This is from a Ed Douglas maybe an Attn.

Ok - people - read all of the messages on this board.  YOu will see they are NOT legit.  Legit companies are not legally allowed to bully and harass people.  IF you pay them, you are opening yourself up for more scams.

Report them to your local police department and file a complaint against them for harassment.

It's a scam operation.  They are not a legit operation.  They harass people, family members and employers.  They'll harass anybody who has ever come into contact with the person they claim owes them money.  This is ILLEGAL.  This con artist operation does not have legit claims against anybody (if they did, they wouldn't have to bully and harass the person).

The best thing you can do, if you are a VICTIM of these con artists, is report any info they give you.  The names they use (though are all aliases) and especially phone numbers.  Report them to you local police department re: harassment.  Report them to the FCC and FTC. Report them to the Attorney General's office.

The person who owns this is a Thai Han.  Unless he sold it to another con artist.

They called me a while ago.  I already know they are a scam and my attorney has told me what to
do.

If you don't have an attorney or do not have identity theft protection, visit me at maclaire.prepaidlegal.com.  You could also listen to a brief overview at 877-226-3732.

I got a call from a blocked number and was given a case number and was advised to call this number "regarding a legal matter". I got worried and quickly called. I dont like how they dont identify them selfs when answering the phone, so you dont know what business you are calling, or who you are speaking to. At first the man on the other line was friendly, and advised me that I was being sued regarding an old debt from a credit card company. I originally owed 300.00 to the company, well that turned into 3,000! I was advised that i would be served at my home the following day. The guy told me that if I didnt pay 1500 by the end of the month, I would receive a 35% earnings levy, possible seizure of my vehicle and bank account. When I asked him if there were any payment plans we could work out, he said the only thing he could do was collect the 1500 by the end of the month. When i told him i was unable to make such a payment, he again threatened my assests. I told him ok do what you have to do, and he said "are you stupid!" i asked to speak to a supervisor and he said he didnt have one and thats why he could speak to me however he wanted. I then hung up on him.
I called back later to see if i could speak to a better represenative, however it sounded like the same person. Again, rude, and unwilling to work anything out with me.
I had no idea of an address or business name so i looked up the phone number online which led me to this site. I have filed a complaint with the BBB, and I am attempting to file one with FTC.

These people just called my job a few hrs ago.  They claim they tried to serve me last week at the address on file but i wasnt in. He then said he would be out tomorrow and I told him i wouldnt be home, he told me to call 1 888 280-7216. when i called some lady answered they dont even say TAS when they answer.  I told her why I called and she placed me on hold. I then spoke to a Rich Pedrozo. he claims this is for an old credit card from Orchard Bank.  There was some things that didt add up. The server called me on my job phone and said he was coming to my home to serve me, Rich said they were coming to my job. He claimed i was being sued for this card and that the the bank was going to get a judgement against me for $3279, even if i went to court they said the judge would rule against me because i didnt read the paperwork when taking the card that said they could. but dont all credit cards come with the option of arbitration? and that if i didt show for court they would issue a bench warrant, unheard of. further they would harnish my wages 30%.  are they crazy before taxes.  if they took 30% and i paid taxes my check would be zero and that i know is illegal.  he offered me a deal in which i could pay $1527, but i had to do it in 3 payments and that i had to give them a debit card or credit card to get the payment.  they couldnt use a check because they arent equiped to do check by phone.  and that the debit cards tells you who the merchant is and they bank would be on my side if i had an issue with the payment. my debit card is attached to my account so why cant you take a check? Lastly he said the balance was over $500, the limit on the card was only $400. when i called the original debt collector they said they sold the account and at the time the balance was $884.83 and probably way more. they are charging me 500 for filing fee and another $500 plus for something. and if i default on a payment they will charge me another $3500 on top of what they are suing me for. of course i am panic mode and trying to make sure these poeple are ligit.

