GOT THE SAME MESSAGE, BUT DIFFERENT NUMBERS. 765-650-4433 AND 866-743-9314.

They called me a few months ago and claim to file fraud charges against me if I did not pay. I got scared and paid them. Today I get a call again from them. I know now this is a scam

This must be a universal scam -  we've received the calls as well - sometimes 3 to 4 times a day.  The numbers vary - this last one was a western Iowa area code.  Sandy Hall at Ext 305.  When I called it back a woman identified herself as Investigator Wanda Smith.  When I asked for Ext 305 she transferred me and I was cut off.  Called back twice more before she connected me to 305.  I asked if she was Sandy Hall, yes I am - it was the SAME woman.    She gave me the same story as you all have, and was looking for the person whose SS number ended in  5301.  Told her there was no one in our household with a number like that.  Then she started tossing out names of people with our family name - some I knew, some I'd never heard of.  Fortunately, I never admitted to knowing them - only stated they did not live at our address.  When she finally said I'm looking for Mr. H Greg (last name), I said no one by that name lives here and I've never heard of him, she hung up!   But I think this must be one of those "work from home scams" .  They all have different names, but work with the same idea.  A man had called from County Arbitration with the same case number, but he was John Spencer.  This one said she was with Mandatory Arbitration, same case number, she used two different names and referenced an attorney, Walter Price.  The third was from American Asset Recovery, David Lewiston, but he used a different case number.  Again, a returned item from the bank.  The most recent was bank fraud against Chase Manhatten bank.      

Dynamic Virtual Office Plus has this number.
They are a web site scam.  I have just found this information out.

They have been calling me every day for about two weeks and leaving an automated message. In the end I dialed 9 to try to get through to them but it just went on hold and then the line went dead. If I could get through to them I would ask "okay, what's the name of the person you need to talk to?" That way if they know your name you can question them some more, if not then you can tell them to go fist themselves. Seeing as I've never had any debt in my life (never had a credit card, car loan, mortgage) I'm assuming that this is utter bollocks.

I HAVE GOTTEN SEVERAL SIMILAR CALLS. THE MOST RECENT ARE FROM 830-357-7766 FROM BOERNE, TEXAS. NOT STATING WHO THEY ARE CALLING FOR. MY VOICE MAIL IS A STANDARD VOICE MAIL STATING ONLY MY PHONE NUMBER SO HOW IN THE HELL DO THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE LEAVING A MESSAGE WITH.

I got a call as well.  Te call back number was from my state.  They stated that the call was to resolve a returned check and breach of contract.  I had to call then to get this straightened out or they would peruse civil action.  

I have not had a checking account in about 3 years and when that was closed I had no out standing checks.  then i have no idea what the breach of contract is because I have not signed any contracts in years and those contract have long been expired.

I kind of knew from the voice mail that it was a scam, so we will wait and see what they have to say when and if they ever call back...

Just got a call out of grand rapids Michigan, said they were county arbitration. I stayed on the line to hear what it is they wanted and waited six minutes and they never came back on the line, when I called it back they said due to the high call volumn they  would call me back, to leave my name and phone... blah blah blah.. not happening. I owe no one and got rapped in a scam before.. and won't fall for it again!

I got a call from them today, saying i owe a payday loan from 2007. but they said thay were the district court in d.c.  They had all my information and were very polite telling me everything. They said they were going to e-mail me the paper work within 24 hours, proving who they are. Stupid me gave them the info they needed to get their money. the person i talked to said her name was jill.

i got a call from them today. its a lady name Linda. she told me i took out a loan in 2007. i said yeah right and send me something in writing. she told me that she doesnt do that in this office and she donthave to period. i know they are scam and you all just helped me out. they was even callingmy job asking for me. i asked her not to callme any more. hope that helps

Hi, My husband got this call about a week ago, no information given really, just that it was an old payday loan from 2001, and he has 24 hours to settle it. He told them he filed bankruptcy and she just got really upset, and told him she needed his bankruptcy case number, lawyer name, etc... When he attempted to call back to get information 3 times in 3 days, he was sent to voicemail all times, and never received a call back. She was very rude, and threatening. Glad I saw this. Will now make a complaint to the Attorney General's office!

Did you have an  unpaid payday loan or any other similar loan hanging?  Why did you pay them the $50?  Did you make them provide written validation of the debt?    Read all of the other posts here concerning this caller.  These people are without question scammers or unethical collectors at best.  You should demand written validation of any alleged debt and any claim made against you.  It is your right under the Fair Debt Collections Act and they must provide this validation in accordance with the same laws.  If they decline or condtinue with threats,  then they are scammers.  Demand the validatin and their company name,  address (Physical and mailing)  regular business phone number (not the 855 BS)  plus the name and address of the Owner of the Original  alleged debt and their legal right to claim and collect the debt in your state.  Tell them that you deny and dispute any such alleged debt and you demand the written information so that your attorney can review it and send them a certified letter Disputing the alleged debt and their claim.
You paid the $50 dollars out of the fear instilled by them and with remorse.  (Should they bring it up)
If you did make this debt a long time ago,  there is a very good chance that it is beyond the statute of limitations in your state,  and  a 99 percent chance that these people are trying to scam you into paying like they have so many others.  You will not be arrested or sent to jail for a civil dispute.  They have no validation to provide,  as required by law,  and are trying to scare you which is in itself a violation of the Fair Debt Collections laws.  Stand your ground,  be assertive,  agressive,  and they will back off rather than deal with the complications it can bring them.  Their choice will be to move on to the next target.

