Got the same thing here. Oddly the lady I spoke to was really nice. So much so that I almost called the number she gave me. Watch out for that!
Thanks everybody for the best info here!

Same BS here. Got a msg left on the land line answering machine on 5/19/14 from a "process server" about a legal matter and some papers that were to be served to me at my home or place of work, also something about extending a "3 hr window" to call and resolve the matter, and they left a case number of JBL6022 to reference. Sounds like a scam that has been going around since 2011-2012 according to things I've read online. First time I've gotten this one, although the person claimed they'd tried three times to contact me before and this was the final attempt, and if I didn't call them back to resolve the matter that legal papers would be filed against me for failure to comply or some such.

An African-American woman by the name of Leanndra (?) left a message on our land line answering machine that was hard to understand... something about having tried to serve me three times and this was the final time (first I've heard of this!), that a process server was to be sent to my place of residence or employment (far as I have heard process servers NEVER call people ahead of time) and there was some "3 hour window" in which I could call this number back, referencing a certain acct number, to resolve the matter or some judgement or something will be filed about failure to serve. This stinks of the fake/bogus process server scams that I've been reading about online from a couple years back. Especially the "3 hour window" thing...

One important thing to remember if these losers have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!!
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credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports


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

My mother (who lives in a different state than me) received a call from a supposed process server (called ID listed as U  P  S, phone number 347-298-5411), same story left a phone number and file number.  When I called I spoke to "Esther" who informed me that Verizon Wireless was filing a civil suit against me for a supposed cell phone service from 2001-2005.  The scary part is they have several of my previous addresses and my current, and also knew my social security number.  Same story as all on here that they were going to send a process server and I would have to appear in court.  When questioning her she took a nasty tone with me .. also said they had attempted to send a settlement letter (to an old address).  She never offered or gave a settlement offer, but I think I asked too many questions from the start and she was trying to get me to offer some sort of payment.  Is there anyone else here where they had your personal information (address, social..and you haven't provided it)?

Here is the scoop on these people.  This is a company called J.D. Mitchell & Associates.  THEY ARE NOT A LAW FIRM!!!  This is a relatively NEW collections company (est. in 2012) that recently BOUGHT old debts from creditors (debts that are well past the Statute of Limitations in some or all cases) and they use scare tactics to force you into paying for something that either you don?t owe, or that they can not sue you for because the SOL has run out.  DO NOT PAY THEM!!!  CALL AN ATTORNEY FIRST!!

Check the Statute of Limitations for debt in your state.  It is usually from 3-5 years from the time you LAST made a payment on the debt.  Please check your state regulations.  This website has some good information:  http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/c ... ations-1282.php

J.D. Mitchell & Associates uses scare tactics that are ILLEGAL to try and get you to pay.  Remember, they BOUGHT the debt from the creditor for little money in hopes of threatening you with the ?SHERRIFF? coming to your home to serve you legal papers.  REMEMBER:  THEY ARE NOT ATTORNEYS!  They are 20-something year old guys who created a company and BOUGHT this debt in hopes that they can coerce you out of every last penny they can get.

If they call and threaten you with sending the ?SHERRIFF? to your home, cal an attorney IMMEDIATELY!  Most Consumer Protection Attorneys will not charge you for their service.  They recoup their fees from the debt collector who is ILLEGALLY pursuing you.  Don?t be afraid to seek legal help and find one that is FREE to you!

What I?ve found out after some digging:

**The address for J.D. Mitchell & Associates is 26025 Newport Rd., Suite A-469, Menifee, CA  92584.  THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE UPS STORE!!  They have a mailbox there!  A MAILBOX!!  I asked the representative several times about their address.  At first he claimed that this was their physical address, but when pressed about it being a UPS store, he said that they were located where the UPS store used to be located.  He claimed that the UPS store wasn?t there anymore.  I had already called the UPS store and verified their address.  When I told him this, he then told me that they were physically located at their other address (27186 Newport Rd., Meinefee, CA - read below).  When I asked him where legal documents could be served, he hung up on me.  http://www.theupsstorelocal.com/5143/

