202-697-4473

Wanted the last 4 of my social. When I said no they hung up !

I received a voice mail from a woman at 202 697 4473: "This message is intended for  ___ (my name was barely audible). I received a fax order regarding a complaint that was filed against you. I have been retained to file documents against you either at your residence or place of employment. If you have any questions or wish to the rectify the matter, you will need to call 202 697 4493 and give file ____.. You are hereby notified.

I just got this same message! Is it real? What the heck did I do? It says Washington DC when you call back... and their voice mail box is full so you can't call back to see what's going on.

I just got the same call. When you call back you can't leave message

Called number back no one answered voice mail full

Left message not audible on my phone. Tried to call number back no answere and voice mail was full.

Same thing . its prob a scam..

I got and call from this number 202 6974473 and they said I had and played lone of $620.48 in 2011 and it was posited in my check account and I have never nor every done and payday lone place nor will I every do one so it like this I will be calling my back and I will be look at my  records and checking them all the way back in 2011 on I also called my Lawer the miss with the wrong person  just saying and I am very close to my sup so I will be talk to her about it

will people learn that the debt collector has to prove you owe the debt, not the other way around
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/
List of State AG’s offices:  http://consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php

I have received a voice mail from a woman at 202 697 4473: "This message is intended for  ___ (my name was barely audible). I received a fax order regarding a complaint that was filed against you. I have been retained to file documents against you either at your residence or place of employment. If you have any questions or wish to the rectify the matter, you will need to call 202 697 4493 and give file

Received the same call advising I've been retained to serve you with documents to appear at your residence or place of employment.  If you have any questions or concerns about the complaint or wish to rectify the matter please call 202-697-4473.  Please reference case no _____________.  Called back from blocked number and advised to enter case number or hold for the next available representative, rang one and just dead silence on the other end no one on.

I got a call from this number it's a scam they wouldn't tell me what the loan was for when I asked an they wouldn't fax my signature showing I sign for a loan I told them I would go to court An have a lawyer the got mad an told me I've been served an hung up

I received a voice mail from a woman at 202 697 4473 my name was barely audible. I received a complaint that was filed against you. I have been retained to file documents against you either at your residence or place of employment. If you have any questions or wish to the rectify the matter, you will need to call 202 697 4493 and give file You are hereby notified.

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

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 the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
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. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

I had same number call me.  Told me about a payday loan company I owed.  She knew the bank I used back in 2011. I told her I have never heard of a Messa payday loan company and you need to verify to me anything I had with them. She said they were the original guarantor so the name might have changed. I laughed because I like playing along with them and making them mad. I told her you will have to prove to me because there are too many fraudulent activities...... Before I could finishe she hung up. Lol

I received a message from this number today, 05/28/15, notifying me that this party had been retained to serve me with documents to appear at either my residence or place of employment.  The message went on to say that if I had questions or concerns about the complaint or wish to rectify the matter, I would need to call 202-697-4473 and provided me with a reference file number.  This is the same call I was previously receiving from an 855 area code number that is a scam.

I received the same message. There really busy trying to scare a lot of people. 3 yrs and counting with this call
I don't answer not starting now.

I received the same type of voice message. All my bills are paid and do not know why I would get this type of phone call. It's becoming annoying. I received from another number and blocked it. They sound pretty fishy to me.

I also received the same message and reference number a the 855 area code call from last week

I received the same message. However, they used the wrong person's name. I have had this number for over 10 years, so I know it is a scam.
Also, when I called back it just put me into hold with background music. Must mean they don't want to talk.