760-888-4045
CA, US
Heavygirl
Heavygirl
2014-03-30 21:51:34
Telemarketer
This Guy took $1000 from my pocket it is not fair he is spending the money that is hard for people like me to save it
ron richadrson
ron richadrson
2013-08-13 14:55:54
Unknown
Man with foreign accent called in threatening manner about my  needing an attorney, and take care if I did not return his call.
zahraa
zahraa
2011-10-24 06:36:00
Unknown
how doo you screen capture on a nokia e71 ?
Consumer
Consumer
2011-10-01 18:48:19
Debt Collector
This is something that I just found, dated way back in April of 2008,
http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/41475/1
and I don't know how reliable 'Silicon India' is.  But, it does imply that there are American 'handlers' (such as Encore) who are running the show here.  I found it funny that the author of this article claimed that Indian debt collectors were 'more respectful.'  Respectful of what?  Are lying and threatening respectful actions?  And, they certainly don't know anything about the USBankruptcy Code or the FDCPA.

I wonder why the Justice Department doesn't do something about Encore.
Heidi
Heidi
2011-06-28 18:36:46
Debt Collector
This lady called, couldn't understand her name, and left me a voice message.  Stated that it was for my husband and that there is a case pending in California and if he doesn't call the today that they will have the cops arrest him at his hotel in California or at his home.  Funny thing is we don't live anywhere near California and last I knew my husband was at work!!!  They have no idea about American laws.  You CANNOT be arrested for an outstanding debt.  They can file a lean against your wages or property but you CANNOT and WILL NOT be arrested.  I have received calls like this before and have contacted an attorney.  The attorney informed me of the above laws and he advised me not to give into their demands.  If you happen to answer their phone calls tell them that you want written proof of the debt, by law you have the right to this, DO NOT give them your address, email or anything else, simply tell them to send it to the information they have on file.  They won't do it.
Kevin
Kevin
2011-06-06 20:56:35
Unknown
I have been receiving calls daily from these guys.  They are of a foreign decent(indian I beleive).  They continuosly call and ask for my attorneys name.  Then they say they are going to have me arrested for not paying a quickpayday loan.  I advised them I was unaware I owed anything and to please send me all of the loan information and his company's information in writing.  He, who was identifying himself as Russel Smith, refused to do so.  When I told him I would not entertain his calls unless he send me something in writing then he said he was going to download his case and have me arrested.  He then said if I pay $850 today that I would not be arrested.  They are from another country and have somehow got my information.  If they are indeed debt collectors which seems to be what they are or claim to be they do not live by the U.S. laws.  They know nothing about the FDCPA and do not care.  Do not give into these clowns.  File a complaint with the FTC immediately.  It only takes about 5 minute to file a complaint over the phone.  The more complaints they get about these people the more likely it is to be resolved quickly and the harassment stop.
Tasha
Tasha
2011-06-06 20:56:35
Unknown
I just recieved a message on my work phone from a man identifying himself as Kevin Foster.  I told him I was not aware as to why or how he got my information.  He told that I would be arrested at my work on Monday morning.  I asked to speak to his supervisor and he refused to do so.  He told me nothing about my so called "case."  He even threaten my over my work voicemail and I informed him that I did save it and I don't like threats at all.  I asked him what company he was calling from and he couldn't give me a straight answer.  He even said he was in San Antonio Texas but the number was a California number.

