Says I owe for a payday loan I never applied for or received.  Could only give me a month and year no date and refused to fax me any documents that I signed.  Very threatening and would intimidate a lot of people.  Talked to a Jonathan Lloyd and then a Robin Wilson.  Foreign accents.  I reported this call to my states Attorney General's Office.

CALLED ME CONTINOUSLY @ WORK. WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY INFO JUST TOLD ME THAT IM UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR FRAUD. VERY THREATENING.WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY DOCUMENTS EITHER. TOLD ME I WOULD LOSE JOB IF I DID NOT CALL BACK WITH IN 30 MINUTES. RECEIVED CALLD FROM THESE GUYS IN THE PAST. THEY ARE A PART OF AL QUIDA. WHY CAN'T THEY HARRASS PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY!!!

Several calls.

Today 2/22/2011 I received phone messages and a call at my job from Austin Jones. He claimed to be a law officer demanding payment from me on a payday loan which I applied for online about three months ago but never accepted. He insisted this loan was given to me and was rude, arrogant and threatening. He didn't even want me to speak until he was finished giving me his instructions to pay this bogus loan stating that I am in big trouble and not to take this matter lightly. He has an Indian or Middle Eastern accent and is hard to understand. I told him again that he is mistaken but he told me he was going to make me lose my job so  I hung up on him. After researching I found that he is a total fraud and scammer. Just don't confirm any information he may ask you to because he is still fishing for more of your personal information. Don't let him bully you or frighten you no matter what he says to threaten you. Tell him you are aware of his scam and hang up on him. PLEASE BE ADVISED HE IS NOW ALSO USING THIS PHONE NUMBER TO CONTACT HIM :  347-321-9061

they actually called my government desk phone and left a voice mail message stating that they were officer Jack Dawson from the Department of Law and Investigations and the caller further stated that he had serious legal issues pending against me that needed to be discussed before the matter escalated and I was brought up on worse charges.  He gave the call back number as 845-765-9536.  My outgoing voicemail CLEARLY states my rank, who I am, and what government office I work for so these guys are either oblivious, stupid, only know enough English to read off of the script in front of them, or all of the above.  I am definitely turning in the RECORDED VOICE MAIL MESSAGE to the right people, may that will take these guys off the net for a while.

They are now saying they are from the Department of Law and Investigations and their phone number is 845-765-9536 and they do answer so I am harassing them now.

They have been calling me for a week.  Officer Robin Wilson and the same thing I am going to jail blah blah blah.  He told me today to wait and in 1 hour the cops would be here to get me and I will see what is going to happen to me for not paying a loan (that never happened).  I called him back and told him I was still waiting for the cops, he said to stop wasting his time and to wait another half hour and I would see what is going to happen.  I told him okay and that I was calling him back every 30 minutes to harass him becuase this is a scam and it is pissing me off.  He hung up on me.  I will be calling him every 30 minutes to annoy them.

I have been dealing with these kinds of calls for the last 7 months, they leave me alone for a month or so and then start back up, i have turned them in to the FTC on multiple occations just to have more calls coming in.  I am so tired of it.  I no longer answer my phone at all unless it is a family member calling.  I think it is just time to change my phone number, maybe then I will get some peace.   These people are frauds, scammers and parasites, do not give them money ever, turn them in to the FTC, they are just trying to steal your hard earned money.  you have rights, by law they have to give you proof of a debt in writing or a court document.  If they won't it is a scam and turn them in to everyone you can think of, FTC, FBI. BBB, local law enforcement ect....

I also got a phone call.  I did not know the number, so I let it go to voice mail.  They called both my work and my cell.  In the message...which I could hardly understand, he said I would loose my job, my family and all of my friends.  I am glad that I googled this before I called back.  Maybe I will not even atempt a call back.

THEY ARE A PART OF AL QAEDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I as well recieved a call from officer John Michaels last night.  Because I refused to verify my personal information with him he said fine, I'm having your towns police department pick you up right now and hung up on me.  Even though they had my info I refused to verify with them and they got mad.  I decided to call them back and they kept hanging up on me.  Oh well dont fall for this people

I just had the same call, but, the man gave his name as Officer Jack Dorsey.  When I questioned him he said he was going to read me the affidavit listing all of the issues and to not interrupt and that I could ask all the questions I wanted when he finished.  He told me what my social security number is and my home address and processed to ask me about my bank information, I interruptted him and ask him who was this that I owe money to and he got mad because I wouldn't let him finish what he had to say.  When I persisted with demanding details such as where the "lawsuit" was filed he got real hostile and told me that he will not give me that information until he was finish what he had to say and then told me to call back in 30mins once I feel that I wanted to listen to what he had to say and hung up.  I called back right away because I wanted to know who this was and he told me that if I didn't listen then don't call back and that I would lose my job in 48 hours.

I called the FBI and was told that it sounded like a scam and I was told to call the FCC and then the FCC told me to call the Federal Trade Commission which I did and they told me to also call the Credit Bueara to proctect my Identy.  

When I was talking to them I could hear a lot of voices in the background probably doing the same thing.

I received a two phone calls of the same nature. The gentleman stated that he was calling on behalf of the Federal Law & Investigations Unit. If that didn't sound completely off! Anyway, I knew it was a scam b/c if I was being investigated I would have known by letter and at least from someone in America! The man on the phone and refused to state what company he was from. He knew my name from the caller ID and stated that I was being inverstigated for financial fraud and asked if knew who a particular person was. When I refused to answer any questions or provide any personal information, the man told me that I would be picked up in 24 hours and hung up on me. Talk about creepy ~

If you receive a call like this DO NOT provide any personal information as this is a scam.

