321-275-5257

I received a phone call from this number.  I was told the name of the company is Astro Investigations.  I was told that I had to pay $200.00 by the end of the day or i would be arrested at my job the next mornining.

I received a call from an individual impersonating an Officer stating that my fiance had owed monies to an outstanding internet loan which never existed.,.... this individual had his social security number and threatened that if he did not take care of this matter that he would be arrested on charges. We immediately contacted the local police to file a harrasment report, which we all know will turn into a civil matter and there is not much that can be done, and in a matter of 2 days, they have managed to call at least 15-20 times and now ask to speak to ME and prank call, after conducting my own investigation, this number is a landline located in Sanford, FL provided by Business Telecom Inc, we wont be able to get a name or address unless we supeona the company for the records, so for those being harrased, do the best you can to get as much info as possible... oh and the individual stated his name(s) where Chris Washington and Officer Talu....DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION WHATSOEVER!!!!!!!

I received a call from an individual impersonating an Officer stating that my fiance had owed monies to an outstanding internet loan which never existed.,.... this individual had his social security number and threatened that if he did not take care of this matter that he would be arrested on charges. We immediately contacted the local police to file a harrasment report, which we all know will turn into a civil matter and there is not much that can be done, and in a matter of 2 days, they have managed to call at least 15-20 times and now ask to speak to ME and prank call, after conducting my own investigation, this number is a landline located in Sanford, FL provided by Business Telecom Inc, we wont be able to get a name or address unless we supeona the company for the records, so for those being harrased, do the best you can to get as much info as possible... oh and the individual stated his name(s) where Chris Washington and Officer Talu....DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION WHATSOEVER!!!!!!!

I received a call today from this same guy today

lol i keep getting the same phones call on my job what can we do to stop these people i too called the police station and there was nothing they can do

I received several calls today on my cell and at work.

Yeah and not only are they harassing me, they are harassing my friends who I put down as a references to a loan I applied for but was never accepted for. They somehow got my information and are now saying I owe them money!! VERY SCARY! My guys name is "Officer Eric Smith" who sounds like he was in a very busy call center and by the sound of his very thick accent, not in this country.

From Lamet's post:

If you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone):
1.    The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.
2.    Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.
3.    File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone.  Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.
4.    File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.wvago.gov
5.    File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
If these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)

By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and again -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:


https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249   Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509   Scammer posting here as Mike Henderson
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839   Scammer posting here as Ricky
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722   Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amanda
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646   Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina – preparing a new number to use.
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270   Scammer false postings as Rose
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479   Scammer posting as Robert
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870   Scammer false postings as Marry
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer false postings as Marco Polo (real original)
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer false postings as SAM, David S
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer false postings as George
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio   (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS)
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212   scammer false posting as Jaison Connar
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056   Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604   Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535   Scammer false posting here as JHON
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219  Scammer false posting

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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

My x boss recieved a phonecall from this number.  They asked for me by name and then asked if my boss was my husband.  He then replied no who are you. Then they replied by asking if he was my father.  He said who the Hell is this?  How did u get my number?   The man then replied his name was jack that i had given him the number yesterday, because I wanted to fu*k him while my husband was gone.  Now they are harrassing my x boss.  I believe I too signed up for a payday loan that was never recieved.  Still wondering what this is about.

RECEIVE CALL FORM #-321-275-5257 ALSO ON THE CALLER ID IT COMES UP AT (PFPC) #-813-261-0207 ALSO THE CALLS WILL SAY PRIVATED THIS HAVE TO STOP I DO NOT OWE ANY ONE MONEY.

CALLER NAME AS THEY OFFICER IS TONY  TAYLOR

I received 3 calls in a row from this number - they called a relative as well - he left a message on my phone impersonating an Officer - "this is Officer Washington - you owe money - you must pay today!" He is yelling this in a heavy Haitian accent. On the message he left my name and last 4 numbers of my social! If you call this number back - no one answers - you get an answering machine - instructing you to leave your name and number - sounds like the Police....!!! I called back simply to tell him impersonating an Officer is fraud and to come collect his money from me, so I could have him arrested!!!

Just be friendly and give NO information.   They love it.

In fact, they blocked my number, i think because i was getting annoying.  bahahha

I got a call from Edward Williams telling me I was going to be in court on Monday morning facing charges for not paying back my payday loan.. I asked what loan..send me information and he started screaming at me. I demanded his supervisor.. Eric Smith who told me I was rude and disrespectful and that the police would be arresting me and all my friends and we would be "weeping" inside the jails. Then he hung up on me. The man is RUDE, CRASS and a liar!! My friend called him back trying to get information from him all he would tell us from his call center that he works for a notification department for a sheriffs dept. We contacted Astro Investigations from above and they denied even knowing who these people are...

