Everyone please be very careful , these people called my mom with the SAME exact thing, I called the 800 number and I guess since they did not know it, they didn't pick up, then a number from Florida called 407 557 8695, since my number was a florida number they got suspicious and called me back.  I said you guys are calling my mother? She said yes, I told them don't you ever called this number again. Becareful........  they are doing this now with the IRS.  saying they owe money and need to pay now or they will call the police.  They have a computer software that can make any calls showing a different number. Don't fall for these scams

They tell me the same thing...

Me llamaron para decir que no me presente en la corte en la Florida y que llamara al 1-800-381-8132. Su nombre es Victoria Hernandez y es una estafadora.  personas como estas deben pensar en lo que hacen que todo se paga en la eternidad.

Do you have any more details since this has happened? I got a call from these people this morning.

My point is that these operations spoof their real number. So you could actually be receiving a calling from India.

Florida is not part of another country my friend. The problem is there is no profit in catching real criminals.

Part of the issue is that many of these sham companies are in other countries and it is impossible to enforce our laws on them. Besides many of those nations turn a blind eye and that's if they have laws against this.

Some governments we have. These scammers have been going on uncontested for months. Now try setting up some sort of a decent business without County permission and they will fine you, raise your taxes, force you to get permits to fix your own house, etc in a heart beat. Bizarre society we live in.

ANY caller who threatens you, and wants you to "settle" immediately - is suspect.  Per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you should NOT pay any caller - "lawyer" or not - who refuses to MAIL a debt validation letter showing that (1) you do owe a debt and that (2) your caller has the legal right to collect said debt.  Refusal to mail this DV letter within five days of the first call is a violation of federal law.  Having said that, legitimate debt collectors and lawyers working on behalf of debt collectors must abide by the FDCPA, and will have no problem mailing this proof of debt to you.  More info here:

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:

Harassing calls from a debt collector? Here is what you need to know
http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm

CFPB Q&A on debt collection practices
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ... debt-collection

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection
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Follow the steps in what you need to know. A legitimate debt collector agency should not have a problem with giving you a real business name and address you can google and verify via google street view, BBB etc.
For extortion Scam Operations, file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,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/

And folks should consider looking at maybe getting call blocking device or phone..
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=se ... s=call+blockers

My mom received a call today from Maria Paz claiming to an attorney working on a Saturday & trying to be a good doer by trying to help settle an account of $3500. Also telling my mom she has court on 3/24. Supposedly saying letters where sent & even hand delivered. Yeah right!

Son estafadores juan cruz, maria paz, llamen a la policia de inmediato

My mom had the same issue. A lady called my Dad's phone number stating that she was a lawyer and that my mom had a warrant for her arrest because she had a court date and she did not show up.  They did not tell my Dad any information about the court case or what the case was on.  My mom does not have any issues in court and when she attempted to call the number back, 1-800-381-8132, the number was not working.  Please be aware of the scam.   They threatened my mom with showing up at her workplace to arrest her.  Not very nice!!!

a mi me llamo una seniora diciendome que era una abogada y que tenia cita con un juez., lo cual no es verdad, estas personas solo estan tratando de estafar a alguien!!!   el numero es 1800-381-8132

On January 8 we had a lady Victoria Hernandez call from 18003818132 saying that we had a lawsuit do to something we bought on tv. Luckily I googled the number and saw it was a scam and as soon as I caught her and told her that I knew it was a scam she became furious and very rude. Do not fall for their scam

ayer me hablo el mentado pablo mendez que regresara la llamada a este num y lo hice y como todo me paresio tan real acepte el supuesto acuerdo y ahora tengo asta el tres de dic para q me llege la caja y pagar pero lo q me paresio sospechar fue q de la multa q eran $3,000 y algo ellos en menos de cuatenta minutos areglaron para q pagara $350 dollars ( ace como dos a~os yo compre el te chino y page y todo muy bien pero ellos jamas me dijieron q iban a mandar otra orden y apenas ayer q ablo este se~or segun q es un abogado q esta llebando mi caso dijo q falte a una cita en corte q ya abian mandado como 15 abisos  pero a mi casa nada a yegado, y q si no qeria pagar la demanda q aceptara el acerdo y lo hice esqe me paresio tan real asta mi num mi nombre y direccion tenia q de primero no me hiso dudar so alguien q me diga q puedo hacer porfa

Today a Pablo Mendez called me and left a message saying that I missed a court today,  and to called him back at 18003818132.  So this is not true?

For information Purposes:

There is a lot of extortion scamming going on sadly!

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/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

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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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.

Hay un montón de estafas extorsión pasando por desgracia !