I just spoke to the Ohio Attorney General, and was informed what this company is doing is illegal.  I let myself be intimidated by these people and agreed to pay to avoid legal action.  Upon my first payment I have done some research and found out that all this company does is try to bully people into paying money they either do not owe/cannot collect on.  They are not a law firm, and have an "F" rating with the better business bureau.  If they call you do not give them any information, and request that you receive paperwork detailing what you owe before you agree to pay anything.  They legally cannot serve you with any kind of subpeona paperwork as they are not a lawfirm, and do not come from the court system.  Secondly they have no jurisdiction to garnish wages, again as they are not associated with the court system.  Do not let yourself be intimidated by this company.  Know your rights.

I just filed complaints with FTC, my State District Attorney's Office and the FBI in California. I'm gonna call them today and serve them my ref# for my FTC complaint.

They have now called my aunt and ex-wife looking to "serve me papers" on some case. I have done some research on this TAS company and they definitely appear very shady. I can already see this is going to become quite aggravating. Thank all of you for your posts...it is helpful to see others with the same issues.

I HAD A HARD TIME THE SUED ME FOR $7,900 WITCH IM STILL PAYING FOR.
I REGRET NOT ANSWERING TO THE LETTER I GOT IN THE MAIL...

Just got a call from the TAS. From a "law firm". He was very rude and said he didn't have a supervisor and called us ignorant ppl for not cooporating. Also said they were looking for him since 2007, but didn't have papers to prove it. He was threatening 35% wage garnishment and court subpoenas. Said if we paid today then they would take $1500 instead of $3500. He wanted someones name that had a good line of credit. The phone number was 1-888-280-7216

Well, I am another victim of these people.  I just called the number to find out what it was about.  I gave the lady my case number.  She then asked for my name.  I told her if she had the case number, she had my name.  I told her to tell me my name.  She asked again for my name, and I told her she should have it with my case number.  She got mad, said good bye, and hung up.  I will be talking with my lawyer tomorrow because now that I have the address, and they called my family threatening them, they will be the ones going to court.  I had my wallet stolen in 2003, and have accumlated alot of bills on my credit report that I have never seen or had.  I haven't had a credit card since 2001.  I know some credit card companies have only so long to collect, or it automatically falls off.  I told one place "you're not getting any blood out of this turnip"  I feel sorry for people that they actually scare enough and convince them to pay them.  Talk to your lawyer before promising anything..Also, make sure you dial *67 before calling them.  It blocks your number...

Yes they say that but everything is public record so you can see whether or not that is true.

Yes stacey I think it is a plant. They usually do that to scare people when in fact they are the same people.

They just called my phone I told that sorry SOB! to leave me alone you dont scare me and your full of crap cause i know what my report is like and that i have people taking care of he still try to scare me then i told him that i was in the marines for 6 years and did 3 tours of duty and fought for his right to talk crap to me get the hell out of here and go get a real job and hung up

They aren't going to show up at any doors.  There are no lawsuits.  They avoid doing anything in writing, sticking to the phone for all their threats.

The posts claiming that they were "served" at their job are shills.  They are attempting to maximize the fear of embarassment if you don't immediately "settle", and pay them off.

It's a Corona Scam.

It doesn't stand for anything. They need to make up new names periodically as too many complaints pile up against the old ones.

They are the same crooks as PMG, HGG, and a bunch of other names in Corona, CA.

Just got a rude phone call from Mike Jones harrasing me about a unpaid debt from 2006, threating me to pick up to go to jail. Will not tell me what TAS Stands for ,only number 1-888-380-7216,,,wanting my information.

what state do you work in. If I am not mistaken... and maybe you would be able to check for me... in Texas they can't do this. I have 4 voicemails total from a man saying I have this lawsuite filed on me. The only things I have out are old credit cards that have been sold off to other companies like 3 times! Should I contact the company or just report this to my local AG office

I actually think these people are telling the truth. I have a call on my cell phone stating a legal case against me and to call this number to talk about the lawsuite filed against me. But I live in the state of texas. always have they cannot come after you for credit card debts or as suck

