800-584-0803

Someone called and said it was from some consumer fraud place at 3am.

Company falsely leads Investors & General public into paying exorbitant upfront fees as a 'retainer' for recovery of lost funds without following correct legal procedures & steps.

The Owner Michael R Ettus is a convicted Felon http://mugshots.com/US-Counties/Florida/Miami ... 916153/details/


CONSUMER COLLECTION ADVOCATES CORP.
1001 W CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 418, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309-1951
Phone 800-584-0803
Complaints 7

License # TC4000
Type: Commercial Telephone Seller    
https://csapp.800helpfla.com/cspublicapp/businesssearch/businesssearch.aspx

https://www.google.com/search?q=consumer+coll ... ates+complaints

http://www.corporationwiki.com/Florida/Fort-L ... p/67494600.aspx

http://www.corporationwiki.com/Florida/Fort-L ... c/67400392.aspx

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148037

http://www.pissedconsumer.com/reviews-by-company/fee-recovery-specialist/timeshare-scams-continue-20110423233896.html

Got my call on 6/24/13 from this loser.  He started the conversation by telling me he had "information" that I had been defrauded by an investment company - then proceeded to ask me if I had been contacted by either a Gold or Oil investment company where I might have been 'victimized'.   If he was supposed to 'know' this info - then why was he on a fishing expedition asking ME this crap?

Just another tele-scammer looking to screw people out of money.

Nice spiel - too bad none of it was true.

And, YES the previous poster IS correct that this bozo wants money (and a LOT of it) upfront to 'help' you recover your supposedly lost monies.

Nothing but a bottom feeding scam artist.   I wonder what his mug shot would have been like?

Got call from them. I didn't answer but called it back and the girl didn't know why I was called so connected me to a guy. He said it was with Consumer Collections Advocate and said my name was provided as being named as having been victim of fraud in last 2-4 yrs. Then he said something and I could not understand and he said I will call you back later but didn't. Let him call back cause with info I got on here, I am going to ask"how does it feel to work for a felon or was it you that was in jail and would you like to return?" They are a bunch of losers trying to scam you for money. Don't fall for it.

Numerous calls from these people, tell them we are not interested and it doesn't really matter.  They just pass it over to a co-worker and call again, and again, and again.  So frustrating.  Please make it stop.....

Please be advised in order to have the licenses to run my company, I CANNOT and I DO NOT have any convictions for any felonies or misdemeanors.
I was just issued permissiom from the FDLE on 6-24-2013 to purchase my registerd gun. I had to have fingerprints and a background check to get this approval. Whoever put this nonsense on the internet, please feel free to call my office at 800-584-0803.

If you would like to see what my mugshot looks like, you can pay the $29 to the mugshot scam company on Google. You might find out there is none, because I've never been convicted of a crime.

After attempting to contact the web host and prove that these allegations about Michael Ettus and Consumer Collection Advocates are malicious, we still have not gotten a response. So intern I am here to provide proof that these allegations are false. We have helped thousands of people recover lost investments. Call our office  to request references. We will be glad to provide these to you.

Consumer Collection Advocates is a licensed and bonded agency. We are fully regulated by the Florida Department of Regulations and Department of Agriculture. All employees have gone through strict background checks and other legal requirements to work in our office. We have done so for almost 3 years now, with only one resolved complaint with the BBB, in which we have a A- rating.

Further to prove that Micheal Ettus is not a felon please check the websites below.

Here you will find Michael Ettus is not a felon solid proof!
consumercollectionadvocatesfraud.com

The voice of our company!
truthconsumercollectionsdvocates.com

I am a lawyer who was asked to review a proposal from this company to a client.

Mr. Ettus made the mistake giving me his name, since now I have learned his history.  

I urge everyone who might be considering this immediately to end the relationship.  Sadly, this is a company taking advantage of people who have already been taking advantage of.  I was unable to get any answers to the three following and important questions:  1)  what is your percentage of recovery against the metal dealer you are trying to urge my client to allow you to pursue after paying close to $2000 to you; 2) do you have a legal section or anyone getting judgments (they do not) -- yet they told me they could lean people which is impossible without a judgment; 3) what methods do you use other than harassing phone calls and empty threats.  They refused to answer any of these questions.  The best thing they did was have Mr. Ettus call me (and on that call he misled me about his BBB rating and his number of complaints) -- but it has allowed me to google him.  I have done that, and my "legal spidey senses" which were raised by the fact that both he and hs legal department (one paralegal) have the same new York accent.  Why are they in florida?  He insists he is not a convicted felon but never denies that he was charged under felony laws.  PLEASE, people who were duped before, do not be duped again.  Steer clear of this place, hang up when they call, and report them if they mislead you be suggesting this is any sort of court based process.  It is not.  I hope this helps.

Norma Priday, B.A., M.B.A., C.G.A., LL. B.
Barrister and Solicitor (Attorney at Law)

I am a lawyer who was asked to review a proposal from this company to a client.

