813-434-4611

I have been getting calls form this number and man has a very heavy accent. I believe it is a scam.

I have been getting phone calls from this number saying I owe on a payday loan that I took out online.  I know for a fact that I didnt take out a loan. When I told the man that I never took out a loan then he says oh I must have the wrong phone number.  The calls stopped for about a month then started right back up.  I had the police call the number and he was irrate with the officer and the officer even said it was a scam.  The scary part is the man rattled off my ssn like it was nothing.  The callers name is rictor or viotor jones very heavy accent.

Someone called me saying I took out a payday loan and i was being sued 5000.00 for being 21 days late on paying back which i never took a payday loan out and was totally unprofessional so i kept calling to get more information and was disagreeing with the guy that had a very harsh accent and he kept hangin up on me and saying i need to go to the court house which legal matters are delivered by someone your not just told and have to figure it out yourself and i have proof in my account i never recieved the funds they kept telling me i did. But he also knew my socail security my address and 2 people i know very well

Yeah I got the same number from a guy with heavy India Accent and his name was Garvin Zack (haha oookay) and said I was being sued for a loan I got for 400.00 which is not true. This is a scam, they have called me for months now, always a new number and about a month gap between each one, and caller ID always says being called from 000-000-0000 or 052-000-000 weird stuff like that, I heard they are using a voip phone service over the internet so they can not get traced back. I AM SOOOO SICK OF THESE PEOPLE CALLING ME, and honestly the first time I ever recieved this call I was so scared and terrified, thought it was legit, did everything they asked except I never give Debit Visa card from my checking account online or through the phone, I use a prepaid visa GreenDot card because you never know, and this time it paid off for sure, I gave them my info in a fax that they asked me to send , arranged a payment arrangment and first payment was due in like 3 days, I just had to load the money on the card, well after talking to them I researched on the internet their " Law Firm" and phone number and read it was a scam, so I called a free attorney hotline for legal advice and right away after giving the phone number they gave me to call she told me it is a scam for sure and she has recieved hundreds of calls from people that are going through the same thing, so I called credit card number and canceled it, but didnt really have to worry since it was a prepaid on that could be replaced very easily, only thing that scares me still is that these people knew EVERYTHING about me, social security number, address, ID number, I hope they get caught soon, dont forget to report them to the FBI, your states district attorney I believe,  police, whatever you can, so that they work harder on catching these people!

Fellow, like others have said, has a thick Indian or hindu accent. Identified himself as Brian Lincoln of ACS, an Affidavit Processing Company.  This number is the contact number he gave, not the number that showed in the window, that one was weird "1052497347".  He was looking for my sister-in-law, not us, interestingly enough, and yet mentioned that he had an affidavit filed against my sister-in-law.  Sister-in-law said she once used an on-line "Pay Day" service, which sounds similar to what others have said here.

Received a call on my cell phone from a number that said:  052497347.  I don't answer numbers that I don't know I I just let it go to voicemail.  If it's really important you'll leave a message right?  Well this guy did, and like in the above posts, it was a guy with a heavy accent.  Middle eastern perhaps?  He SAYS his name is Alex Anderson (I call BS) and that my friend had took out a loan using my name as a reference and well...  she didn't pay off her loan so he wants to get a hold of her.  He said he was from ACS, Affidavit Consolidation Services and that he can be reached at 813-434-4611.  I'm pretty sure I've gotten a call like this before maybe a couple of years ago, because this all sounds very familiar.  Anyway...  total scam.  My friend doesn't go by the name he told me in his voicemail and uh...  hello...  I'm married so the name he used for me is incorrect as well.  SCAM people...  Dont' fall for it.

I received multiple calls from Alec Mathews- Justin Wright- Shaun- and they say they are from ACS - They claim I took a loan from Cashnet.com which is not true. They claim there is an affidavit against my SS# which they do have the correct  last 4 #'s. They also have my bank name and last 4 digits of the acct #.I have closed that account and registered for Lifelock.com. I have protected myself but the calls keep coming - it is so annoying. The #'s are 561-948-3837 and 813-434-4611. There have been other #'s in the past but these are the most recent. How can I get this to stop? I want to block these #''s from my home and cell. Any ideas on how I can do that? Just want to spread the word so no one gets scammed by these idiots. Be aware!!