**Their OTHER address (27186 Newport Rd., Menifee, CA  92584) is the address for a complex called ?Newport Commons?.  This is a building of office suites.  They offer business space and virtual offices.  They provide phone support and office space depending on which monthly package you choose.  Check it out here:  http://sdpremiereexecutivesuites.com

**J.D. Mitchell & Associates is a Fictitious Business Name (or DBA) registered in Riverside County, CA under JJD Collection LLC.  The name ?J.D. Mitchell & Associates? was filed on 3/27/2012 by JJD Collection.  You can see that here on the Riverside County Business Index:  http://riverside.asrclkrec.com/OSfbn3.asp?Bus ... 997&buttonnum=1

**JJD Collection LLC is a business that Justin Laurer created using Lawinc.com!  For as low as $139.00, you too can create an LLC from Lawinc.com!  To see the State of California?s records on JJD Collection LLC, go to http://kepler.sos.ca.gov/ .  Click on Business Search on the left menu.  Then search by Limited Liability Company.  Type in JJC in the field and you will find it.

**Justin Laurer is in cahoots with Nick Alfano.  Nick Alfano is the owner of A&N Financial (another collector that uses the SAME tactics as J.D. Mitchell?google them!).  Oh, and did I mention that A&N Financial has the SAME address as J.D. Mitchell? A postal box at the SAME UPS store?  A&N Financial?s address:  26025 Newport Rd., Suite A198, Menifee, CA  92584.

**A&N Financial has an ?F? rating by the Los Angeles BBB.  An F rating!!  Makes me wonder if they started the new J.D. Mitchell & Assoc. to start under a new business name because of their BBB rating?  Hmmm? Here?s their BBB record:  http://www.la.bbb.org/business-reviews/Collec ... ee-CA-100101497

**Also, how coincidental that Nicholas Alfano is the Registrant for J.D. Mitchell?s website.  Hmmmm.  See here:  http://whois.domaintools.com/jdmitchellandassociates.com

**Shawn Bradley is NOT (I repeat, NOT) an attorney in the state of California.  At first the representative I spoke with at J.D. Mitchell & Assoc. told me Shawn Bradley WAS their attorney.  When I asked again, he verified it.  Then when I asked for Shawn Bradley?s California Bar Association number he put me on hold.  After being on a long hold, he came back and said he hadn?t been there long and he THOUGHT Shawn Bradley was an attorney.  He then told me that their attorney was William Harrison.   Hmmm ? for someone who said he contacted the ?attorney? about my settlement last week during a brief pause, in which the settlement was denied by said ATTORNEY, he sure should have known his name!).  You can search the State Bar Assn here:  http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/MemberSearch/QuickSearch

**The representatives often answer the phone ?Legal Department? or something of the sorts.  Remember, they are NOT a legal department, NOT lawyers!!  This is a scare tactic.  For all we know the representative could be sitting in his living room in his pajamas answering calls transferred from the receptionist at Newport Commons.

If you are contacted by this company, be sure to make notes of EVERYTHING they say.  If they threaten you, you can report them to the following:

**Los Angeles BBB (you will find them under JJD Collections LLC):  http://www.la.bbb.org/Home.aspx
**Federal Trade Commission:  http://ftc.gov/bcp/index.shtml

Jennifer Reed called and said they where looking for a person working for my company because they had some legal issues.  The said to call this number can give them the code JBL2756 to get this cleared up

A company that identified itself as a process service in NY called asking for information about me.  It's a company that is attempting to collect on seriously old debt that have passed the time for legal collections, and are attempting to use threatening tactics to recieve information.

This company called my dad and said this is concerning a legal complain be file and against me. And so me told call this 1-888-283-5896. I called the number the woman was talking to me about a bill that was created in 2001 and the account was closed in 2005. This law firm was suiting me for $879.32 or I could paid a one time fee of $420 today and I would be clear of any/all legal issue. The number she give me was 850 this a Tallahassee land line number. However, she gave me the address it was attached to a house in West Palm Beach... What!!!!!!!' Then, when I started questioning her, she starting getting belligerent and talking over me. I hung up the phone and looked up the number she was calling from and found this website. What a scam.......

