914-219-4113
NY, US
steve53511
steve53511
2011-06-06 21:06:59
Unknown
My girlfriend got a call at work from this number saying there was some kind of emergency with a family member.

Google returned all kind of scam complaints from this number.

My guess? They get you to reveal personal info by throwing you off guard with the "emergency".

I will report them in the to local authorities. If enough people report, maybe the cops will catch these losers/criminals.
Paula
Paula
2011-06-06 21:06:59
Unknown
got calls
Caramel
Caramel
2010-08-27 03:09:11
Debt Collector
Got a call from this number several times saying there we're several lawsuits against me. I fell for it and have paid them $400.00., till i saw this website. I only gave them a Wal-Mart debit card (no bank account). Tomorrow i will be reporting them to the local police and anyone else. The first call came from a man with a heavy indian accent (Kevin Smith) the next one came from Mark Thomas same accent. Don't fall for it like me. Hopefuly i can try and get my money back.
This Just In...
This Just In...
2010-07-22 23:01:03
Unknown
Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam

January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.

When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are ?spoofed? numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer?s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.

When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer?s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer?s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.

If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as ?We?re filing an affidavit against you? or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.

A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General?s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee?s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an ?officer?.

?I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ?If that?s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming?,? stated the employee.

?It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,? Attorney General Six said. ?If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer?s arrest, or using the threat of violence.

More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.

To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General?s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.

http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam
bobmax
bobmax
2010-07-22 22:45:27
Debt Collector
I just got hit by these scammers for the second time in two days.  The guy said his name was Steve Watson from the State Investigation Service and that I was responsible for a bad load as a co-signer.  WRONG... never co-signed for a loan.  These guys are a total scam.  They are from India with the basic "what the hell did you say... I can't understand you" accent.  They are more than likely using a VoIP phone line (through the internet) which you can change your number at will and also keep it private.  I told them that I have reported them to Homeland Security and the Attorney General's Office.  I asked "Steve Watson" why his company never mailed me anything and he said that he was not at liberty to mail me anything.  He then told me that I am the rudest person on the planet and that he knew where I lived.  I laughed even more and invited his dumb a** over.  Then he hung up.  Laugh at these clowns because they are an enormous fraud.  The thing that gets them mad is when you mess with them and then end with reporting them to Homeland Security, which we all should probably do anyway.  Check your credit and ask the credit agencies what you can do to protect yourself from these morons.
casino operator
casino operator
2010-07-15 15:28:35
Debt Collector
This "person" called, would not allow me to ask a question, was heavily accented (Indian), and began screaming a name out.  Said I HAD to let him talk to this person and I simply said NO...LOUDLY.  He called 2 x's and I guess when he got me both times he gave up....for now.  BEWARE...as an operator for a large business...I cannot and will NOT give out any info.  And...IF these "people" (and I use that word loosely) knew the law they would know that it's illegal to call a place of business for debt collection.  But they scream and threaten you...do be bullied by them.  Scream back...and yes, turn them in to BBB or who ever you need to.
upset in virginia
upset in virginia
2010-07-13 13:08:49
Unknown
I received a call from them yesterday on my cell phone.  Then when I get to work, they have left a message on my company's front desk answering machine saying they needed to speak with me and that they was calling from the State Investigation Department... what the hell is that!!!! Told me I needed to call 914-219-4113 x1034.  I get tired of these people calling.  They had called me a few times in the past from a different number and I reported the number they was calling from and I assume that other people did as well.  So now they've gotten a new number to harass people from.
sam mf
sam mf
2010-07-12 14:24:28
Debt Collector
dont call me back you scammer you just get lost with your case and your attorneys and f*** off you b*****ds,mother f****rs,a***oles and i will not but you take your finger put it in your a** and smell it and f*** off
ScamHater
ScamHater
2010-07-07 20:39:07
Debt Collector
Another report of a caller from the "New York Legal Investigation team"? Seriously, asked for SSN # and family relations, obvioulsy has info on people called/ Asked them multiple questions back to authenticate and no gold!  Could hear other operators in the background asking questions as well!  Don't get fooled! You don't know them and it isn't proven/ don't respond!! Google is a wonderful tool!
Florida Business
Florida Business
2010-07-07 18:02:02
Debt Collector
Thick accented, obnoxious person, claiming to be "Officer" someone, asking for an employee who works in the field.  RUDE..SCREAMING AT ME...TOTALLY NASTY!!!!!
This Just In...
This Just In...
2010-07-07 02:21:39
Unknown
From Lamet's post:

If you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone):
1.    The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.
2.    Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.
3.    File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone.  Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.
4.    File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.wvago.gov
5.    File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
If these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)

By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and again -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:


http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249   Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509   Scammer posting here as Mike Henderson
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839   Scammer posting here as Ricky
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722   Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amanda
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646   Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina ? preparing a new number to use.
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270   Scammer false postings as Rose
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479   Scammer posting as Robert
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870   Scammer false postings as Marry
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer false postings as Marco Polo (real original)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer false postings as SAM, David S
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer false postings as George
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio   (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212   scammer false posting as Jaison Connar
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056   Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604   Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535   Scammer false posting here as JHON
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219  Scammer false posting

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Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam

January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.

