877-424-8265

Called two days in arow saying they were tracing someone (couldn't understand the name). Told her that I had no idea who that person was. She said she would remove my number - sad same thing yesterday but obviously didn't.

Called said tracing the whereabouts of my wife. Threatened to call all leads in my history, called my 69 year old Aunt from across the country, that even has a different last name, looking for my wife.  I called and they won't even tell me what it's about.  Trying to use scare tactics.

This company called all my relatives stating they were looking for me. I called this company and the girl stated BRG was a "Grantor" I asked what they were granting? She stated that she had to confirm who I was and "told me" the last 4 of my soc sec #. ( had she really wanted to verify who I was, she would have asked me for the last 4 not told them to me) she said she was collecting for an internet loan from 6-7 years ago. I stated I didn't know them! I don't know BRG! Send anything she had in writing. she stated she couldn't do that so I told her our conversation was being recorded and she was to stop calling immediately. That any and all correspondence from this point further will be in writing. She said "what ever you would like sir" I said Thank you and hung up. This is obviously a scam call and they try to scare you into playing their games. DON'T FALL FOR IT!!! Make them get a real job like we have.

Got a call from "BRG", a cryptic call stating that I owed money from an internet loan, something I knew immediately was a total scam.

I just got a call on my cell from 877-424-8265, Jan. 22, 2016, 9:03 a.m., looking to trace my whereabouts, giving my name. I was sleeping. I did not return my call. Reading the previous comments from others, I suspect it's a scam.

I have been getting calls from this number so I added them to my "block" list. They then started calling my work using a name from my previous marriage. I got on the phone & did not identify myself but told them to remove the number from their list as it is a place of employment & the lady hung up before I could finish. I have received several payday loans in the years past and always paid them back by ACH, Based on the comments here they should find a new game. **There is a website by the name of BRG that claims to buy bad debt for collection. Not sure if one is connected to the other.

Called asking if I was my mother. Advised them that they contacted my cell phone and what this was regarding. Was asked if I could "relay" a message to her. Told them no and if they call me again they will be reported to the police. This is not the first time I have received an unwanted call while on a do not call list. They claimed they were unaware that I was on a do not CALL list and removed my number from their database. I advised them that if they did not know how to get ahold of my mother that was their problem and they did not need to be contacting her. I am not happy I will blow up on them if they contact me again.

Check your rights under FDCPA and FCRA and know illegal contact methods used and disguised under skip tracing or location identification. The more criminal collection agencies use various fear and humiliation tactics. The company is http://www.bizapedia.com/ga/BRG-COLLECTIONS-LLC.html located 7200 highway 278 suite 204, Covington Ga 30014 and their BBB report shows reason for concern with them contacting you, your relatives, friends, and others. BS excuses of being associated, alternate contact number, wrong name and wrong number should be reported to various consumer protection agencies that include CFPB, your and their state Attorney Generals and others. http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/business-reviews/c ... ton-ga-27513837

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.

BRG COLLECTIONS, LLC POSSIBLY ASSOCIATED WITH ABRAM LAW GROUP LLC

Posted in:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-821-3124
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-205-9638
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-977-2114
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-238-4591
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-251-1794
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-319-5379
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-310-6091
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-356-1035
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-424-8265
No web site found.
BBB page gives them an F with 10 complaints:  http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/business-reviews/c ... ton-ga-27513837
Georgia Dept. of State info:
Business Name:    BRG COLLECTIONS, LLC    Control Number:    11075015
Business Type:    Domestic Limited Liability Company    Business Status:    Active/Compliance
Business Purpose:
Principal Office Address:    PO Box 1927, Roswell, GA, 30077    Date of Formation / Registration Date:    9/28/2011
State of Formation:    Georgia    Last Annual Registration Year:    2015

Registered Agent Information
Registered Agent Name:    Richard Abram
Physical Address:    1200 Ashwood Pkwy, Ste 560, Fulton, Atlanta, GA, 30338, USA

