I also have received these calls and a email. I refuse to answer these calls but have listened to their messages they have left which are threatening to say the least. The email they sent also is threatening in nature. In reading these post it seems they are telling us we owe 11,958 or right in that area.

Senior Attorney :Michael Davis at (904)402-9167 ext195 of Holland and Knight Associates. 904-402-9167 sent email to me with my SS

I received "Michael Davis" e-mail yesterday and I contacted the law firm Holland & Knight yesterday and told them what he is doing.  They  then contacted multiple law enforcement agencies and they sent a letter to Mr. Davis to stop this.  He is trying to exhort money from us and they told me to report this to The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx    

Federal Surprime (not Supreme) sending email from a gmail account. What are people thinking???? Thank you, Mary T for the information.

I just got an email stating that I took out a loan and that  indeed to
Pay $11958 and on too
Of that they have my social security number and wrote in on the email. Apparently attorney Michael Davis and his firm Holland & Knight Law Associate send me this
Oh and the number 904 402 9167

I too have received the email.  First clue is the grammar is atrocious so far from professional you know its spam.  America Cash Advance is aware as they have a FRAUD ALERT on their website:  

USING THE NAME AMERICAN CASH ADVANCE. BEWARE OF FAKE DEBT COLLECTION CALLS AND EMAILS.

It has come to our attention that one or more individuals are posing as a third-party collection agency attempting to collect debt from customers and non-customers on behalf of American Cash Advance (?ACA?). If you receive a scam call please call us immediately at 1-800-270-6258

We understand that these imposters are making phone calls and sending emails posing as an attorney with ?Holland and Hart Associates? and ?Morgan, Lewis Law Associates? using email addresses including lawdepartmentandassociates@gmail.com, federallegislation@gmail.com and attorneygeneral16@gmail.com, however, we believe other names and email addresses are used in this fraud as well. We have confirmed with the law firm of Holland and Hart that they are in no way involved with these debt collection attempts and the firm has issued their own fraud alert.

If you are contacted by one of these imposters fraudulently attempting to collect debt on our behalf, we recommend that you discontinue all forms of communication with these individuals and report the fraud to us at our Consumer Hotline 1-800-270-6258 and the Online Lenders Alliance Consumer Hotline at 1-866-299-7585. We have provided some additional information below regarding debt collection scams generally.

Loan scams can occur via phone, email and paper mail. They can vary in detail however usually include common elements:

?    Victim contacted via phone or email by scammer who says you OWE on a past loan or debt.

?    Scammer (via phone or email) says he/she works for a law firm, collection agency or government agency.

?    Scammer demands payment via wire or other electronic transfer that is difficult to trace but can be picked up anywhere in the world.

?    Threats of arrest for non-payment and or harassment of current employer can occur.

?    Scammer often knows details about you such as your address and may even have your social security number and other personal identifying information ? obtained elsewhere.

What can you do to stay safe and stop the scam?

?    HANG UP on the callers you believe to be falsely posing as debt collectors ? DO NOT reply to the email demands sent from individuals or entities that you believe to be falsely posing as debt collectors.

?    DO NOT wire money or provide your credit card or bank account information to a debt collector you do not believe is legitimate or collecting on a debt you owe. If you have concerns about your credit card account or your cell phone account, call the company using the phone number on your credit card, your phone bill or your carrier?s customer service line in order to confirm whether the activity is unauthorized.

?    REPORT scam to us at our Consumer Hotline 1-800-270-6258 and the Online Lenders Alliance Consumer Hotline at 1-866-299-7585.

?    Obtain a copy of your credit report at: www.annualcreditreport.com making sure there is no inaccurate information or unusual activity, contact the following. Your Social Security number must be provided.

Phone number and contact information:

   ?    www.annualcreditreport.com
   ? Equifax - 800-685-1111
   ? Experian - 888-397-3742
   ? Equifax - 800-888-4213

Send the email to the cyber crimes division of the FBi @ IC3 and also to the FTC..