I have no idea who these people are!
Justine
Justine
2011-06-06 20:56:35
Unknown
I found this number on Caller ID. Did you call back?
Melissa Reynoso
Melissa Reynoso
2011-06-06 20:56:35
Unknown
Call me 3 time and told me the same thing. If i dont pay $820 that i would be arrested
Lynda
Lynda
2011-06-06 20:56:35
Unknown
They left a message for me on my work phone and the guy with the last name of smith who left the message is not very professional at all! He asked for the name of my attorney and just his message was very unprofessional and more threatening than anything.
dbanks
dbanks
2011-01-10 21:46:09
Unknown
Today I was caught of guard becuase the receptionist at my job notified me that she took a message from an agency that called them selves the "Cyber Crime Unit". The message stated that I owed money on a cash advance that I had taken out 2 months prior. When I called back the number to question what I owed, they informed me I had to pay the money immediately and if I neglected to do so the police would pick me up from my place of employment the following day. When I started asking more questions the man on the phone became frustrated, yelled at me, and then hung up. Immediately knowing something was funny I contacted the authorities and they informed me that the behavior seemed very fraudulant. The man had a heavy Indian accent. THIS IS A SCAM!!! BE AWARE!   THERE # WAS  (760)-935-3972.
imnotdumb
imnotdumb
2010-04-07 00:04:16
Unknown
HA they told me they were a law firm...silly scammers can't keep their stories straight
Diane
Diane
2010-04-05 19:53:28
Debt Collector
My son received a call today on his cell phone from 760-888-4045 and he called this number back and a Pakistan/Indian guy demanded that he send a certain amount of money to him or he would have the sheriff come and arrest him immediately.   My son called me and I called the number and the same Pakistan guy screamed and yelled at me when I tried to get more information.   I demanded to speak to his supervior and he screamed his name was Kevin Foster and he was the supervisor.  I told him I wanted to speak to someone that could speak English and he screamed clean out your ****** ears.   He screamed the entire course of the conversation.  He will  screams threats and will tell you he is sending the law to your house.   We live in Arkansas and I do not know how he was able to get this information.   I told my son that no bill collector would talk to you in this matter and we plan to report this number.    The company is located in  Escondido, CA.
Shandon Tonry
Shandon Tonry
2010-04-05 17:07:14
Debt Collector
My client received a call from this number and was told that the police were coming to her house to drag her out and arrest her if she didn't pay $800 or so dollars. They claimed to be from the cyber crimes unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. When I called and asked for his badge number he gave me the number E3104041.
Chandra
Chandra
2010-04-01 20:31:44
Debt Collector
I received a call from a person with a very heavy accent who appeared to be yelling into his phone. he identified himself as Dean Mark and stated that either I or my attorney of record must call 760-888-4045 immediately after listening to the message since the nature of his call is extremely time sensitive. he threatened with my local law enforcement stating that the police in my town would be at my door within 1 hour unless I call back. I called them back and told the guy that I was aware that they are running a SCAM and he told me that he would come to my house and destroy my entire family..I asked him what time could he be there. He hung up in my face. Beware of these scammers!!
Trice
Trice
2010-04-01 03:58:16
Debt Collector
After reading all these complaints, the same thing happened to me today at work. I just got into work good and my cellphone had a call from 7608884045. i never answer my cellphone at work and I accidentally answered it. So I spoke with this foreign guy who told me that they were calling from a debt collection agency. He informed me that I owed money to a payday loan that I did online. the 1st guy that I talked to said i owed $850. They said the repeatedly sent me emails to resolve this matter and I never responded. I told them that I never received anything. He told me that I was going to be proscecuted in three different charges. they told me that they were filing a claim with the courts in SC and that someone from the police department will be at my house to pick me up. So I got concerned and I asked how can I resolve this matter, they told me that the creditor wasn't interested in money that they were going to take it as a loss. He said that he would transfer me to their lawyer and I spoke with a guy named Jeff Stewart who claimed to be the lawyer. He kept rambling on saying that I owed them a total of $1321 and that I had 1 hour to pay by credit or debit card. I asked if I could send it by Western Union and what was the information and he refused to give it to me.He called my job from 1pm until 7pm every 15 minutes it seems like. This really upset me because I don't want any drama at my job. They asked me for my security code with my bank. This bothered me. I asked them to fax me papers on the account because I didn't do this so I can investigate who did do this to me. He refused and said that it would be mailed to my home address. These people knew my SS#, email address, home address, work and cell number and where I worked. This is what made me research this number and I am glad I did. Everyone's comments put my mind at ease. In the morning I will report them to the Consumer Affairs Dept in South Carolina. Also they will call from 2 other numbers, 7160066000 or 2025405120. Be safe and aware.
Emily
Emily
2010-03-31 20:48:30
Unknown
Good for you! I got that message, too, and called the number back. How stuped do scamers think we are? I seriously hope that no one falls for this garbage!
Emily
Emily
2010-03-31 20:46:22
Unknown
I got the exact same call, only he told me a case was being brought up against me for a sex crime!!! Very upsetting, and I really wish someone would try to press charges against me. I was in the US Navy for over 7 years, I know how to fight, and stand up for myself! That makes me sick.
ANGELA
ANGELA
2010-03-31 18:04:49
Unknown
I received a call from a person with a very heavy accent who appeared to be yelling into his phone. he identified himself as Shawn Mark and stated that either I or my attorney of record must call 760-888-4045 immediately after listening to the message since the nature of his call is extremely time sensitive. he threatened with my local law enforcement stating that the police in my town would be at my door within 1 hour unless I call back. my husband is an officer at my local police department, and there of course is not record of any actions against me on record.
I tried to locate what this number is, and all I could locate is that it is an unlisted number in Escondido, CA.
if it were a reputable company, it would be listed.
Beware of these scammers, I hope they all rot in HELL!!
Ryan
Ryan
2010-03-30 21:15:18
Debt Collector
A young man by the name of Eric Johnson called my phone from a blocked number, it showed up as "0000" so I fed it through to voicemail.  Figuring it was a telemarketer, I grabbed the message and listened to it.