Mr. Ettus made the mistake giving me his name, since now I have learned his history.  

I urge everyone who might be considering this immediately to end the relationship.  Sadly, this is a company taking advantage of people who have already been taking advantage of.  I was unable to get any answers to the three following and important questions:  1)  what is your percentage of recovery against the metal dealer you are trying to urge my client to allow you to pursue after paying close to $2000 to you; 2) do you have a legal section or anyone getting judgments (they do not) -- yet they told me they could lien people which is impossible without a judgment; 3) what methods do you use other than harassing phone calls and empty threats.  They refused to answer any of these questions.  The best thing they did was have Mr. Ettus call me (and on that call he misled me about his BBB rating and his number of complaints) -- but it has allowed me to google him.  I have done that, and my "legal spidey senses" which were raised by the fact that both he and hs legal department (one paralegal) have the same new York accent were confirmed.  Why are they in florida?  He insists he is not a convicted felon but never denies that he was charged under felony laws.  PLEASE, people who were duped before, do not be duped again.  Steer clear of this place, hang up when they call, and report them if they mislead you by suggesting this is any sort of court based process.  It is not.  I hope this helps.

Norma Priday, B.A., M.B.A., C.G.A., LL. B.
Barrister and Solicitor (Attorney at Law)

Mr. Ettus, just because you have not been convicted, can you confirm what felony you were charged with?  I think the people you solicit should know that denying a conviction does not mean that you were not charged.  Where can we find the reports on that case?

thank you.

wonder why you don't give us you name and contact info?  This should be enough to warn anyone researching you to steer clear.

I received a call from Consumer Collection Advocates today on my cell phone. The individual proceeded to state that they had information that I had been defrauded by oil and gas, pump and dump, etc. Well these guys are buying lead lists from lead brokers. Your name can end up on the lead brokers lists for numerous reasons, mostly as a way to make income for selling a name and number. I have dealt with lead brokers, most are a joke. This company must be buying leads from the joke lead brokers. My name appears on these lists for a reason, I put it there to track who is calling my book of business and other licensed brokers book of business(associates & Friends). That means STOLEN BOOKS OF BUSINESS. This is a federal Crime!!!!! Persons cannot obtain, trade, buy, sell, personal financial data regarding individuals(unless we inform our clients we intend to do such and allow them to be removed from OUR book of business. That means we have to OWN the book by developing it from beginning and hard work!!! We do our best to protect our clients and books of business as we are required to per FINRA regulations.
There are people out there that go to work for firms to steal this type of information and sell it to companies like this one that called me. I have turned this info over to our Law Firm (Securities Law) and they will take appropriate action.
If you have a valid loss due to a illegal action from any company, firm, broker, lender, etc. CONTACT a Lawyer that specializes in that type of law and if they feel you have a valid case and there is an opportunity to recover losses many of the Lawyers will take the case on a contingency basis. That means no money up front and you only pay if case is settled or won in court. Please Remember this... Many states are not debtors prisons and making them pay is next to impossible. Thats how these guys get away with the non performance of collecting. BTW a BBB rating is purchased not earned so thats not a reliable indicator of good faith or will a company will conduct themselves with.
Stay clear of this group, I smell a rat, I see rat droppings, and now I listened to a young rat gnaw at my doorstep.      

My belief is the this company would not be in business if not for the reason they are. Investors are getting calls all day long from Brokers who know how to tell a good story, licensed or not. They talk about a penny stock, oil well, gold, silver, private companies, etc. Is that not where the fraud started?

I am a close friend of Ettus, He is a great guy.  I have know him for many years, and he extends himself to many people in many ways.  He is more generous than anyone I know. I have personally witnessed his company help others and get money back.  I dont know everything about it, just what I see when I visit his office.

Note, his company goes after companies who thrive on fake investments.  The posts that are made here are a mix of the same companies who's profits are being hindered and they want CCA out of business. I have personally witnessed money being returned.  

Asking for references: You can not expect a customer who was defrauded to release their names and numbers to anyone who posts statements online - as they may be at risk.  There is absolutely no verification on who these people are and therefore possible fraudulent investment companies trying to obtain info.

I am reading these posts and its pretty clear that they are all from the same person acting as 2 or 3 different people.  Also, if you got a call, and they were fishing to see if you got scammed and you didn't get scammed, then you don't need their service.  If you don't need an attorney and you hire one, they are expensive with no grantees - but they have to have a reason to be hired.   You shouldn't make bad posts when you don't know whats really going on.  If a solicitation call did not compel you to hire them, then you choose not to use their service. Why would you post bad things about them? You didn't loose money. You haven't made false investments. Its easy to say that you are not interested and hang up.

btw - I have in fact received money back from CCA actually.  I forgot to mention that.  It wasn't oil or gas but other things - and I didn't loose tens of thousands, but I got back a nice amount.

Send me your email address and I will forward you my email of today to Michael Ettus. 2/27/14
Tcm238@wowway.com

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