In California you can use private process servers to serve summons in civil cases.  You can also pay the Sheriff to do it.  Police normally don't do that.  Some policeman moonlight as process servers, though.  I suspect that's true in most states.

Actually, If he/she lives in a small enough city where the city has incorporated with the county making one entity, depending on the state and jurisdiction, the police department could serve summons. But more than likely, it would be the sheriff's office.

Either way, the calls are illegal and EVERYONE should record the calls. They are in clear violation of FDCPA laws. You cant threaten or intimidate with the intent and not follow through or have the notion to do so without the legal authority or process. Plainly put, the calls are illegal and you cant go to jail for not paying a loan or credit card debt unless you stole the money or used it fraudulently. And in all STATES, only a lawyer can threaten to sue, in situations like this, not a debt collector. Plus, a VOD (validation of debt and letter of intent) MUST BE ISSUED in all cases prior to summons.

Well your an idiot because your "local police dpt can't serve you a summons first of all. Lol js

Yep, got the same one with this # 716-649-1659. They have called my mom and scarred her to death. I have offered many times to meet them at the local police station to be "served". They don't show AND if was going to be served, my local police depart would do it.

Just got the call from them Nation Wide Arbitration Services with a file number and telephone number for me to call check the number on my caller id and it is different from the number i was to return the call.Said i had 24 hours to respond or i would be prosecuted to the full extent that my state would allow dont know what it is about and if it is a payday loan then that was almost 10 years ago.I will not return the call.

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/

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.

My daughter in another state was called by a "manny" "McMannus" told her I have multiple charges against me and I need to hAve my lawyer enter a plea on my behalf and there waiting.. Scared my daughter to death. Threatened and used rude and obscene language... How dare they harrass innocent people. I'd like to know where that got her number? She only turned 21 this past January?  And called my ex-husband new wife!!! They are put of line. They need to be stopped there number was 844 714 2290 national Arbitrators like above... They should be held accountable. I do not nor have I ever had a payday loan or loans in general...scam scum scamming scum....

This person keeps calling me from 844-714-2290 stating I have 3 cases 2 being civil and a pending Lien on my home.I have asked very nicely to stop calling my job yet they cont to do so (Harassment). I took it upon myself to contact the supposed company I owe because I would rather pay them  if I can. Also I located this add for a position.
The representative who contact me are and were nothing like this posting.  

Nationwide Arbitration Services, LLC WFS Collections Representative in Hamburg New York United States

"This job was created under the Work For Success Program"

Representative will locate and notify consumers of delinquent accounts via telephone. Keep records of collections and status of accounts. Negotiate full payment or payment plan. Must be customer service oriented and possess excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills.

Must be able to communicate with consumers with understanding and sympathy, listening attentively to their needs to help them make plans to resolve their financial debt.

Computer and telephone skills a plus.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

?is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
?refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
?asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
?exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

?Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.?Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
?Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft ? charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
?Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate ? but you think the collector may not be ? contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
?Report the call. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Nationwide Arbitration called my disabled mother threatening to come to her house to serve me papers. The crazy part about it is that we live in two different states. They threatened to arrest her.  I never gave them my mother's number. They know where I stay, but they still haven't served me any papers yet. A lady by the last name of Ms. Sullivan told me that she had been trying to contact me for the last two weeks, but I have been receiving these threats for over 2 years. My mother wants to know if she can sue them for threatening her over an issue she had no recollection of.

That ste # is a fake. The real ste # is 209&210

These people threatened to put me in jail for 6 months for an unpaid payday loan. I researched their company on here and their other number. Clearly they are a FRADULENT company. I looked at their facebook page and the owners with a great laugh. MATHEW MARRUCI You are a piece of s***. MY cousin went to school with Karen Davis(AG of your state!) who we have already contacted. Get ready to get shut down and sued!!!!!!!!!!! Remember people they are a SCAM trying to STEAL your money. NEVER pay them!

866-848-5350 is their other number. These people are such scammers. They called me and told me my brother has 72 hours to respond to a court document or hes going to be arrested. SUCH BS!!! No courts are going to do anything like that over the phone. FRAUDS DO NOT PAY THEM!!!!!

These people are class A FRAUDS! They use illegal tactics and threating jail and lawsuits. But they wont do anything! File a complaint with your attorney general immediately if they call you and attempt to scare you. SCAM ALERT!!!!!!!!

They called me and said if I didn't pay them for an old payday loan I was going to jail..........................Has to be a scam

After looking at the friends on facebook I matched the owner off the llc to his facebook page. Here's the lead scammer of this company. The leader of the false threats and b***s***. REMEMBER PEOPLE THEY ARE JUST A COLLECTION AGENCY THEY CANT DO ANYTHING TO YOU!!!!!!!  

https://www.facebook.com/matthew.marcucci.7?fref=ts

Hi matthew you scumbag!!!!!!!!! Ill be letting the ny Attorney General know what a scumbag you and your collectors are.
MAKE SURE YOU FILE YOUR COMPLAINT WITH THE NY Attorney General not your states!!!!!!!

