844-413-9455

These are scammers they also use the phone number of 866-460-7833

Yes they called me to stating they were going to my job! First of all that's illegal second of all. They are now reported.
Claim to be from some attorney office. They are in PA.

No clue who this company really is. Threatened to go to my job. Claims they were with a fraud dept. Their number is from PA. I had another one of these calls months ago. They blocked me after I said I was reporting them.

This is a common ploy by criminals attempting to extort money from people by scaring you into believing that you will be criminally charged, go to jail, lose your driver’s license, have wages garnished, etc. all for an alleged or nonexistent debt.
Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt.  It also must contains “mini-Miranda” telling you that it is an attempt to collect a debt and that all information will be used for those purposes.  The one other important thing that this letter must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified.
Read up on your rights here, get template letters to send and also make a complaint at this government site:  http://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:  http://consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php

Thank you! They are using an address that I haven't been at for over a year!
No clue what they are talking about.
I will be reporting them. Not sure that will do much. Check fraud? A year later? Account has been closed for 2 years!

You are welcome.  Check fraud has a certain path that it must follow.  If it get to the criminal section, then no debt collector is able to file charges, those have to be done by the DA, and then law enforcement will pick you up.  No warning, just bang and into the jail.
We are working on a state by state bad check law review.

Got the same call.  Looked it up before returning call and found your notes.  Called the number, no one there but I left a message - I left a new number for them to call me - it's the phone number of the local FBI office!  (Of course they won't know that until they call!!)

Patrick Sigler , Sr Advisor. Called stating that I owed $417 from a cash advance 5 years ago. If I pay now then I won't go to court. He was adamant that I provide a credit card today.  Of course I didn't but after researching I am finding out that is a scam.

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/

Received a call from this number seeking the contact information of a friend of mine.
Said they were looking for him re a legal issue. I asked for more information and received none.
Of course, I didn't give them any information.

How did they get MY private cell phone number?

Just called them back after speaking with my lawyer and asked for their address.

she gave me a PO BOX: 242 Springfield NY 10422
now not sure how legit that is. Lawyer wants to send a decease and decite letter

forgot to mention this number is connected to:866-369-7991

So this is a fraud I was scare  because I didn't know what happened I called the number so many time and nobody respond she only said I need to pay 1000 for my debt collector and if I don't they gonna contact my job I don't know

This is (one of many) criminal extortion scams that have been going on for years. Many are operating overseas and out of the reach of US law enforcement, while others are operating within the confines of prison cells here in the US, using contraband cell phones. Others are using VOIP. Either way, they are able to disguise their identities and locations, making them next to impossible to prosecute. There is NO "company" or "debt" and you will NOT be arrested. They are harvesting victims' personal identifying information and you need to do whatever you can to protect yourself. This includes: Notifying the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/, placing fraud alerts with all three credit bureaus, notifying your bank and employer and letting these criminals know you are aware they are attempting to extort money for a non-existent debt and have alerted the authorities.

Did they ever go to your job or file a claim against you??

Please read the Wolfman's comment above yours for an answer.

These people may have been getting calls i cant really confirm or deny...However the person that assisted me with my account, that i really did owe, that really was outdated and they really assisted me..Reduced my balance and even gave monthly pymnt arrangements.....I do know about you...But i got great consumer service!!!!

You don't by any chance work for these people do you?  How about telling us the name and address of this wonderful group?

I'm a little put out, because when I called, all the thuggish-sounding guy would say is that they were something called NRS.  What does that stand for?  Niagara Restitution Services, maybe?

So tell us.  What's the real name of this great organization?

I just did the same thing. I called them back and gave them the local FBI # here. I wished them a great day and good luck just as they did me. Losers...

Stacy called sounded nice on answering machine called my work also I tried to call number back 3 times no answer