615-266-0236

The person calling from this number is an Indian with a heavy accent. He called my girlfriend and told her that she was going to be arrested at work or home for not paying a loan. He would not tell her what company the loan was through, nor would he provide a contact number for said company. When she told him that she has never been approved for a loan, he said "just pay your bills criminal" and hung up on her. When I called back demanding to speak with a supervisor, he hung up me. I have seen several other complaints about other 615 phone numbers, and believe that it's the same person using several numbers to attempt to mask his deception.

This is a criminal extortion scam operating out of India. They are making the calls utilizing VOIP and the names of legitimate firms to make it appear the calls are originating from within the US. There is NO "company" or "debt" and you will NOT be arrested. They are harvesting and/or buying consumers' personal identifying information and you need to do whatever you can to protect yourself. This includes: Notifying the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/, placing fraud alerts with all three credit bureaus, notifying your bank and employer and letting these criminals know you are aware they are attempting to extort money for a non-existent debt and have alerted the authorities.

I just received a call from this number advising me that I was being sued! I told them, if this is the case send it to me in the mail and do not call me again!

I just received a message indicating that I MUST call immediately (or my attorney).  No indication of who or what the issue was about - just a veiled threat that if this person did not hear from me - "good luck...."  Also had an indian accent.  

I Also just received a call from this person. I hung up on them but he did have my social which is not cool. Good luck guys!!

They sameexact thing happened to me today they said the same to me people like this need to be STOPPED! !!!!!!

Yes same thing omg

I also received 9 calls this afternoon from this number within an hour and a half (six of them were within a seven minute period) and they also called my work.  He claimed to be Albert Hernandez (with the thick accent like other posters have mentioned) and  claimed to be calling from the "Baxter Law Firm" stating that a legal action had been inititated against me and that a legal team would desend on my home (he then read my address).  He threatened arrest and wished me "good luck as the situation unfolds on me" if my attorney or I did not call back.

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

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.ic3.gov/media/2014/140627.aspx
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb ... service-attacks
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http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
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http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c ... net%27s-tactics
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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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.
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Section 809 of the FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf requires 3rd-party debt collectors to give debtors written notice of debt (the key word is *shall*) :
"§ 809. Validation of debts
(a) Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing—
(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;
(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and
(5) a statement that, upon the consumer’s written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor."

same deal, said I was being sued, gave the name Richard, really thick Indian accent, told him to mail me any papers,  he interrupted me and wanted my attorneys name, I said the law states to mail the documents he supposedly had,  hung up on him, he called me 4 more times within 10 minutes. Hung up on him every time, told him I knew he was a scammer, he has not called back.

Just received a call today on my job and called my home number.  Same details as mentioned above.

This same thing just happened to me at work.  Heavy indian accent and the guy said he was officer Jack from a law firm!!!

That person called me today at work and was going by the name Aaron Hernandez with a Indian accent...Saying he was a attorney...and said the same like everybody else. Don't let this person fool you, he just wants money, its a scam...

The person who called my husband name was Derrick Smith and he also gave and ext 104 saying he was from Baxter Law Firm.