DO NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION TO THESE FRAUDS!!!

I received another set of calls from this number today on my cell and at my place of work.  They told me that they are calling to inform me of a criminal charge against my name and SSN.  They ask if I've ever been "in trouble" before and if I've ever been arrested.  I have received calls from these people before, and consulted my attorney who advised me to hang up and give them NO information unless they can prove IN WRITING that I owe them anything.  However, today, they just kept calling and calling no matter how many times I hung up on them.  So I talked to a man who said his name was Derek Patrick.  He told me the same things, that there was a criminal charge against my name and SSN, and that I had to pay today or I will be arrested.  So here's the basic conversation:

Derek: I am calling to inform you of your criminal case.  You will be arrested and put in jail because you have committed fraud and forgery.  Do you understand?
Me: No I have not.
Derek: Yes you have.  You will be taken by sheriff from your place of work.
Me: No I won't

*Then I hung up*

They called back from a blocked number nad there was another man on the line who said his name was Matt Morris and that he was the supervisor of the first man.  

Matt: I understand you were speaking with Derek and that you hung up on him.
Me: Yep
Matt: He is trying to tell you that you need to pay this money back today or you will be taken to jail and tried in court.
Me: No I won't
Matt: You won't what?
Me: I won't be arrested, nor will I be in court, nor will I pay you one single solitary penny.
Matt: Oh really?
Me: Yes really
Matt: and why do you think that?
Me: Because you are a scam
Matt: You will come to know.  We are sending the local authorities.
Me: No you aren't, because you're a SCAM
Matt: Don't you dare say that again!
Me: I dare.....You are a SCAM!
Matt: You will know.  I am sending the authorities now.
Me: No you aren't....you are full of SH*T
Matt:They are on their way.  

Then he hung up.  

Considering the fact that this call took place this morning and it is now late afternoon, and I am typing this post from the same desk where I took the call.....they weren't calling the police or sending anyone.  They are attempting to prey on people who may be facing hard times, and trying to scare folks into paying money that they don't owe.  Please don't fall for this.  Tell all your friends and family to be careful of giving information to anyone unknown.  We can help each other by passing along the word and protecting ourselves.

i received a call from this number and there was a lady ( hot & sexy ) voice seems to b and she told me that i owe 980 $ [***] her like a [***] !!!!!!




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I have received calls from this number several days in a row regarding a pay day loan i took out and haven't had time to pay back. This guy said his name was Edward Williams and claimed i had to repay 1400 dollars for a 250 dollar loan. He said if i didn't pay he would send local cops to my place of work and residence and have me arrested for fraud.  I then got a call from another company who was actually legit and i set up to pay them, Mr. Williams claimed i shouldnt pay them i should pay him.

I am trying to file a harassment charge as we speak and im calling my phone provider to set up that the number be blocked from contacting me.

He would not tell me the company name or where they were located.

I began getting phone calls back in August 2010 from a Matt Morris who kept calling both my work and cell numbers stating that I owed money on a pay day loan that I never took out and that charges were be filed against my name and social security number. I talked to him once - during that conversation he began shouting my name and social security number and I then got rude with him because I knew I didn't owe anyone anything and he transferred me to his boss. This douche told me I was going to be arrested at work and lose my job the next day, I told him whatever and he hung up on me. I continued to receive these phone calls for a few weeks from the same number and Matt Morris and another guy's name (which I don't recall at this point). Then all of a sudden Matt Morris went from everyday debt collector to police officer in a matter of a week and then they fell off the face of the earth a week or so later - and I never was approached at home by local law enforcement or arrested at my job. (I did file a complaint with the FTC).

Now all of a sudden three months later (almost to the day) I am receiving these phones calls again both at work and on my cell  but this crooks' new name is Steve Barker. Exact same voice and accent and telephone number - ranting and raving about the same information....ARE YOU KIDDING ME.... Apparently the must of forgot that they had called me a few months ago....I called the FTC with the new information and the updated my complaint. My best advice to just to continue to ignore these ignorant idiots, file the complaints that you can and they will go away - but not necessarily for forever.

Actually now that I think about it his name was Mac not Matt.

I began getting calls today from a 321-275-5257 number. The man stated his name was Officer Danny Foster and they were trying to get me for not paying back a payday loan that I know in fact has been paid back.   When I asked which payday loan company it was for they could not give me that information. Like previous statements have said they knew my name and family member that I listed as a reference.  They began threatening me with jail saying I had stole money and had committed check fraud and I became very worried.  After reading these comments, I see that it is a SCAM and will not be calling them back.  It is very scary to know that people are preying on people who may be down on their luck, trying to scare them into giving up more money that they don't have!