I received a call from 877-514-8684 with a note that I had been served documents the day before and that this call was a confirmation that I had received the documents. I did not receive documents and when I called the number they asked me for a case number. I said that they had called me and who were they. After several phone calls I determined that they claimed to be from EMS Associates, LLC. I was never able to get them to spell it or enunciate to where I could understand and then they threatened me and said I was harassing them. I restated that is all I was trying to do was determine who they were and that they possible had a wrong number and to remove me from their calling list. They kept asking for my name and is all I said was to remove my number. I do not know who they were, Anthony and a Michele were who they said their names were when they answered. I have a private cell phone number which I just received less than 2 months ago and I am getting all these strange calls. Most say they are sorry for calling and they will remove my number. But these yahoos were rude, arrogant and just down right nasty with how they represented themselves. I was not able to find anything online that matched nor,do I know what state they were calling from. I do not want to receive any unauthorized calls, and is don' even give this number out to my neighbor or anyone that is not my personal family.

These people said they was gonna show up 5x to my house and job never have

OMG! This happened to me today the exact same thing!!!! Except he told me I would be put in jail today! The same thing happened with the cash advance and an Indian dude lying to me and telling me to continue to the next page and he would go over it with me when i did that it signed it and he hung up! I was actually crying thinking I was going to jail!!

I just got a call consering my son guy said his name was Mark Schultz,   they are pretty good at what they do,  But in real life are the lowest fomres of scum on the planet,   from now on when they call just start messing with them give them all kinds of fake information,   they will figure out you know they are scum and hang up.

I received the same call today while I was at work, a guy named Justin Walker left a voice mail said he would be serving me papers tomorrow Wed, May 21. He also said that in order to avoid legal matters that I should call the 877-514-8684 number again, otherwise he would serve me at either my residence or place of employment, but if I needed to reschedule I could. Process servers do not call nor do they offer you a chance to reschedule!! So I guess if this guy happens to show tomorrow I will deal with it then but I'm not worrying about it because this is not the first time I have received a call like this!

Thank you. After I calmed down, I got mad and made formal complaints against Moretti and his so called legal services with the FBI, FTC and the Federal Consumer Protection Agency. Everybody this jerk called needs to do the same.

I received this call also that they will be serving me on Wednesday by Independent currier services.

Louise,
I received the exact same phone call from this number stating that I was being charged with attempt to commit fraud for writing a bad check. I'm not completely sure on the laws but I do know that this is a scam as I took the "case number" he gave me and called the supposed court that the case was going to and they told me the case number was not legitimate in any of the divisions of the county or city courts. Do not give them your information! They will take your money and harass you in a few more years with the same kind of scenario. I fully believe this is a scam as I spoke with state Attorney General's office and gave them the details and they said that scams like this are popping up more and more frequently across the nation. I would not worry about it and as I said, do not confirm the information they already have and do not give them any more information. Do not answer their calls no matter how threatening the voice mail sounds. I researched the firm Mr. Morretti claims to be with and it does not even exist and the phone number they are using only came into service about 7 months ago. All of the information points to scam!!

Please read the previous posts - you will see there is a pattern of abuse here.  Even if you defaulted on a payday loan, it is NOT considered a "bad check".  Also see what Tamianth posted (I've reposted here for your benefit):

Real legal servers do not call you in advance, they just show up. One important thing to remember if these losers have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!!
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Your entitled to a free report once a year from all three agency's by law.
credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
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How to see if your on the chex system list:
http://www.wikihow.com/See-if-You-Are-on-Chexsystems-List
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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
*****
http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
*****
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.
Reply !

Can anybody  tell me if this group is legitimate and can they really serve papers claiming fraud and bad check on an unpaid online payday loan? I thought you had to actually write a check in order to have a bad check. Isnt it illegal to falsify information like that? The call I received from these people really scared me. The person I talked to was being very rude and argumentive and wanted me to pay him then and there and became hostile when I asked  questions. His name was Anthony Moretti and does not seem to be a very nice person. I hesitate to say man because a real man would not have talked to me like he did. Should I expect someone to show up with papers? Please help.

These people called me today around 10 am. The first call I received was an unlisted number, I was expecting a phone call so I answered and was told by this person that I was going to be served papers unless I contacted the 877-514-8684 number. I called the number just to see what all this was about and I spoke with an Anthony Moretti with EMS and Associates claimed that I had a case pending in the county court of a place I used to reside. The guy claimed that I had two charges against me, one for writing a bad check and the other was attempt of fraud both in regards to a payday loan that I had taken back in 2011. Of course the guy had my social security number, the bank name that the supposed check was taken from and my birthday. He proceeded to give me a case number and gave me the option of either paying approximately $450.00 or declining the accusations and facing the court fees of a few thousand. I have had a call like this before approximately 2 years ago as well as another collections company calling me claiming I owed a debt for this same pay day loan when in fact I did not, I paid it off back in 2012 and I have the documentation to prove this. I followed up with the county court this case was claimed to be in, I spoke with each division and they assured me that the case number I was given was not a real number as the actual case number will always contain certain criteria. So I guess if the guy with papers shows up at my door I will deal with it accordingly, until then I'm ignoring the situation as the county courts have absolutely no record of this matter! I wish the idiots could be caught and dealt with as this is getting very tiring!!

