877-748-5820

i GOT A CALL FROM THIS PHONE NUMBER

Nice. Looked at the help wanted ads on a newspaper and found this:

RECORDS CLERK – Busy practice. Strong computer skills. Billing background helpful. $13-$14 Hour depending on experience. 877-748-5820.

I called this number and a guy called me back w another number as Jack Davis. Follows to tell me that I can make a money order for $199 and send it to a Address that (I looked up)doesn't exist. To get the software to start doing claims for 4-7 dollars a claim. When the add says 13 to 14 dollars an hour. He doesn't ask me any questions just when do I want to start. Thank god I searched the number up before I continued.Iam a single mom of two kids and struggle with money on a daily basis. This would of really hurt me.

I to have called this number and have been conteplated getting the software, he claims you need no experience. His name was Jack Davis and also told me no c/c were accepted only money orders and cashier checks, I to am very glad I looked up the phone number. He also gave me a fictitious website that is not available says it has been hit hard with all of the responses to the ad and is now in the process of being rebuilt. As the old saying goes, If it sounds to good to be true it probably is!

I called and replied to this ad also.  I was disconnected when I started asking questions.  He called me about 8:30pm and we were disconnected a minute later. I then waited he did'nt call back so I called and left another message.  He called me the next day and when I mentioned the disconnect he acted like he didnt know what had happened.  He told me about the job and how much money I can make. The funny thing is I asked what the name of the software that is used and he said Network Health then I asked him the name of his company and he said Network Health, this didnt sound right to me! Then when I asked for references. He told me I could go to the National Business Association, National Medical Association and the Chamber of commerce to check him out and then to call back if I was interested.  I said can I ask a few other questions, which he said yes.  I repeated what he said, "The claims will be sent online" and when I was going to ask another question the phone went dead again!!!  He never called back.  So I am going to assume that this is a ripoff.  Ask questions even if you might think they are stupid.  Like someone else said above..."if its too good to be true it usually is".

I to called this number.  I asked his name and was told Jack Davis.  I asked the Company name he told me Nest work Health (unless I miss understood him.  I asked when was this started.  He stated in 1992 .  It is a Nat'l Company based in Ny .  I asked how many drs they use.  He said 63000 drs  and you will get paid directly from the drs by check or direct deposit every Wends.   I asked what do you do to get the process started and he said when do you want to start.  I told him I would need to talk to my husband.  He said Okay do that and call me back if you are intrested and I will let you know if there are any opening left.    I two can not find any Nestwork  Or Nest work health online.   It does sound to GOOD to be true ..

Saw this ad in the paper and decided to google the number.  Glad I did.  Guess I won't be applying.  Thanks to everyone for the info.

Sorry you went through those troubles, but it was good for me to know what my experience would have been.  Thankfully you are skeptical and followed your intellect as did I.  It's soo hard to keep up with these scammers, again, thanks for sharing your info.

Saw this ad in the Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach, FL, for a medical records position.  The ad states:  "Busy local practice.  Strong computer skills.  Coding background helpful.  Salary open.  Ability to prioritize.  Call 1-877-748-5820."

As soon as I realized it wasn't a local number, rather a toll-free number, I already had my doubts.  After reading the comments on here, I know now for 100% certainty that this is not a real job offer, but rather some work-at-home scheme.

For somebody who has been unemployed over a year and desperately trying to find a job, this has been a complete letdown.  I wish these so called "businesses" wouldn't do this to people.

Unfortunately this ad ran in our newspaper - they called in and placed the ad under one of our regular advertiser's accounts.  When customer received the bill they called to inform us this was not their ad - Placed by a George Nelix - obviously fraudulent - just can't keep up with these scammers.  Thanks to everyone

PROBABLY A SCAM  - here is it all spelled out by the Federal Trade Commission for you

Medical Billing Opportunities: Worth a Second Opinion
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/invest/inv09.shtm

If you're looking for a home-based business that can help you pull in $20,000 to $45,000 a year using your computer, a work-at-home opportunity doing medical billing may sound like the perfect choice. But before you part with your money, consider this: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought charges against promoters of medical billing opportunities for misrepresenting the earnings potential of their businesses and for failing to provide key pre-investment information required by law.

Medical Billing Scams
Ads for medical billing business opportunities appear on the Internet and in the classified sections of local newspapers and "giveaway" shopper's guides. In the "Help-Wanted" classified sections, the ads may appear next to legitimate ads for hospital medical claims processors, leading consumers who respond to think they're applying for a job, not buying a business opportunity.

The ads lure consumers with promises of substantial income working from home full- or part-time - "no experience required." They direct consumers to call a toll-free number for more information.

If you call, a sales representative will entice you to sign up by telling you that the processing of medical claims is a lucrative business, that doctors are eager for help with electronic claims processing, and that you - even without any experience - can do this work from the comfort of your home.

Medical billing scammers charge a fee of hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. In exchange, they claim to provide everything you supposedly need to launch your medical billing business: the software program to process the claims and a list of potential clients.

