716-442-2824

This is a payday loan collection scam.  This man called my husband and threatened to have him arrested tomorrow if he did not pay $999 today.  He knew personal information such as social security and bank account information.  When I called the number back he refused to tell me what company he worked for, so I called from another number again.  He finally lied and told me he was at a hospital, so I knew it was a scam.  Needless to say he was not very happy when I outed him.

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 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 as Prince Christian, Arpit
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-718-705-8669  Scammer false postings as Alicia

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.

Thanks for the information!  I already reported them to 2 of the agencies before you posted this, but I didn't have all of the other numbers. I also called the number back again to get the "name" of the law office he worked for.  He changed his story another 5 times and seemed pretty afraid of the prospect of being reported.  His name was David (not his name I am sure) and he had a heavy foreign accent.  Please beware of this type of scam and these people!  Confrontation appears to work with stopping the calls, and they really do not like it if you repeatedly call them back and request information.

Thanks for posting. I keep getting calls from the same number. Don't know it and glad to verify that it is a scam.

This man has called me several times in the last few days and has theaten me that he will send officers to my work place or place of residents to arrest me. He will not give me a clear name of Business and talks over me and speaks really fast. He says, his name is Brian Walker.

This number called me on my cell phone the other day and said that I had a payday loan that I got online that I had not paid and I would be arrested for misappropriation of funds because they had proof that I received the money and that I had not paid it back. I was "transferred" to a supervisor who tried to tell me I was lying to him when I told him I did not have such. He was able to give me my email address, last four of ssn, home address, etc. which was scary! After getting irate, he transferred me to another "supervisor"that said no one would arrest me and that he would fax me proof of the debt. I gave my fax number and the call disconnected...or he hung it up. All three people had a strong Indian accent and the phone had a bad connection.

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

They keep calling me and a friend to reach me.  They are increasingly threatening.  I found out that the area code is for New York and when I mentioned to them about being in New York they said no they were in Florida.  I'm in the process of reporting them now.

Thanks for the post! These a$$holes called me with some crazy stuff that I had no clue what they were talking about. I was also give the name of david but it was David Walker when I got it. They are also using the name Ryan Fernandez and Rufus Nash. When I asked David to speak to a supervisor he claimed that he was them I asked for his employer ID number and he gave me #619623 and guess what happened next.........he tried to pretend that he could not hear me and started talking real loud then he started talking aboout GOD and hung up. SMH He chose the wrong one when he chose me to call. I went to pipl.com and looked the number up and got the name and the address of this a$$hole! I plan to report them to every state and federal agency that I can. All I have is time to make these [***] miserable.

Got the same kind of mess but the name given to me was David Walker guess they must be brothers! It's all just a scam.

I too received a phone call from 716-442-2824 and it shows up "unknown caller."  He states his name is Jos Brown and he is with the Financial Crime Center of American in Tampa, Florida.  He is so full of "bull" that its funny.  This is obviously a scam as everytime he calls its the same Indian sounding voice and his name is way to american to be "real."  Simple fact is that they know they will never be caught because they use "virtual" phone numbers to have you call that can be used from around the world.

Surely our FBI and FED TRADE COMMISSION will get sick of people reporting these things and do something about it.

Geeez!

this is a real scam and fraud these people call and said we owe loan money and come to collect. 5000 dollars they are sick [***] they don't even say what company they work for. they knew all my husbands information like social and bank account info also my husband job number as well it was sicken to know people like this have no work to do but stress other people out for money don't even think to call this number or even if u get a message ignore it. when i did call the number back they started cursing me out and i did the same cause they too nasty.

a legal company ACS I had visited this company it's located in Florida (Tampa)  
and this is really not any kind of fake company . The day I had got a call from them
Regarding my debt I had simply rejected that thinking of fake
but after a week there were investigation officers who came down
to my employment office and also my mailing address I was fired from
my job I also had to pay a fine amount i.e $5894 in the court house of las Vegas
never disregard this messages and whatever your debt is pay it and don't
suffer from any severe problems as I had to ................
If u don't belive this u can go to Florida Tampa and visit their company
if u don't belive   I m a sheriff of las Vegas ........

