Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010  FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

? filed under: Press Release

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.

According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim?s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims? relatives, friends, and employers.

I am getting these calls too, saying money I owe that I don't...biggest scammer out there...they tell you they are located in Florida but the one guy has a heavy NY accent....very degrading call, threatening me with all kinds of actions, calling me names etc...I just hung up and blocked them I don't have time in my day for this kind of s***.  I also reported them to all the proper agencies as well. IF YOU GET A CALL FROM THEM DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY IT IS A SCAM.....call them after hours, they don't even have a company voice mail...it just says not available please leave a message.  It should say you have reached the firm of Levy Brown Keller after our normal business hours.....that should tell you right there it Is a scam.  Attorneys cannot go after these types of companies for violating your rights so you just need to keep reporting the number to the proper authorities.  In addition, it appears these scammers use names of legitimate businesses and I can guarantee you that the names these people use are not legit. I just advised my family friends and co workers of this and to just disregard the calls that they are not a legitimate company.

Should I be worried

Then call Castle payday itself and find out what has happened, they would know if it was sold and to who. Do *not* pay extortion scammers, rather report them. For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

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
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

And see:

http://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb/ ... service-attacks
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http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
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http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
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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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http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c/ ... net%27s-tactics
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-4f7d326029dcf9d/ ... lectors-finally
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010  FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

? filed under: Press Release

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.

According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim?s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims? relatives, friends, and employers.

I do owe money to castle payday. I am aware of this I have cancer and forgot all about it. Now they are calling everyone demanding me to call or I would be served papers. I would like to pay off my debt but do I need to go through this company or what I'm nervous.....

Received a call regarding an online loan that my son supposedly took out and then claimed he did not do the loan and filed papers with his bank. This caller Mr. Jack Davis demanded a "settlement" of $492.00 otherwise they were going to pursue for attempting to defraud the bank. I stated I had power of attorney for my son and requested written documention be sent to me.  So far nothing.......and no other phone calls either.

I got a call saying to call by 5:00 est today or they will send informatin to the county I live in. Tried calling the number they left but the people that answer don't give a name. they just say hello can I help you. I hung up because it doesn't sound legit. They leave the name levy, brown & keller but I can't find anything under that name. Help anyone please!!

Received a call looking for my sister that I have limited contact with. She would not have used me as any sort of contact but they somehow had my number anyway. Would not tell me anything except they were a legal processing firm for multiple claims.

Well perhaps you did stiff a creditor and willfully ran out on a PDL.  The problem is that no one else posting in this thread even indicated that they owed a bill.  Why on earth should someone pay a bill the don't owe?

yea my ex girlfriend just hit me up and told me that this number just called her looking for me. i got scared. didnt know what it was until i typed the number here. pay your bills or they will embarrass you just like they just did to me. lol fu**ers.

This clown violated the law.  It is illegal to give information to a third party.  If you were really in trouble, don't you think they would know where you lived???  It is a SCAM and you can not be arrested even if you did owe money.  I suggest you mention this call to your employer.

Wrong - debt is civil, not criminal, so no one is going to be arrested for failure to pay back a loan.  Please do report your caller to the FTC, FBI and your state's Attorney General.  More info on this scam here:

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
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection
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Follow the steps in what you need to know. A legitimate debt collector agency should not have a problem with giving you a real business name and address you can google and verify via google street view, BBB etc.
For extortion Scam Operations, file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
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/

And folks should consider looking at maybe getting call blocking device or phone..
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=se ... s=call+blockers

Fake.  They're scammers.  No one gets a heads up that they'll be served a court summons - the process server just shows up!  More info on this type of scam here:'

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
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection
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Follow the steps in what you need to know. A legitimate debt collector agency should not have a problem with giving you a real business name and address you can google and verify via google street view, BBB etc.
For extortion Scam Operations, file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
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/

And folks should consider looking at maybe getting call blocking device or phone..
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=se ... s=call+blockers

I received a call from 'Paul Gordon' saying they've been trying to reach me, which they have not, and said that paperwork is going to be sent out in the next 24 hours. Stated that I needed a lawyer or something for myself. They gave me this phone number with an extension, but when I called back it rang like 7 times and went to automated voicemail. Uh... Fake? Or real?

Received a call today from someone name mr. Hall he wanted to know where I live so he could serve me papers. Called my employment and told the secretary I was to be serve, and ask where I live. I wish they stop harassing me.

these same people call me and said his name was Jason Thomas and I owed a payday loan first he told me it was 450.00 now he is saying it is 800 and that I would be arrested

Just be aware, even if you ask these people (or even demand in writing) that they stop calling they will continue to call. I am seeking advice from legal counsel on what to do about it.  And before anyone tells me "Pay your bills and they won't call" - WRONG.  I owe these people NO money and still they persist.

This is supposed to be collections for Castle Payday

Received a call from this number and left a message about a case number and I need to talk to my attorney about paying a debt otherwise they were suing me. I called the number back and it was a nice guy who was a director of operations. Nothing to do with the phone call. Be cautious