Same story as the rest of you, he was informing me that either myself or my legal representation needed to call him back at 760-888-4045.  I was told that I had 3 major allegations/charges being filed against me in my state.  

This guy is sneaky, he did not ask for money at first, he simply told me it was imperative that I discuss this with him.  He gave information like my social, email, and previous employment.  I have to admit I was confused.  I demanded he clarify who he is and what he is calling about.  He claimed I had drawn funds from another Indian man and that I was in violation of federal law.  After a few heated words he hung up, I decided to call my lawyer.  

Two things for people to remember:  Police officers who are serving a warrant for arrest will NEVER have a company call you to tell you that, they work on the element of surprise so this made no sense to me.  Second, no law firm will CALL you to tell you they are prosecuting you.  This would be done by a process server.

Needless to say, I called him back and gave him my lawyer's number, he did not expect that.  Eric became irate with me when I did this.  He stated that I was unwise for not resolving the matter.  I have decided to turn the tables, I have filed a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General, and now Eric is receiving my annoying phone calls.  I suggest you all do the same, make this person so frustrated he just gives up!  Good luck and happy scam hunting!!!
This Just In...
This Just In...
2010-03-30 15:07:04
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
Geoff
Geoff
2010-03-30 15:04:05
Unknown
This company called our house numerous time in an hour. They were told that if they continued to harrass us at this number that it would be recorded by our telphone phone company and turned into the state police.  They called one more time left a name and number. Which forced us to look it up.
imnotdumb
imnotdumb
2010-03-30 04:33:38
Unknown
I got a call from this guy too! I asked him what type of business he is from and he said he was a law firm in califorina. I asked him what the name of the firm was and he wouldnt tell me. He told me he didnt have to disclose that information and that a legal representive would come to my house and leave me legal documents. He then asked me if I thought this was all a scam and again I repeated what is your name, address,,blah blah and eventually hung up.
smartypants
smartypants
2010-03-29 19:39:07
Unknown
This dude with a very heavy accent (Indian/Pakistani) called and asked for me at my work number.  I acted as though I was taking a message for her (me).  He got very irate when I asked him where he was calling from.  He said he was with the Cyber Crimes Unit and a case had been filed against me.  As I refused to pass on the message or give him any information he became very frustrated and screamed that "she (me!) would be the one to take the consequences of this case being filed against her" $5-something thousand dollars.  I asked if he is with the government and he became even more irate.  Said it wasn't a personal call.  Asked him if he wanted to talk to someone else.  He said it wasn't a business call!  Told him we can not pass on personal messages as this is a workplace.  He became more and more irate and I told him I enjoyed speaking with him and although his message sounded amazing I couldn't pass it on.
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