We too have received these calls. On our cell phones only so far. I have not answered them and do not plan too as it is a complete scam. First thing most people should know is that even if you have payday loans or whatever in most cases you can not be jailed for lack of payment (even if you owe the money). The can file a civil suit against you though. About the only way you could be jailed is if you legitimately owed the money and closed the account that they were automatically taking the money out of and then it is the state that files charges I believe (MS has a law similar to this that if write a check and the acct closes before it is processed then they can charge you with a felony-I forget the exact charge). Anyway for those of you iPhone uses out there you can block these numbers free of charge without having to contact your service provider. To do this you:
1. find the number in your call log
2. clink the info icon
3. scroll to the bottom of the information provided
4. click "Block this caller"
5. confirm block contact

They have a million different numbers to contact you from and they could care less about the threat of being reported (although you should still report them). It is very difficult to trace these numbers and they hack US numbers and change them constantly.
Hope this can help someone.

I got the exact same message and he left it on my cell phone and my work number.  These calls are getting out of hand.  These ignorant people need to get a life and stop harrassing people.  His name was "Mark Reader" I believe.  It is so annoying.  How do you make them stop.

I got the same call i when i told him it was a scam he threated me with the cops an hung up

He called me too... He said aboeut a loan that I don't owe, And when I said that I was going to report he became angry and told me to shut up. From there I cussed his butt off. He tried to tell me that he would ruin me and that I would go to jail for four years and six months. He claimed I would never work again. When I kept hanging up he would call back and state he didn't like my attitude and I told him I could care less. He tried to tell me that the sheriffs office would be at my door at 11 am on Monday. I told this fool that nobody is going to warn someone the police are coming. He was pissed from the start because I told him this was bogus and and scam. I googled both perry and jackman legal associates and terry and jackman. nothing. he gave me an address of 143 w Brandon way Lawrence KS 66935. That is bogus as well that zip code is for Belleville KS

I just got the same message, same number...SECOND TIME (the first was about 6 months ago).  I called back and said I was reporting him to the authorities and he said, "ya, you do that, you do that..." and I just hung up.  Seriously, who can we turn these numbers in to?

I just tried calling them back to get their address to send the money because I was trying to get the address to report to the BBB and they would not give me their address, that just proves that this is a scam I talked to a Dave Meyers

This is a criminal extortion scam operating out of India. They are making the calls utilizing VOIP and the names of legitimate firms to make it appear the calls are originating from within the US. There is NO "company" or "debt" and you will NOT be arrested. They are harvesting and/or buying consumers' personal identifying information and you need to do whatever you can to protect yourself. This includes: Notifying the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/, placing fraud alerts with all three credit bureaus, notifying your bank and employer and letting these criminals know you are aware they are attempting to extort money for a non-existent debt and have alerted the authorities.

I too received a call from this place said his name was James Washington, x 503, Badge # 17012. I do not owe them any money but he insisted that I do.  He has tried sending me text messages in the past 7 months but when that didn't work they started calling me on my cell.  I told him I have proof that all of my loans are paid off he said he didn't want proof and would not give me the address from where he was calling so I told him I have no debts with this place and hung up on him.  Total scam don't give them any information if this number comes up just delete the message they leave.  They are intent on getting personal information from you they already had my social security number.

Just got call at my work and cell number from this guy, Dave Meyer? really? thick Indian accent, said regarding a legal matter. Message on my cell said good luck as the situation unfolds upon me. I'm not in any legal trouble, and don't owe anybody any money like that, clearly a scam. I work at the local courthouse, so I dare them to call back!

These people should not have peoples work numbers! It is scary and someone should do something about it

Some Alleged law firm called me from this number stating that my wife was facing criminal charges for running away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Told me that the case had been file with the courts (Which courts, who knows) When asked what the specifics of the charges were, he said the case had already been submitted. Then i told him "you call my wife three times for the same case and now tell me that you have no idea what the charges are?" He then tells me "I have to go, i have a family, good day" WTF.... Then to further things even more, he had another gentlemen call from a 9-1-1 number claiming that he was from the police department and that it wasnt a police case yet. He pursued to tell me that the 9-1-1 can be used for criminal emergencies, what a scam these low-life douche-bags are.

