855-224-0985
not Michael
not Michael
2013-11-10 00:20:03
Unknown
Ignore it.  Its a scam.  If you are about to be arrested no one will call to warn you.
sherly smith
sherly smith
2013-11-10 00:05:50
Unknown
someone fro arg called me she said she has a warrrent for me they will go to my job and my house i tried calling them back no one answered when i called back she said i will find you where every you are and that sounded strange to me the number they called me from was 1 866 285 6473 i dont know what to do
Tamianth
Tamianth
2013-10-25 06:36:59
Unknown
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/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action

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.
bre
bre
2013-10-25 05:55:46
Debt Collector
OK so I had an voicemail from an caller and they called me PRIVATE and said that if they didn't hear from me or get a write off from the company in which they name that she and  the authorities will be at my house or job first thing in the morning on fruadulant charges and gave me a number 8662856473 and when I called the number it said it was art group but I honestly don't know what it is..........its crazy cause the called my house phone and said my name wrong and my house phone is in my fiancés name and we don't even use it let alone know it it came with our bundle. And me and him don't have the same name
michelle
michelle
2012-12-01 07:32:11
Unknown
So what was the final outcome? I too have received a call to my daughters work # for me stating i am under employment arrest? Doing some research now on what do to make this stop and sue them.
Please advise..
Deirdre
Deirdre
2012-08-23 18:46:33
Unknown
Hello I have been receiving calls from this agency 855-713-6272 when i call to get information they want give me nothing they just talk rude to me. I asked for the address and the name of the company and they wouldn't give me nothing just wanted me to verify and give them my personal information. So did you confirm that this is ARG Group Law office of Mike Sanchez.  Thanks
LINA
LINA
2012-06-22 20:45:44
Debt Collector
THEY CALLED ME SAYING THEY WERE FROM THE PIMA COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE AND THEY HAD A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST.. THEY GUY IS VERY RUDE. WHEN THEY SENT SOMETHING TO MY EMAIL ADDRESS IT WAS ON A COMPANY LETTER HEAD WITH A FAKE NUMBER FOR A PLACE TO ORDER FLOWERS THIS COMPANY NEEDS TO BE REPORTED
lina
lina
2012-06-22 20:38:43
Debt Collector
855-713-6272
Lisa
Lisa
2012-02-10 16:01:40
Debt Collector
All who experience this company, please contact your FTC (Federal Trade Commisioner) and put in a complaint.  Here is the number 1-877-382-4357.
Roni
Roni
2012-02-10 14:51:39
Debt Collector
This company will not provide you with an address or phone number to contact them back.  The "supposedly" owner of the company is rude and threating. Then when I told him that I have a lawyer he basically told me that I dont' have one because I could not provide a name right away.  When I contacted him back to give him my lawyer's name, he wanted the lawyer to contact him.  It's a bunch of BS.  And stating they have papers to be served. The girl stated it was an old debt from 2007 however the guy stated it was from 2010 and and that she was wrong.  I don't have a clue because I did not start any debts in 2010.  Untill they can prove who they are, and verify information CORRECTLY.  Report them.  I did and I contacted my lawyer.  At first they will call from a block number or unavailable and then provide you with this number to call.  It's all the same company trying to collect on old debts that they purchased from other companies.
michelle Melchiori
michelle Melchiori
2012-02-09 18:21:54
Unknown
they told me i have fraud charges and they were going to get the authories to serve me papers, they said that they sent me infomation about this numerous times to a p.o. box 862 and i have never had a p.o. box 862 and i asked this gentleman who he was with and he said that he could not disclosed this information. that i should call the number that is listed above, so i called it, and it was not in service.
Lucy
Lucy
2012-01-31 16:30:20
Debt Collector
This company is not who they say they are.  They claim to be ARG (Accelerated Recovery Group) but all the research I have done shows there is no such company.  They use illegal tacticts to get people to pay debts.  They claim to be debt collectors but they do not follow any of the rules of the FTC or the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act)  They are a bunch of bottom feeding low lifes who belong in jail for their illegal actions and false threats.  Do not pay them a dime; they are criminals who belong in jail.
Swilly
Swilly
2012-01-31 15:57:26
Debt Collector
Called said had warrant for my arrest.  Called relatives of mine told them they had warrant for my arrest.  This number belongs to a shady illegal business.  They sent an email to me on supposed company letterhead but it only had the company name of ARG (Accelerated Recovery Group) they did not list an address or fax number only the bogus company name and this 855 number.  I have filed complaints with my states Attorney General and the FTC for their illegal practices and illegal threats of arrest.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey
2012-01-12 19:38:29
Unknown
This number has called my home several times.
Delawn
Delawn
2011-12-13 22:43:09
Unknown
whomdo number belong to.
1-888-966-6015 1-800-848-9380 1-214-969-5489
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