I got the same calls from these same numbers, 888 853 9272, 770 450-6820, stating they were chief investigator. They would not tell me who I owed and would not send me anything proving that I owed this debt.  I never got a payday loan.  The threat to have me arrested also.

Elspeth is 110% correct!  Don't let them pull that "we are not a collector" hogwash.  They can call themselves whatever they want, if they are attempting to collect a debt they are governed by the FDCPA

Based on the number in your OP, they are also discussed in the thread below.  With an idiot employee posting false information as well

http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-853-9272

Doesn't matter - they still have to comply with federal law - the FDCPA.

Thanks you

Thanks.  There is nothing registered as with Levi Stein & Mark or Levi Stein & Markowitz.  Complete scam for sure.

She said Levi stein & mark owing but wouldn't tell me where office located in Atlanta ga

Sounds like that operation is using the typically bottom feeder name game --- trying to mislead consumers incorrectly claiming they are not subject to the FDCPA because they are "process servers", "fraud investigators", a "law firm", or "mediation company".

What you meant was they're frauds. Ooops, we'll forgive you for that momentary lack of reason. NOT!!
FRAUD!   CHEAT!!!
Skeff Ett Liv!
Gunnar

Did she give you the name of the company or lawyers "firm"?  Thanks in advance

I meant she said that they are not debt collector's they're a law firm

By law, Attorney's also have to be licensed for debt collections if they are acting or doing debt collection.

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:

http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
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

For Extortion Scam Operations, 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/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

You may also wish to consider buying a call blocker, either device or phone..
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=se ... s=call+blockers

she said that they are debt collectors, they are lawyers.

Per the FDCPA, you should NOT pay any caller who refuses to MAIL a debt validation letter - in fact, it is a violation of the FDCPA to refuse to mail this documentation to you.  Please do report your caller to the FTC, FBI and your state's Attorney General.  Also, the refusal to give company name and physical and mailing address is another violation of the FDCPA and another red flag.  Remember - no proof of debt mailed = do not pay!

i ask them where they was located at in ga she said in Atlanta so I ask if I could get a validation she said she would get that to when I could tell her when I could make the payment, but she would never give me the address said she will be sending papers to the court where I live said I would pay more money  an get a good attorney and this is been recorded and I said i'm recording to. But would never give me the name of the creditor. So I ask again where the office is located at i'll come to the office to pick them up, so the ask I got is that we have several location but I am in ga, but never told me where. The numbers are 770-450-6827 and 888-853-9272.

They just called me and left a message saying to contact Mrs.simms immediately before charges are filed against me. They are using two different number's at the moment one is 1-888-853-9272 and 1-770-450-6820. They are saying they are Levi and markowitz. They are trying to say that a internet payday loan is owed for $5,000 dollars. Couldn't even give me the name of the company this loan was through. They had my social number and birth date and old bank account information and my work information. Wanted me to verify my birth date and last 4 of social number. She said I had charges pending against me for check fraud and the county I live in would be picking me up on a warrant. They would be mail me a certified letter in the mail also. They got mad when I starting calling them out saying they was trying to scam people and I laid them out and told her not to call my phone ever again. Not two minutes later they called back this time a Mrs.Crawford telling me wasn't in my best interest to lay them out and not talk to them. I laid her out and hung up. Then they started to call my bf cell phone 10 times in a row. Don't know how they got his cell number are any of my other family number neither. He said what is this about she said I can't tell you but you need to make sure she calls us back immediately before a warrant is issued tonight for her arrest. They will also call your job telling them you have fraud charges and a warrant is being issued for your arrest at your job. This is a scam and every few months a different number will call changing there companies name and number.  I will be contacting the federal trade commission once again tomorrow to report them!

They just called me several times and my other cell phones that are not mine. They are saying they are Levi and markowitz now. Calling from 1-888-853-9272 and 1-770-450-6820 shows up with no name and from Georgia. Said ask for Mrs.simmer couldn't even tell me the name of the debt saying I owe $5,000 to them. And I was having charges against me for check fraud. I cussed her out and hung up. Two minutes later a Mrs.Crawford called and laid her out. Then they call the other cell phones and threatening them. I would like any information you have on them. Calling the federal trade commission tomorrow to report them. In the last few months it has been a bunch of theses fake companies calling all day long. I'm sick and tired of them. They told my bf wasn't a good idea for me to lay them out and hang up on them. They was just trying to help me. They got mad because I called them out on trying to scam people and threatening people!

Consumers across the country report that they're getting telephone calls from people trying to collect on loans the consumers never received or on loans they did receive but for amounts they do not owe. Others are receiving calls from people seeking to recover on loans consumers received but where the creditors never authorized the callers to collect for them. So what's the story?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:
Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.

Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft ? charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate ? but you think the collector may not be ? contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
Report the call. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

gettting a call saying i owe for a payday loan and have my correct information. i know i don;t owe that so what i do

I used  to  work  for  this company  in  decatur ga  and  they  also have  a company  in north carolina  and  they  even scammed  their  employee's  and  any  information  you  guys  want  i will gladly  give  it  .  no one  from  our  office  got  their  paychecks.  yes  they  are  a scam .

Keeps calling me to tell me I owe money for an old pay day loan. I settled this with another company a couple years ago. They keep calling me threatening legal action. They are full of crap...

Same here. Levi stein and markowicz. I had an old payday loan. Ended up being called by another company last year about it and paid them. Now this company calling saying the sane thing. Legal action, docket numbers, penal codes. Mr jones, mr this mrs that. They claim I was scammed last time I paid this. Asked for them to bill me for proof and said it would take 7 days and "they" can't wait that long. Knew my address and car I drive and said they would seize my car and didn't need a court order to do it.

This company called my job stating they were Levi, Stein and Associates and I needed to return their call about a legal matter.

Received a phone call from 855-221-9477. They left a message saying that they were from Levi Stein and Associates that they have a criminal and civil case in their office against my name and social. And if I do not call back today the cops will be notified.

Got a call from this number asking for my mother. I wouldn't give the last 4 digits they threatened legal action to file an affidavit and call a sheriff to delivery lol. They claimed they were from Levi stein markowitz law firm

These people called referring their selves as Coakley and Associates. They were saying owed money from an on line pay day loan. Gave all info, that can be retrieved from the internet, started having an attitude when ask questions to verify their story. 5 minutes later had another call from a different 1-855 number saying she had called our work number had papers to deliver. Had a complaint about us.

got a call regarding an old payday loan. Im trying to find out some names so I can take legal action, any help with this would be greatly appreciated. thanks!!

GOT TWO CALLS FROM THIS CRAZY COMPANY THREATENING LEGAL ACTION.

Did they leave you a voicemail? I got a call threatening legal action and filing an affidavit