They have called my job harassing anyone who answers the phone. They refused to give their name, number(this time becuase they are calling from a blocked number), or information regarding this debt, but constantly ask for everyone's information. When I refused to give them information without knowing who they are...they get a really nasty and sarcastic on the phone. They keep harassing my co-workers, my suprviser, and mgr. What do I do??

Hey how about not answering numbers you do not recognize, they are nuts. First they called my husband phone leaving a msg. saying they have case number for a K.Johnson. I called them back and asked what type of company were, I asked is this law and our you an attorney. Well she did not want to answer and i told her who I was and she stated she had the wrong number. So today they called my home phone leaving a msg. for my husband with the same case number for K. Johnson (now its my husband debt since K.Johnson was not at the number)
1. Validation of the debt is required.
2. Your local police dept. does not serve subopenas.
3, You do not get calls from the clerk of the court office people

Word...they are full of it...the clerks office never, ever, calls you to vertify an address. There's a sucker born every minute...and paying for it. Call the court of the clerk and ask did they call your home.

Are you nuts...dont pay them anything have them vertify the debt and you send them a certified registered letter asking them to verify the debt.
Do you actually owe them money....and how old is the debt...an attorney...read the credit laws...my...my...my

Me and my husband started getting calls with similar claims. I was so nervous and scared, me and my husband had never heard of anything like this before. My husband takes care of all the finances, but with being at work I decided to call them myself. Good thing I did, because it was actually an older HSBC account we had a few years back that had gotten away from us. I really wouldnt have known to contact Capital One if EPA hadnt told me they bought out HSBC. So fortunately for us we were able to sort it out and get the account settled. All negative marks are important when you are looking to buy your first house.

I am waiting for Morgan and Morgan to call me back about this. I really want to fight this debt because I nearly lost my Condo because of them. They refused to allow me to pay via Money Order or Bank Check. I refused to send a Money Gram and I refused to pay them with my Debit Card. NO WAY!!! The Also took a $580 debt and told me it was up to $1585 because I refused to work with them back on January 3rd. What the hell!!!! Everything about these people on the phone made me very very nervous!!!! I called Morgan and Morgan RIGHT AWAY!!! Hope to speak to an attorney on 10/16/13 to find out how to fight this.

They also have an address of 12598 Central Ave, Ste 222, Chino, CA 91710 PHone Number (909)456-1859
They harassed my family, landlord and a former employer of mine.

This company called me and threatened to send the police if I didn't answer their questions.  As of last evening they have now called twice and are very arrogrant in their manner of doing business.  Hang up immediately if they ever call you.

They called my neighbor and told them that I had given their # and just wanted to verify my address and whereabouts along with (fake) case #.  Neighbor said that the number appeared as blocked on called ID but the person who called gave the ph #: 855-329-7126 as a call back #.  I called to see who would answer and they said it was the administrative office of Edison Park & Associates.  I hung up and googled them and found all sorts of posts like these on this website as well as many others.  I also looked up the case number and it doesn't even exist.

If you used a cc to them, call it in to the cc card/bank and tell them your a victim of fraud..

Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general,FTC & FCC..

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

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

They started calling my work, then my husband got a call from them today. So I called them back, they not only had my social they had my husband's and both kids. They had me so upset I guess I wasn't thinking straight. I just didn't want any trouble, life's been really rough the last 5 years. So I borrowed money to pay them, I feel like a fool after reading all these posts.

I reported these people to the Better Business Bureau of CA because they appear to be scam artists.

They never sent me a summons.

They keep calling my job saying they are going to serve me with papers over an old debt from 2008. I called the debtor directly and was informed the acct. had been sold to a collection agency but it was not EPA Edison and Parks. They are scammers don't give them any information.

I received a call from the EPA Group, but the number is 855-563-6204, the used all the same tactics that I have been reading about here.  They came off like it was a legitimate court case, but I'm not stupid.  Thank you for your posts, you have confirmed my suspicions.

DFF....above is part of the scam.  There is nothing legit about the "EPA Group" scam.  You can find this exact blog on other websites.  The exact wording posted months ago.  DO NOT GIVE THIS COMPANY ANYTHING OVER THE PHONE!  Outstanding debt has to be dealt with in your local jurisdiction.  I welcome them flying out to Indiana to sit with me in my local court for a few dollars that I may or may not owe.  Trust me.  These a***oles are all talk.  See you in court!  Hahahaha!

I've read alot of complaints and horror stories about this "EPA Group" or "Edison & Park Associates", but none of your guys tell us the ONE thing that we're so scared about:

"Did they ever really send out a summon (court order) to anyone here?"   (I NEED TO KNOW THIS ASAP).

