802-552-0848

Recorded messages at least once per day about a civil judgement going to court for someone else.

Called me. I want them to stop.

Called me, when I called them back and told them that I had called the FTC and filed a complaint and that the FTC said they were SCAMMERS, they hung up on ME!!! Called them right back 5 more times, each time after telling them I had contacted the FTC, they hung up on me again. BEWARE!!!! Do not give them any information or money!!!!!!!!

This is ridiculous. They hung up on me 4 times and I finally got to someone and told them to take me off their list ( they have the wrong #. They yelled at me and told me it would take 3 weeks. How do I get this to end

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/askcfpb/1699/h ... legitimate.html

I got a call from them today. They really had me going. And had a bunch of info on me. Like my address people who lived with me at one time and the last 4 of my soc. I didn't give them any money but I have been worried about it all day.

Got a call AGAIN today from this number... however they had the wrong name. However the name that they used is a name that unfortunately I DO get a lot of debt collection calls for (she probably used a fictitious phone number on her credit applications). I've only successfully been able to get one collector to remove my number from her file. This is getting down right ridiculous.

Last week it was debt collection scam from Delaware 302 area code. Now it's Vermont
Same m. o. Same voices. Reported to be GMA Goldman associates. They know enough to request badge# but won't supply info on owners of GMA. They Are Scammers Give them no information.

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/askcfpb/1699/h ... legitimate.html

I get the same recording saying that I am being served at my house or my job for a civil lawsuit that they refer to me as my maiden name and my married Last name. I know this is got to be a scam because I don't have any civil or lawsuits against me and I think they get your information off of Facebook because I only refer to myself in my married name and my maiden last name on my Facebook page with my cell phone number which that's how they get in contact with me and its very irritating they are scammers beware everybody don't give them any Info!!!!!!

It is a scam. It was from a debt from over 10 yrs ago, Already paying a collection agency on it, even though I did not have to do that.  They say they will serve me with court papers for fraud with the DA. They have no clue on the collection agency that referred it to the them and they say it was charged off from the company in 2008 to a collection agency. They would have to know what agency referred it to them. It is past the statue of limitations anyway. But they say they have no info. I asked how do I know it is even my debt if you have no info? Then they are like let me put you on hold and they come back and say they can offer me a settlement to pay right then so I will not be served with fraud papers..

It is a scam, they use several numbers. They change the number when they get reported to the Government.

They are calling me about an old debt that was paid through another agency.  They are threatening to serve papers at my home or job.  i have told them i have bank statements showing where the other agency took payments out of my account per the agreement i had with them.  they will not accept that saying i need a paid in full letter.  the debt is also over the 10 year limit.  Very rude and not very forthcoming with any information about the "account".  They just want me to make mysterious payments to them or "legal" action will be taken.  I want this harassment to stop and I do not know what action to take.  Help!

I get the same recording saying that I am being served at my house or my job for a civil lawsuit.  I live in a Central America County and I hope they send someone to my address to serve me.
Have been living outside of the usa since 2005.  First time I got a call like this, this afternoon.  My phone service that I use for calls comming from the usa only can ring in my home if I have programmed that number. So they only get voice mail with no name only that they have reached a voice mail.  Will be waiting for them to show up with the summons.

Yeah they literally just called me and they said that I have two charges against me for no reason...

Got a voicemail today from someone who either was Evelyn Dillon/Gillam or they wanted an Evelyn Dillon/Gillam but said I was going to be served fir 2 fraudulent charges against my name and SSN.  I was to call 802-552-0848 immediately, speak to someone in their legal department or else I would have NO recourse.

Never talk to scammers. If you don't recognize a phone number on your caller ID, never pick up. Don't ever return their calls. These are criminals: You can't "reason" with them.

Same...

I was going to be served for 2 fraudulent charges against my name and SSN.  I was to call 802-552-0848 immediately, speak to someone in their legal department or else I would have NO recourse.  They gave me a case # OTT5815...

Got a automatic message from 8055520848 stating that i got to charges against my name n ssn.

they called my mom and scared the crap out of her. then they called me and left the DA message. I called them back and immediately got put on hold while I enjoyed jungle music, what the? THUGGS, YO!!!!

I received the same message. I called it back. Said I had 2 charges. Breach of contract and fraud.   Wanted me to pay a lump sum or 6 payments. Then said they would charge a $50 fee.  Then they told me I had until 12:30 today or I would be served.  Needless to say they didn't get any money.