Did you ever go after them ? I paid them $50 and almost got tooken for $350 more. I canceled my debit card. I talked to a friend from the local police department here. She said scam. I called the loan place they had no ideal who this company was either.

So they dont ever do anything ? I paid them $50 and then canceled my card. I was to pay $350 more. Ive been worried about getting arrested.

I hit redail after I got the "returned items from your bank" message.  I told them to remove my number as I was aware it was a fraud.  The man on the other end told me that I was going to "personally insult him" that he would hang up.  Then he proceeded to remove my number (only time will tell).  Obviously if it was a legitimate claim this would not have been resolved in this manner.

Thank u for saying that bc don has been calling me to and David jenkins telling me they taking me to court

THEY CALLED ME TO AND I ASKED TO GET VALIDATION OF DEBT AND A WOMAN NAMED SUSAN TOLD ME TO HOLD ON AND NEVER CAME BACK....DONT PAY...FRAUD. I THINK THEY ARE IN NORTH CAROLINA

THESE PEOPLE ARE DEFINITELY FRAUD...THEY CLAIM THEY ARE WITH THE COUNTY AND DON MACK IS THE MAIN PERSON THAT CONTACTS ME CONSTANTLY. THE OWNER OF THE COMPANY IS A MAN BY THE NAME OF MAURICE SESSUM.  HE IS FROM BUFFALO, NY.  THEY HAVE BEEN IN TROUBLE BEFORE FOR COLLECTING MONIES ILLEGALLY. DONT PAY THEM. THEY ARE NOT WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE

This people called from "county arbitration" 855-733-9915.  They told me that my wife took out a Loan Mart pay-day loan and she uttered a check, post-dated, and the check was never good.  The total amount that she owed was $600 and if she didn't agree to make "restitution" they would proceed.  He specifically told me that they would bring her up on two different "charges" etc.  

I listened to this guy and told him that I know nothing about this, his tactics are illicit, and I'm going to report him to the FTC, Attorney General, and CFPB.  I explained to him that I'm not worried about them proceeding and I know he's running an illegal racket because I run a real collection agency.

This company is a complete scam and even if my wife owed the money I wouldn't pay them to keep their doors open!!!  Loan Mart is getting bad reputation from these people.

I also got a call like this. I am the goober that actually called them back. The number that came up on my caller id said akron ohio but the number they said to call was a 410 area code. When I called them I spoke with an Investigator Owens. Shd said she was gonna file fraud and breach of contract charges if I dont pay up. I told her I am currently under chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. She said bankruptcy wont help you because its not on your credit report. I said let me call my lawyer. She informed me that I had till 4pm est to call her back or she was filing charges. My lawyer said to call them back and get as much information as I can so we can turn it over to the Department of Justice. When I called back and ask for the info Investigator Owens said I will just see you in court. My wife called the cops and gave us the code so they can trace it. Shecalled back the next day 2 times and referred to herself as Special Inveatigator. I need one more call and we get to go after them for harrassment.

I have gotten 2 more of these same phone calls today.  Early this morning and later in the afternoon.  Does anyone have any idea how to get them to stop calling?  I refuse to answer the phone and just let the machine get it.  When will they realize they are wasting their time and mine?

Got the same call with the same message.  SCAM!!  Calling the police department and BBB!!!

I've gotten 4 voice mails from this number - I haven't returned any of the calls, knew it was a scam from the get-go because the voice mails were left on my work cell phone; which is not connected to me, personally.  It's just annoying.  Total scam.

I have received 2 phone calls from this Walter Bryce (messages on my answer machine).  Called our local police and reported the scam.  They say to just ignore it totally.  I don't owe anyone anything, have nothing returned to anyone by my bank (checked to be sure) and this person (recording) doesn't even address me by name.  The "Good Luck" statement at the end is sort of "threatening" in tone.  How long will these calls continue?  It is just totally annoying.

I had the same call which originated from a "Private" number 513-257-0190 and they only gave me 3 hours to resolve it.

I got the same call today 12/26/2012, only the phone call generated from (309) 282-0585 and the case number was different.  I immediately checked my banking and even called them to verify.  They confirmed SCAM all the way, trying to get your personal information!

Hope this helps!

I got an automated message from a guy named Walter Bryce. Says there was a returned item from my bank and I needed to call immediately. I have no returned items and I didn't bother to call back. I read that these calls were generated from a car loan. I wish I never got the loan because this is the second time someone has called me wanting my info. I just say "good luck" I got YOUR NUMBER you scumbags!

My caller ID shows 213-261-0723 and they have called at the same time EVERYDAY for the past week. How do we stop these harassing bogus calls? Their voice mail message is the same as Matthews and I refuse to get sucked into their scam.

Only checks I write are to my Landlady... I think she would let me know if I bounced my rent check.

Get a real job Mr. Bryce!

they are a**les! they did not have the address of the pay day loan that was supposedly outstanding, and continue to threaten me with legal sanctions.  the date they had  did not match up with anything. it's like they went on Facebook or just googled an old address and made up a fine. and they were so rude. and then in a smartass tone told me to have a great holiday right before hanging up on me. when I asked for the references, 2 of them I did not know and 1 was a cousin I hadnot  spoke to in 10 years. they woke me up early for this crazy nonsense. they knew my car And  insisted this was going to be a felony.

you can also tell if it is a fake if you have no out standing dept or bounced checks!!