I received several calls at work and phone stating they want me to call a lawyer to go to California. How do we prosecute?? lopko@att.net

I got this call and Than by a shocker my mother got this call for me saying I need to call with in the hour a couple days later. They said I owe for a online Loan (I make good money never to do that) and that they are going to prosecute me. I do recognize this voice from another number saying that they were police and were going to get me for this online loan. I followed through with calling my police station and reported the number.

Indian man with poor english threatened me if I did not return the call. Said GOOD LUCK if you dare erase this message or ignore my advice

I received numerous calls from this ph# 760-514-0155 also with 512 and/or 209 with that same name and Indian  accent, when i confronted them on why they are calling me again..they had no info to give me. I asked that they had a local ph#, he said Fred Johnson from cathedral city, i indicated interesting because back in August  2010 you called from Maryland and Atlanta, he said that there ph# changes because they us other agencies, I INDICATED REALLY YOU TRAVEL ALOT..I told him it was a scam i had already completed my research with credit agencies and bank and the 275.00 that they say i owe is BS, he got mad and asked if he could call me back, I said no and this was the last time they wld hear from me. I asked if they wish to get in contact i expect a certfied letter from agency"American Credit Bureau", and they have my address if they supposely have all my info..they have since then tried to call again 2x and now WHAT..it is frustrating and now they are calling my job..WHAT TO DO HELP!!!!

just got this call at work where and I was getting them on my cell phone before till I change my number I recommend to who is getting this call serues as they got the information of the Internet, you probably filled a personal money loan and no founds were deposit or taken put and now they want money back, in my case they do have my account number and SSN # if you are getting this calls ask them the name of the company, a case number, the date of the loan, the amount of money of the loan, what police agency are they calling from, where are they calling from and tell them that the call is been recorded check you accounts if you bulive that they have are compromise and check your credit score to see if any items have been taken out under you SSN # if you bulive it has place a fraud alert on all 3 credit Buruals it free make sure you get confirmation when you place the fraud alert, you can get a copy of your credit report at https://www.annualcreditreport.com you can get it free once a year like i said this numbers and calls are a fraud but do takem sirues it can lead to identity theft

I had the same call from this number wanting my daughters number saying that she had "committed fraud" and was having a lawsuit filed against her.  This Indian sounding guy kept calling me to see if I had given her the message to call them.  My daughter says that she has been called by them before and told them to quit calling.  This is a terrible scam and they should be found and prosecuted. Do not respond to these scare tactics.  The number that shows up in my phone when they call says it is from MI,USA  (810)675-560  it is always missing the last number.  I think these people are calling from India and it is being routed through the states.  The number they want my daughter to call is 760-514-0152. DON'T LET THESE PEOPLE HARRASS YOU! I was really upset with my daughter when they first called because I thought it was legitamate, so they have the ability to upset you - don't let them, just hang up on them or don't answer at all.

Constantly getting calls from this number stating I need to hire a lawyer to go court in California. I wan to press charges on them

A guy with an Indian accent called, said his name was Sean.  Said that one of my friends had used my name as a reference to get a loan through US Cash Advance and he is in big legal trouble.  He said he was from the Legal Affidavit office.  He only knew my first name so already that sounded fishy.  My friend never took out a loan from any such place.  The other thing that was wrong was that he gave me information on the debt, which I'm sure they're not supposed to do.  He said to try and get him to call him and then let him know.  I told him I have no obligation to let him know anything.

This guy name Robert Jacobs aka Robert Taylor has been calling my  job asking for me. He said it was in reference to a legal matter and I need to contact him immediately or a case will be filed against me. My supervisor became very upset. I do not appreciate this at all! I do not know what it is in reference to and have looked up the number and searched for more information about this. It has been reported as a scam. These people or person need to be handled before they cause a lot of turmoil for innocent people. If I receive another call I will file charges and have this person prosecuted.

