866-336-5810

Nice trick.  They call about not getting back to you with a number and a name to contact.  Like you really called them!  Trying to trick you into calling them when they are collections no doubt.  Don't know who they are and would never respond to that type of call.  Nice try though.

Got the same messages at work, Scam

Call came from 703-436-5092

"This message is intended for [pause - digital name insertion - pause], this is Mr. Gentry.  There has been a formal claim that has been filed against you in my office.  Please contact legal services at 866-336-5810 and reference claim number [none given] or hit any key to be linked back to a live agent."

They ID'd themselves as LJM and Associates. The name Gentry has appeared elsewhere on 800notes as part of some kind of scam.

Possibly this group:

LJM Assoc Profile  (http://www.collectionagencygeorgia.com/indust ... )/LJM-Assoc.php)
LJM Assoc
2533 Ashland Trce
Conyers, GA 30094-8205
770-860-1455

that is not there address there in ny

They are harrassing a mentally ill person in my care.  They used names that are fake and will not give out information.  They just threaten civil suits to get the vulnerable to pay them what they demand.

I have received several calls from these people, they threaten with taking you to court. I reported them to the FTC and BBB.  I've been advised to ignore their calls.

Do you know if these peope are scammers for sure?  I asked them if they could send me proof of my 'debt' and they said they don't do that but could send me an email once I paid the full amount.  I thought that was fishy.

Emails (faxes or phone calls) are NOT official notification.  If they refuse to MAIL a WRITTEN proof of debt, RUN from them.  That is the official way to notify you IF you did have a debt.  The caller has five days to send proof as per the law.  (Do not accept the excuse that it was mailed & returned to them).

I appreciate your answer, yes he told me the only way I get any paperwork before I pay what they say I owe, is with a subpoena or summons for court.  Has this happened to anyone else?

They did email me a "settlement" email.  But I don't know to trust that.

There is an LLC registered in the State of New York with the same name.

LJM ASSOCIATES LLC
DOS ID #:    2282419

No idea what kind of company they are and I can't find anything more than what I posted.

The name you where given is for a company that does business mergers, not a debt collection agency. As was pointed out by MJG, if they refuse to to send you debt validation via USPS as per the FDCPA laws, then run, do not walk away.  Neither fax,email or phone call is proof of a debt owed.  You can also check your credit, your entitled to a free report once a year by law.

credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports

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/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... 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:
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety
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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.

Refusing to give paperwork UNLESS you pay FIRST!!!  That is itself is a major red flag.  Do you have the name of this company as well as their address??  Did the caller refuse to give it??  Major red flag #2.  My suggestion - give your local police department (or court house - civil division) a call.  They will verify what I said.  The same scene has happened to many others - only the phone numbers are different.  You will not be arrested or any other threat that is made (that is also a violation of the law!)  The Federal Trade Commission has a video about this - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as well as a link to report calls like yours.
www.ftc.gov

I Googled their name and variations of their name and came up with a merger company as well.  And when I call the number, there is a recording at first, it states extensions, but when someone answers the phone, u would think they would say "LJM and Associates,  this is such and such", but instead they just say "hello?".  They also do not say "This is an attempt to collect a debt.....".  But they threaten to serve u with a court summons.  All they have to prove the "debt" is a case number.

They are calling me and telling me they are trying to collect from a company that I gave a bad check to, they are harrasing me at work and on my personal phone, they are threatening me with talking to my supervisor, and coming to my job and serving me with a court order.

Do not trust it.  E-mails are not legal notification of anything.

It's unlikely they will do anything.  They are simply interested in scaring you into paying them something.  Demand a debt validation letter to be sent by US mail.  E-mail no good.  No letter, no consideration of any money.   Meantime don't send them anything.  They cannot serve you with any court order in the absence of a proceeding of some sort where you can defend yourself.  If they bother you at work, see if you can get your employer to imstall a ball  blocker.

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, 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 at whatever address the jack***es are working out of now.

They have been calling me for a month now and harrassing me.  I asked them why I can't find them anywhere when I google their business, and the guy yelled at me that they ARE NOT a collection agency, they are a court mediations service.  And if I don't take his word for it, that's my problem.

A Man called me today by the name of Peter Schultz and said I need to call LMJ Associates ASAP.  The number I should call is 866-336-5810 so they are going to call my employer.  They call four times in a row then called my mom n law asking her who my employer was so they can collect money.  I called the BBB and they have never heard of this company.