Said I needed an att. or. to send my name number and my credit card # in a fax letter that i want dispute a transaction!!!

received a voice mail from them asking me to call them back or my lawyer next time they call just tell them they are the ones that are going to be sued and dont give out any info to them they are a BIG SCAM COMPANY you would know if you are being sued.  SO DONT GIVE THEM ANY INFO TELL THEM TO GO TO HELL !!!!!!!!!!!

949-272-3951 called me and said i would spend the rest of my life in prison for fraud if i didn't pay them for my debit that was going to court .. they told me i needed to pay 2500 for the att and an additional 986.75 for the bill that was unpaid .. when i asked for the company name all they would say was it was with a law office in california .. i told the man i couldn't understand him that well with his accent and he started yelling at me asking me if i understood now .. he read what he called a legal form to me and told me i better not interrupt him and he read really fast, after he finished i asked him to read it again and slow down he said he wouldn't read it again and he would just tell me what it meant .. that if i didn't pay this i would go to jail for fraud b/c the company had enough proof against me to show i owed the bill.

I got a call from this number today from a guy named Adam949-272-3951 who seemed to be from India? He ask me if I had an attorney because he was with the Law Group of California I asked him for his company's bar number and he gave 833129 this is not a good number for any attorney in the state of California. I also asked for my case number becasue he stated that a case has been filed against me he gave me CWS6790Fl when I asked what court it was filed in he had to come clean and say that it was not filed and I advised him then it's not a case number. If you do recieve calls from these company's tell them that you are recording the call they will hang up right away. What he didn't know is that I have been a Process server and investigator for over 10 years, also I work for a bank as collections supervisor. Don't be fooled by this scam.

I did some research on the company that owns the phone lines for these bogus numbers( Paetec Communications, Inc.) What I found is that they are a foriegn company thats registered in the state of New York. They don't even offer phone services for local users.

Probably some Indian engineers working there feeding phone numbers to the scammers back home to use.F8

949-272-3951 lying about lawsuits received at 11:30 then from international 10119492723951

I received a call from Selvester Brown from the Law Group of California.  He called me at work and said he wanted to talk to me about the pending law suit against me.  He said that I had taken out a $300 loan and that they had been trying to contact me about repayment.  He said that the money was considered "lost" or "stolen" and that I was responsible to pay it.  He said the company had hired him and were suing me and that I would be presented with papers on Monday.  He told me that I had until Monday to pay him $5,000 or that I would be hauled off to prison.  He said that he knew where I lived and that his "investigators" would be at my door at 11 am Monday to drag me to prison!  He asked my age, if i had a criminal record and information about my attorney.  He wanted me to make a decision about either paying him or going to prison right then and there.  I told him I would need to speak to my family first because I thought he was trying to scam me.  He kept asking me why I needed to talk to my family and that he had my criminal activity and my bank statement as evidence to present to a judge.  He knew the last digits of my social and email address.  When I kept insisting that I had never taken out a cash loan before he kept calling me a criminal.  I was also crying at the time and he kept asking me why I was crying and that I know what kind of criminal I was!  Thank god I had one of my co-workers/friend there to calm me down.  I hung up with him and went right to my bank to verify that no such payments had gone threw.  My fiancee then called the guy back and he argued with him and said that he was the president of the company when my fiancee asked to speak to someone else in charge.  These people should be arrested and taken to prison for harassing innocent people.  I truly feared I was going to be going to prison!!  I cried and held my 2 year old son thinking I wasn't going to ever see him again!!  After reading all these other innocent peoples stories it makes me SICK that there are people like that out there!!  I hope they are caught one day!

I got a call from a guy on wednesday afternnon with a heavy indian accent telling me that I was being charged with fraud from some online bank that I have never heard of. He told me that an investigative officer would come to my house on friday morning and escort me to the local courthouse and all kinds of bs come to find out my lawyer told me its all a scam! Don't give these people no info even though they say that they already know. Its a SCAM!

I had the same situation as all above. Does anyone know where they go this Info from? The only place i ever gave info i think they would have gotten it from was money mutual loan place but never got a loan. Anyone else use this site?

