213-992-0684

COULD NOT UNDERSTAND HER JIBBERISH. BUT ALL I COULD UNDERSTAND WAS SHE HAD A LEGAL MATTER TO DISCUSS. I GAVE HER MY ATTORNEY'S  NUMBER AND SHE HUNG UP BEFORE I COULD FINISH. WHAT THEY ARE DOING IS ILLEGAL. GET ALL THE INFO YOU CAN FROM THEM AND SEND IT TO THE BBB OR YOUR ATTORNEY.

received a call and they had my ss#, phone #, my address ect.  Could not understand what they were saying.  Jibberish is an understatement.  Very demanding and would give no details!!

I also received a call, and now the phone number doesn't connect.

Did anyone get a call from this number and have them tell you that you're going to arrested for a bill? They called and left me a voicemail message..telling me that I had to call them back immediately or have my lawyer call them...if I didn't then all they could do was wish me luck...The guys name was Sam Clark.. Very bad broken english or jibberish... So I called them back.. a woman answered and I told her about my voicemail message...she proceeded to tell or scream rather..that I was going to be arrested and they were coming after me, my brother in law, mother in law and sister in law....Kind of creeped me out a little bit.. I'm glad that I googled the number and found this site though...although I am still a little freaked out...Does anyone know how they get our numbers and info?

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

The number is in the name of a global international company. I reported to the company that they are using their name for their phone numbers. I'm hoping that since the large company, Global *something* sorry I left it at work, but it could be since they are a communications company can track them down. I reported it to their slamming dept and their crime department. I received the scam phone message on 2/10 and called them numerous times today and did not receive any response other than screaming and yelling at me. They will not disclose any information of their address, correct phone number and fax number. They call themselves Cyber Crime Unit and Quick Payday. I didn't know about reporting them to my attorney general here in Minnesota, but I will.

Got the same call....called my work number and told them they had a legal matter to discuss with me.  I called them back and advised them that the conversation was being taped.  I could barely hear with all the back ground noise....I spoke to a guy named Ryen, that's how he spelled it. I asked him who he represented he said Cash loans.  I've never heard of them, however have done cash loans on line that have all been paid in full.  He had my home address and work address, creepy!  Told me that someone would be here at my house to arrest me on Monday.  I told him, "Okay, I'll be waiting ".  These same people contacted me and a friend about 6 months ago, they called repeatedly, then stopped.  I guess their back!

If you've ever gotten an on-line payday loan, they somehow get your information from that.

I received a similar phone call. The number on my cell appeared as 02.  When I listened to the voicemail he stated that my friend was being sued over a legal matter and that I was her reference.  He actually had my friends first and last name correct!  He stated that she and I would be charged for all legal fees and that I could be picked up at any time for questioning.  He strongly demanded that I return his call at (213)992-0684 or I would face consequences!  In very poor english I might add.  I called back more than once and the call never went through.  I am furious!  Who are these people and how the heck do they get our information?

I received a phone call at work yesterday from a John Vald.  He said he was from a crime division and that I needed to call him back immediately or have my attorney call him.  He also said "don't ignore this phone call, or I wish you no luck."  Has anyone reported this to the police department?

Thank you

THEY CALLED MY JOB ON 2/11/10 AND 2/16/10 TOLD ME THEY WERE GOING TO COME TO MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TAKE MY CHECK. ALSO "RYAN" CALLED ME AN [***], TOLD ME TO SHUT THE [***] UP AAND ASKED ME WHAT [***] PLANET WAS I FROM. I TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET AN ADDRESS AND SEND A NOTICE. IM JUST GOING TO CALL MARYLANDS BBB AND MY STATE REP.

I received a call at my work this morning stating the same things. I had an unpaid payday loan with quick payday and they would be coming to my work by 11 am tomorrow to take me to court and I would need someone to bail me out. I kept asking them to send or fax me a paper saying what I owed and to whom. Was told they could not send it, they had the legal copies and I could see them when the crime officer came to pick me up. They would also tell my employer that I was being charged with theft and fraud.Got me very upset because Im being yelled at and told Im going to jail.I called the number back and got no answer then received a call back from a different number , they said they had received a call from my number I said yes told them who I was and they told me they have said all they have to say to me and to expect to be picked up in the morning and  hung up. the number then showed up as 603-659-9999. origanally it was 213-992-0684

I got a call at work and home, from 213-992-0684 from a man with a bad Indian accent. He was impersonating an FBI official when he spoke to my boss. He put my job and integrity at risk.

I've had this call twice.  The first time they told me that either my attorney or I needed to get back to them right away.  The second voicemail told me I had 3 criminal complaints against me and if I did not return thier call I would be arrested.  I called them back and asked for Ryen.  They have my work address, my SS, my home address, everything.  He told me I was in 3 hit and runs, one of which was 4 hours ago and that I had court on Monday.  I told them that it was impossible, because I was at the hospital all day.  He then asked me why I was there.  I told him it was none of his business.  He then asked me if I was pregnate.  I told him that was a very personal question and I wanted to speak to his supervisor.  He then said "well I didn't get you pregnate, I haven't even F***ed you yet!"  Then the supervisor got on the phone.  His name was Joe.  I told them that if they contacted me again I would file harassment charges.

Well I received 2 phone calls from the 213-992-0684 number.  I didn't answer it but I called it back.  I asked for information and he wouldn't give it to me.  Had a very bad accent.  I think it was Nigerian.  He told me his name was Gary Miller.  I told him...it couldn't be, that is an American Name and you definetly not an American.  This agravated him a bit and he started to rant and rave and I new for sure this was a fraud.  He apparently did not have a caller I.D. because he kept asking for my phone number, which I wouldn't give him.  He then called back 2 days later and of course I didn't answer.  The same exact message was left..."if you don't return my call, I wish you luck as the situation unfolds on you...."

I received this call today & the person left a voicemail. I could barely understand the guy, all he said was that his name was Justin and there was an important legal matter to discuss and if I or my attorney did not contact him back immediately I would be arrested.

I received this same call about a year ago...called them back, I tried to get info from them and they wouldn't give me any. They threatened me and my children & I told them I would be contacting my local law enforcement agency. The guy hung up and I never heard from them again until now.

Another scam phone# 928-476-7119, identifying themselves as Cyber crime.  Telling me an in unusual accent that I have an affidavit that will be filed and they had my ss#.  Watch out!

I got one of these calls.  I'm filing a report with the Illinois State Attorney General.

The number on the caller ID wasn't this number, but rather a number to another business that is fully accredited and rated "A" by the BBB.  I spoke with their Operations Mgr. and he is also going to file a report in his state using some of the legwork I've provided.

In the span of 30 minutes I have had three calls.  One call that didn't go through because neither I nor the caller could understand one another.  One that went straight to voicemail on my cell and a third call which was nothing more than a 2nd attempt to reach me at work.  

The collection tactics being used here are illegal.  You can likely make money off of these people.  Report them.  $1,000 fine per incident!!!