562-314-1916

caller claims that they have filed something against my family in court.... Lie

Received a call from an officer Lopez (MidEastern accent).  He asked for my sister Marie, and pronounced her name wrong..  I think the same guy called 2 months ago calling himself offikcer Hardy but from a different # 512-213-1057. He also mispronounced her name the same way.. He said that my sister owes his client on an old debt and he needs to collect to close the file. When I said I talked to someone 2 months ago, he said this is the first time that you are being called. Which obviuosly does not make sense because he said that he is going to have her arrested tomorrow. I said YEAH SURE, the very first time you contact her and threaten to put her in jail. In the US, a normal person would sue and get awarded in court. .  You don't go to jail right away.I told him I was going to contact the FBI and the BBB.
He said we are sending the cops, you do  what you have to do as we will do what has to be done.  I called him an A hole and hung up.

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

On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 I received a voicemail from someone who identified himself as "Officer Chris Williams" from the office of "law and Investigation". He was looking for "Maria Calendo". He claimed to want to speak to "Maria" about my sister in-law. He said that a case was filed in "California County Court" against my sister and since "Maria" was used as a reference, a case had been opened against her also. He also said that both my sister's and "Maria's" social security numbers had been blocked by the government and that if "Maria" didn't get back to him then she and her friend would be in a "great legal mess" because her residence and work address are under investigation by the "state investigation team", so please get back to him before anything "goes wrong with" her.
I don't know a "Maria" but I know it's against the law to impersonate law enforcement, to give my sister's personal information, and to threaten people with legal action that they know they can't take.

Receiving multiple calls from this # - heavy Indian accent, threatening arrest, impersonating law enforcement, asking for debit card #.  Talks about payday loans that are outstanding,,,ends conversation w/Good Luck & God Bless!

Hey everyone we got the same spill about the loan thing , so i call huntington beach police dept cuz thats where the # originates from ,,, they told me to got to HBPD.org and file a report ,,,if this is happining to u plz call or repot this cuz i dont want to see someone get scared into this and give them DAMN crooks money
Thanks everyone ..

I  received 13 call from this number#### from a indian sounding gentleman claiming to be an officer from the office of "law and Investigation. what kind of crazy stuff is this.

The same thing happened to me too!

I got several calls from this number also and was also had pleasure to talk to his superior with name of Brian Coleman. Had some harsh exchnages of words.
Hope that wont get call again.

Original  call from 562-314-1916 to my wife.  She and I could not understand the name of the company calling us. Being naive she gave first name and last 4 digits of social.
They claim that my wife has a Pay Day loan from Dec 2009 for $500, which we have not had any loan types since our house loan of 6 years ago.  I was very nice on the phone and talked to Lopez, which I was told was the manager or supervisor.  (Four different folks I talked to had a strong India accent, including Lopez) Anyway, I explained to Lopez that this might be a possible fraud by someone and I need more information and to see the paperwork they have.  Lopez told me that he is turning this over to his legal dept and they will call my wife's work (BTW: she is home bound and does not work).  I asked about seeing the loan papers again and he hung up on me.

What a jerk.  Now I need to spend extra time and money to protect my accounts and follow up on my credit.

I also recieved a call from this number stating he would have police come to my husbands work and arrest him tomorrow if we did not provide him with a debit card number and secure him 200$ , so glad I googled the number before going any farther. He had a heavy indian accent and even had my inlaws phone numbers!!!

Got a call from a man with a heavy accent, saying I owed a payday loan, which I don't.  He also called my Job saying he was officer John.  I told him I am calling law enforcement. He hasn't called again

A couple of men in suits went to my cousin's place of work.  Asked HR for personal information about her but they wouldn't give it.  They claimed to be officers and worked for the government.  They left a business card with only the words:  Officer Hoffman and this telephone number.  When my cousin called the number they claimed that they were collecting a debt for attempted purchases online and that they would put a lien on her home and car if she didn't pay it.  She asked more questions.  They would not give badge numbers and were very vague.  When she said she would call the police she was told, "nevermind- we'll take care of it" and she was hung up on.

Be careful- it's pretty ballsy to actually show up to someone's place of work...

I just got a message on my phone from 562-314-1916, from someone claiming to be Officer Sam Fernandez from the Law &Envestigation... said my friend (I couldn't understand the name he gave as he spoke broken english) was a primary suspect in a criminal act and gave my name and number as a reference... and that I shouldn't disregard this call because I am involved in all this... We have an unlisted phone number...

i got a call at work from a so called person named officer sam fernandez claiming that i owe on a payday loan i dont even know what he is talking about i know he a scam artist he has a very heavy indian accent and i know that there isnt a indian person named sam fernandez they make up all kinds of names i wasnt listening i know he is looking for money but he is not getting it i will report him to the proper authorities if he doesnt leave me alone.

today i receive a phone call from a person officer matthews for office of law and investigation saying someone file a charger againt me and gave me a phone number 1-562-314-1916  so i she sir what are you saying he and a indian accent this was the file number he gave me jwb15781 is this place of busniess real and if i really owe the money way won't thet send me something in the mail.




















































































i receive a phone call at job from someone stating that they name name was officer matthews and he was callinfg from office of law and investigation and that  someone file charger against me and gave me file number jwb15781 and this phone number 562-314-1961 is this place of busniess real and if really owe money why won't they send me something in the mail?

I have this same nitwit caling my elderly neighbor and I had too much fun calling him out.  I called him back 4 times and asked him how he liked to be harrassed.  I told him what his recourse actions were as he is reading his script.. he finally said " F*** you lady, I laughed and then he said to "suck his a**." I will be giggling the rest of the night on this.  I called him a liar and he told me that it was a recorded line and I shouldnt use that language...I had so much trouble controlling myself.  I informed him  that I know he is on a magic jack phone, which he is.  Dont let these people get over on you.  As he gave me the case number jwb15781, I typed it into google.  I asked him why I had over 30 people with this same case numer calling him a scammer.. HE HAD NO ANSWER!!!! HE told me that it was impossible. I told him it was amazing that I was looking at it on my computer and he needs to look it up himself.