Georgia BAR Assn:
Mr. Richard Scott Abram

Company:     The Abram Law Group LLC
Address:    1200 Ashwood Parkway Suite 560
    Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone:    (770) 349-0120
Fax:    (770) 349-0121
Email:    rich@abramlawgroup.com

Admit Date:    11/18/1986
Law School    Cleveland State University OH
Status:    Active Member in Good Standing
Public Disciplinary History:

Other complaints:
http://jerkcall.com/1-855-977-2114   (looks like I was quoted here)
https://complaintwire.org/complaints/debt-collectors

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
As well as the Georgia AG:     http://law.ga.gov/
http://consumer.georgia.gov/consumer-services

A post under https://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/8774248265 also links https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-428-3983

And who did you copy that bit from?

Called saying that they were trying to find me....but using my maiden name which I haven't used in over 35 years! Said that they are allowed by law to contact any references they have for me.  BOGUS!!!  I won't answer or respond to them.

This number has been calling for my husband and they just called my parents looking for him. I called them back and they tried to tell me he took out a $500 loan and they are trying to collect it. I said he never took out a loan for $500, and then she proceeded to ask for our bank name. I said we never banked there. I then told her that I see their number online as a scam she said do you read everything online, I said yes when I see 50 some complaints about your number, she said do you want to put this in dispute status I said yes she goes fine good luck and hung up. I'm sorry if you are going to put it in dispute status don't you need to get information to do so.
Stupid thieves...

WHY would anyone answer these types of UNKNOWN / OUT OF AREA scam calls???
Folks please purchase A CALL BLOCKING PHONE OR A DEVICE that can block entire area codes.
NEVER ANSWER AN UNKNOWN CALL!  EVER!
We have the ENTIRE 877 area code blocked - and so should you!

No, I shouldn't just automatically block a toll-free area code.  If that works for you, then great.  But there are businesses I interact with that use toll free numbers and I need them to be able to get through.  If I knew every single phone number within that area code that they called from, then MAYBE I could whitelist those numbers.

I have been getting phone calls from these people. They want me to give my SS#, and when I refuse to do so, they start to threaten me etc. I am going to file a police report tomorrow.

I received a call from these people telling me my husband took out a payday loan and owed over $900.  They had a lot of correct although older information about him.  I asked for details and all she would give me was the charge off date and that it was a loan through The Seven Group.  I told her I needed to see a copy of the original contract and she said she did not have it.  I then told her that I needed to research this further.  That was yesterday.  Today I received a message from her and a couple of calls from an unknown number.

You won't hear from them again if you don't answer the calls in any way. Pay no attention to their flam unless something appears or has appeared in the mail. Of course she doesn't have a copy of the "original contract", it likely never existed.

BRG Collections LLC
7200 Highway 278 NE
Covington, GA 30014

See:  http://www.bizapedia.com/ga/BRG-COLLECTIONS-LLC.html
_____________________
Per records of the Secretary  of State of Georgia:
Business Name:    BRG COLLECTIONS, LLC
Control Number:    11075015
Business Type:    Domestic Limited Liability Company
Business Status:    Active/Compliance
Business Purpose:
Principal Office Address:
PO Box 1927, Roswell, GA, 30077
Date of Formation / Registration Date:    9/28/2011
State of Formation:    Georgia
Last Annual Registration Year:    2015
Registered Agent Information
Registered Agent Name:    Richard Abram
Physical Address:    1200 Ashwood Pkwy, Ste 560, Fulton, Atlanta, GA, 30338, USA
_________________________________
BBB:
This Business is not BBB Accredited
B R G Collections
(706) 716-3057
7200 Highway 278 NE, Covington, GA 30014-1530
BBB® Non-Accredited F Rating
On a scale of A+ to F
Reason for Rating
- See more at: http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/business-reviews/c ... h.g8yYCA4L.dpuf