But the reality is that few consumers who pay for medical billing opportunities find clients or make any money, let alone earn the promised substantial income. Competition in the medical billing market is fierce, especially for those who are new to it. Many doctors' offices process their own medical claims. Doctors who contract out their medical billing often use established firms, not individuals working from home.

Promoters of fraudulent medical billing opportunities are not interested in helping consumers, either. They only want their money. Many times, the client lists they provide are based on out-of-date databases of doctors who haven't asked for medical billing services. The software they send may not work or may not have been properly authorized and so is useless. And the money-back "guarantees" often prove worthless. Even after making repeated calls to the promoter or complaining to their credit card companies, government agencies or consumer groups, only a few people actually get refunds.

How to Protect Yourself
To avoid losing your money to a bogus medical billing business opportunity, the FTC advises you to:

Ask the promoter to give you the names of many previous purchasers so that you can pick and choose who to call for references. Make sure you get many names from which to choose. If the promoter provides only one or two names, be careful: The contacts may be "shills" - people hired to give favorable testimonials. Interview the references, preferably where the business operates, to get a better sense of how the business works. Ask for the names of their clients and a description of their operation.
Consult with organizations for medical claims processors or medical billing businesses and with doctors in your community. Ask them about the medical billing field: How much of a need is there for this type of work? How much work does medical billing entail? What kind of training is required? Do they know anything about the promotion or promoter you're interested in?
Check with the state Attorney General's office, consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau in your area and the area where the promoter is based to learn whether there are any unresolved complaints about the business opportunity or the promoter. While complaints may alert you to problems, the absence of complaints does not necessarily mean the company is legitimate. Unscrupulous companies may settle complaints, change their names or move to hide a history of complaints.
If the medical billing opportunity sells another company's software, check with the software company to find out whether company representatives know of any problems with the medical billing promoter.
Consult an attorney, accountant or other business advisor before you sign any agreement or make any payments up front. An attorney can review the promoter's contract and advise you on how best to proceed.
Where to Complain
If you think you've been defrauded in a medical billing business opportunity scheme, contact the company and ask for your money back. Let the company representatives know that you plan to notify law enforcement and other officials about your experience. Keep a record of your conversations and correspondence. If you send documents to the company, send copies, not originals. Send correspondence by certified mail - and request a return receipt - to document what the company received.

If you can't resolve the dispute with the company, file a complaint with:

the Federal Trade Commission. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or log on to www.ftc.gov.
the Attorney General's office in your state or in the state where the company is located. The office will be able to tell you whether you're protected by any state law to regulate work-at-home programs.
your local consumer protection offices.
your local Better Business Bureau.
your local postmaster. The U.S. Postal Service investigates fraudulent mail practices.
the advertising manager of the publication that ran the ad. The manager may be interested to learn about the problems you've had.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

April 2002

I called to and the address does exist. It is a mail carrier service. The guy that I spoke to told me there told me alot of people who work from home use them so that they can give a business address because people may not take it serious if they didn't have one and that they use it to keep things from going to their house because they work from home. He said that's all he knew though. Then I checked with the BBB. They have them listed but they don't have much information on them. They said no business is obligated to be accredited by them but they report on every business even if they are not. Jack Davis told me that they have been in business since 1992 and that their doctors are enrolled with AMA. In the BBB system they only have one complaint in the past three years and it is that their software was faulty but that's the only one. Normally when its a scam reports are crazy in the BBB because people be losing money.

So I don't know I'm still digging for info because if it were ligit it would be an awesome opportunity for me and if I try it and it is I will try to remember to post it. Can't promise becuz i may forget.

I thought that it didn't sound right. Thought that I would look up the number and found this. I am so glad that I looked up the number first.

I am thankful for Google!
This same phone number appeared in a Lancaster, PA newspaper today, 3/13/10.  Wanted
a F/T PATIENT COORDINATOR. It seems this guy makes his rounds around the country newpapers.
What a shame this is when hardworking people looking for a legitimate job!

jack davis was pushy way to easy and made it sound like a breeze medical billing is not a breeze

This number appeared in my newspaper for a busy doctor's office. Called and it will ocst $150.00 for software to work at home. Our stupid paper obviously doesn't realize a scam when they hear it. What a joke.

Thank you for sharing too! I was just about to call and thought I would google the number to see where it was located! Glad I did!

This guy ran an ad in our local paper (Minneapolis) and put it under our company account.  The paper called me and asked if we ran the ad since someone had called them and said they thought it was a scam.  Not only fraudulent, but he is a thief - expecting others to pay for his ad and never paying!

You are assuming that they are actually checking out the business before posting the ad.  WRONG!

No one ever investigates whether the business is legitimate at all.  Anyone willing to PAY for ad space gets it..  

Even the FTC website offers this bit of COMMON SENSE ADVICE!  
ADVERTISEMENTS – from the Federal Trade Commission website:

The appearance of ads in media outlets that you recognize - like your local newspaper or radio station - is no guarantee of the legitimacy of the company behind the ad.

YOU AND ONLY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOING THE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!

Thank God for computers I googled this phone number and got to this page.  I will no be calling this number in East Stbg PA....Stop the Fraud!  We need real jobs.