Por favor, haz presentar informes con el FBI, el fiscal general del estado y el Departamento de Justicia , la FTC y la FCC ..

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

También leer sobre las leyes y sus derechos :

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

Y mira :


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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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Sección 809 de la FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf requiere cobradores 3 ª parte para dar aviso por escrito deudores de la deuda (la palabra clave es * se *) :
" § 809 . Validación de deudas
( a) Dentro de los cinco días siguientes a la comunicación inicial con un consumidor en relación con el cobro de la deuda , un cobrador de deudas , a menos la siguiente información está contenida en la comunicación inicial o si el cliente ha pagado la deuda , envía un escrito al consumidor aviso que contiene -
( 1 ) el importe de la deuda;
( 2 ) el nombre del acreedor a quien se le debe la deuda ;
( 3 ) una declaración de que a menos que el consumidor , en los treinta días siguientes a la recepción de la notificación, cuestiona la validez de la deuda , o cualquier parte del mismo, la deuda se supone que es válido por el cobrador de deudas ;
( 4 ) una declaración de que si el consumidor notifica al acreedor por escrito dentro del plazo de treinta días que la deuda , o cualquier parte del mismo, se discute , el cobrador de deudas obtendrá verificación de la deuda o una copia de una sentencia contra el consumidores y una copia de dicha verificación o juicio se enviarán por correo a los consumidores por el cobrador de deudas , y
( 5 ) una declaración que , previa solicitud por escrito del consumidor en el plazo de treinta días , el cobrador proporcionará al consumidor con el nombre y dirección del acreedor original, si es diferente del acreedor actual. "
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Un agente de cobro no pueden ...

Aquí están los 11 mejores acciones prohibidas por la Ley de la Feria Debt Collection Practices :

Él falsificar o Ella Misma

  Un cobrador de deudas no puede tergiversar a sí mismo como un abogado o agente de la autoridad .

Usa el teléfono para molestar o acosar

  Un agente de cobro no puede causar un teléfono para llamar o recurrir a cualquier persona en una conversación telefónica repetida o continua con la intención de molestar, abusar o acosar a cualquier persona en el número llamado .

Amenaza de detención o juicio

  Un agente de cobro no puede amenazar a un consumidor con arresto. No puede poner en peligro las acciones legales que se o no permitido o no en realidad contempla . En otras palabras, a la amenaza de una demanda puede ser una vacía.

Uso abusivo o amenazador Idioma

  Un cobrador de deudas no puede utilizar un lenguaje abusivo o profano en el curso de la comunicación en relación con la deuda.

Publicar una lista de deudas incobrables

  Publicación de nombre o dirección en una lista de "deuda mala " de los consumidores está prohibido.

Póngase en contacto por los medios embarazosos

  Un cobrador de deudas no puede comunicarse con el consumidor por tarjeta postal. No puede utilizar cualquier lenguaje o símbolo , que no sea la dirección del cobrador de deudas , en cualquier sobre la comunicación con el consumidor por el uso de los correos o por telegrama . Un cobrador de deudas puede utilizar su nombre comercial , si ese nombre no indica que está en el negocio de cobro de deudas .

Póngase en contacto con un consumidor en el Trabajo

  Un agente de cobro no puede comunicarse con los consumidores en su lugar de trabajo después de que nos dijeron esto es inaceptable o prohibido por el empleador.

Busque cantidades injustificadas

  Un cobrador de deudas no puede exigir cualquier cantidad no permitida en virtud de un contrato aplicable o de lo previsto por la ley.

Póngase en contacto con un consumidor representado por un abogado

  Un agente de cobro no puede ponerse en contacto con un consumidor después de que se entera de que el consumidor está representado por un abogado.

Comunicarse con un consumidor después de recibir una solicitud de validación

  Si un cliente envía una respuesta escrita § 1692g dentro de los 30 días, el agente de cobro no puede comunicarse con el consumidor hasta que se envía el consumidor la verificación solicitada del nombre y dirección del acreedor original .

Comunicarse con terceros

  Un cobrador de deudas no puede revelar o discutir la naturaleza de las deudas de un consumidor con terceros que no sean su cónyuge o el abogado del consumidor. Un agente de cobro puede ponerse en contacto con los vecinos o compañeros de trabajo sólo para obtener información sobre la ubicación . Puede ponerse en contacto con un tercero de nuevo si tiene razones para creer que la información de la parte que proporcionó anteriormente es falso.

Bills.com FDCPA FAQ

A continuación se presentan las preguntas lectores Bills.com preguntan con frecuencia :

¿Puede un Agente de Cobros llamar a mi teléfono celular?

  Sí. Sin embargo, si usted le dice al cobrador de deudas no puede usar ese número , ya que es un teléfono celular , no puede ponerse en contacto con usted de nuevo a ese número.

