512-629-4333

Said Officer Brian Jones calling of Bureau lof Crime Investagation saying there was a crime on my social security number call wright away and do not disregard my message! (kinda threatning)

is it not iilegal for a company to even say that there is anything such as past due accounts and or criminal activity of you i believe this is a scam

Just received a call of the same type saying name was David Cooper with Bureau of Crime Investigations CBI saying there was a crime against my husband's social security number threatend to have my husband throwed in jail for some reason of a PayDay Loan that we have no knowledge of. Would not tell me name or give me legitimate name or number of the Company that money was supposedly owed to. He was very rude and most definitely threatening had information on my e-mail address I believe this to be a scam as well. If I could some sort of response I would greatly appreciate it

Just received a call of the same type saying name was David Cooper with Bureau of Crime Investigations CBI saying there was a crime against my husband's social security number threatend to have my husband throwed in jail for some reason of a PayDay Loan that we have no knowledge of. Would not tell me name or give me legitimate name or number of the Company that money was supposedly owed to. He was very rude and most definitely threatening had information on my e-mail address I believe this to be a scam as well. If I could some sort of response I would greatly appreciate it

I also just got a similar call. He claimed to be from BCI... I am calling the authorities to report this fraud

A foreign man called from 512-629-4333 stating he was from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and I was in big trouble.  I hung up on the guy.  He called about 6 months ago 3-4 times a day until I starting hitting any key on the telephone to get that high pitched tone.  I have investigated this number.  There is a criminal investigation division in Texas (where the number originates) however, they handle child porno, drugs, etc.  They do not investigate individuals for a private company.  This is definitely a scam.  On the caller ID 3023 shows up and no other number so if this guy calls again just hit any key on your phone until he hangs up.

I got a call from 512-629-4333 stating that I owed for a pay day loan and I asked if I could get the name of the creditor. They said united cash loans but would not give me an address for that company. They gave me a fax number but I couldn't understand their language. I asked them to send the info in writing to my address and they got smart ass so I hung up on them.

THEY ARE CROOKS - NOT REAL DEBT COLLECTORS AT ALL. - NOTHING BUT A SCAM


PROTECT YOURSELF!  IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU MUST READ – HOW THE SCAM WORKS AND WHAT AGENCIES TO REPORT THEM TO

LONG RUNNING AND KNOWN SCAM – ALL OVER INTERNET AND NEWS FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS NOW


Fake Debt Collectors – Terrorizing Consumers

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5621205&page=1


MORE ON FAKE DEBT COLLECTORS
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-904-425-9141
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/call4action/17285785/detail.html
http://www.800helpfla.com/newsletter/2008/092008.html

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/ks_debt_collection.html   latest release of information on this scam

http://www.wvago.gov/internetloanscam.cfm
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 placing 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 placing 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 placing false postings as Marry
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer placing false postings as Karen Miller
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer placing false postings as Marco Polo (real original)
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer placing false postings as SAM, David S
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer placing false postings as George
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer placing false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer placing 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 placing false posting as Jaison Connar
Scam alert: Bogus debt collectors
By Leslie McFadden • Bankrate.com
Monday, Aug. 3
Posted 2 p.m.
Bankrate reporter Leslie McFadden contributed this entry.
This scam isn't technically about credit cards, but it is scary enough to post a warning. The Better Business Bureau issued an alert today saying consumers across the country are getting phone calls from bogus debt collectors claiming default on a payday loan. Of course, the consumer needs to pay a large fee to avoid arrest -- as much as $1,000.
The caller poses as a lawyer, and may threaten extradition to face trial if the consumer doesn't pay up immediately.
What makes these calls alarming -- and perhaps convincing -- is that the perpetrators reference the consumer's personal information, such as the person's Social Security number, driver's license number, previous bank account numbers, home address -- even personal references.
"The amount of information they have is really troubling," says BBB spokeswoman Alison Southwick. She adds that the amount of data points to a possible security breach.
Spread the word to your friends and family: Don't give out personal or financial information to an unknown caller. Scammers can spoof Caller ID to display different numbers, so trust your instincts over technology.
The BBB offers these tips:
•    Ask the debt collector to provide official documentation which substantiates the debt.
•    Do not provide or confirm any bank account, credit card or other personal information over the phone until you have confirmed the legitimacy of the call.
•    File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online if the caller is abusive, uses threats or otherwise violates federal telemarketing laws or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
•    File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau online if you believe a debt collector is trying to scam you.

same thing happen to me same guy .. jus wait and see what they say after about 3 months talk alot of dirty [***] on ur voicemail dont answer then !!!!!!! im after who ever this guys is my boss is working on tracking him down were gonna vist with him /////////

received a call saying I owed a cashnet.usa three counts against me and I had to contact a Mike Johnson badge number 5882D  gave me a case file number and everything.  Told them to send someone to my town that I could meet with in person I was not giving them any information over the phone.  I directly called my bank and alerted them and had them check my accounts to see if anything has been attempted to be taken out without my knowledge.  NOTHING thank goodness.  These people also called my place of work.  Waiting to here back I recorded the whole conversation.

This person "Officer Steve Anderson" allegedly from Bureau of Crime and Investigation fromTexas. This is a scam. There is no "Bureau of Crime and Investigation" in Texas or anywhere. This "BCI" has called before, claiming to be from other states, such as NC or NJ.

The called ID shows "Unknown name, unknown number"


He asked me why am I asking so many questions-I told him I wanted to gather as much info as possible. He had an Indian accent and seemed not to know what to do.  

Do not give out any information-just take his # and state the call will be returned later.

This person "Officer Steve Anderson" allegedly from Bureau of Crime and Investigation fromTexas. This is a scam. There is no "Bureau of Crime and Investigation" in Texas or anywhere. This "BCI" has called before, claiming to be from other states, such as NC or NJ.

The called ID shows "Unknown name, unknown number"


He asked me why am I asking so many questions-I told him I wanted to gather as much info as possible. He had an Indian accent and seemed not to know what to do.  

Do not give out any information-just take his # and state the call will be returned later.

I got the same call, except the name is "Officer Steve Anderson" allegedly from Bureau of Crime and Investigation fromTexas. This is a scam. There is no "Bureau of Crime and Investigation" in Texas or anywhere. This "BCI" has called before, claiming to be from other states, such as NC or NJ.

The called ID shows "Unknown name, unknown number"

He asked me why am I asking so many questions-I told him I wanted to gather as much info as possible. He had an Indian accent and seemed not to know what to do.  

Do not give out any information-just take his # and state the call will be returned later.

they called me and said i owe money from 2009 but would not tell who and when i said send me the proof they said get a attorney

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

Our County's Public Works Department received several calls from 866-863-5077 seeking the County's tax identification number.  The caller had an emphatic accent and claimed that the was calling from a federally-funded phone number.  A complaint is being sent to the Missouri Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.

I got a call today from a gentleman that had a Indian accent.  Please "Phone Number Search" 512-271-7900.  Please let me know if you have further information.

I got the same type of call today from a foreign man but using (512) 271-7900.  Please do a phone search to read my story.

I got the same type of call today from a foreign man but using (512) 271-7900.  Please do a phone search to read my story.

Answered this one, because I have business contacts in this area code......said it was from Bastrop, Texas.....Dan with Security specialists......