Someone from TAS called my place of work today and told employer that I was going to be served papers.  They left the following phone number... 888 280 7216 and also left a case number.  I have no idea what it's about.  I called my wife from work and gave her the info, she called the number, got a recordiing saying that no one could come to the phone at the time, to leave a msg.  She left a msg, but didn't give out any personal info. She googled the phone number, lots of info came up that it's a scam!

they have called here looking for my X wife who never lived here or under this phone number, i have told them every time that she does not live here and they keep calling. each time they say something different. 1 time they claimed to be from the DA's office and that a warrant has been issued for her arrest. They have said in the past that i need to contact her because our kids could be taken away. They are horrible low life creatures in my opinion.   If any lawyers out there would like to take my case and sue them, please let me know. When they said something about our kids being taken i could not sleep for weeks and i was absolutely physically ill with worry. Was not until i looked the number up on the WEB that i found out the true scum they are.

A company cannot garnish your wages nor can they serve you papers.  Don't worry.  Anyone who says differently is wrong.  If they threaten either of those, ask for a good address to send the lawsuit to.

I keep getting harrased from them too.  Did they end up serving you?  I was told today I would get served tomorrow if I didnt pay them today.

THE COMPANY CALLED ME AT MY JOB, THEY STATED THAT A PROCESSOR WAS TRYING TO SERVE ME AND THEY HAVE TRIED 2 TIMES,  I ASKED THEM IF THEY LEAVE SOME TYPE OF NOTICES AND HE GOT SMART AND SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. I TOLD HIM I WAS CALLING MY LAWYER, HE WANTED THE NAME & NUMBER OF MY LAWYER, I TOLD HIM HE WOULD KNOW WHEN THEY CALLED HIM HE LAUGHED AND ASKED ME DID I KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WAGE GARISHMENT.

This is a fraudulent establishment when they show up at your door make sure to hold them long enough to call the police and have a case number and you have a very good case to sue and get money from them if they are around in business long enough (since they are a fly by night group). The trick is try to hold the till police show up, they are elusive they will try to disappear quick, BTW
The post that claim they settled with them are their own posts, no one in his/or her right mind will be intimidated by such lame obviously in every way illegal collection behaviors.

31500 Grape Street 3160-88
Lake Elsinore, CA  92532
Tel: (888) 280-7216
 mike jones  
they try to represent them slevs as a law firm  and will not identify what TAF STANDS FOR A in other words they go from TAF TO TAS
THEY ARE FAKES FRAUDS AND IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW ON DEBT COLLECTION  do not be intimiadated by them they are pure bull crap TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THE BETTER BUSINESS  HAS TO SAY ABOUNT THEM AND THEIR RATING
http://www.la.bbb.org/Business-Report/TAS--100101058

Just got a call a few minutes ago from a restricted number, was told by the man on the phone that he was from something something or other processing and needed to verify my address because I'd be receiving a subpoena for a civil court case. He gave me the phone number (888-280-7216) and a case number and told me to call to get the details... he also said that the subpoenas get served between 9-4 and that I could call the number to "schedule something"...

I just "yep, yep, yep, ok, thanks" 'ed him to death on the phone and took down the info... but I probably should have asked why my local court wasn't calling... and also when did bogus collections companies start getting legal power to subpoena people at their own will. They must have a whole different line of BS for those questions anyway, because with a track record like this they're professionals...

They called my house. I called back and told them that the person they are looking for does not live at our house. They still call our house because they say it is the only number they have.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act allows you to send them a cease and desists letter. Be sure to send it certified mail with a return receipt. If they call you after you receive that return receipt, you have grounds to su them. The FDCPA allows you to collect up $1000 in damages. I work with an attorney that loves these cases because they are winnable. The key is documentation, and never admit to the debt, make them prove it. And especially, never agree to pay it. They absolutely cannot harass you, so you are in a position to turn the tables on them.