844-363-7853

This number called stating they worked with an attorney office. Said I owed for a cc I never had.  This is a SCAM!!!

I just received a call from this number and they said they had to deliver a summons.  SCAM

Said they were representing Legal Support Services and were attempting to deliver my summons. That I needed to call back to reschedule within 24 hours or they would assume my address and income were verified and they would issue the documents..... hunh?????  Not calling back--- they call with no Caller ID on the phone--- they have been calling my number for weeks several times a day-- when I do pick up-  no one is there...

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
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/

I got the same call last evening.    Do we just ignore it?

My grandmother received a phone call from this number today.They told her she had to be home so that they could deliver court papers.She was clueless as to what for so she asked,"what court papers?", and the response was they didn't know and gave a case number.They said if she wasn't home they would send the documents to the court.They gave us two numbers 1(657) 214-5894 and 1(844) 363-7853. I don't believe this to be real and possibly may be a scam.I think we should just ignore them.What do you think?

If you read the previous posts, you'll know exactly what everyone thinks: It's a scam, so ignore it.

I received the same call today asking me to call back within 24 hours. I called and asked what the summons was regarding and I was told that I needed a case number. I told them that I was not given a case number and I had no idea what it would be in regards to. I spoke with "Edith" and she told me to disregard the notice since I wasn't given a case number. It is definitely a scam.

I got the same call. It came up UNAVALABLE and they left me a message saying they were from Legal Services and that I had 24 hours to return the call or they would assume my debt was real and that my income was verified. I was actually given a case number but I am NOT calling them back. Debt collectors do not work this way.

Got a call today saying I had a summon that was trying to be served on me. I ignored the call and it went to voicemail. Said they were from Legal Support Services. They somehow have gotten a hold of some of my family members numbers and called my mother and my aunt. My mother asked questions and they told her it was about stolen property, which makes absolutely no sense. I have no stolen property. Hell even my used stuff comes from places like Best Buy and the like. Also check court systems for any summons or anything and came back with nothing. I called them back and a guy answered the phone. No hold, no call center, just answered. Told him the case number and he wanted me to verify some info and I refused. He got belligerent and mad and told me that I am wasting his time. I asked if he would like my attorney to call and he said yes. Almost tempted to get an attorney and have him call back but that would be pricey. I however did call back and he knew it was me immediately. Asked if I had my attorney on the line. Instantly knew this was a scam at that point. I have worked in many call centers, you have no idea who is calling when you call in. Hell even in most small offices, caller id wont tell you who is calling. Laughed at him, told him he was funny and said, nice scam but not gonna work. Already warned my family. He hung up on me. My mother is going to contact the Attorney General in my state and report the call she got. I am probably going to call the AG or the consumer finance.

They had two warrants and was going to arrest my mother who is 86 yrs old who can not hear or walk. within 24 hrs if she did not pay.. She owes nobody!!!

She was so rude ask me for money what I suppose owe to some retailer Store and she yelling to me and call me "stupid lady"

I just got a call from them today as well.  After reading the posts in this website, I am definitely not returning the call.  Thanks for providing some info on this!!

I got that same message I'm not calling back

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
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/

ID themselves as Financial Partners Group.   Or  FPG.  They also use a CID of "Legal Support" or some variation.  Total scam outfit--but I've no idea where they are located.  Some possibility that they may be related to Portfolio Recovery.  But I just don't know.  Any way you cut it, these guys are bad actors and should be ignored and reported to the property authorities.

Report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

Also contact your local attorney general

If they continue to bother you, and you know you do not owe any money,  tell them that you know this is  a debt scam and that you are making a complaint to the police for extortion.  You might have to yell at the scammer and talk over him or her.  Once you get a copy of the police report and they call you again , just read out the  file number and the name of the PD or Sheriff’s office involved.   Tell them you’ll be glad to send a copy to them at whatever address the jack***es are working out of now. If you can find them.

Ignore it.  No legitimate process server notifies you in advance that you are going to be served.  They just do it.

Is this a scam? I got a call from Brad Davis from Legal Support Services claiming he was going to send "court documents" to my husband. I cannot find this business online anywhere. I found the business in Los Angeles and the number didn't match. I called and the attorney that answered said it was a scam and people have been calling his office to verify, and no there is no person by the name I was given that works there. It's a scam. I don't know how they got my phone number and referenced my husband's name.

For the answer to your question, try reading at least one of the very informative posts in this thread.