I requested Debt Validation & they were able to provide that.  My debt was bought over & over until it got to them (They sent me the debt's "Bill of Sale").  I think they're a legit collection company (though they always refered to themselves as "active litigation firm") & violated every collection rules.

However, they're legit & can sue you.  And my question remains the same:

"Did they ever really send out a summon (court order) to anyone here?"   (I NEED TO KNOW THIS ASAP).

If indeed they did, then I'd bite the bullet & try to negotiate a small payment with them. ("Small" comparing to their requested amount).   But if not, then I'd gut it out & go to court to defend my case (base on the evidence that they give me so far, I guess I can only use ILLEGAL collection practices to defend.)

So anyone with a "COMPLETE" history with them please shred some lights into this.  I don't want to read another "they are a scam this, scam that" but never explain the "HAPPENINGS" and "RESULT" of your dealings with them.

Thank you!  I personally will update my "FINAL RESULT" with them in details later to help the future victims.

how do you get them to stop? they have called my work, my kids and continue to call and harrass Im getting very stressed out.
PLEASE HELP ANYONE!!!!

Last week, my sibling called me saying that someone was looking for a Melidy Dukes and her name was used as a reference. My name is similiar but not the person listed above. the following week I received the call in which I asked them to repeat the name & who they were looking for....they were able to call out my siblings name, my new & old address but tell me I was listed as the reference for the above person & they had papers to serve them. Well, I was firm and let them know that I DON"T KNOW the person above and since I don't owe anyone take me off of their contact list. I believe this is a possible scam as well because one; I would not use my sister or parents as a reference and Two; the chic hung up on me & days later they called my parents home with the same incorrect info stating they were going to serve the person above papers. They left a # to call ALEX at 909-456-1891 w/ a reference # 12GA-80-314. I blocked my # & called the number back and got a answering machine w/ the name of Christine Bryan. Any company that wanted to serve papers would do just that and not inform any one that they just have papers. Totally doesn't make any sense.

I was called today by a freak lady trying to give a bunch of information about a tenant  i have saying that person has been tryed to be serve with a deposition but there were unable to do it, so i have to be there next day by 9:00 am to meet with the sherrif. Then she say that was a case number that was assigned and gave me that number and a phone number 1-866-221-8192 to call , wich i called and the a guy named Bob Roberts answer saying that my tenant has been sued and ther been triyng to serve him....so i ask what the hell has to do with me ? ....then he said that as land lord i has to be informed....so i ask  what hell that has to do with me againg ?....no valid question was given . THIS IS A SCAM ! they are trying to get your money and who know what else..... this is the information about those crooks.....

    1-866-221-8192
    Bob Roberts  (909) 456-1890

Very deceitful and under handed way of collecting They violate all collection laws but still are in business and they should be stopped immediately.

They are located at

2910 South Archibald Ave,#A270, Ontario,California 91761

Principal:
Benjamin Bequer
Please pass this on to anyone who has been harassed by them.

They are located at
2910 south archibald ave, #a270, Ontario, ca. 91761

Principal owner is:

Benjamin Bequer

Please pass this on to anyone being harassed by this company

Had this SAME thing happen to me today.  I"ll break it down in as much detail as possible for future victims.  It got pretty intense actually.

My "friend" sent me a voicemail they received on their phone from a private number today.  It stated some documents were on file for me and they wanted to send them to "my friends" address.  I'm not sure how they got my "friends" address, home number, or anything...very creepy.  No credit connections to this person or anything.  Anyway, the message like everyone listed above was similar and said to call this number: 909-456-1879.   The number seems almost the same between these comments and a few other websites, the last 4 digits seem to change around.  I called and was transferred to a gentleman by the supposed name of "Steven Darwin".  Steven was nice at first.  He named some age old delinquency I had which is not on my credit and which I shared with someone else.  However he said it was only on my name (clue 1 that this is crap).  Two, says they mailed an "offer" letter in July and I never responded.  I asked him the address, he named an old address of mine.  I said I don't live there, can I get a new offer letter.  He said it was too late and they were on their way to serve me papers tomorrow.  I freaked out naturally.  He had my SSN, several addresses.  He continue to say this amount and that amount.  Wanting me to pay him over the phone about $2300  OR so.    I said I need a letter.  He got aggressive I hung up on him.  I got a fax number called him back, he Kept mumbling the company name everytime I asked so I couldn't quite get it down.  (I later found out that name on here from you guys).   I asked if he could fax me the document.  He REFUSED and said not till you give me a payment.  I said "so let me get this right, you won't let me have any papers saying who you are or what this about until I pay you?"  He said "absolutely 100% accurate".  I said I believe this is a scam.  He proceeded to insult me and belittle me.   He stated reasons why this isn't a scam.  (clue 2: anyone who is legit wouldn't' need to defend themselves this hardcore).  

