866-283-8851

This is a "legal service" to "serve" me. I have no warrants, no tickets and nothing to serve. Its a false number. They called my work and tried to get someone to give my social security number and get money Western Unioned to them. EMS 541 201 3419 is another number they use and Legal Support Services is the moniker they are using.

They called and threaten me isaying a legal mattern a legal matter

They called and said that Its a legal matter and they are coming to my house on Thurs and to have an ID. What? Then if  I'm not there they are coming to my job. Who calls for a bill to be collected but never send a notification in writing in the mail? I'm lost!

Go to ftc.gov and read the FDCPA and learn your rights.

i also received a threatening phone call from these idiots.  Called from EMS 313-208-7152 regarding a warrant and papers to be served to me on Thursday. Left a call back number and case file number. 866-283-8851. Male answered the phone EMS and Associates. Refused to identify himself or provide and address.

As mentioned by others, legitimate debt collectors do not operate in this manner. I will file an FTC complaint over the threatening message left on my work phone.

I got a call from 972-359-7638 and message was left threatening to serve me and left the number 866-283-8851 and a case number.

Guy named Robert Long left a voicemail saying he was coming to serve me papers either at my home or workplace. Voicemail also said to contact 866-283-8851 to settle. These calls are really getting out of hand and I have already been told they shouldn't be calling for a loan that was over 6 years ago.

They claim to be out of Buffalo, New York. Any body live in Buffalo that can verify them as a real business? 866-283-8951 is the call back number they gave. A bunch of smart assed losers work their phones and get caught in their own lies. They refuse to give an address to their place of business. They are fools and deserve something bad to happen to them.

EMS.  If it is this group, it is a real group, just not following proper debt collection procedures.

I believe it is most likely this group:

EMPIRE MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC

http://www.empiremediationservices.org/home.html

3125 Walden Avenue Depew NY 14043

(Grungy two-story garage/something-or-other-building:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.909918,-78.70 ... 9VO2cj7ExkA!2e0)

Perfect for a New York debt collector!

Phone: 716-989-5119 ext 401

Email:  admin@empiremediationservices.org

________________________________________

NYS Department of State
Division of Corporations
Entity Information
The information contained in this database is current through January 14, 2015.

Selected Entity Name: EMPIRE MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:    EMPIRE MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
DOS ID #:    4688061
Initial DOS Filing Date:    JANUARY 05, 2015
County:    ERIE
Jurisdiction:    NEW YORK
Entity Type:    DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Current Entity Status:    ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information
DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
PHILIP BIFULCO
3125 WALDEN AVENUE
DEPEW, NEW YORK, 14043
Registered Agent
PHILIP BIFULCO
3125 WALDEN AVENUE
DEPEW, NEW YORK, 14043

Ignore and block.   Total scam operation.  No legitimate process server notifies you in advance that you are going to be served.  They just show up.

Ignore and block.   Total scam operation.  No legitimate process server notifies you in advance that you are going to be served.  They just show up.

Just because a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt does not mean you owe it
If a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt:

1.    Demand the person give you his or her name, company name, and address
2.     Demand a debt validation letter by US mail.  E-mail no good.
3.    Do not pay  the collection agent or anyone else a  DIME  until the debt is validated.

Of course they won’t do this, no scammer ever will, so simply block their calls and ignore them.

If they are bothering you,

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.  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 .

Lol did they serve the papers to you? I work for a collection firm and they gave me the same run around saying they were going to show up at my house and then try my work. These people are a joke

I got a call too at my work also called my daughter on her cell..I'm in VA and they are claiming to be from my area

Any body been served by them yet? I was supposed to be yesterday. These people are fools!

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/