305-509-6477

I received a call this morning from a "Mark Shelton" saying it was from a Affidavit Processing Center. They tried to send legal documents to my last known address associated with my phone number. To "avoid further complications," I need to contact them. If you can't tell me what it's in reference to, I'm not calling. I'm saving this message and forwarding it to the FCC.

They also called me on 4/8/2015 - same message - which was a recording. I didn't call back, but I really think it's a scam.

I got the same call on April 8th from Mark Shelton as well with the same message. Today he called but didn't leave a message. I believe that this is a scam because for one if you really wanted to send documents I would have received them. So I'm turning this number in to the Indiana Attirney General office.

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/

Im getting the same calls several times per day! All recorded messages and an empty mailbox. I too would like to report this number!

I get these phone calls also. If I hang up on it they will call me right back again. they will call me seven times a day. it is really getting annoying!!!!

Thanks for the information and I never spoke to this person, he only left one message and has been calling and hanging up today.

Received two calls today from this number today and both times left a voice messages on my cell. Said his name was Mark Shelton and he is going to serve papers at my job if I didn't call him back. Something about an affidavit.

Did you call them back?

I received one call from this number today and a Mark Shelton left a message saying he's trying to serve papers. He tried my last know address connected to my phone number.

Is this true? Have you filed a report with local police department or FTC?

Mark Shelton has been blowing up this phone # and ive only had it 2 days!! same messages as listed above. this is a prepaid phone i got for my employees... ended up blocking his # !!!!!!

Me too, I have never called back, and I have received calls from at least 3 different FL numbers from affidavit people, to someone investigating a financial matter, and one never even gave a name. TIRED OF THIS SCAMMING!!!  I refuse to call back I know it is a scam and they continue to target me!!!

I keep getting calls from 305-509-64477. mark nwants to send an affdavid in regards to a debt I do not owe. STOP CALLING

We keep receiving calls from this number saying our phone number was used in connection with fraudulent activities. When we called the number back, a woman answered "Legal migation department". When asked to repeat herself, she said the same thing. (I think she was trying to say "Legal mitigation department"). She would not identify any company in particular that she was representing, and seemed to be somewhat illiterate.