Received a call at my place of work telling me that I needed to call Matt Vitter regarding a criminal case. I returned the call and spoke to a James Washington with Terry and Jackman "law firm" at ext. 503, paralegal badge number 17012. Calling regarding a lawsuit with the Department of Crime. I asked what the suit was with regard to and was told that it was with regard to an unsecured loan. When I asked for details, the attempt at not having an accent slipped, and he told me he was filing a lawsuit and that the company "American Cash Lending" (which has no website, phone number, or contact information anywhere) would have me arrested at either my home or place of work in 48 hours. He then sited my address, place of work and personal information. I have filed complaints with the internet crimes commission, the Colorado Secretary of State and alerted my bank. When I asked him to spell out the name of the law firm and give me the address, he started to spell it out...then changed his mind, called me a rude name and told me not to call back...

This is a SCAM! Called my place of work. I returned their call. They advised me that they were suing me for an unknown lawsuit regarding an uncertified loan with the Department of Crime. They had my name, address, place of work, personal info, etc. When I asked for details, the "paralegal" James Washington, x 503, Badge # 17012. When I called back asking for the spelling, the name, and location of the law firm "Terry & Jeckman" the person answering the phone told me I was a "dumb a*s" and not to call back.

RECEIVED A CALL AT WORK IN REF TO A LEGAL MATTER? IT WAS A GENTLEMAN OF INDIAN DESCENT NAMED JAKE SMITH, REALLY!!!  I KNEW THIS PERSON WAS FISHING FOR PERSONAL INFO WHICH I DID NOT GIVE TO HIM.  I TOLD HIM TO MAIL ME A DEBT VALIDATION LETTER, AND HE TRIED TO PLACE ME ON HOLD, I TOLD HIM NO AND TO MAIL INFO TO ME.  I DOUBT THAT I WILL EVER RECEIVE ANYTHING.

I just got the same call and he kept saying the authorities will be at my job or my house to serve me paper work heavy accent and couldn't understand him. When I called back said it was a law firm very rude

THESE HAVE GOT TO BE THE RUDEST PEOPLE IN THE WHOLE WORLD. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THESE RAGHEADS ANY INFORMATION. IT IS A TOTAL SCAM. SAID THEY ARE AN ATTORNEY AND I OWE THEM $700.00. I DO NOT OWE ANYONE ANY MONEY. I FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY TWO MONTHS AGO. WHEN I TOLD THEM THAT THEY HUNG UP ON ME. THEY NEED TO GO BACK TO THEIR HOLES IN THE FREAKING SAND.

This is the second time this type of call has been made to me. They say that they are from a "law firm" and that money is owed to them. The last time they tried this (7 months ago) they said the "sherrif would be at my door the next morning" and hung up the phone. DO NOT give them any money. They are 100% scammers. They are incredibly rude as well. This time he said "you are making the biggest mistake of your life". Do not fall for their trick.

One important thing to remember 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!!
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credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
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How to see if your on the chex system list:
http://www.wikihow.com/See-if-You-Are-on-Chexsystems-List

For 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/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/

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
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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

Received a call at my PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT from a guy with a thick foreign accent that I needed to call back for Matthew Miller, Attorney, regarding a "legal matter".  Honestly?  He had my social security number, which frightens me a little.  When I told him to send paperwork and I would take care of it and hung up, he called back and told the receptionist to let me know that he was "sending the local authorities and an investigative team" to arrest me.  Bring it on.  Stop calling me!

scam artist--keeps calling- thick indian accent- says they are an investigator from an agency

Just got a can same guy said his name is Greg Stiffler also threatened me and told me "good luck"

Answered call from them. Clearly a scam, thick indian accents with an attempt to learn a new accent. Threatened me with a lawsuit. If it was actually a lawsuit they would be required to record the phone call, and would not be able to threaten me with prison,

I just received a voicemail message, on my work phone, from this number stating the exact same as other posts. He said that his name is "Jake Smith."  I believe to be a complete scam!

I got the same message a few minutes ago. I will not be calling back. I strongly believe this to be a scam.

Hey I just got the same voicemail caught me off guard lol and pissed me off how rude was this guy. I'm mean really

Got a call from this number, didn't recognise it so I let it go to voicemail,l as I usually do if I don't recognise and I'm not expecting any unfamiliar calls. VM left was by a guy with a foreign heavy accent, said for me or my attorney to call back soon it was a time sensitive and that if I didn't well then "good luck". Very unprofessional throughout the whole message. Don't believe it's anything other than a scam. I'm not in any trouble otherwise so it doesn't make sense. Haven't called back yet.