I am getting calls from the same company.  I've reported them to state and federal officials.  I'm not sure what else to do.

I received a phone call today from this number; a heavily accented man (not Pakistani or India) who stated he was calling from a law firm, he had my last four SSN, and said I should call as soon as I received his message.

This morning's call is very similar to a call I received from a Dominic Jones (heavy Pakistani or India accent) on 18 June, telephone number 760-733-3250 (California, San Diego County) (I wrote about this on another website tracking numbers like this). He was sort of friendly until I called back and pressed for name of his company, address, and main switchboard number - he became unfriendly and hung up on me.

To me this is more than just a scam - someone in the network of payday lenders who advertise on-line is "leaking" some of our information to scammers.

Anyway, tomorrow I'll deal with this so-called law firm. The area code of course originates from Buffalo, NY.

I don't believe this sort of scam will never stop until complaints are filed with the Better Business Bureau, the FTC, and appropriate State Attorney Generals offices. And, the local telephone companies that operate in the area codes of origin.

Stan

Got a call today stating that I had three allegations against me for check fraud, theft with money, and identity theft; but supposdely all this came about from boring $250 from an online payday loan website. One guy name was David,Bryan, Ryan. Also the area code comes out of New York, but they say its a Federal Investigation Company in Florida which is a lie! Please watch out for these guys!

A few moments ago I called this number back; according to David Walker - Special Investigations Department - I am being charged with violation of Federal banking regulation; Collateral check fraud; and Theft by deception. The payday loan organization supposedly pressing charges is "Quick Cash Net" which is actually owned by a Federal bank. And I am supposedly in debt for $5,489.87; supposedly this Friday law enforcement will pick me up and take me to the court house to answer for this.

Strangely, when I pressed for the company name, address, etc., David Walker wanted to know why I wanted this information. He then ended the call.  I called back and reiterated that I wanted to know who they were. He mumbled something and hung up.

Well, that leaves complaining to the BBB in California now, and New York; the FTC; and does anyone know of a way to determine which of the multitude of small phone companies across the country would handle/issue specific phone numbers?

Thanks.

Stan

I did not call this person back.  I just had his number blocked by my cell phone provider.  He did say that his name was Victor Gibson and that I was involved in criminal activity and he would have me arrested if I did not call him back right away.  I work for a federal agency so I know that it was a prank call

I got a call today from this # at my place of work and the message that I was left is that I need to call them back that it was extremely important that I contact them or I would be arrested.  No information as to who was trying to collect.

I got a call today from a David Walker. He was a man with a forien acent. He said that i had a payday loan that was not paid, and that i better call him at this number or on monday the sherrifs office would be at my home or place of work. They would take me to jail if I did not pay this loan today! I called back cause he had info bout me that was concering to me. When I talked to him he said all the things i had mentioned above and I kept asking him his name and who he works for. He would not answer my questions then he hung up on me! So I was mad by then so I called him back. I finally got him to tell me his name which he said that it was David Walker and he worked for Lavadya Law Firm with the fianancial crime division. He said that i got a payday loan and i had someone co sign for me and the person was someone i knew. He knew her name! I also made him spell out the law firms name 3 times! He did get irritated with me and wanted to know why i was questioning him and he was in charge of my case and he was the boss and i should not question him. That i better pay or else! I told him that i have never gotten a payday loan in my life and that i have his info and phone number and he would be contacted by my lawer! He then hung up on me! I then went and talked to my uncle who is a sherrif. He looked up some info and found out this David Walker is a fraud and there is no such Lavadya Law firm!  Im in the prosses of reporting this so called company!  Please do NOT give any info to these crooks! Oh i also found out that this number is a Bufflo New York number!