Received a voicemail from this number, said it was the Katherine Shoresteen Law Firm and that I was a person of interest and either myself or my attorney needed to call them before the day was over (2/5/09). I contacted my attorney and she called them. They refused to give her any information, wouldn't tell them who they were with and hung up on her when she asked them for an address. They did admit that it is not a law firm, it is a processing company (collection agency) but that is all they would divulge. Be very careful when calling these people. It is illegal for them to hold themselves out to be an attorney when they aren't.

I got a call one early morning stating I owed $1,000 from an Internet loan 3 years ago. I was told If I didn't pay a warrant would be issued and I would be immediately arrested and sent to Lee County in Alabama. So I was sweating and crying because who wants to go to jail as a none "felon" not me. So I worked out an agreement with Katherine Shorsteen who took $500 to keep me out of jail. I have tried calling back after that day to work something out about the remaining $500 and I never get anyone.  They got me good, THIS IS A SCAM AND THEY WILL SOUND LEGITIMATE!!!

My name is Jason Crawford, and I am a lawyer from Columbus, Georgia.  I have a client who is the victim of similar type unlawful debt collection practices.  I am presently investigating the telephone numbers and WILL find out to whom the lines belong.

My telephone number is (888) 946-3232.  My email address is jason@dcfblaw.com.  If you have any information to provide us that might relate to our investigation, please feel free to contact me.

jc

I received the same message and called back because I have went thru this before for the same loan.  I live in Florida and it is ILLEGAL for the loan companies to have such a high intereste rate.  I paid back the loan plus what is allowed per Florida law.  The attorney general of florida said it is illegal for them to lie and say they have a warrant out for you.  As soon as I tried to tell her about the AG, she yelled and hung up on me after threatening me.  I called back to let her know that I called her on a recorded line and will be sending the call to a lawyer and the AG and she told me that she was going to get me for harrassing calls.  LMAO.  This was so fun on my side.  I laughed at her.  I never did get to tell her that I was sending her call to the AG.  LMAO  I may even call her back again just to mess with her.  I paid my loan.

They called and left me a message that I was a person of interest, as well. The number they called from was 843-253-7057. I knew it was probably some scam, so I googled it and here I am. Thanks, everyone.

I just receieved a call and she stated that information above...but this time she new the county I was in which initially scared the poo at of me, but then I started asking her questions, which she didn't answer, she started to get rude and simple told her I filed chapter 7 and that it was included in the 7, she then started to tell me that debt wasn't covered in the 7 becasue it was unsecured and I signed a document stating that 7 doesn't cover it (Let's just say she was less then educated on what 7 does)...when she found out I was supposedly in "7" she was clearly dismayed and simply said I am issuing a warrant and just hung up on me.  I don't think I will be hearing from her again...so it may be a way to get these people off your back...use the "7" excuse!!! Good luck...these people are now better than dirt!!!

Katherine called me at work with suppose references with a pay day loan I suppose to have done in October 2005. I asked her to fax me documentaion proving and she got real nasty and hung up on me, I called the number back and she said she couldn't talk to me, I need to wait to be arreted at work and it was mt debt. I asked her for a fax number to send my police report when I file it, she said no. They said I owe 1300.00 and I believe casho advance are only 200-300 dollars. I am trying to figure out how she knew people who are no longer employeed here to say i used them as a reference.
THIS IS A SCAM AND YOU CAN;T BE CONVICTED OF THEFT BY DECEPTION!!!!

THIS IS A COMPLETE SCAM. THESE PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO STEAL MONEY FROM ANYONE THAT WILL BELIEVE THEM. DO NOT PAY. REPORT TO THE AUTHORITIES.

I received a disturbing call from a lady name Katherine Shoresteen. She said she was calling on behalf of a company I did a payday loan with and my info was being sent to my local county and I would be arrested for unpaid payloan. I asked for proof in writing and she said she would was not giving me anything. I informed her that I don't any payday loans and she told me I was lying and to prove she was telling me the truth, she was send my info to the police.

Scam, she called me today saying that I was a person of interest! Do not accept any calls from this person.