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

Got the exact same email today. They also have my social, which is not good. Did you do anything yet?

I just got the same email today from the same person. What did you do about it

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.

Same thing here....now I'll spend the next few hours on  the phone with social security, the bank and visiting the local authorities, yay! The fact that they are able to obtain our personal info like that is absolutely ridiculous..... This happened to me a few years ago, but with a different group....Why is nothing being done to stop these people??

Those sentences are not remotely coherent!

Do you honestly think a REAL lawyer would write that way?

I have also received email from these people tell me I owe money to a company I have never done business with. Said they put a hold on my social security number and I owe $11858.00 and my case would be downloaded in to days and to find myself an attorney. Could someone please send me a link to the FBI and other places to report this to? My email is: marshmi2@msn.com

I received  this too from a man that said his name is Att. Michael Davis n that my case number is # 103828 and that i borrowed money from American Cash Advance which never happened but the funny part is that it all says the same it will levied up to 11,958. Im curious how they got my social and all my information.

I received an email just like all the others listed.  I am so sick of these stupid people and would like to send my email to someone of authority.  The FBI should be notified ASAP.  This could scare someone really bad.  HELP!  Thanks...

Same email as the others

Am going to make a formal complaint as well; and got the nerve to use your
confidential information as if your fool and don't know what's going on,

I received this same exact email this is scary. I have a scam alert already will possible idenity theft thru my job.. a few months ago. Please keep posting as what to do.

I received this same exact email today about 7:30pm and decided to research this number before calling back, and it scared me to see they have my real Ssn!! I immediately enrolled in identity theft with my car insurance. Anyone that receive this email please get identity theft!! It's no telling what they will do with our SSN!!

Informational Post:

You can forward these emails to the FBI via their Cyber Crimes Division at IC3..  And also to the FTC as well.

*Note, its not unusual for extortion scammers to use and abuse real Attorney's names and business name of legitimate firms as well.  

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.fraud.org/

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

Holland & Knight is one of the largest and most respected law firms in the country; doubtful an associate would not be able to put coherent sentences together. There is no one by that name works there.

i too received that exact same email and what should i doo.

I received the same e-mail; however they will not provide me with their company address.  I did not take out a loan with their company.

I have no idea who these people are and I have NOT done business with them..  But I continue to get a spam letter or call like this I am not  happy they have my social security number and have included it within an email to me.. I consider this invasion of privacy . letter dated may 26.  Below is some of the text.

>>>>Let me introduce myself. I am a Senior Attorney Michael Davis from Holland &
Knight Law Associate. As we were trying to reach you since a couple of days
regarding a very serious matter about a lawsuit filed on your name stating that
you are doing some fraud and Civil litigations.

 >>>  "I am really very sorry to say you that you are going to be legally prosecuted in
the Court House within couple of days. Your SSN is put on hold by US Government,
so before something goes wrong I thought that I shall call you and notify you
about this matter. But as I was not able to reach you I am sending you a final
notification Email. So please take a piece of paper and write down your case
file Case No# 692 and second thing since it?s a legal matter you will be needed
my help, so please write down my callback number is (904) 402 9036 Ext 195 For
the records you.">>>>

f.d.c.p.a.laws f.d.c.p.a.laws@gmail.com

Call your bank(s) and at least one of the three credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) and ask them to place fraud alerts on all your accounts.  You may also want to look at identity theft protection if they have your SSN.

They also sent me an email i researched the "law firm" he is from waiting on response said it was from Holland & Knight

I recieved a email from a Micheal Davis saying there was a lawsuit against me. Never heard of him do not know how he got my imformation. Never taken out a lon from them either. Help stop these people.

I have received this email as well and it is scary because they have all my information. I would like to know what to do to protect my privacy.

http://www.hklaw.com/Offices/Jacksonville/

This is Holland and Knight in Jacksonville Florida.

The callers are most likely not the above firm.

So Far I have Not Gotten Any More E-mails But If I Do I Will Be Turning This Over To My Local Law Enforcement Agency