888-246-4919

My nephew received a call on his cell today from 888-246-4919.  He spoke with a Tucker James, who proceeded to impolitely and threateningly claim that I owed a debt and would be sued if I didn't call back before end of business day today.  When I got in touch with the company, I spoke with a Rebecca Johnson, who claimed her company, J & R Consulting, was representing a client who was attempting to recoup money for a debt I allegedly owe to Verizon from 2003.  "Really?," I asked.  The statute of limitations in NY is 7 years.  This was clearly well past that time and besides, I owe no such debt.  They proceeded to list my name and the last 4 digits of my SSO number. If they legitimately have my info, I think they could read off my entire SSO number.  

So, I requested they email me proof of this alleged debt and instead of that, I received a letter from a Heather Ryan that was supposedly mailed to me 2 months before which claimed I owed a debt to Verizon of $343.10  They could provide zero proof from Verizon-- no statement showing the alleged original debt, no official statement of any type from Verizon.  This company is BOGUS.  I spoke with BBB of California and they have an 'F' rating, which is the lowest rating possible.  The complaints listed on BBB online are basically of a predatory company stealing people's hard earned money.  

One in particular states:
Complaint: This company collected money on a made up account. It was similar to an acct that I owed.

I was scammed by a place called R & J Consulting Firm. These people are pretending to be attorneys; however, when I asked to speak to the attorney there I was hung up on. Back in October 2013, my ex brother in-law received a call from this firm saying that they needed to speak to a ******* ***** and if he couldn't tell me then I would be arrested. My sister called me with the message and a phone number which is 855.552.9932. I called them not knowing what this was about. They said I had an outstanding debt that needed to be paid that day or I would be sued or worse. This debt was really old or at least it was the debt I was thinking about. The supposed debt I was paying off was for a HSBC credit card that was opened in 2006. They told me I could take care of it that day for $350.00 so I agreed (which I paid for by my debit card. They send me an email of what looked like an agreement between R & J Consulting Firm and me paying off the debt in full. I signed it and emailed it back to them and gave them my credit card information over the phone. Upon checking my credit report, I realized that the information this "firm" sent me was a scam. It wasn't even the same account number, amount, etc. To this day, the debt remains on my credit as unpaid. These people are scammers and when I call them they give me the run around. I have got no answers from them. That's not even mentioning that they used scare tactics and told me I would be arrested and/or sued. They denied this when I called them back of course. Can someone please look into this. I have found numerous complaints on the internet and yet these people are still in business. How is this so? They are crooks. I never got my money back and never had my debt settled, and because of the nature of the charge, my bank could not refund the money to me. They said that I okayed it by signing the paper. I also found that there is another place called JD Mitchell & Associates and JJD Collections that uses the same address. Upon googling this address, I found that it is a UPS store so I gave them a call. This is a mailbox that was rented to someone who is using all of these names mentioned above. - See more at: http://www.bbb.org/central-california-inland- ... aints#breakdown

On the BBB site is claims that J & R Consulting has:
[1] 14 complaints filed against them
[2] Have Failure to respond to 14 complaints filed against them

J & R Consulting Firm is basically the embodiment of bottom-feeding amoebas.  Do yourself a favor and report them to BBB, your Attorney General, as well as the FTC.

Located in the Newport Crossing Mall, most likely nothing but a UPS mail drop or similar.  Actual operations somewhere else.

R and J Consulting Firm
(866) 252-3492
26025 Newport Rd Ste A,
Menifee,
CA
92584-7309

BBB® Non-Accredited F Rating
On a scale of A+ to F
- See more at: http://www.bbb.org/central-california-inland- ... h.kV55OknI.dpuf

Got phone call from them today. Tried threatening and such and I told them to mail me proof of debt and stuff before I pay anything and they got nasty with me and I said don't threaten me again or I will file harassment!  They hung up.

Just got a call from these people saying that I owed 1300 from a sprint account that i opened in 2005 and closed in 2008. I denied and told him it was impossible. I called my telephone company and they indeed confirmed it's a scam, they forward me to there fraud department so if in the future they call again I can file harassment against them.