When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are ?spoofed? numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer?s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.

When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer?s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer?s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.

If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as ?We?re filing an affidavit against you? or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.

A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General?s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee?s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an ?officer?.

?I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ?If that?s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming?,? stated the employee.

?It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,? Attorney General Six said. ?If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer?s arrest, or using the threat of violence.

More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.

To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General?s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.

http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam
Anoyed Also
Anoyed Also
2010-07-07 01:35:08
Unknown
An Officer  Roy Carter and Officer Donald Johnson contacted me regarding an outstanding payday loan balance from November 2009.  The loan affiliate is Cash Net Marketing.  An affidavit will be filed unless I pay $375.00.  I've reported them to the Federal Trade Commission and the Better  Business Bureau.  Somehow these folks have access to secured personal data
pissedincoconutcreek
pissedincoconutcreek
2010-06-23 21:02:55
Unknown
yes after the first inital call, then a "so called" Police Officer called to say he wanted to speak to my brother and was saying he was going to come get us, we told him if he was indeed the police to come get us we were tired of this constant harassment. The calls seemed to cease after what we had said.
pissedincoconutcreek
pissedincoconutcreek
2010-06-23 20:59:43
Debt Collector
I just got a call from someone with a indian accent asking if I was who he said and that who was this other person he asked and what that person was to me and that, the other person used my name to commit fraud and what I had to do to clear this matter up. Luckily my brother was here and we busted them and they kept calling us but changed numbers. This is not the first time they have done this but we are ready for their a** next time. Others should beware of these a***oles.
EazyB
EazyB
2010-06-22 19:13:28
Unknown
Thick Indian accent, saying they are cops,  threatening us with lawsuits, saying we are going to jail, and calling our work.  Same stuff happening to me and my girlfriend.  It is a lot of fun messing with them though.  If you can keep your cool and not cuss or threaten them, they will not only cuss at you and tell you they hope your kids burn in hell, they will also say it in Arabic or whatever language they speak!!!  I look forward to them calling when I am bored.
Kel
Kel
2010-06-19 22:09:16
Unknown
I recieved several calls from this #. They said I was under investigation. said he was "officer Peter Black" of some Investigation group. I almost believed him was almost going to give my info but I didn't think it sounded all ligit. I told him I was going to have my attorney look over info he got very defensive. I hung up on him & he called back several times.... I returned his call on a different # so he had to  have used caller ID. We also recieved several calls where the caller got very vulger with us! We reported this to the local Police & they did confirm that this is a SCAM...
Lisa
Lisa
2010-06-19 20:49:27
Unknown
Got a phone saying I owe them money.  This is a scam watch yourself the also have soc. numbers
Royally Screwed
Royally Screwed
2010-06-17 16:02:59
Debt Collector
Got a missed call paper memo from a co-worker.
It stated Officer Danny Jackson called wanting to discuss my case, calling from NY.
So, ofcourse seeing that it had a title of Officer infront of this individual I called at around 10:48 am.
Dial the extension number 1038, got an individual with a heavy accent and I said.
"I am returning a phone call for an Officer Danny Jackson he said that was him" so I went ahead and asked him for his badge number and I got #1327. Not sure if these guys are legit, yet that is why I asked for badge number.
cmacked
cmacked
2010-06-15 19:33:17
Unknown
This is a scam, my husband and I have been through identity theft and our numbers have been sold to these people pretending you owe money. At first the calls really got to us and then I started researching. Since our info was sold through a call center they do have our socials. I have found that once they are threatened back by filing with the authorities or lawyers they do hang up on you. However, a few days later they change there numbers and start over. We have had our numbers changed but they still try to reach me at work. These are people in another country trying to scare us into wiring money or giving them our bank acct numbers. Do Not Do It! Oh yes, and they do threaten you with going to jail but always say God Bless at the end of the conversation. How many real collection agents do you know that say God Bless? Threaten them with contacting the BBB & your Attorney General, Western Union Fraud Division and put a fraud alert on all 3 credit bureaus on yourself to be safe. Also they have very thick Indian accents with names like Michael Davis, Anthony Jones, etc.
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