These folks are the remnants of Northern Resolution Group, a company that has been sued by the State of New York for their fraudulent business practices.  They pretend that Northern Acquisition Group is a debt holding company but they are up to the same scams as the previous company - in fact, Northern Acquisition Group is NOT LICENSED UNDER THE STATE OF NEW YORK.   If you do a google search you will find multiple consumer suing them for harassment and fraud.  Do not give them any personal information.  Ask for an address and then mail them a letter telling them to cease and desist collection attempts.  They have a PO Box at 3843 Union Rd, Suite 15, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 that they respond to.  They have an address as   Report them to the NY Office of the Attorney General.  Sue them for harassment and violations of the FDCPA.  Please post information relating to the principal or owner if you know it.  There is no registered agent with the State of New York (super shady)
Address:
NORTHERN RESOLUTION GROUP, LLC
7288 SHAWNEE ROAD
NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK, 14120

PO Box at 3843 Union Rd, Suite 15, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Good luck.  These guys do super illegal things and the government is onto them.  Ask for as much information about who their President/Owner/CEO is as possible - they don't want to give up that information and will get off the phone super quick if you equip yourself.  Don't be scared of these scumbags.  They belong in jail.

I called these idiots back, and left the message that according to the Fair Debt collections Act I dispute all debts so their only legal recourse is to have me served with papers, they cannot call me, anyone in my family or anyone I know and that if they call again, the call will be recorded for use in court.  I havent heard from them since.  The number they are using now is 1 877 832 4205.

Some unprofessional sounding guy named Jack Miers called and left a long message, from phone number (877) 832-4205.  It's a scam called NAG, Northern Acquisition Group.  If one of these creeps calls you, ignore them.  They are a dishonest telemarketing group trying to get money.  They will try to convince you that you owe money.  You'll notice they don't have your name when they call.  

These ppl were calling my mother's phone telling her that i had this DEBT!!  FAKE FAKE FAKE FAKE!!!!!!

I also received a call from this same group of people claiming they are from NAG ( Northern Acquisitions Group) on my phone stating I needed to call them because they have a case against me and I needed to call or my legal representation needed to call. The persons names were David Mann and Robert Grant. They had my addresses old and new, my social, and new I use to Bank with a certain financial institution. The proclaimed that this bank has been bought out and the new bank is going after funds they say I owed from 2010-2011. David Mann stated that I could pay the base balance of 250.00 instead of the 589.00 with the attorney fees attached and they would close the case. Mr. Mann attempted to bully and threaten me that legal documents would be filed and  the client would be sending me a summons. When I explained I did not remember having any debt with this bank and I WOULD RESEARCH the bullying got worse. I even called them back to get more info if I did owe a debt to show me proof and thats when I spoke with Robert Grant (Manager) and he was even more BELLIGERENT and OBNOXIOUS. These people are rude, arrogant, and bullies. They make threatening statements and excuse you of not wanting to pay your debts. I will be reporting them. I have called the bank to get information and that account is closed and out of there system. It has never shown up on my credit report and I will be checking Chex Systems.

They have been leaving messages on my phone number for over a month.  The first ten or so calls, they were trying to contact someone else (a recording looking for so and so to take a deposition) and now they are using the "I have your ss# and we need you or your legal counsel to call me right away regarding a file that was just sent to my office".  Yeah, whatever.

The week of Nov. 11, 2013, my mom received two phone messages from a "Charles Tate from the Legal Dept. of NAG," claiming that "a case has been placed in (his) office with (her) name and SSN attached, and that her legal rep should contact him immediately." Similar to Mike W.'s comments, his tone of voice sounded urgent. My mom was frightened and called me to ask me about it, and I told her NOT to call the number and that I thought it was some type of fraudulent call. I wanted to post this comment so that others might benefit from it, as I have benefited from others' comments. Thank you all for posting your comments.

I have been receiving these phone calls for the last 2 months.  I'm a victim of identity theft.  I even have a lawyer who is handling my investigations.  The calls are the same, automated messages.  They are coming from David Mann, Charles Tate, Oliva Lawson.  If an actual person is on the line, I record the conversation.  It pisses them off.  They get very defensive and threatening.  I have been reporting them, but the calls continue.

Same s*** as above, received call at 1100hrs, 7 Nov 2013. Charles Tate's recorded threat.
And Steven Plinker thinks we're becoming a kinder gentler society...