Left a message about my ex-husband who passed away 3 years ago. Very similar story left  a case number (LP_____)
Did not say they would send the sheriff but did say it was "an urgent legal matter that requires immediate attention"
Will not be calling back

This # just called me father - who's number I haven't left on any paper work of any kind EVER but he is listed in the phone book. Told him I had 2 hours to call them back or they would be sending the sheriff to pick me up. Scared my poor old father TO DEATH! He called me very upset!! I googled the number because I had no idea what this could be but it sounded really fishy - so happy I found this page! Gave my dad a case # and everything (LP55335)
I will not be calling back.

Called looking for my daughter.Said sherriff tried to deliver two complaints.Call with case number or will be summons to court.Bogus scam.

Just got the same call from the same number saying the same thing.  They were looking for my sister and said I was the contact number listed and said they would only try to serve two times and then it would go to court.  It didn't sound right to me and so I googled the number and saw all the people that they have tried to scam.

This same thing about calling Sheriff office on me. I have lived at this address nine yrs.i never recieved a letter. Who are these people, how can they be stopped. This is the number that called me 888-283-5896. Help

good for you and your hubby.  sounds to me  like you've  done your homework so  kudos  to you

BEWARE!!! Called my husband and told him they were attorneys. he owed $900. on and old verizon accout from 10 years ago, but that they would take $200. to close it out other wise they were going to take us to court. Howevery we don't. He explained that he was going to have to call me and verifie because he dosent thing we have any outstanding debt. After talking to me he called them back and explained that we dont have any unpaid bills including Verizon and they changed there story and said it was for AT&T. He said that he never said that it was for Verizon or that they were going to take us to court. My husband then explained that we have never had AT&T and that he wanted them to send him verification of the debt and when the last payment was made on the acct. Also explained that in our state the time-barred statute of limitations is 6 years. But that we wanted everything in writing. upon hereing this the guy told his that there was no point and hung up on him.

I've gotten the we're coming to your home and place of business and that I will need to have security meet them in the lobby when they page me to come meet the sherif!

Let the sheriff come

They called my landlord looking for me and said if I didn't call the 1888 2835896 the sheriff was gonna serve me papers so I called and they are trying to get money for a bill I no nothing about!!!!!!! They wanted me to pay it now but I know nothing about this so called debt!#!!#

I have had a call from this number about a month ago at work.  They called my work number again yesterday and today.  They would not leave any message other than I was to call this number because they had papers to serve on me.  The actual number they called from was 501-574-5923 but I can't get anything from any reverse searches.

Called looking for my dad who passed away 6 years ago...i got a name&number before i told them they were calling for a dead person.  This is the 2nd time this has happened..i got the whole legal papers -sherriff thing too! Scumbags!!

They just called my husband looking for my sister that we haven't seen in a year... said the same thing, that it was a legal matter and the sheriffs are trying to serve her papers and she better call this number... he asked why they called him and they said they had him down as a contact person (which would not be true).

They just called my friend I have not seen or talked to in ages saying it was a "legal matter" this is such B.S. and I have had numerous companies in the past try and SCAM me the same way.... I work at the same office every day, have lived at the same home for 5 years AND had the same phone number for 15 YEARS any legit matter would be handled NOT IN THIS WAY... IDIOTS!!!!

 They said it was a legal matter and if I didn't call sheriff would come to my house.
   I told them they have my number call me. Said they couldn't I had to call them, doesn't seem legal to me.

Called but left no message.

The more relatives, wives/husbands/partners, former wives/husbands/partners, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and bosses these "debt collectors" call BEFORE they reach you, the more likely it is a scam.  That is just one of the common harassment tactics they use to try to pressure the mark into paying them off.

My step-son got a call from them looking for me.  They told him it was a legal matter and I was to call with my attorney right away.  I have no intention of calling back.  First the are debt collectors but I have paid all of my old outstanding debts.  Second they have not looked for me very hard.  I have been at my same job for over 10 years. if you put in my first and last name I come up on the first page of a Google search. Third, if you have my grown step-son's number then you have my home address and you could send me a letter.  Look up R and J consulting on this forum.  That I who I think this is, they may be trying to reach someone you know through you,