I hung up on him saying I would have my attorney call him.  While I was on another phone conversation he called me (this time from the 909-456-1879 number.  (clue 3: why didn't they just call me from this number before instead of blocked?) .  I answered, he began fussing that I was rude so he said "I wont  be trying to help you any further so dont' bother having your attorney call."  I asked him if he SERIOUSLY called me just to tell me that.  He said yes, I informed him this is harassment and he is not to call my phone ever again.  Well he listened, BUT I got other phone calls....  I might also note* I never verified any information w/ these people...seems if they were legit they would have verified information from me first.

Approx an hour later or so, I got a call from a 949-468-1640 number.  I can't seem to find anything about them online but it was a lady saying something to the effect of, "we received a case on you and wanted to see how we should proceed forward".  I hung up immediately.

About 2 hours later, I received a call from a WEIRD 8 digit number 46156462.  I answered and this lady asked for me.  I said she had the wrong number.  She immediately said, well THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE.  This phone is LISTED through the phone company to 'my name'.  (clue 4:  no cell phone provider lists your name attached to your number PUBLICLY.)   I advised she had the wrong number and to please quit calling me.  I hung up.

2-3 minutes later she called back!!!!!   I couldn't believe it...from the same weird 8 digit number.  I said what do you want, I told you, you have the wrong number!  She said This is a "X" wireless number.  She got the carrier correct but you can look that up based off a number online.  I said I don't care, it isn't me.  She said, well that's fine, just have a valid ID ready when we come to your door tomorrow (she named my address) (clue 5: weird how they have my address but HAPPENED, to mail the offer letter to a previous address).

That is the last I heard, I guess if I don't go to jail i'm a free convict....  This is weird stuff...I'm not sure what to do.  Have any of you had any follow up regarding your situations?  How can we stop these people and how did I get picked!???

They tried the same scam on my family this past week.  Same stuff about a firm called Edison & Parks, a process server, documents on the way already, etc.  Numerous voice mails left at our unlisted home #.  It's a week later and no docs have arrived for sure (assuming they had some idea of where to send them).  Today I called and had a heated conversation with a Mr. Bob Roberts...who among other things accused me of lying about return calls made by my wife and daughter (their real target).   He then said my wife and daughter lied to me (right!).  I got in his face about failing to conceal their real intent and harassing my family.  He accused me of having poor upbringing and being rude (which I probably was...)

In the end, he only sort of wanted my daughter to call him back.  If she does, she'll be recording the call -- legal or not.  And she'll be asking the ??s.

And I'm making a report to transunion...

I am worried that i might have acknowledged a debt that is under my name, but I don't remember and i def feel it was under durress, given the same threats about Subpoenas that other people have mentioned.  I have closed any accounts they might be able to draw from.  I am not sure what, if anything i can do, but if anyone has any advice feel free to let me know.

SCAM SCAM SCAM! Stay awayyyyy! I looked up the number and it's listed in Toronto. So if they take your money you can't Sue them to get it back because they don't reside in the US and under US law.

about 4 days ago my sister got a call from these ppl stating that my son needs to get serve with crt. papers they also called my son's old job. Then they made the mistake of calling my house and I answered they said if my son or someone over the age 18 will be at home between 3-5 today 6/29/12 I told them yes. I never gave them any inform. I was scared at first but them the more I thought about it. it didnt make sense. I said to myself why would they call my sister looking for my son and not me. When my sister asked them where did they get her num. They said that she was the secondary num. on my sons contacts. And that would never be my son would never put my sister as a contact num. before he put me. So when they called me today I asked the guy what is this for is it criminal or a attempt to collect a debt he told me he didnt know. When I pressed him for the info. he told me that the crt supeana doesnt have a docket# That's a bunch of bs. everything that's filed in crt no matter where has a docket # that's the 1st thing they put on any kind of legal documents. Even before they put ur name on it..I just dont know how to stop them. I called My states attorney generals office and the ftc and they weren't any help so if u get a call for e.p.a edison park assoc. TELL THEM TO GO FCK THEMSELVES AND DONT B AFRAID. and if they do show up to my house i'm gonna go to jail..

I recieved a call and my uncle had a visit from some people claiming i had a warrant out for debt. I went a head and called them had a case #. They pushed it and kept saying I will be arrested at work or home. So i went ahead and gave them my debit information. The man said he will email me all my information on case and confirmation number. Have not recieved any email. and when I call back to speak to someone the phone just keep ringing no voicemail no answer. Dont know what to do so I canceled my debit card. This sucks I think Im a vctim of identity theft.someome please give me some advise on this....Thanks

They are harassing me and won't stop and they are making threats about warrants and such

i made a report to the FTA on nov. 22, and havent heard a thing from them since, so i am assuming it was a scam.. just happy i didnt pay them!!