It?s a scam.  It just happened to me 6 weeks ago by a "Pam" at Steinberg. She was talking about a debt from 2004 that I had paid off in 2007.  When I said it was paid, she demanded proof.  

This is what I learned and did and I haven?t heard from them since?

What they do is buy old debt that may or may not have been paid in full.  In fact, when they purchase these old debts it says in the contract that there is no guarantee that these debts are still valid.  Then they call using high pressure threats claiming that they have filed and are in possession of a court case number and a date to appear.  (both lies)  

Here is what I did and what I recommend.  Call them back and nicely demand that they send you via U.S. Mail the following:
 1.  Validation of Debt  (Proof that they own and you OWE the debt)
 2.  Original Creditor Name and Dates of Delinquency
 3.  Current Balance

At this point they will get aggressive.  Stay cool.  DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION like your address, alternate phone number or Social Security # so the can ?validate their info.?  If they were legitimate, they would have that info.  Just be nice and say something like, "Hey guy, I don?t know you yet.  All I am asking for is validation.  There are a lot of scams out there and I want to be safe.  You understand right?!"  Whatever angle you take, just be nice and be sure to watch what you say because they record every word.

If they still give you a hard time, remind them that high pressure techniques like this are a direct violation of the FTC and you won?t have a problem filing a formal complaint.   (Once I did that I asked for her address and she REFUSED to give it to me)  

Since I live in CA I informed Pam she was in violation of "The California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act" aka The Rosenthal Act.  In short, the Rosenthal Act has a 4 year statute of limitations to bring action on a stated breach of contract.  Once beyond those 4 years, they have no legal recourse.  That is the reason they desperately try to scare people in to paying quickly with a reduced amount.  

Anyway, once I said all of this, she agreed to send me a letter.  It?s been 5 weeks and I still have not received a thing from these bandits.  It was just a big scam.  

Best of luck and don?t let these liars push you around!   Gene from SoCal

They call themselves Steinberg and Associates

Call from this number - Louise Garcia - Process Servers Office - Case No. SC60152
I looked up Florida law ....they have to SERVE papers( hand them to you or someone over 15 years of age).
The papers have to state the persons (Companies) involved, the date time of Serving and be under(have) a SEAL. I am going to call the number so I can get a recording to add to the voice message that was left. I will then turn it over to the State Attornies Office.

Got a voice mail on machine indicating a process server would be at my home to serve a Christian Rivera papers for a law suite regarding file #63948...when I called back the first time I was transferred to a voice mail.  Called back again and spoke to a lady who said they were looking for my ex -husband...really I dont have one those nor do I know this person.  Stop calling.  She again indicated my ex husband was a party named in a law suite and my phone # was given to reach  him....REALLY this is crazy!!!!

I called them back it is a law firm in irvine California.  Steinberg and associates,they were trying to collect on a debt I had payed off in 2008.

same at my  house.called back and receptionist didn't know who called.Name was paul davis and the account was paid in full back in 2011.

I just got a call and they had a sc61104 case number for me,guys name was David lee.  Anyone else called them back and if so what was result

it wasn't true at all, just scam artists

What happened when you called them back was it true?

What happened when you caked them back was it true?

I got a call saying they had a summons for me.  Has anyone called the number back to see what they wanted?  I called but just got a recording.

I just rec the same all saying I owed 66 dollars to a mastercard form 2007?!?

Called with my full name demanding that I return the call to (888) 543-6529 in reference to a case number SC64183 in Ft. Worth, TX.  Threatened that I would be subpoened if I didn't call the law firm at that number.  Caller provided the name of Bill Riley.

I got a call from 888-543-6529 to say there was a summons for me to appear in court with a file number.

I also got a call from this number saying there was a warrent for my husband.