Did anyone ever show up to serve papers?

This individual calling himself Justin Walker called my cellphone(unlisted) and left a message that I was going to be served with legal documents 5-19-14 between the hours of 12-4 p.m. and I am to present 2 forms of i.d. and if I am not at home, the papers will be taken to my place of employment. Well, I called the number back and asked for Walker but got the Anthony Moretti, who coincidentily sounded just like the guy that left the message. When I would ask questions, he started getting hostile and told me I was being rude, then hung up on me. This call really upset me so I called my local court clerk and of course, there is nothing there so I called and talked to a detective at the sheriff's dept. He said it sounded like a scam and if anyone showed up at my door, to call him. Oh, the papers are supposed to pertain to an online payday loan. Then I found out the Walker guy left the same message on a third party phone. Anybody know anything about these guys? The toll free number was just initiated about 18 days ago and I cant find anything about EMS legal services.  I did call the number again but had to leave a message so I demanded a debt validation letter and their physical address and also told them I was filing suit against them for leaving a message pertaining to me on a third party phone voicemail.

This number called us today and they say they are Legal Services, and they have a court against name and social security number, but didn't say who it's for. Would like for them to stop calling, I blocked there number so hopefully they'll stop calling

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

I just called this number back and told him that I need information to give to my attorney.  I needed the name of the supervisor he said he was the supervisor Anthony Merreti (sp).  I asked for an address to send papers was given a PO Box in Buffalo NY.  Asked for my file number and he gave me 36702. I asked him for the date that the money was put in my account he snapped at me and told me I had filled out the application I should have that (the application was filled out from an email August 2011 from an old work email that I had left the year before.  That much I was able to get. He then told me he had limited information and hung up on me. I called right back and went to voicemail.  I left a message that if he was legit he would have more information and could have provided it to me and would not have hung up.  I then told him that if he called me or my family I would file a complaint personally against him.  

Thank you for this post . I revived a call from an guy named Anthony Merreti (sp) same thing happened to me.  I had a fraudulent loan taken out and now they say I have bad checks. I was doing research to see if this was real.  The time line info he was giving just was not adding up to to what I was finding.  I was to call him back to stop the process but I think I need to do more research.

Well they just called my office and told the third party that I had a bad check and fraud complaint which I know is not true. I called the number back with the ref number they gave me and was upset they are giving especially false personal financial information to a third party.  Well when I asked to speak to a supervisor they said they couldn't look up the info because my ref was incorrect and they couldn't find anything with my SS or name if I requested. When being transferred to a supervisor they just ended up disconnecting the call.  I called back and asked politly if they could tell me what kind of company they were and they said arbitration. I asked "Arbitration for what matters?", their response was a variety of things. I asked, "For collections?", They responded, "No". I then asked, " Does your company make outbound calls regarding any kind of debt?", They said "No" and then refused to speak to me.  People this is a big time scam!

Real legal servers do not call you in advance, they just show up. One important thing to remember if these losers have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!!
**************************************
Your entitled to a free report once a year from all three agency's by law.
credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
***********************
How to see if your on the chex system list:
http://www.wikihow.com/See-if-You-Are-on-Chexsystems-List
************************
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
************
http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
*****************
http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
***************
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
************
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
************
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
*******************
http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
*****
http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
*****
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-4f7d326029dcf9d/ ... lectors-finally
**************
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.

Also a side note for Los Angeles and BBB http://www.bbb.org/us/article/better-business ... standards-40710 a year old.

I got the same thing on search. LOL! Appears our insistent poster is nothing more then a shill for a extortion scam op! They tend to underestimate us every time!

Is this under EMS Medical Billing Associates LLC or http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-rev ... wster-ny-100806

Slim,

I checked the official court website calendar - NADA!  Guess the poster thought we would not check it.

MJ

ATTENTION    
Officials from the Los Angeles Superior Court recently learned of individuals and companies making bogus demands to pay a fine or provide personal information, such as a Social Security number, that appear to be from the court.
http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/

And the name of the company? Legal street Address, Business name that can be verified is? BBB and website is?  Please post a direct link to your Docket number also..

NOPE COUNTY

How strange -  - no calendar date for that docket number in LA County Superior civil court.  Is that number for criminal court?

LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURT, AND DOCKET # D-3507-82

BULLKRAP!!!!  Name the court, docket number & other pertinent information.

Did Michael really serve you lunch???  What a guy!!!!!  Maybe he can fix your stick cap lock too!

Ooh! What a disgusting piece of human waste you are! Mickey himself served you? Did you sit up all night thinking that up or is it part of your script?