I just got a call from this a "Jack Dawson".  He MUST be a fan of Titantic. He claimed to be from the government, something like the US department of fraud.  I asked for the address of his employer, which he responded with New York. He gave the street name but nothing else.  No number, nothing.    I did apply for online loans around the date that they say I frauded the company they supposedly represent.  I never received one from the company they are talking about.  I repeatedly stated that I would like to talk to my attorney and get something in writing about what he was talking about but he said the company didn't want to speak to me.  He wanted me to give him an answer to a question of whether or not I wanted their help.  I asked if he was asking for money and he wouldn't say unless I answered that question.  I hung up and tried to call the number back and it rang about 9 times and then a message said "the wireless customer you are trying to reach is unavailable.  It's a total SCAM.    The number they were calling from did not appear on my cell phone and the man asked me if my SS was right and the bank I have was right, which they were.  That's really scary.  I'm going to put a fraud alert on my credit report ASAP and have my bank change my account number.  Who needs this!!!???  Before hanging up with me the man said he would see me at the court house.  And if I'd like my attorney to contact him, they would have to call within 30 minutes or he was signing the affidavit.  Such BS!!!!

I have been getting the same phone calls from Officer John Michaels!!!!  I knew what he was telling me was incorrect because I hadn't borrowed any money from anyone.  He has been harassing me at my job for a week now!!!!

Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam

January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.

When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are ?spoofed? numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer?s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.

When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer?s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer?s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.

If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as ?We?re filing an affidavit against you? or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.

A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General?s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee?s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an ?officer?.

?I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ?If that?s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming?,? stated the employee.

?It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,? Attorney General Six said. ?If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer?s arrest, or using the threat of violence.

More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.

To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General?s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.

http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam

I had the same call, but, the man gave his name as Officer Matthew Gibson.  He handed me off to someone else when I started asking questions.  That man told me he was an attorney and a lawsuit had been filed against me.  When I questioned him he said he was going to read me the affidavit listing all of the issues and to not interrupt and that  I could ask all the questions I wanted when he finished.  He told me I had committed bank fraud, told me what my social security number is and mentioned my husband's name and a friend that I had used as a reference for a payday loan.  When I persisted with demanding details such as where the "lawsuit" was filed, he stalled around and finally said Pennsylvania.  I do not live anywhere near Pennsylvania.  When I asked who filed the suit, he finally mentioned Cash Marketing.  There is a blog regarding them and the scam they are running.  They offer you a "job" to do surveys for large companies such as Target, Walmart, Publix and Sears.  The only personal information they ask for up front is your home address.  I was told I would receive a contract and information on my first survey in the mail and that there would be a training period.  I received a letter, no contract, no info on first job and a certified check for $3500 supposedly from Compass Bank in Birmingham, Al. and was told to call in for my first assignment and at that time I would be told I could cash the check, not before.  The letter stated
the breakdown of what the check was for.  $280 was for my first assignment and the rest for possible expenses, but, that I would need to send the remainder back to them at an address in New York.
I did some investigation of the company and found it was started by one person in NY very recently.
I, also, found out from others in the blog how the scam worked.  You deposited the check into your personal bank, took your $280 and then got a certified check and sent the remainder back to them.
The certified checks were bogus and after a few days the bank came back to you for the money and you were left owing $3500 to your bank and they had your money.
Anyway, I told Officer Whoever that I am a Fraud Investigator which I am in the Mortgage industry and that I had filed a complaint with the US Dept of Commerce which I did.  He told me not to worry about it that he would explain it to Cash Marketing and basically it would go away.  

By the way, when I was talking to them I could hear a lot of voices in the background probably doing the same thing.

Man called stated he was Officer Austin Jones and that there were serious charges pending against me and that I needed to talk with him immediately. when I called the number back Officer Austin Jones (used the same name) stated that I he was sending charges to my local states attorneys office. When I told him to go ahead that I could prove all payments that were made, he then stopped answering the phone. I have reported this to my local district attorneys office.

I have received calls from this number for the past three days. And it was the same as stated by lee Anderson, it was an Indian man claiming to be a legal officer with a serious legal matter against me. First of all my dad is a cop so i called him to talk to him about it and he told me right off the bat that it was scammers. If this happens you can report them to Verizon seeing as they are using a Verizon cell phone, and to the better business bureau.

Man called stated he was Officer Austin Jones and that there were serious charges pending against me and that I needed to talk with him immediately. when my wife called the number back Officer Austin Jones (used the same name) stated that I was screwed and they were coming to get me. First as Lee points out your need to have something in writing to validate a bill is owed or that the court has taken some kind of action against you. Second, Bill collectors are not Officers and are barred by law as representing themselves as officers. Third, any respectable company that is in the debt collection buisness will identfy themselves and state their purpose in a professional manner. (Sometimes Rude but within the limits of the law). If you can stand talking to these Scammers long enough to gather enough information you can present the evidence to authorities for prosecution. They probably won't but you have the right to protection from these predators.

Indian Man called claiming to be a cop with a legal matter against me. He said that I owed someone money and I had to pay it today. He didnt tell me who I owed, he just wanted me to pay him today or I would be taken to court or jail. ATTENTION PEOPLE: these people are scam frauds !! Please dont be fooled no matter how much they try to freak you out. Remember, legally you would get something in the mail or it would be proven in writting as a bill. Tell these people that they are being recorded and your turning their number in to the FBI/Federal Trade Commision. If they continue to call, you need to report this-but when you do talk to them tell them you know their liars, frauds and that theyre scams ! Once they know you know, they will move on in search for their next victim !