866-401-5023

Called left message to call back, left a claim number. Did not state reason .

They call 1-2 every day.  I think it is a bill collector for whoever had my cell phone# before. They give you a claim# but I have never called back.  I don't answer anymore, but would like to make it stop.  Help.

I believe this is some sort of collection service. However, they called us from a different # in the past (866-429-4382).
They are actually looking for an estranged distant relative I have not heard from in over 7 years. 800notes responders for the original number stated that it is likely a collection scam. Nonetheless, I would never be fronting payment on a delinquent bill for anyone, family or otherwise, that incurred said bills as an independent adult. I blocked the original number. Since the number of comments on this page are few (so far), I am suspecting this group is rotating numbers to throw off people trying to block them. Oh yes, all calls are automated, giving a claim number and pressing 1 if you are the person. What if we're not... We're supposed to get these intrusions on a daily/hourly basis? State's Attorney General will be getting a call if this continues. Stay tuned.

You can be assured that these are criminals masquerading as debt collectors.  There is a 99% chance that your relative doesn't even owe this so called debt.  I see no reason to wait to file a complaint since what they are doing is against Federal law.  The proper place to make reports are as follows:
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

Automated message asking if I was my father. Said to press one. Went on to say some claim number and I hung up. Obviously a scam of some sort.

This is a scam!!!!! They called my mother and left a msg with a claim # for me.  Called them back and they said that there was a litigation against me for a preauthorized monthly banking transaction that was unable to occur due to non suffiecient funds.  When asked what is the name of the comapny that I awe money.  I was told a comapny that I have never heard of.  I informed them that I dont authorize automatic debits-ever- so, this cannot be legitimate.  They hung up one me after I continued to inform them that this whole situation is BS and that if it is true send it to me in writing.  They are looking for access to your bank accounts!!!

The name attached to the "claim number" was Eugene Coleman. If I wasn't him, I was to hang up and disregard the message. Errr... they were leaving the message, so how could I hang up on them, eejits??? Besides, no one by that name has had this number in the 20 years I've had it. So there.

I received a call today also. It was automated and a recording. It never stated a name. It stated something about a claim against me. I have no outstanding claims. I did not answer nor did I call back. This is a scam. Please do not give out any info.

Have been getting consistent calls from these goobers! They even have started calling my brother-in-law now. They also changed their number to try to be less conspicuous. Just want them to stop!

I received a call from the 866-401-5023 # and they knew my social, and said I owed $2,510. For 1, I never give out my social, and second, I have never had anything whatsoever to do with this company. For sure, my phone will be busy in the morning !!!

They called earlier today and said that I took out a loan on January 1st 2013 for 450 and I could settle the payment today for 6 hundred dollars and some change or they will file a lawsuit against me. They had my account number, my social, and wanted me to set up automatic debits and to agree to the terms. I've called every credit bureau and there has never been anything remotely similar to this pay day company that I supossedly borrowed from. This is clearly a scam!

It is incumbent upon them to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it.  Not the other way around.

STARK RECOVERY AKA STARK CONSULTING AKA ASTON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Posted In:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-292-7207
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-844-279-4732
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-844-514-5278
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-844-618-6194
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-209-8167/2
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-646-8153
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-401-5023
Web page:  http://www.ashtonasset.com/companies/
http://www.ashtonasset.com/contact/
No BBB page for Stark Consulting or Ashton.
Note that that address contains a law practice.
http://www.bcmrlaw.com/contact/
Where one of the partners in this law practice is also the secretary of Ashton:
________________________________________
Entity Name    ASHTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.     File Number    68971152
Status    ACTIVE
Entity Type    CORPORATION     Type of Corp    DOMESTIC BCA
Incorporation Date (Domestic)    04/03/2013     State    ILLINOIS
Agent Name    IAN L ERDOS     Agent Change Date    04/03/2013
Agent Street Address    500 QUAIL RIDGE DRIVE     President Name & Address    HIRSH MOHINDRA 500 QUAIL RIDGE DR WESTMONT IL 60559
Agent City    WESTMONT     Secretary Name & Address    HIRSH MOHINDRA 500 QUAIL RIDGE DR WESTMONT IL 60559
Agent Zip    60559     Duration Date    PERPETUAL
Annual Report Filing Date    05/27/2015     For Year    2015

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 of 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!! For this!!! This has never happened to me before

You are welcome, and make sure you report their criminal activities at the links I provided.  Every report helps.

To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
www.naag.org (you can find your state AG at this link).
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.rcfp.org/reporters-recording-guide/state-state-guide
http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
Also with the BBB and follow completely through with it.
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/c ... ations-1282.php
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Seek a FDCPA/TCPA Attorney if need be.
***A company must be licensed in their state as well as the one they are trying to collect in if two different states are involved.

Some Tips:
*Keep all messages
*Take a picture of your Caller ID
*Keep any and all conversations recorded to your states recording laws, some require they be told, others do not. This can be transferred to a recording device.
*Keep a notebook handy for writing time,date, who you spoke with and what the conversation detailed.
*Check your SOL for your state as well.
*Attorneys need to be licensed as a DC to collect, all DC's must be licensed in their state as well as yours if different.
http://www.insideedition.com/investigative/93 ... debt-collectors
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/debt-collectors-list.html
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-release ... rtners-announce

Follow the steps in what you need to know here:
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

For Extortion Scam Operations:
File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..  Emails can be attached to complaints filed with IC3, the cyber crimes division of the FBI.

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html

And see:
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/nationwide-debt-association.htm
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety
http://www.ic3.gov/media/2014/140627.aspx
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb ... service-attacks
http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad ... 077595690349410
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-b95e185ca7ca356 ... debt-collectors
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c ... net%27s-tactics
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http://6abc.com/archive/7806938/
http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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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.

If they have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!!
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credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
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http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/How-Do-You-Rep ... aud-Activity%3F
go to the IRS.gov site and fill out the forms on this page that pertain to them, most likely form 14039
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