I just received such a call from 888-246-4919 and didn't get any answers really about who they were supposedly calling for.  I just took down the name of the person calling, the company name and phone number.  I didn't identify myself as the person they were looking for but I know for a fact that I don't owe anyone anything.  I check my credit report religiously and everything is paid or current.  I would like these people to not call me again

calling looking for my daughter told me they were filing a civil suit against her would not let me talk to there attorney nor would talk to my attorney who was  on the call. Call back they said

received call from this number & they tried to tell me they had a Subpoena for my daughter.  Could not tell me what state it was issued in.  What county.  The Phone # came up as MI 840-406-1984, yet I am in FL.  tld me if I didn't give out my daughters # they would have her served at work.  Asked how they would do that, if they didn't even know where she lived?  Tld they they were a bogus company, trying to defraud & then I hung up.

just got a call from a number saying i needed to call 888 246 4919.  i was told to call or they would have me served at my job.  i called and said i needed to pay on a sprint bill of $482 and they would settle for $200.  i told them to email me the info and i have yet to see the info..........................

Neither phone, fax or email is legal proof. It has to be sent via the US mail in hard copy as per the FDCPA laws.  

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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1-888-246-4919 Called my sister telling her that since she answered for them to give me a message that I have 24 hours to contact their office. They told her if I didn't I will have a warrant for my arrest and they will have me picked up at work. Since my info along with my purse has been recently stolen I thought this had something to do with the thief using my information and called the number back. I spoke to a young lady named Hazel who told me she works for a law firm called R&J consulting firm and it was a civil matter. She went on to explaining that I owed for a MasterCard from back in 2005 that I had been paying on until 2008 and stopped. She said I owed $1,492.60 and they will be able to settle if I agreed to paying $992.60 and they will break it up into two payments of $496.30 which the first payment will be due by the end of the month. I went on explaining that I never had nor have I paid on any MasterCard. She sympathized with me that if she could she would clear me from this payment but she can't and if I didn't make a decision within 24 hours they would have to subpoena me within two business days and also suggested I not take that route because if the judge doesn't rule in my favor (which is likely since I don't have any proof it wasn't me) that this will have a negative hold on my credit for the next ten years. She said she would try to work something out with me by speaking to the attorney and calling me back and she called right back leaving a message saying I had to choose from the two options above (either pay in full or break down payments) and it cut off right before she was going to leave her direct contact info. I am so glad I thought to Google the number because I was just at work in tears about coming up with the money to pay this. My heart goes out to the people they scammed. My sister had this kind of call previously and gave her info and they not only took her money but she believed these people used her info for other fraudulent activity.

I just got a call from 646-807-3107 and said that I must contact the above number.  She started off by speaking Spanish, so I asked, "Habla Ingles? Then she started speaking in English and told me she couldn't tell me anything because the case was open.  Right away, I knew it was nonsense. If it's open, she would have had the info.  The only way she wouldn't have it, is if it was sealed or a gag issue was ordered.  Anyway, she went on to say that I must call the number or they will try to have me served three times and then after that, there would be a Failure to Appear Warrant issued for my arrest.  

**During the call, I knew I didn't have any debts but I did play along.  She said they try and give people a heads up so they don't get arrested over something silly.  So, after the call, me being tech savvy, I started digging.  Along with the BBB reports, the 888-246-4919 IS NOT A VALID EXCHANGE!!!!!!!  Which means they are "spoofing" the caller ID.  People, don't fret if they call you.  IT IS A SCAM. DO NOT EVER GIVE OUT YOUR PERSONAL OR CC INFO TO SOMEONE YOU DO NOT KNOW. It might sound like it's real, because perhaps they got credit reports off of people through phishing or some other means and saw the debts or collections.  Don't let these people worry you!!

Have a great day,

T

They called my niece and said they had papers to serve on me in a civil matter, so I called the number back, 888-246-4919, she said I owed a phone bill from 2006, and said the ph was turned off in Dec. 2006, I said I am not sure how that is because I moved from that house in August!! My story was just about the same as a few above, she said they were willing to take a settlement, had to speak to the lawyers there,  but if I paid it sooner it would be half as much, but if I went to court I was looking at paying 3k.,for a supposedly 187.00 ph bill.  I told them to call back later, I was busy, she has called back and left 2 msgs., I am not answering and have now added them to my reject list. I have a voicemail on my ph right now from them, I may keep it in case I need evidence at some point and time. I am glad I decided to look this up before I gave them my card numbers!!  Thanks GOOGLE!!!