I did some snooping and found that the phone # belongs to Paetec 877-472-3832. they told me that the # belong to  Level 3 Communications 720-888-1000. the fraud # is 877-999-7705
Paetec fax # is 585-770-2418

I just received a disturbing call from a "Jason Brown" they told me that I need to pay $986.56 and that i was going to be arrested!!! The said they were from John Davenport/Law Group of CA (949) 272-3951. I googled the # its coming from San Juan Capistrano. I dont know who to call. But I am very very concerned. they said someone was coming to my home. They hung up on me when I asked for more information. I called again and it was the same thing. They had thick accents

they said i took a loan with instant loans and never paid them back and i was going to be arrested and taken to court they wanted to know my attorneys name and said at the end they feel sorry for me and faith was in my hands his name was jason brown he called my cell phone and home phone and left the same message on both phones

I received a call from 949-272-3951 however I played the message again and again. Well I thought right off why did not not say why they were calling. The guy said his name is Keith Nelson of course with accent. It also sounded like a TV in the background. I also know people from the US do not talk the way this guy talks. I sounds more like the way they talk in England. We dont use the terms that he was using. I deceided to google the number and seach the white pages and of course nothing found.

I received my call at work, this guy with a heavy Indian accent called and said he needed the information on my attorney. While he was talking to me about my attorney, I was doing a Google search on the number he had called me from. He didn't berate me because I didn't give him time, however he was very rude to each of my co-workers who answered the phone. When I told him, that I knew he was a scam artist and that call was being traced and recorded, he yelled in the phone and hung up. So far he hasn't called back yet, but I'm sure before the day is over he will. He even asked me to put him on three with the cops.

Same deal I got a phone call from this number. InstaCash was supposedly the place that I took out a payday loan from. They had a different account number than what  I ever had. And even as so much not telling me what courthouse I was supposedly going to. I have reported this to the Oklahoma City News station and will be reporting this to the proper authorities.

WOW Now his Name is Ray Johnson, He called me and said that this matter was time sensitive and that either me or my attorney needed to call me dont not ignore this matter! So I then Googled the number do to the fact this had already happen to one of my Co Workers. To find this site, I called the People back though to get put on hold over and Over again! Then he Got back on the phone and said he would call me back the lines were having a problem and I said no you wont theres no problem in my lines! So he put me back on hold then got back on after a while to call me by a mans name he said isnt this Brian I said no this is not Brian and I know that this is a sceam! And I am reporting you all to the FBI SECRETE SERVICES and All the Law Inforcement! And he then Hung up! LMAO SO LAME!

I have recently been contacted by these scam artist also. I want you ALL to know that this is simply a scam.I'm currently a Police Officer in Alabama and deal with this type of scam day in and day out. Please don't stress over these calls simply block the number or don't answer. There is also a number you can call for blocking telemarketers unfortunatley I don't have it on me. Again, these are scam artist. I know some of you do not agree with simply ignoring the phone calls but believe me, they will give up. These type of people have been around for years and unfortunatley will be around for many more. All we can do is report them to the Federal Government and let them handle the case. They are aware of the scams but the more citizens who call, the bigger the case the Government will have against these frauds. Impersonating a Government Official, Impersonating a Law Informcement Officer, ect... Again, please don't get discouraged as these things happen to us all. God Bless

I got the same call yesterday and I called the police and the local DA's office.
These people need to be put in JAIL.

Please read all the way through,I think it might be helpful!These people are scam artists...and not very good at it either!


My husband received a very nast phone call today from this "Law Firm" LAW GROUP OF CALIFORNIA-949-272-3951. A man calling himself Steven Mcdonald,but he had a foreign accent, accused him of taking out an internet loan in the amount of $5800.He had the last four digits of his social,the name of our bank and two of our close friends,and gave our "Attorney on record" but we have never used a lawyer before.He would not tell my husband when this loan was taken out,the name of the company or any other information and then proceeded to inform my husband that we were being sued,someone would be mailing us a subpeona(aren't they supposed to deliver those in person???) and that our local police would be busting down our door to arrest him TODAY!My husband told him he was full of it and that the guy was a scam artist and the guy told him "don't you dare!" and then hung up!

