412-346-1378

They keep calling me to tell me that they are calling for a Pedro Pizzano with case MXS29361 that is having 2 fraudulent cases filed against him and that he needs to contact the process and summons division in the law department at the phone number provided.

I have had this phone number for 3 years and this just started happening about 4-6 months ago. Every few weeks I get a call about it.

This is a prank....These people should be ashamed of themselves trying to buy accts that have been already charged off customers records for years. Do not give any information. ITS A FRAUD...

LET me tell you these [***] buy your information from where you did a online loan. they stop at nothing
IT IS TOTAL [***] !!!

FRAUD   DO NOT LISTEN

I just recieved a call from an A**hole leaaving me a message that April (whom ever) needs to call back regarding a fraud!!  Do not know these people and do not appreciate the call!!! They can kiss my ***/*

I received a couple of VMs and they called my work stating that they were looking for me due to fraudulent activity attached to my SS#. When I called back and went off on the fact that this info is not true and that they gave personal information to my work which they shouldn't have, they said they were sorry and that they would not send any paperwork that I advised I never received, all he said was all the info would be in the papers when I am served and I can get a lawyer to fight it at that point, then said "Good luck to you". I am angry as my job deals with payments and to say there is fraudulent activity attached to me looks bad, as that can be a wide range of things not to mention I did not do what they are saying was done, as far as I can tell because their info was vague. I told them I was calling the BBB and letting them know and if I get fired I am suing them, all they said was "Again good luck to you sir, have a good day, we will see you in court!" It is fraud, but they are going to far by calling my work with false information.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

•is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
•refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
•asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
•exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

•Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.

•Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

•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 whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft – charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or 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. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Keep getting a phone call from this number every week.  I'm soooooo happy that others have comment on getting fake calls as well.  They had me for a minute until I researched the phone number.  Be aware and alert at all times because these guys won't quit.

Got a call from this number...sounds like a scam

I keep getting these calls on a daily bases.Telling me a case number and saying I have 2 fraudulent cases and need my current address and place of employment and a current phone number. This has been happening for almost 6 months now.
They are not even uses my current name, they are using my maiden name from 6 years ago.I told them that is my maiden name and they said that is one they have on file.
When I called the number they have asked me to take care of the matter over the phone and asked me for a Debit card or checking account. I asked if I could with a prepaid credit card and they said no it has to be a debit card or checking account, what kind of business is that.

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

And see:
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010  FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

— filed under: Press Release

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.

According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.

I've been getting these same calls for several months now. I finally got curious and Googled the phone number and found this page. This last time the woman said this was my 3rd and final notice and if I don't call them back then they'll see me in court. If that's the case, then why keep calling me for 3 months and telling me you'll see me in court? Why not just serve me and...see me in court? Whatever. I have no idea what they're talking about and you can't get blood from a turnip, so good luck to them.

Just like Me Too, I received a call on both my cell phone and landline saying they were from the "Processing and Summons Division" (of what I do not know). I can tell the person was reading from a script because she would pause to let the computer generated voice fill in the blanks concerning my name (the claim was under my maiden name which I haven't used in eight years), the phone number (412-346-1378) and the "case number." Said they needed to verify a current address and place of business address to proceed legally against me, and I'm forfeiting my to take care of the matter outside of court; that they would serve me at my place of work. No one gives you a heads up about serving papers, so that is a lie. She also said they notified me three different times which is also a lie, because this is the first time they called me today. So I'm not calling back to verify anything, I'm tired of these kinds of calls and wish they get a real job instead of scamming people out of hard earned money without providing proof of said debt.

It's fake scam don't send money

This is a company claiming to AA and Associates. They will refuse to give you a company mailing address, citing "security reasons" and even if you cite Federal law to them telling that they are required to provide it, they will still not provide it. This is a sign that the debt collector is not legitimate.

Also, when I called the guy tried to turn it around and threaten me... saying my persistent requests for a mail address were harassing THEM and they were going to report me for harassment. Well, now isn't that clever. *eye roll*  Let's roll, guys...please report me for harassing YOU, even though I have a long laundry list of voicemails from you guys threatening me to go to court over a non-existent debt. Total scam artists.