844-253-5283

My mother and I both (different residences) received a call from (844) 253-5283 from a Michael Stevens who said he was calling to schedule a time to serve me with a summons. Um, I'm pretty sure it doesn't work that way! Another scammer but I haven't seen that number anywhere so I thought I'd add it to this list.

i just recieved a call from #844-253-5283 also saying i had a payday loan in 2013 that i needed to pay or they would send a summons and I have never got a payday loan but they had some personal info that i would like to know how. And this michael guy was ver rude. Has to be a scam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I received a call from a Mike Sams stating that I owed a payday loan from June 2013 and stated that they would be sending out a summons for me to appear in court. They had my banking information and knew where I worked.... These people need to be stopped!!!

I just received a call from Michael Stevens JB Associates and they are trying to collect money from me for a pay day loan back in 2011 but was not able to provide any information - all he said was they brought the loan from a third party, and have a case pending against me for fraud and he didn't know the name of the original lender.  I also got a call from Jeff Kennedy who give me a direct name of 569-288-8719 when I attempted to call back the number wasn't working; so I called back the 844-253-5283 ext 402 and when I was put on hold the caller called me back from a different number and hang up from the call I placed.  I called back and informed the guy that I have contacted my pre-paid legal team and I needed the address and fax number - basically Mr. Kennedy stated he doesn't have a fax number (Now what kind of Debt Collector doesn't have a fax number?)  and he stated to have the lawyer to call him - I asked don't you know a statement from me allowing the my lawyer to discuss my case information - he said no (So my question - really why not?)  

I got a call from a guy name Ron stating that even as we speak I would be summons. I asked what was it in reference to. He said he was just a third party and he couldn't really tell me anything. He even gave me a reference number Doc30974995

Received call from Kevin Smith at 844-253-5283 that I was to be at my home between 4 to 6 p.m. this afternoon to be served with reference Doc 2361-2918.  Have been getting these calls for the past 2 months

Received call from a unknown caller stated he would  by Saturday and I need two ID to give me a summons and I could call 844-253-5283 and tell them if I needed for them to changed this apt time and I saved this to my voice .

I just received a call from 844-253-5283 regarding a person with my last name, whom I do not know.  He said his name was Josh and he was calling about serving a summons by 5 pm and to call to stop the summons.  I called the number back blocking my number and a man said JB Associates.  I hung up.  I do not know what the scam is but husband also received a call.  I would not advise calling the number.

I got the same call as well today when I called the number back to find out what this was about I spoke to a Jeff Kennedy

Jeff Kennedy  called me today he said I owed on a payday loan he had all my info but I don't remember taking out a pay day loan in 2011....

Typical debt collection scam call.  Per the FDCPA, you should not pay any caller who refuses to MAIL - do not accept email/fax/phone - proof of your debt and proof your caller has the legal right to collect said debt.  Refusal to mail this documentation within five days of their initial contact with you is a violation of federal law.  More on this type of scam here:

Per Tamianth:

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... 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:

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb/ ... service-attacks
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http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
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http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c/ ... net%27s-tactics
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-4f7d326029dcf9d/ ... lectors-finally
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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.
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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/

Thank you I figured it was probably a scam but wasn't sure cause I did take a loan out at one point but I paid it off....Just made me nervous cause he was talking about a huge amount of it had to go to court and just having a baby and not back to work had me a little nervous

No problem.  In fact, that's what these scammers hope to do - get you so flustered and upset, that you pay them to go away - which never happens.  If you do pay a scammer, they sell your information to other scammers, and you get more calls saying you didn't pay the debt back.  Always remember this: NEVER pay anyone who refuses to mail that documentation to you.  In all cases they're either scammers or shady debt collectors who can't prove you owe that money to them in the first place.

I just received a call from a private number regarding coming to serve me for a payday loan from 2010.  I asked when in 2010, he stated end of 2010.  I asked him for the date again which he couldn't provide.  He stated to call 844-253-5283 to find out details.  When I called it, sounded like the same guy trying to disguise his voice.  I gave him the case number given to me and he stated it was regarding a payday loan in 2010.  I told him I didn't take a payday loan out and that I wanted paperwork on this sent to me and he said he couldn't do that and hung up on me.  This is a scam so beware...

I just received a call today stating that I took out a payday loan back in 2012 and I would be served today. I needed to pay the loan off now or pay later which would be a huge amount of money. They couldn't tell me the original date I took the loan. And note a vais case number. Only some strange doc#. I said I wanted to research before paying. After hours I get a call from rude Mike demanding me to pay. That I needed to pay by 4pm. From a weird FL number. I call the 844, number back and they answer as JB & Associates and it's Mike's voice, I don't even say who I am and he screams "pay your bill" and hung up!! Scammmmm

I got a call saying I owed a loan from Huck Hawk Group back in November for $800.00 dollars Richard Smith said I could pay 630.00 dollars in 3 payments which I did. The last payment came out just this past Saturday Case no. 3110  I tried calling
On Saturday the 27th. asking them to send me a letter saying I paid them in full .I got a answering machine saying they were closed. I called again today around 10:00 and they are still closed Why would they be closed on a Monday I believe this is a fraud. I'm going to my attorney today

I just got a call from my ex husband, we divorced in 2000. He said he got a call from 84-253-3965 from a Mike. Last name was RudeAss. Gave my ex a case # and told him if I don't call them today them my ex will be going to court tomorrow for me. Lmao.....ummm is that how that works? We haven't seen each other in 4 years. Have zero debt together. I apparently took out a loan in 2011, which i didn't and i either pay now or go to court. That's not how it works in this state. Total scam.