So my husband called me since he was at work to see if I could figure it out.I first called my bank and verified there were never any deposit for the amount he stated.Then I called the number he gave me and low and behold "Steven Mcdonald" answered,and told me he was with Law Group of California.He asked me my name 4 times before I could even get a word in then placed me on hold.Then came back on and asked my husbands name,then placed me on hold.While I was on hold I did a little internet research and could not find anything for this company,only when I googled this number did anything pop up and it was too much to get through.So anyway he got back on,asked me my name again and put me on hold.When he finally came back on he started to tell me that my husband was going to jail and I said "Oh really for what?" and he said fraud and theft.I told him my Bank had verified that we had never received a direct deposit for taht amount and that I felt that they were scam artists and then I dropped the bombshell that my favorite Uncle Barry is retired FBI-he worked in the fraud division for years and that I would be contacting him soon to see what steps I should take to file charges agaisnt them.The man said "then do it,I have the FBI in my pocket,and I am not scared of you!" and then hung up.So I called back,and kept calling until he answered again and told him exactly what I thought of his scam artist operation and told him he needed to get a new line of work since he wasn't very good at this one!He kept saying over and over again"Don't you dare,Don't you dare!" and nothing else.

I am currently typing up an official letter to the FBI to inform them of what transpired today.

I received a call from someone names Jason calling for one of our employees.  I explained that we did not take personal messages for the employees and he would have to reach her on her personal phone.  He began to get very beligerent with me and I finally hung up to only have him call me back over and over.  I finally answered again and he confirmed one of my office addresses and told me he was sending the police over at this moment and they would be arresting me and I better not be involoved with my employees misconduct.  I told him not to threaten me and that I would be reporting his poor business practices and reporting him to law enforcement myself.  He said good, do it, do my job for me.  I finally hung up again and called and hung up over and over for 20 minutes or so until he finally gave up.  Each call was coming in every minute or 2 a minute.

They called me back from a +94 92723951 and resumed to tell me that I had an outstanding loan from InstaCash in the amount (including late fees) of $984.21. They asked if I had an attorney and that I was to be in court on Friday. Then berated me about why I would take out a loan and not pay it back. Then told me I needed to report myself to the authorities for my felonious actions. I tried to get as much info from them regarding this issue and they couldn't provide much. Other than the fact that they had the last 4 of my social and my e-mail address. I told the guy, who does NOT sound like a "Jason Brown" whatsoever, that I was going to report them for scamming me and he proceeded to say that the message was being recorded, of which I retorted, "Good!" and hung up on them. They attempted to call me back, but I didn't answer. Instead, I called the federal trade commission and reported them!!

My guess is that they have either hacked into an instant online loan database and stole the information or they were sold the info, for which they decided to make fraudulent claims against. In fact, I HAVE taken out online loans before but have paid them all in full.

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

These people call my cell and called me at work. Upon calling them back (before doing a google search and running across this number), I was informed a 'Jason Brown' called me. So upon returning the call and asking for 'Jason Brown', this foreign guy kept putting me on hold as if he was relaying information and asking me how to spell my name and so forth and now has asked to call me back in 2 minutes. Still waiting for the call back. He asked what number he could call and I told him the number they've been calling me at. We'll see how this goes.

i recieved the message as top.law of california

This person called my from this number and said that I had to appear in court about a loan fron Instant Cash. He was very hard to understand because of his accent and this person starting sreaming at me. I never applied for a loan from Instant Cash. Be careful. Don't talk to them. Hang up and report this call to the police.

the guy told me his name was kevin.. and that he was from california law firm.... and he started asking me if i had ever been convicted of any criminal offenses.. and if i was on probation and that i would need to contact my probation officer and let them know... i cant believe these people.... they are complete scammers... i believe they are collection comanies and they do what ever they have to to collect money owed.... its dirty but thats how the roll....

I just received this message as well and reported to local authorities.  I just thought it was weird that they hadn't asked for money, or any other information,They knew where I banked, the last 4 of my ssn, my address, again asked if I had been convicted of a felony, the name of my attorney all the information on the above post.  Officer confirmed it was a scam, but they are extremely hard to understand with the accent, Roy Anderson, or Mark and they are from the Law group. beware of scam

I just recieved a phone call from this company in regards to a loan that i supposedly took out they had the last four digits of my social security number.... and they said that i would be supeona and arrested and taken to the court house.... he was asking me the name of my attorney.... and all types of stuff... then he asked me if i had been convicted of a felony.... and all sorts of stuff... he kept telling me it was from instant cash..... and i was being charged with fraud because i took money and im running away with it....sounds like a scam to me....

These people are con artists;don't give information!!!call FBI and local authorities.Different hindu callers,made up names;trust me don't talk to them.Don't be fooled;even though they have certain info. about you.