Well some guy named Robert Jacobs called one of my friends (i have never given her number to anyone) and told her that I HAD COMMITED FRAUD AND THEY ARE SUEING ME AND I WAS TOO CALL THEM AT A NUMBER THEY HAD GIVEN HER.... I called that number (760-514-0155) and it was busy. He was from indian decent, this is really wrong!!! I mean they are calling freinds and now probly family members and scaring them to think that something bad is going to happen to me. These poeple are horrible and should be delt with. I have already contacted my attorney regarding this and it will be handled properly!

The caller said he was calling me to give me warning that I would be fired and that the police were waiting at my house.  He said that the papers were filed in the courthouse today.  I told him to bring it on, and that I would see him in court with a Federal Marshall and that yes someone was going to jail but it was not me.  He said he was going to call my employer and have me fired.  He had alot of information on me that is public record and personal information that he could have gotten from any application.  He said his name was Robert and that he was in Legislature for the Attorney Generals Office.  I asked him the name of the Vice President of the United States and he said he was not allowed to answer questions, just ask them.  This is the 3rd time this happened to me in the last 6 months.  Do not give them nothing.  I called him a liar and a thieft.  I told him if he worked for the Government, he should know what happens to theives.  I hung up.  DO NOT GIVE THEM A DIME.  THEY ARE FRAUDS.  IF YOU GET A NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM ANYONE, CALL YOUR LOCAL COURTHOUSE FOR VALIDITY.  They have addresses of who they are talking to, JUST BE AWARE OF THESE SCAMMERS.

From Lamet's post:

If you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone):
1.    The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.
2.    Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.
3.    File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone.  Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.
4.    File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.wvago.gov
5.    File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
If these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)

By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and again -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:


http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249   Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509   Scammer posting here as Mike Henderson
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839   Scammer posting here as Ricky
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722   Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amanda
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646   Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina ? preparing a new number to use.
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270   Scammer false postings as Rose
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479   Scammer posting as Robert
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870   Scammer false postings as Marry
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer false postings as Marco Polo (real original)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer false postings as SAM, David S
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer false postings as George
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio   (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212   scammer false posting as Jaison Connar
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056   Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604   Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535   Scammer false posting here as JHON
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219  Scammer false posting

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Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam

January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.

When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are ?spoofed? numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer?s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.

When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer?s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer?s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.

If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as ?We?re filing an affidavit against you? or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.

A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General?s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee?s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an ?officer?.

?I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ?If that?s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming?,? stated the employee.

?It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,? Attorney General Six said. ?If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer?s arrest, or using the threat of violence.

More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.

To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General?s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.

http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam
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Got a call from this INDIAN telling me I'm in trouble for someones else debt. I just LAUGHED and hung up on him...ITS A DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY USING SCARE TACTICS trying to collect money from anyone. I TURNED THEM IN THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.

Received call from a number with 081 area code.  Thick accented man (unsure where from) left a voicemail for an ex-employee on our work voicemail.  It was threatening, saying he was calling from the Legal Affidavit Office and if this person didn't call back right away there would be trouble.  He said something about lawsuit, his social security number--and to think I thought it was against the law to leave voicemails like this--there are supposed to be consumer rights against this kind of garbage.  I googled the phone number that was on the caller ID, and it says its a tricked caller id number, and probably a scam.  I hope I get to answer one of these calls, because I love to argue with these idiot scam artists.  The man on the voicemail left the phone number 760-514-0152

got a call say they were legal dept,,, they had my last 4 #of my s.s
but it's the first time i got a call from these fool...so on i just hang up like always

Said they are legal dept and going to file charges. For what? I have no clue.

I GOT THE SAME CALL SAYING THEY WERE THE POLICE AND INVESTIGATING A CRIME WTH THEY CALLED MY JOB AND MY JOB SAID TO TELL THEM NEVER TO CALL AGAIN SO IRRATATING.

GOT  A  CALL  SAYING  I WILLLOSE  MY JOB AND  EVERYTHING  I NEED  TO GO TO THE  COURT  HOUSE  AND  PAY 5000, THERE  IS   A LIEN  AGAINST  MYSS  NO  AND  MY NAME. INDIAN  TALKINT  FELLOW. IT  WAS  A PAYDAY LOAN