786-319-9228

Fraudulent people scaming. Left a voicemail with the name of Terry Johnson.

Man by name of Terry Johnson just called my phone for the second time. I called the phone number back, and a woman answered and said "Legal Mediation". I said, I just received a call from you, and I want to know what company you represent. She said "Legal Mediation". I said that I understand that is what they claim they do, but again, I am entitled to the name of the company. I said there is no such company as Legal Mediation. She said they cannot be googled, and hung the phone up on me. SCAM!

This number keep calling me. Threaten me about I don't know what..how ever you can tell it's not a real company. Very unprofessional.

Got a call from this number (786-319-9228) twice. Caller ID shows "Legal Processing". Voice message said, "Regarding your social security number, I sent legal documents to your home which requires an immediate response. However, for whatever reason we still have not heard from you regarding this legal matter. This will be the last attempt to reach you before a legal complication takes place." Without leaving the caller's name of his company, the caller ended by asking me to give them call. The next day, I received the same call stating word for word exactly the same message on my voice mail, which led me to conclude that it was a pre-recorded message, a "robo-call." This is obviously a phone scam! Beware and do not give any of your information, or better yet tell them you are reporting them to the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC online at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1 or 1-888-382-1222). I did file my report regarding this phone scam with the FTC. I encourage all to do the same if you get a similar call. If FTC gets a lot off complaint about this number, it will prompt them to investigate, warn potential victims and perhaps shut down such number.

Same phone calls from "Terry" regarding a "Legal Action" and legal papers that were sent to my house that have never surfaced.  This is one in a string of calls I've gotten from a Florida phone number all with similar robo messages about a legal matter and my social security number.  No business name and scare tactics to get me to respond.  I've dealt with collection agencies and this is NOT how they do business... any agency will supply a reference number and a very specific set of words with each call.  They also do not use robo recordings and are very visible via a web search for their phone number.

I received several calls from this number with the same message as everyone else, regarding a case involving my name and social security number. I reported them also to the FBI thing. Then I called them back and told them to take me off their list and that I reported them to the FBI. The lady on the other end just said "Umhmm" and hung up on me. Hopefully this ends it!!

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

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 the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
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. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Same message as above ...love this website! Fastest way to confirm scam calls.

>>I called them back and told them to take me off their list<<

It would have been wiser not to call them back. A lot of times that validates your phone number to the scammer. Don't be surprised if you continue to get calls from this number (how effective is pressing 1 or asking a criminal not to call you?) or from other numbers, now that your number is flagged as live, one that will respond.

1) Don't answer repeated calls from unknown numbers, or if you must, answer and hang up immediately.
2) Never call back.
3) Find a call-blocking system or device that works for your phone, and have fun eliminating the aggravation.

Received a call from this number claiming to be "legal mediation" from an investigator White. I asked that I receive correspondence including the company name, original creditors, the address and phone numbers of both the original creditors and their office and was denied. Then I told them that I use to be a debt collector years back and I told them that I knew they weren't suppose to say that I was being charged with a felony and I was then hung up on. SCAM...

Just received a voicemail from this number threatening me with legal action about some financial fraud related to my social security number (!). The name was Diane Fanning, or something, she gave me a call back number 305-432-9888.

Obviously this is a scam and I am going to report them to the link https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1 given above. These people need to rot in jail.

This guy calling from this number sucks! He needs to get a REAL JOB and stop trying to rip people off!

Your caller is using voip & fake caller ID to call you from Asia. THAT is their real job. 90% of people in India drop out of school by the 5th grade (a searchable fact).

This number just called me saying they are sending over an investigative unit to my house. They are pretending to be the law and something should be done about it. They just called from a different number with the same voice saying they are sending an affidavit over with an investigative unit. They called twice from two different numbers before I got to finish typing this. A scam for sure probably fishing through Facebook picking up business phone numbers.

I just received the same phone call... Will definitely report

I just received the same phone call... Will definitely report

I reported this morning to the FTC. with the info that I could provide.
they are now calling from 305-432-9888.

Received a call from Ronald Johnson from a number 786-350-2552 of which I received the same call from a Terry Johnson but from this number 786-319-9228 from Affidavit Processing Unit.  The same voice is on both messages. He says his company tried to deliver documents to my address but was rejected.  He never mentions my name or any other information.  He only wants my address so he could deliver the documents.  First of all his name in one message left is Terry and another message it's Ronald.  Initial message was for legal mediation and the most recent message is affidavit processing unit. That already sends a message to me its a scam.  Especially on the name and business. He can't remember his name.  Beware folks it's definitely a scam! Don't give any information.  I've forwarded to the FTC as well.

I just got a call from the same exact number today. And my phone put up a big red " ! " .
My phone wouldn't let me talk to them. I never had it happen before. I guess it was a security feature I have. That's good. It's secure. I'm glad I didn't get scammed. It can happen to anyone.

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I'm glad I didn't get scammed. It can happen to anyone.

First, I would never want anyone to tell me what calls to answer and especially an inanimate device that is not sentient.  No, getting scammed can not happen to "anyone".