going to have me arrested for using my sss# illegally and I had to pay it with a green dot card (?) or western union only.  He is a liar and very mean man.

A Steven Johns called me and said he was an attorney and I was going to be prosecuted for using my social security number.  His accent sounded Indonesiun and he said to call him back right a away.  I called him back and I told him I was going to prosecute him, because the District Attorneys Office told me he was a scam.  He hung up on me, I tried calling him again and the answering machine was on. This is a bad scam artist.      

Indian Voice, Says his name is Steven Jones and that he is with American Law Enforcement.  He called asking for my brother that doesn't work here.  I told him many times to stop calling my job.  Thank you everyone for posting information about the guy.

yes i did get a call from that number and they  said there is a law suit again me with mt social sec. number and my bank number at blntnbass04@aol.com

This person is a scam - please report

just got 2 messages left on my phone and how did they get info and ss#

i had the same thing from the same person and claiming from the american law enforcement  but he also goes by steven johnson sad they are cowards and have to change their names

Says charges will be filed.  Steven jones from American law.  Has my social.  Have not taken out loan

This is happening to me and I will not give in !!! Stupid scam artist!!

Received a call at work, second one in a week. I informed him that they have already called last week, do what he needed to do but that the call was recorded and would be reported to the authorities.  The then proceeded to call me a M. F'in B, go F myself and all other kinds of cussing of the sorts.   I'm looking into how to report this to the authorities for at least harrassment if nothing else.

steven johnson said i took out a loan for 10050 and i didnt

I got the same message too! How do they know my SSN??

At 11:25 AM pacific Standard time Mr Steven Jones called me with a heavy accent! Told me someone put a law suit against my social security number! He was on speaker so I said I wouldn't talk to him about this! He was rude and called me a P***! I hung up. 2 minute call! Looked up this number and laughed! Unbelievable he tried a fear tactic and I told him no way I haven't received any papers! I call B***s***!  

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

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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http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
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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 recieved a call at work from this number . He told me my call was being recored and that i would be arrested for fruad.I was told if i paid a one time fee of 498.65 this would be droppped. I told him i was going to contact the police . He said that was fine . I contacted the police and they told me this was a scam. the Indian man that called said his name was Steven John.

Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC.. Do take note that federal sites are down for awhile and it may be awhile before you can file reports with the FTC & FCC.

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

One important thing to remember is if these losers have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!

credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports

This man Stephen Jones called and left a VM stating that a warrant for my arrest for some type of fraud on my SS# turn this punk in

CALLE DMY WORK THREATHING TO HAVE ME ARRESTED IF I DID NOT SET UP PAYMENT PLAN WITH HIM RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT.  WHEN I STARTED QUESTIONING HIM HE HUNG UP ON ME.

This man, who's real name is Abdul, calls constantly and harasses me.  I would like to press charges if there is a way to do so.

This Indian guy by the name of Steven Jones called my place of employment and left a message threatening me and you can hardly understand him and also you can hear a lot of echos in the background. I am so tired of this idiots calling and trying to collect money from the US americans who work everyday of our lives. I guess they have nothing else better to do.

This Indian guy says he is calling from the American Law Enforcement Agency out of California.  And that. Fraudulent case has been brought up with my social security number and if I don't respond my case will be forwarded to my local county sheriff's department for an arrest warrant.

I just rec.d the same call, except he used U.S.A. Cash loan as debt.

Rec.d call from 717-889-5221: Caller stated criminal charges were being made and an arrest would be made on Monday. Called the number back it went to voice mail of  Steven Jones' law firm.

I got a voice mail msg. From a steven jones at 717 889 5221 his msg said there was a lawsuit filed against me and my social security number , he even has my social security number he said the whole number ... dang this has me very bugged and scared what should I do about this ? My daughter found this site for me . I must say I am actually relieved at the moment but I still dont know what I should do

I get between 8 to 12 calls a day from these worms it is a large group of indians who prey on the elderlly they offer you a loan and tell you that you should send them a fee. Just ignore them and don't give any information to them.

he has been leaving me voicemails and I urge nobody to listen to this man or receive any calls from him. IT IS A SCAM!!!!!!

Do you know his address? The number is his cell phone. I need an address to report him to BBB. Thanks

This man, Steven Jones has been harassing me for weeks. He's doing the same thing to me that he did to the people above. I'm going to call the BBB. I told him if he called me again I'd sue him. All of us should report this scum bag right away. I don't want him to burn anyone. Prick!

just got the same call stphen jones he had the last 4 of my social said i would be in court soon if i did not contact him back.