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
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-4f7d326029dcf9d/ ... lectors-finally
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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.

To report Extortion Scam Operations, 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/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

Consider buying a call blocking device or phone..
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=se ... s=call+blockers

the person who called from this number was a woman witch was hard to under stand,she left a message on my cell phone for my Husband to get back with her that he was in allot of trouble.So he called her she asked him to spell his last name he said no you spell it if you know who I am,then he said I cant under stand you dont you speek english,she hung up on him.Then a number called us from 1-212-884-5624 could not hardly under stand him.He said he was from the Law Office of Villa state and associates and my husband had better send 499 dollars to them or he would be arrested with in the hour.My husband got angery with him he told my husband he was getting a warent for his arrest and hung up on my husban.We called the police they told us that they have had people come in and ask about this same scam,they told us do not answer the phone to those people,then they called back and the number they used was 911 crazy

They keep calling saying I haven't paid for a loan committing fraud and that I would shortly be arrested. Said they were Romley law firm in Topeka Kansas

Same thing they continue to call and say I will be arrested tomorrow.  Sounds very very bogus.  I wouldn't worry about it, I believe its a scam.  Very foreign dialect and very rude I highly doubt this is how a business would respond to a debt.  I have had these types of calls from other numbers before and it turned out to be a huge lie.  i believe this people prey upon the less informed.  I have contacted the better business bureau and suggest you do the same.

I received a call from this number saying that they worked for Brumley law firm and I said you do not because I checked your number out on line and no one by your name works at Brumley Law Firm.  This guy had an Indian accent.  He told me i would then be arrested within 24 hours.

They left a message saying that I would be arrested and that my place of employment would be contacted.   Glad I found this site :)

I Just received a call from this number, I did not understand his name said he was calling from a law firm, and I was going to be arrested, I told him to bring it on, and he hung up the phone

I also received a call at work.  And when I pushed back about my legal right for proof of debt they told me good luck and that I would have proof of debt when the local sheriffs office arrested in 3 hours at my place of business.  So I called back and everytime they hung up on me after I pushed for information.  I asked for the guys name and he stated he had given it to me before, then hung up.  Called back and asked for whoever I was speaking to supervsior then got a Ethan Smith who stated that I was going to be arrested.  I said please have Mr. Bruce Brumley call me direct he then got smug and hung up.  Now when I call back they won't answer my calls or automatically hang up.  Guess they don't like when I call them repeatedly!!!

got this call from  a place said they were going to have me arrested i hung up they are scammer the phone number is 785 408 7670

received a call just now from a Daniel Watson...but the voice changed three times after they put me on hold...still same person...duh...said American Cash has a lawsuit out for not paying a payday loan and  would be arrested this afternoon.......'BRING IT!"
You can't be arrested for not paying a bill otherwise there would be nobody out of jail!
Said I had created check fraud, money ;laundering....ok if I had that kind of money do you think I'd be waiting around...no I'd be vacationing like crazy

Mr. Brumley, thank you for your post.  I would also suggest you contact the FBI.  This "company" I believe is a call center in the Phillipines.  They called me at my work phone.  I work for the federal government.  SO, essentially they are trying to employ a scam to get money from innocent civilains utilizing federal property.  This is breaking the law.

But than you for taking the time to reassure some people on this post that it is in fact a scam.

Informational Post:

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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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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Please do 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/
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

When I stated that by law the company was required to provide to me in writing a copy of the debt that was owed and they could not threaten me with coming to my place of employment or suspending my license the smartass asked if I was going to hang up the phone.  I answered yes, if he was not going to provide me with the proper documentation to prove the debt.  This pervert then started to act like we were having phone sex and said "I want to have relations with you....."  I ended the call and told me don't ever call my place of employment or my personal cell phone ever again.  

Unfortunately, that's what happens when scammers "spoof" numbers - innocent businesses and people get to field the angry calls from those who've been called and harassed.  If you have a website, you may wish to also add a notice that states that scammers have "spoofed" your phone number for their own nefarious reasons.

I am the Bruce Brumley of Brumley Law Office.  

These callers are a scam.    I do not know why they are using my firm's name.    They falsely represent that they are from my law firm.   My firm is not even a collections firm and is a personal injury firm.    To be clear, they are not associated in anyway with my firm.    

In past 3 days, several people from all over the country have called my firm saying someone has called them threatening various bogus things on some debt.    The callers attempt to get some people to wire them money to stop arrests or whatever.   I explained to many people that this is scam and I am not associated with it.  

I contacted the Topeka Police department as my firm is located in Topeka.   I am also planning on contacting the Kansas Attorney General.   I am told that my law firm is not the only name they are falsely using to try to con people.    Again, my firm is not associated with these people and anyone getting calls from these scammers should take appropriate steps to protect themselves such as not wiring any money, giving any information, contacting your local police department, your bank if they have you bank info, and whatever else is reasonable to protect yourselves.

called harrassing me and threatened to take me to jail.

Just got a call from this number...and they weren't to pleased with my questions...said it was for a loan i took out and if I didnt pay / have a lawyer they would arrest me at home or at my job. I asked why if he was representing an AMERICAN law firm why is he calling me from india and he simple hung up on me...so I guess thats that unless the cops actually show up which seriously doubt

Had this jerk call stating he was from a law firm saying I took a loan out and if I didnt pay $490 I would be arrested..claims to be the law office of brumley looked in to that law office is for auto accidents and work men's comp

They called my work Threatening me with lawyers and to be arrested.  One guy threatened to kill me if i didn't pay him money.  Said that i owed them for a payday loan.  I asked for them to send me proof of this and he hung up on me. I have since called the police.

just got same call,he was with some law firm,if i did not talk to him i would me arrested,i fell for one not
long ago and sent 100.00 in ,never again they will have to put me in jail,come to me person to person to
get things worked out.and why american phone services let them do this ,dont make could sense to me

calls with threats, they will arrest me and that if I have a lawyer

Threatening, had a lot of info on me - said I would contact the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) he said "go ahead" and hung up

A foreign dialect speaking guy.. hard to understand.. called my cell phone.. then work phone looking for me. Said his name was Brian Maxwell with some law firm. I answer ph at work & asked who & what he wanted. He wouldnt say. I didnt identify myself. Just told him I no longer worked there. He immediately asked again if I worked there.  I said no. He then hung up.  I get these kind of calls periodically.  Its all bogus!!