I received a call from Kathleen Shorsteen today demanding that I pay $1500 dollars, or she will submit a warrant to the county police for my arrest. She said that I'd be held in jail for 30 days, until I appear before the judge for non-payment. She also stated like the rest of you above, that I applied for a internet loan, had a bank account I never had, my email address, and work information. I told her I was a victim of identity theft and that I was not going to pay. I never took out internet loans.. She stated if I did not pay the $1500 by 5pm, the county police will be out to pick me up.

I asked her, what information could I send in or provide her to show that I am a victim of identity theft. She said nothing, she will take nothing, any documents I have does not prove that I didn't apply for the payday loan. She stated that I need to pay or good luck to me.... Same thing she stated to the other people in this blog/notes. Because I was unawar of this scam, I was afraid I would be arrested for something I did not do, and was about to pay for this loan I didn't even apply for.

"Theft by Deception and Worthless Draft" just didn't seem right to me, so, I called my friend that's a Paralegal and spoke to his boss (lawyer), that said, you can't be arrested for owing a Internet Loan. Also, if you owe the company any money, they should send you a letter in the mail notifying you of such charges and a court hearing. Also, if you've been a victim of Identity theft and you tell the company that, request that the company send you documentation showing your signature, a copy of your photo ID, or something actually verifying that you were the person who obtained that loan... Even if it was through the internet, most companies should have valid proff that you are who you are, due to the identity theft crisis we have in the world today.

After finding out all of this information, and googling the word "Theft by Deception and Worthless Draft", I found this website, with all of you people who had the same experience with this lady and company. I read every note you people posted and I want to thank you for posting your experience on this website. You all have saved me from being scammed by this company.

People please be aware of this so called Law Office calling you!!!! Don't pay anything, demand something in writing, ask for proff of you signature, a photo ID or something that really validates proof that you opened that account. If they can't do that and they still demand money, then just hang up the phone!!!! Even if they have information about you, that no one should have, remeber, everything about your life is on the internet. The same way she got that information, for $9.99 she could pull up your life history on people search (ie. The Internet).

Thanks again everyone for the reports!!!!

A Kathleen Shorsteen called me from this number and was very vague in her details of what I owed, only stating that I did a online loan back in 2005. She continued to threaten me with a warrant to be issued that day if money was not wired by 5pm. I went to my bank and wired the money, the bank put a hold of the wire because they also believe this is fraud. Shorsteen had all my personal information. I called the Better Business Bureau and they said that this "Spellman and Roman" have a "F" ranking with them. I also called the police and Attorney General's office. This person is very forceful and scary. Be ware!!!! I was told by the Attorney's office that I could not be arrested for a debt collection and not to send any money until I have something in writing.

Same thing 2/17/09,  left message and said to call immediately!   Total scam!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Received a voice mail. It was very concerning so I did a reverse look up and could not find any info. Typed just the # in the search bar. Found this page. Thanks everyone. I certainly won't return the call. My voice mail was exactly like Yankee Girl.

Received call from 1-843-253-7056.  Identified as Katherine Shoresteen Law Firm.  Caller left message looking for my daughter and stating that she is a "person of interest" in a legal matter and that the call needed to be returned immediately on the same day (2/4/09).  When the call was returned, my daughter was advised that she owed some organization in California $3300+ dollars in relation to a loan acquired over the internet in 2005.    The person from the Shoresteen office was rude, and demanded that they receive the money immediately (the same day) or a warrant would be issued for my daughters arrest. She was told that she was a felon! I tried to locate this law firm over the internet and so did my attorney and we came up with similar stories being reported by other people who received a call from the same number, but could not locate the law firm.  We learned that this is a South Carolina number and that is all.  All I can say is BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL!!  If this is a legitimate law firm, why can't they be found?

I was called on my cell phone inquiring about my spouse. Lady on phone stated she was with the law office of Katherine Shoresteen and my wife was wanted for questioning. I identified myself as her husband and Katherine Shorestten stated my wife was wanted for opening an account on the internet and having funds transfered to 1st National Bank. She was being charged by the internet lender with "worthless draft & theft by deception". She was told to pay $753.00 to make this go away. When my wife refused to pay and ans started asking questions the supposed law firm kept hanging up on her. The only reason we were concerned, 2 years ago my wife had her identity stolen and was a nightmare. This is nothing but a scam and this supposed law firm is hoping that the victim will pay by check or credit card by phone and wipe out your account. Beware!!!