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/
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/

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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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.

This company called my mom saying they were going to sue me! They need to stop harassing me! Also I owe nobody any money.

Same here.

My EX sister in-law got a call from 1-800-829-1831 asking for me saying they were the sheriff & I had 2 hours to return their call or I was going to be served due to some old debt.  (It must be verrrrrrrry old if I still had her brother's last name).. Anyway,  I called them back using a different phone & it is a company called T & H something or other.
I hung up.
Sheriff dept. my a***....

my sister in law received a call from them so she called me they told her that I had one hour or they would come to my job or my home to look for me so in fear I called them back some man told me that I owed sprint $4,000 and I could settle today for 85% off and pay $600 today or $266 a month for 15 months so in fear I gave him my address, phone number and email im glad I didn't give him my bank information I am supposed to call him back with that after work not doing that I reported him and I looked up the number glad I did but still a little scared any advise?

This number called my grannies today asking for me and told my aunt that I would 2hours to contact them or a sheriff would be coming to serve me papers! Left a acct# with her!

I just got a call from a 1786 235 9483 OPEN 4 OPEN 4  - FLorida "sheriff's office" with a case number and instructions to call to this number 1 800 829 1831. I called and  the girl answrred "Hello" and put me on hold. I called again, asked her the name of her company and to verify the number then I got disconected.

Called a family member and stated they had a court summons for me. Told the person that they had a civil suit filed against me and summons had been filed for my arrest with the court. The person gave me the 1800 number a "case number". I called and they said D&H first, D&C second, C&D third, was hung up three times. Finally a person spoke to me. Wanted me to provide my full ssn and date of birth to verify my identity. I refused and stated the issue i had with the info given to my family member. Their response "Well we use an outside calling agency and they do whatever they need to so that you will call us."

I got a call today from this number typed in the phone number on google and found this post.  My call was in regards to a verizon bill that is not found on my credit report, they told me I would be served if I didn't pay a bill of $579.34.  People are crazy and crafty!  Be aware!!!!  Glad to know this is a scam which I was pretty confident it was from the beginning.

They called a family member asking for a different family member saying that someone had filed a complaint against them and they needed to call this number. Left case number but when you call, they send you to voice mail box in which you can not leave message. Does anyone know where we can file a complaint against these people?? This should not be allowed. They scare and worry elders when they get these calls.

I just got a call from this number asking if I knew my husband and that he had two days to call them back or he was going to get a served, I called the number that was left and the lady stated she couldn't provide me any informaiton and that she knew it wasn't a criminal matter because they don't do criminal cases, but it could be regarding something else, she wouldn't elobrate...but, after reading all y'all comments I am not calling back at all. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!

Got a Call from a "location"  company who referenced this number to call as well as a case #.  She said the sheriff department was trying to serve a warrant.  She had a heavy Indian accent.  Called the number they gave me and the person who answered called the company D&H.  Figured out it was a scam,  and now they won't even answer their phones for me to tell them off.

Someone just called my brother saying that they were trying to reach me so serve me papers and have him the (800)829-1831 and a ref#. I called and someone answered "CNH" as the company name. This is really weird... Thanks to this website I understand was going on.

This is scary that these people are praying on our innermost vulnerabilities. The truth will come to light for you.

We got a call from this number 18008291831 today and they said they were looking for someone. They said that she has an arrest warrant issued for this person but could not tell me anything about it because it could only be the person that they called about. What the f***, they said she needs to settle this but I don't talk to her will be calling the sheriffs office to follow up on this to see what they have to say. If you are scammers, suck it!

These people called my ex and cause a  hugr fight. She already uses lies to keep my son away now she thinks that i hav issues w the law. they called me from 1(562)972-6984 and gave me a case number. i was suspicious because all i do is take care of my kidz and write poetry. Good thing I looked up the numbet on line.

I got a call saying its regarding a bill and they have filed a lawsuit against me. If i didnt give them money today the lawsuit would stick.

a relative got a call from this number and told me to call asap because he said they said I would be sued. I called and they identified themselve as a legal firm and said I was being sued for a debt to Check N' Go.  I was not aware, they said they served me 45 days ago.  I never received anything.  They told me I could settle it and pay and ask what I wanted to do. I told them "have a nice day" and hung up.  I know this isn't true. It's people who are trying to get people's money.

That # called my employer and told them that if I didn't call by the end of the business day I was going to be served. I have never received any mail or message untill now. Left call back # and the name Ray.

Got a call from different number giving my brother a heads up about a complaint filed and a case number. They gave me this number to call back.

I got the same call from that number18008291831 it's a scam saying someone was coming to arrest me in 2 hours for no reason.

got a called from them.. and said someone filed a complaint against my husband at the sheriff department.

Debt is civil, not criminal, so you cannot be arrested, even if you did default on a loan.  Anyway, if you had committed a crime, you wouldn't get a heads up of your impending arrest - the cops would just show up!  Your caller is a scammer or junk debt buyer.  Per theFDCPA, you should not pay any caller who refuses to MAIL - do not accept email or fax - proof that you owe a debt and proof your caller has the legal right to collect said debt.  Refusal to mail this documentation is a violation of the FDCPA.  Please do report these jokers to the FTC - www.ftc.gov, the FBI - www.fbi.gov, and your state's Attorney General.  You can find your state AG at this site - www.naag.org.

I just got a call from this number telling me that theres was some warrant out for me.  I never been in trouble and if there's  was a warrant out for me then why haven't I seen or heard anything about it until now

CONSTANT HARASSMENT THREAT AND CALLING EVERYDAY ALL DAY  

Is the number 800-829-1831     they called a family member of mine and said some crazy stuff about a warrant but never asked for my number or current address.    very weird.

Does anybody know who this number belongs to? What company?

I have a client that received a call regarding a Verizon Wireless bill. My client is deaf and so I went to call and tehre is a generic voicemail. She said the name of the company is ASPS and they told her that they were suing her and sending it to the judge... this would be called a judgement. As well... this is an FDCPA violation. An FDCPA violation is a contingent case for consumers from the attorney that pursues the "collection" company and you are awarded $1,000 per violation. Look up the FDCPA violations and ensure that there aren't more violations they are throwing out there.

The problem with a company like this is that if they are found, the likely result would be a judgment for the FDCPA violation and that helps no one. Request a cease and desist. You can only be contacted to let you know that they will not contact you again and to let you know if a debt escalates to suit. At which time I recommend calling a consumer attorney to review the information as it will likely be an FDCPA violation if the debt is not valid or has reached a statute of limitations.

You may have been subjected to something like scam  #25, as described at
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/facts.html

That site also shows how other 800notes visitors have reduced the number of telephone scams and telemarketing calls they receive.  (Links to Amazon's phone blocker devices and apps, as well as government reporting sites are also provided).

My coworker got the same call today 3/25/14, caller said a summons was going to be delivered to him by a sheriff,  as a complaint had been filed, coworker had no knowledge of any issues. I've seen this number before, it's a collections agency trying to collect on old OLD dept or in some cases completely fictional. DO NOT CALL THESE PEOPLE.