I Mantenga Recibir decenas de llamadas de los agentes Collection . ¿Eso es legal ?

  No. agentes de cobro sin escrúpulos utilizar " block parties " o " fiestas en la oficina ", donde se ponen en contacto a los consumidores, varios vecinos o compañeros de trabajo que les dicen que necesitan para llegar al consumidor en un asunto urgente. Esto no es permitido bajo la FDCPA .

Un coleccionista dice que será arrestado si no pago

  Esto fue una verdadera declaración antes de la Guerra Civil de los EE.UU. , pero no ha sido así desde entonces. Las personas pueden ser detenidas si un juez agresiva presenta una orden de arresto para una persona que no aparece en una audiencia relacionada con una demanda en relación con una deuda. Sin embargo , en ese caso, el delito es la falta de respuesta a una orden judicial, y no a la existencia de la deuda . Como se mencionó anteriormente , es ilegal bajo la FDCPA para amenazar a los consumidores con la detención si el consumidor no paga la deuda.

Buenas tardes ..yo tambien kiero reportan ke el dia de hoy por la manana me llamaron del N 800 381-8132  una tal MARIA PAZ  diciendome que era una la asistente del Juez y ke tengo una demanda civil en mi contra en el estado de Florida ke alguien me demando y debo $4,500 dlls .....que si yo mandaba $500 la demanda no se procedia de lo contrario tenia ke presentarme a corte y lo mas seguro que me mandarian a prision ......................enserio como tratan de intimidar para ver si uno cae..........porfabor no caigan en su juego ...y estas personas deberian mejor de ponerse a trabajar.

my friend just got the call the same called, to settle for $350, that she was going to get a package, anyone out there that can help! please 9/16/2013, she is a senior citizen, thank God she always calls me for everthing.

I will send an email to you lest get together and stop him

Quiero reportar este numero 800 -381-8132 y el 305-407-8409 a mi me llamaron diciendome que tenian una demanda  civil en mi contra por la cantidad de $3,800 pero ellos me podian ayudar que me llamarian en 20 minutos, entonces me dijeron que podian parar la demanda por $350. con un money orden señores esto es um scam cuando le dije que mis abogados lo llamarian me engancharon

There calling for husband and saying he missed court and it was from a product order from tv

They called person stated same thing he was a lawyer and I had a civil suit and owed $4800 left message to call at 1800-381-8132 or his personal # 305-407-8409. Would not give any info and wanted my social security #  what an idiot his name he claimed was Pablo Mendez. Not very bright.

this same situation is going on with a family member of mine ..this has became an aggravating and frustrating situation..need some information..  on how to get these people caught.. the phone number given to reach them is 786-419-4835..

You guys my mom is receiving these calls too!! lets get together to help this person get arrested plz email me at roxana_cordero2913@yahoo.com lets not ignore this!! it may not have worked with us but it may work with othe people.

A mi tambien me dijeron lo mismo pero me dieron una direccion que no era y que yo tenia que ir a la corte en fresno ca y si le mandaba 480dlls me quitaba la molestia busquen a una paula chavez y maria pazz son estafafadoras y que sabian mi direccion y que ella era abogada y los #ya no los contestan cuidense y la lastima es que son  estafadoras latinas en ver ayudar friegan y los #son1800-381-8132 y1786-419-4835 que se pongan a limpiar toilets

I want to report this number as a scam!!!! the are trying to get your money!! like they tried to get ours. a guy by the name Diego Vega claimed he was a lawyer to call him back to settle this civil law suite be aware of these guys and ladies calling they are scam artist !! if you are watching don't call my Dammm! phone again! I tried to call back on the number he gave me they are temporarily not available they are (305) 938-0549. 1800-381-8132. don't fall for . oh they told me there was a civil lawsuit pending at L.A. court house .
enough said. Google the numbers while they are on the phone and you can bust them then and there good luck . 6/19/2012.

this lady call me yesterday her name is maria paz she said that i owen $4800 dollars to a natural product company then she told me that i have to pay $480 dollar that she was a lawyer and  she wants to help me because they was going to tack me to court and that i have no chance to win the case she didnt gave me no information even went i ask her for a case# she said no can give u that # your get that in court this is a scam please dont fall for this persons trick,          La senora maria paz me llamo  ayer junio 10 y me dijo que yo tenia un desacato ala corte por no averme precentado cuando me abian mandado un citatorio algo que yo jamas recibi y que yo les debia $4800 dolares y estaba siendo demandada  por  eso me muy mal intimidante segun ella por favor si alguien le llama con estas amenasas reportenlas ya son personas si escrupulos que tratan de robar a uno .