A couple months ago, I received the same call so I knew it was a scam. I filed a police report at that time, and the calls stopped. Well I received a message from Chris Morgan today at work. The phone number that showed up on my caller ID# was 052497347. He left me a voicemail and said that he was with ACS. He said he has 4 complaints against me, and I needed to call back right away. The call back number he left was 813-434-4611. I immediately called the number back. The guy that answered did not state his name. I told him I was calling Chris back, and asked to talk to Chris. He said Chris wasn't available, but he could help me. I explained to him I knew this was a scam, and to NEVER call me again at work again. He said thank you ma'am and ended the call. My next call was to my local police department again to report the calls were starting again. THIS IS A SCAM!! Do not give any personal information!!!!

a man keeps repeatedly calling my job and family with a heavy accent cursing and swearing and hard to understand about some payday loan that I never took out. when I asked for the address so I can send them a form he hung up on me. Hopefully for good!

I too recieved the exact crap and I'm gonna be honest earlier today I was raising all kinds of cane with this so called "Josh Matthews" he too had an Indian accent. I had my sister who is really good about getting info out of people to call this guy, and he at first hesitated but finally told her that I had at one point put in an app for cash advance through a third party site and thats how they found all of my info but here's the kicker I was denied then due to no work and credit wasn't all that great. I think that is bs and funny at the same time bc my sis got more info out of him than anyone else I know lol. I really hope they get this guy fast. Hope this helped u guys out it's a major SCAM!!!!

Just keep calling them back and harrassing them as much as they do to u maybe then they'll get the point. I had the same phone call trust me, and I also chewed some butt as well. I told this man named "Josh Matthews" if he can't fax me anything proving that I took out a loan without my signature, then he's a damn liar his self. He said I didn't have to sign anything bc it was over internet, and that I agreed to the terms and conditions of the loan and to repay it back within 21 days. I told him to stick it then bc I never signed up for this bull Shi** in the first place so I hung up on him lol. He had all my personal info like SS#, mom & dad's name , address and phone. I'm sure he hacked into my computer and stole all my information like bank #'s that's nothing for a hacker to do. Hope all this is helpful to you please disregard anything this idiot says, NEVER give out personal info over the phone. This is totally a SCAM

i have also been getting the calls. could not understand this man, very,very heavy accent, he had to repeat the number 3 times until he said it cleary and my voicemail. how do i block these numbers.

From Lamet's post:

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

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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

I recieved a cal on my cell, the other cell line on my plan and a call to my parents house in regards to this company, ACS. The gentleman with a very thick Indian accent stated that his name was Franklin and that I have a suit filed against my SS number and that it was very important that I call back. The number came across my caller ID as 052-497-347. Franklin stated that I could call back at 813-434-4611. I believe it to be a scam and am going to report the number to the proper agancies. Everyone's posts on here have helped me out a lot and I thank you!

Yes-I have had urgent phone calls from these same slimeballs saying that if I don't call back within an hour my "social security number will be forfeit"!They even had my mother's number which I had used as a reference on Snag-A-Job for p.t. moonlighting positions! So,what can we all do? Let's put them out of commission! I now know that you don't have to put your ss# on an on-line job application.

I received a call from a "Shawn Williams" stating I am being sued by an insurance company.  

I called them back and told him I was going to kill him if he called me again.  

I'm not having some immigrant(he has a russian accent) try to get money from me.  

A month or two ago, an Indian called and said I was being sued.  

I told him I would kill his kids in front of him if he called me again.  

Then I called back and told them I am from Immigration and the Immigration Officers were comming to his place of business and everyone there is being arrested for their scam.  I never heard back from either scammer again.

Got the same message as all posted above.   This "man" could barely speak a word of English and was actually yellling at me on the voicemail message.  They have 4 counts against me.......for what?   Go back to your native land and steal from your people, oh that's right your country has no money and you think that Americans are stupid......no we are not.

The FBI is going to be notified as posted above.

Rot in hell and quit calling me.........I will never respond.   Stupid a$$es

Hi!  I have recv'd several calls from this number from a group of India accented people with the name "John Smith and Christopher Daniel".....yeah right.........rattled of my personal info and said I have a online payday loan with Cash Advance America..............never heard of this cash advance and never had a payday loan........said I could pay them $845 to clear this legal matter up or go to court.......beware

I to gave them heck on the phone. They continously hung up on.  When I kept calling, they would just pick up and hang up without saying anything.  I persisted until I got to someone that I could talk with calmly and said that time was running out and that I had to make do something or go to court....I called them later and told them that I have checked with my bank and that this ACS is a fraud , he says to me "then go to court" then hangs up.

This is the same number that i received a call from.  I chewed them out!!!  I have alerted my local news station about this SCAM!!!  Same accent.....Indian and very rude!