The following is posted for informational purposes only

From NY State Business Registry

  Name      NATIONWIDE ARBITRATION SERVICES LLC
  Identification number:     4419717
  Business Type     DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
  Incorporation date     JUNE 18, 2013
  Business Address
  MATTHEW MARCUCCI
  4535 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD
  SUITE 803A
  HAMBURG, NEW YORK, 14075
  Mailing Address
  MATTHEW MARCUCCI
  4535 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD
  SUITE 803A
  HAMBURG, NEW YORK, 14075
  County     ERIE
  Jurisdiction    NEW YORK
  Name history     JUN 18, 2013 Actual NATIONWIDE ARBITRATION SERVICES LLC

Yea these guys are a real "firm" that can "sue" and put you in "jail" well on their other 800 number I found their facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/nationwide.arbitration?fref=ts     They are just collectors that are fraudulent and scammers. DO NOT PAY THEM and contact the New York Attorney General immediately to file a complaint if they threaten you! By the way after seeing your LLC I found out I live about 3 hours from you. So keep calling my sister and I will come find you telephone tough guys!!!!!!!!!

If they are harrassing you report them to do not call list AND THE FCC
also you can do online report from bbb website  BBB will be the middle person between yuo and the morons calling you
report what they are doing

Or you can bi*** and comlain here while they continue to cal you

THEY CALLED me about a CRIMINAL OFFENCE AND PRETENDED TOBE LAW INFORCEMENT, I am suing them already

This is the only online information i can find on them.  I'm still waiting for Matthew Jasinski to return my call.  He's the "supervisor" i spoke to, that told me of my charges.

Nationwide Arbitration Services LLC
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Nationwide Arbitration Services LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/18/2013. Office location: Erie County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him is Matthew Marcucci, 4535 Southwestern Boulevard, Suite 803A, Hamburg, NY 14075. Purpose of LLC: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

This Site is not yet an Official Publication of Record.

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I recieved a call from 855-808-1176 as well, Nationwide Arbitration, stating that i have an unpaid loan and because my bank acct was closed i have 1 criminal charge (check fraud) and 2 civil charges against me.  I was told that if it's not taken care of then within 72 hr they were taking action against me and could serve up to 6 mnth in jail.  They also called my sister which was a ref on the loan and told her the same thing. I contacted a bankruptcy lawyer and he said they cant throw you in jail for oweing money.  But my question is: What is the process of these kinds of situations? And how do i find out for sure if these charges are not going to be submitted?  I cant take the chance of going to jail with kids in the home, and hardly making enough income to live off of

Wow, so you didn't actually check your own credit report yourself which is free and your entitled to get once a year, to make sure, just took some guy's word cause they gave you a number.. what utter male cow bowel matter..

That has to be one of the lamest of the lame story's yet to be posted by shills!

Nice try, but no prize!

So you took some stranger's word that
1-there was a "current loan was on my credit report" -- lol, if the loan is "current," why are they calling?????
2-you blindly called the 888-348-7190 (no internet presence of the number), without trying to verify anything about the number, and took their word? ... Simply because they TOLD you to????????

1-Yet, you don't know the company's name, address, local telephone number, etc.  
2-You didn't bother to demand a Debt Validation Letter be sent US Mail to you, "proving" their ownership of the loan in question AND the back-up documentation for said loan.  
3-Nor did you check your state's Statute of Limitations on debts
4-You didn't verify with the original lender that this company has ownership of the alleged loan.

Also, you didn't mention the type of alleged loan.

So, if I call and tell you that you owe me $50,000, then tell you to call another number and I have someone there to tell you that your credit report (allegedly) shows you owe me $50k, you're just going to send me money????????????  WOW! What's your phone number?  I could use all the extra money I can get!

Since you have those alleged court papers handy, post this information:
FULL NAME of company
PHYSICIAL address of company
LOCAL telephone number of company
TYPE of company
NAME OF PRES/CEO of company
STATE in which company is registered to do business
LICENSE and/or REGISTRATION # of company

also, a link to their BBB rating would be nice!

In other words: PROVE IT!

Sure they did and the sky is pink with yellow polka dots.

Another shill..... glad you're happy, but your story is a figment of your imagination.

Nope - no one is called prior to being served.  Nice try, thanks for playing, shill.

Admin Edit: "It's a SUSPECT message!"
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I thought this was a joke my self to be honest because of  the  all the calls that were placed to my phone on a 3 day basis as far as 72 hours of some sort.... I called back on the third day after seeing these comments and called these people fraud but they gave me a client id number 888-348-7190 which verfyed that the current loan was on my credit report which convinced me to make my payment....

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got phone call at my place of employment they said that i was risking court action said yeah whatever and then days later got served papers this is not a scam i got back in touch with the company and got everything taken care of thank god

Got a call from Nationwide Arbitration Group, who are these people? I work at a Government Office and my employers are in the process of trying to see who these people are. The person they are calling for does not even work here.