You're right! We've got to keep reporting these scumbags. I don't think we'll stop them any time soon, but we CAN keep people informed about them. I must get 3 dozen Nigerian 419 - type scam emails every week. Foreigners, all trying to trick Americans into paying them thousands of dollars. You'll get an email saying you've one the British National Lottery, or someone claiming to be a wealthy woman who is dying of cancer, and she wants to take charge of her money (It's always something up in the Millions!) and see that it goes to good charities. They will claim to represent the FBI, or The United Nations...I've even gotten one from a man claiming that he's an American Soldier serving in Afghanistan, and he has "Some Money" that he wants you to take charge of, and keep safe for him until he can come back to the States. He offers to give 25% of this money in return for helping him. But, when I traced his IP address (Everyone's IP address is unique. No two people will ever have the same IP address!) Idiscovered that the email came from some place in CALIFORNIA, not Afghanistan!

I've had all kind of scam emails, from government officials (From various countries...Nigera, Maylasia, China, India...) saying they want to make sure I got my "Funds" that were owed to me from some business transaction. Some will claim that are my "Former business partners" and they want to be sure I got my "funds back". I've had bank officers email me and claim they have my "Inheritance Money". I've even had tall stories from guys claiming to be deposed leaders of some small country, and they need me to keep a certain "Box" or "Package" containing proof that he was deposed illegally, and this proof would put him back in charge again. He says he will pay me "Handsomely" for helping him! Yeah, right! What these people will do is start asking you to pay certain "Fees" or "Transfer Charges", or he needs money to bribe some customs agent...and these fees will keep adding up, until you run out of money, and can't send any more. After they bleed you dry, you stop hearing from them. These emails always come from someone calling himself, Doctor, Barrister, or Reverend. People with titles you'd be likely to trust. I learned about these 419 letters from watching a documentary on TV. I'd never fall for one of these, but I had a friend who did, and he lost a lot of money. I told him that I always follow this rule: "If it sounds too good to be true...IT IS!"

I won't get ripped off by a 419 scammer, but these "legal" calls...they sound so real...frightening. No one wants to go to jail. So, I always Google them to see if there are any complaints from other people. I'm glad I found THIS board, and learned about N.A.G. before I did something stupid...like pay them! We all need to stick together and keep people informed about these scams! I know I'll keep warning people!

We're getting the same calls. All the man will say is that he is from "The Legal Dept." of N.A.G., has some papers, and he has a name and social security number. But, he DOESN'T say WHO's Social Sec. Number he has, or the NAME of the person he's tryring to reach. In total, we've had THREE calls from these N.A.G. people. The first was a couple of weeks ago. We didn't return that call. If there really was a legal action going on, and there was going to be a trial or a hearin g, or whatever...it seems to be that they wouldn't wait several weeks to call a second time. Also, the guy didn't say anything about a previous call! Also, the guy as a sleepy kind of voice, and it sounds like he's reading from a script.
I'm going to keep searching to see what I can find out about these people.

Exactly what had happened to us. The guy says he's got a name and social secuirity number, but doesn't say who he wants to speak with. That makes me suspicious right away. If someone was going to sue you, wouldn't they address you by name? I plan to continue checking on these people.

This has been happening to us, also. My husband might have paid the first of these scammers if I hadn't googled the company's name and discovered there were DOZENS of complaints about them. The worst thing about it was, these people were Hindus (From India)! When they called a second time, my husband told them about what we'd found on line about them. The guy hung up immediately and we haven't heard from them since. THIS man, claiming to represent "The Legal Dept." at N.A.G., has called a couple of times. I'm pretty sure that none of these legal claims are handled over the phone. I've always thought that when someone was going to be sued a Process Server was sent to their home or workplace and he or she served the papers face to face. This is the THIRD time this has happened to us, and I'm getting tired of it. I'm going to change my phone number and get an unlisted one.

Informational Post:

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.
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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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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
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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

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

There is an actual NAG company, Northern Aquisitions.  They are a debt collection company, but I believe that due to the Fair Debt Collection act, they cannot threaten you will having you arrested.  

They called me twice today. Before the call was transferred to me, they said they are from Windstream (a telephone provider), then when I get the call, they said they are from Verizon. The guy also said he was looking for someone with the last name of Tate. What a crock!! LOL! I started reading the complaints while on the phone with this guy, and he hung up on me.

I am receivingexactly the same kind of call. They`ve called me three times and even let me a voicemail.

