347-614-1507

This # calls me every day! Why?

got the call too, talked about me owing them money....

I got a call from an Anna Wilson, who gave me the 347 call-back number cited on this posting.  The thing is, my phone's Caller ID display showed a number local to where I am, so I think "they" now have a way to route it so that it looks as though it's coming from nearby (although, in addition to her heavy Indian/Pakistani accent, the sound on the line was distorted, as though she was under water--REALLY hard to understand).  Anyway, she asked for my (very recent) ex and I told her we were divorced and that I hadn't seen or heard from him in two weeks, even though he hasn't actually moved all his belongings out yet.  She didn't threaten me or say anything threatening with regard to him, though.  He actually DOES owe money all over the place (including to me!), and I've gotten other calls from his creditors recently, so this one didn't strike me as strange, until I arrived at this site and read the other postings.  I just gave "Ms. Wilson" his alternate cell number and told her not to call mine anymore.  She agreed.  Then I started Googling the company, and the phone number, and the woman's name, just to try to figure out to whom else he might owe money.  I've seen other blogs, but I decided to use this one.  I guess it's just a weird coincidence that they chose to pick on somebody who really is in debt . . .  In the information fields below this message box, I'm marking "Unknown" under "Call Type," because she really didn't say anything specific about why she was calling.  However, I assume it had to do with debt collection.

again . . .
Just wanted to correct the name of the company that I posted just a minute ago.  It's United Nations LEGAL Department, not Credit.

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

Calls from fake officers in united nations I will be served a criminal summons if I don't wire money for a debt. Couldn't understand what debt it wa because they weren't from here

Called me about a friend of mine that listed me as a guarantor for her debt, said my friend was involved in fraudulent activity in Oregon and if she didn't call them back there would be consequences. I called them and they would not tell me anything, said my friend had to call them. Called back and number was disconnected. Said they were United Nations Legal Department.

Got a Voice Mail from a "Brad Nelson" leaving this phone number, saying he's from the United Nations Legal Department and is calling about a case that will be filed against me involving my Social Security number. Funny, but this same "Indian" sounding guy called and left a VM a few weeks back claiming he's from the FBI Legal department! One thing though, tracing his phone call, it came from an unregistered cellphone and the call came out of New York City. Funny but if they are supposed to be calling about a case, shouldn't they be making it from a deskphone or a cellphone with the number registered under the "United Nations" or "FBI"? And not from a cellphone with the number unregistered? They think they're smart, but with the technology we have these days, they'd better think twice as calls can be trtaced easily. By the way, never bothered to call this guy back. Why entertain a bogus call anyway? Why would a "United Nations" or "FBI" legal department be interested in one lowly citizen like me? As if I stole millions or cost the government millions or had done any crime in any foreign country that is managed by the United Nations. If there is indeed a case to be filed against me, which I highly doubt, then so be it. We will just face each other in court.

9/16/2010 - Received the call from Brad Nelson from the Legal Department of the United Nations but he wasn't looking for anyone in my household - said it was for someone by the name of Mike. It was obvious he was reading from a script because he said the same line 3 times and first said Tom then said Mike. Anyone getting a phone call from these scammers should not even waste the time talking to them. They are from overseas and are re-routing the numbers through New York. If they persist in calling you - contact your local phone company and have their number blocked. Believe it or not - some people are stupid enough to fall for these scams which is why they persist.

I received the same call about a payday loan but the number was 347342-1761. Told me that to avoid legal charges and going into a court room i need to pay 300 days for and unpaid payday loan that was given to me