I just received a call from a woman telling me to call 888-246-4919 b/c I apparently have a judgment against me. If I don't call tonight, they'll take further action. So before calling, I decided to Google the number. I'm glad I did before wasting my time and getting stressed out over ridiculous accusations. I will definitely be blocking this number.

These people are a complete fraud, had the "Processing Service" call me first, told them off , then I called that number back and got the 888-246-4919 number, called them, idiot that answered the phone was the same one I had just talked to,  After I spoke with Hazel and gave her a file number that they supplied she said there is a civil lawsuit being filed , made sure to show the debt from 2003-2010 so it was within the 7 year time frame, fool woman, it is different for every state, aside from the fact that the debt is no longer valid or on my credit report she just kept on talking.  Told her fine, send them to my house, I am home every day, we can discuss it then as they are serving these papers.  I know the law in my state and I watch my credit report, she then hung up on me.  Do not let these people fool you.  Read FACTA, it protects your rights.

My sister in law received a call that my husband would be served if he didn't call regarding a case. We check our credit report frequently and knew this to be a scam. I can't believe these scum bags get away with harassing people and relatives. How do they get the phone numbers for relatives anyway, that should be illegal in itself.

I feel very offended that these people keep calling me and family members trying to get money for me with scare tactics that do not work around here.

I rec'd a call from a man 2 days ago stating to call this 800# before I'm served a legal summons as I'm being sued.  I told him to take a hike and if someone is looking to sue me then it would need to be in writing, why would they need a middle man to call me first.  I welcome the documentation in writing.  He got mad and hung up.  Then today, they called my parents home and told my mom the same story.  By this time I was livid, I called the 888-246-4919 with the file # they left with my mom and reached a rep. who said this was for ZTel communications who handles accounts for AT&T, Sprint, Time Warner, etc. calling about an old AT&T account I had back in 2003.  I told the rep she has lost her mind, as this is way past any statue of limitation and if At&T was still pursuing they could easily attach this to my current account I have with them. I'm about to report them to the BBB as this wouldn't make it to civil court due to lack of documentation and past any timely filing of such.

Their website states the following (BELOW)  what a joke

When it comes to Civil Litigation Practice, we have achieved excellent results in a wide range of legal matters, including:
◾Class Action Suits
◾ After a Judgment: Collecting Money
◾Resolution Before Trial: Settlement
◾Alternative Dispute Resolution
◾Fact-Finding and Discovery
◾General civil litigation

R & J Consulting Firm uses the latest collections technology and innovative collections techniques; we have set a new standard for recovery. This collection program includes a variety of collections tools that are designed to locate, contact, report and secure payment on all accounts placed.

Tucker James from United Processing in Mass. 413-391-1941. Left me several threatening calls about serving me a summons for a civil case.  I called back but didn't hear back until 2 days later when he spoke to me.  I was upset when I answered my phone and he started threatening me without cause.  I said no one should have a civil case against me. He said that I would be in really big legal trouble if I didn't contact their attorneys.  I asked what attorneys. He gave me an 888-246-4919 number with a case number to a RJ Consulting firm.  I have checked this address/business online and its not a legit business, nor address.  I did call the number but was put on hold and no one came on so I hung up.  I have checked the the BBB and online and see ton's of bogus claims.  We called Tucker James back and left him a message that my husband is in law enforcement and he will ensure that our attorneys take action for harassment and scamming.  

Received call today from 888-246-4919...he said this is  Andrew from the Processing Division of Consumer Locating Services. They have a summons and need to serve me papers and are contacting my house and my work. They will be making 3 attempts to contact me. I have 3 hours to reply, and this is the first attempt.  I have received summons before and they are delivered by the county Sheriff's office. They did NOT state in their message that they were collecting a debt, which I thought was the law...