Everyday these telemarketing scam people NAG or Northern Acquisitions Group, call thousands of people with automated recordings trying to scam people into thinking there will be legal ramifications on a debt that doesn't exist.
1-716-362-1528
1-877-832-4205
"Hi this is Charles Tate from the legal department of NAG. A case has been placed in my office with your name and social security number attached..."  
Oooh Scary

"This is Olivia Lawson from Northern Acquisitions Group. We are attempting to notify you about you case placed in our office with you name and social security number attached....."  
another automated piece of s***

(Dumbass brooklyn accent"
This is Hod Riches with the Northern Acquisitions Group. We have made several attempts to contact you regarding this matter in our office. This is your final opportunity to resolve this issue on a voluntarily basis. At this point you leave is no choice but to take further actions to resolve this issue...."
another fake bi*** trying to scare an unwitting person.

My son received a call today from 716-362-7654, David Mann, from NAG.   They also called an old cell phone of his and his grandparents number.   Said that he needed to speak to him immediately regarding a legal matter - sounded very intimidating and said that he needed to speak with him TODAY.   My parents freaked out wanting to know what kind of legal trouble my son was in - which he has NEVER been in any type of trouble.    This is insane - scared us all!   I am so glad that I googled this phone number and found this site!!!!   These a$$holes need to be taken to JAIL!!!!!

From a Charles Tate @ NAG from the so called legal dept. said to call him back @ 1855-274-6647. Well he called my mother's phone number and nobody even has that number. She just got this cell phone and the cell phone is in my name. Ironic huh.... he never stated whom he wanted to speak to. And when calling this number he gave back it rings and rings and finally getting to a dry recording saying to leave your name and a number to call you back. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!!

Ive been getting calls from the same people . telling me that they are taking me to court , I don't know what to do

Received a call from a John Stewart alleging to be from Northern Acquisitions group wanting info to reach a relative to take her statement before issuing her a subpoena. Said he was with a mediation company. Left a toll free number, 877-8324205 and a supposed case number.

These scammers called my mother's cell phone and demanded to talk to me saying I had a pending court case. They claimed to know my mother's ss# (which when asked they wouldn't give). They knew what vehicle I drove. Claimed I owed money on my vehicle (which I paid cash for). Thankfully, my mom knew better and hung up on them. I called our sheriff's office and asked if there were any pending court cases and there were NONE. Told me it was a scam and to block the phone number. The phone # they used was 716-362-1549. The guy said his name was Lance. DO NOT give these guys any info. They tried to scare my mom, but thankfully she knew I didn't owe money to anyone.

Robert called my mother in law's phone while they were not home leaving a message for me to call him at 716-362-7603 and reference a case number he also left. I called the number from my cell after blocking my number and was answered with a recording of You have reached Northern Acquisitions Group no one is available to sndwrt your call at this time requesting that I leave my name & number. I hung up, went online & found this. Did not leave company name on my voicemail just the name of Robert. I couldn't understand that last name.

DO NOT PAY THESE PROPLE!!! It is a scam they are scan artist and I am currently pursuing legal action for harassment and giving personal information to a third party without my consent. They claimed they were a government entity which people should know this would be a civil case not a federal one and I have been degraded and put down by people I don't know and have never met over a debt that doesn't exist. Please do us all a favor and don't allow yourself to get scammed! Because people pay these scam artist they will continue to use these illegal methods to get money.

Just received a call on our home number and am glad this site exists. It was from the same Robert Grant from NAG. I have blocked the number from my home phone.

I heard the same message from a Robert Grant with (NAG) Northern Acquisitions Group and had a feeling it was a scam because they are calling me on a number I barely use and he left little or no information. The crazy thing is they called my brother to on his cell phone and tried the same thing, but he nor I owe any debt any longer. So who knows were they got our numbers from. I hate scamers. I re-registered for the DONOT CALL Registery so if they call me again within a 31 day period I am going to report them to the FTC.

I received a letter from a Mr. Ford concerning a credit card fraud I filed a police report on in 2008. He is now calling family members.

This just happened to me  not one time....but 3 times. Different people each time.... funny thing is.... I paid one of them.... then I figured it had to be a scam. These people will never be stopped. This sucks!!

I have received two calls that sound just like everyone else is reporting. The latest was from 716.362.1528 (Buffalo, N.Y.). Same scam sounding tone.  I have near perfect credit and no unknown outstanding bills.  The guy tried to sound intimidating on the machine today........