800-250-5834

"Eric Newman" from "Law Offices of Atlantic Group" calls multiple times (6+) each day from the phone number 765-221-3348.  He tells me (via voicemail) that I have multiple serious allegations against me and that I have the right to settle outside of court.  Too bad he thinks my name is Consuela White (which is no where close to my real name).  I have never actually answered the phone; why do the calls continue?

Forgot to mention, he tells me to call back to 800-250-5834 extension 4010 and gives me a case number for reference.

The exact same thing has happened to me for the past two days. A woman by the name of Katherine Kennedy calls and leaves a voicemail stating she's a litigation specialist with the Atlantic group. She butchered my name and doesn't know it, and then I found out they called my sister stating that she was listed as my emergency contact for some reason. But I never put my sister down on anything, they must be fishing to the white pages website or one of the companies is releasing my information to somebody. It's all a scam because the number they called me on was a local number, but upon further review it is indeed the 1 800 number that everybody keeps complaining about. It's a deceptive practice to spoof your phone number, they're probably just trolling or fishing for information to get people to pay a debt which doesn't exist.

They are threatened me with a court supenia for a pay day loan never had one hve the bank account to prove it

They have also contacted my daughter which I have never had as a reference

Yes and the try to get your social security number from you

I basically  said bring me to court I never took out a payday loan and I'm a stay at home mom with no income lol

An individual named David Williams contacted my employer from this number (800) 250-5834.  WHen I contacted the number, they refused to give their address, and contend that The Atlantic Group is a law firm and that Mr. Williams is a litigation specialist.

1. Refusing to give company information when requested - ILLEGAL
2. Claiming to be an attorney - ILLEGAL
3. "litigation specialist" seems to be a fancy name for debt collector.
Contact your state attorney general's office.

They called my brother asking for me regarding a delinquent account of some pay day loan "advance pay day loan" never have I put down my brothers or family members as reference for anything. SCAM!!! Lady's name was Rebecca.

They have called several times on my phone which is not even in my name looking for my mom. I finally called and said I don't know this person you are looking for. No sooner did I hang up the phone they were calling me again looking for a completely different person. Definately a SCAM! Do not give them ANY information

They just called stating I have 2 cases against me and wanted to verify my social. Told them to mail me a bill. They threatened to contact my work. Said go for it.

I just got a phone call from 1-800-250-5834 saying the same thing . the worst part is that they are calling my job and leaving the same messages...I am so frustrated and don't know what else to do.

I just received a voice mail. On this voice mail, a lady named  Elizabeth Taylor From the law offices of Atlanric group. She was looking for my wife. Two serious allegations against her for an online payday loan. The company was Vince Enterprises. I asked for more information they could not give me more information. They did tell me for the amount of $640. Also they said they mailed out information and it was to an address that me and my wife lived at eight years ago. They had the last four of her social and they had her mom's name and our sons name as a contact. They also had the last four of an old bank account.  I asked for Atlantic Groups mailing information and she would not give it to me. I told her I'm going to do some investigating myself because this seems fraudulent. I said I'm going to notifiy the Better Business Bureau and she said OK and hung up. The number that called me was 301-245-6358. Was left a return number of 1-800-250-5834. I called the number they called me from, the 1-800 and the 202 that I saw in this thread. All went to the same person. This is crazy and got me worked up for nothing. Thank goodness for 800notes. Have a good day.

I got a voicemail from them stating that I have a delinquent account. I called them back...they had my name, last four of my social, and last four of a bank account from 10 years ago. Told me I had 24 hours to come up with money that they said I owed from a delinquent online loan. I have never done an online loan. They had family members names. Very frustrating.

They called my in laws. Got them very worried and upset. These people are ridiculous

Same thing just happened to me this evening.  I've reported it to my bank and notified my credit report company as they had my bank account # and my social security #........

To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
www.naag.org (you can find your state AG at this link).
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.rcfp.org/reporters-recording-guide/state-state-guide
http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
Also with the BBB and follow completely through with it.
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/c ... ations-1282.php
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Seek a FDCPA/TCPA Attorney if need be.
***A company must be licensed in their state as well as the one they are trying to collect in if two different states are involved.

Some Tips:
*Keep all messages
*Take a picture of your Caller ID
*Keep any and all conversations recorded to your states recording laws, some require they be told, others do not. This can be transferred to a recording device.
*Keep a notebook handy for writing time,date, who you spoke with and what the conversation detailed.
*Check your SOL for your state as well.
*Attorneys need to be licensed as a DC to collect, all DC's must be licensed in their state as well as yours if different.
http://www.insideedition.com/investigative/93 ... debt-collectors
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/debt-collectors-list.html

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

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..  Emails can be attached to complaints filed with IC3, the cyber crimes division of the FBI.

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html

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.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/nationwide-debt-association.htm
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety
http://www.ic3.gov/media/2014/140627.aspx
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb ... service-attacks
http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad ... 077595690349410
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-b95e185ca7ca356 ... debt-collectors
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c ... net%27s-tactics
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http://6abc.com/archive/7806938/
http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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.

Called my daughter and exhusband left dtailed voice mail about me saying I owed a payday loan from 2013 I did not take a payday loan out in 2013. I asked for verification they said after I paid it I would get it.

These people are stating I owe money from a transaction in 2013 and I need to pay it or its going to court for a ruling. Their information is mixed between correct and wrong information. I told them I think its a fraudulent call and I need to do research on them before I divulge any information... 800-250-5834, Fax 877-831-7644, Atlantic Group - a Collection Agency, Headquarters in Chicago

On the call they begin to try and trick me into confirming information on the call .. its like they are phishing for the right answers... and i think i'm correct, because a little while later a woman calls on my other phone with some additional information from which I believe i accidentally gave them on the previous call.

I gave them a little more time because I wasn't sure if I was part of a stolen identity situation or if it was an actually fraudulent attempt at extorting money from me... Better business bureau didn't have them listed.. I've contacted my banks to let me know about the calls, didn't freeze my accounts. Did the free online fraud form for my state (attorney general) ... That one post above with all of the information is a good start.

Remember, you don't have to confirm or deny information on that call .... Although I confirmed my first name but when they started to trying and pick at my last name and other information, i just told them i think its a fraudulent call and I need to do research .. so i asked them for their address, number, website, fax, name, location ... btw, they didn't have an address they could give