888-735-5070

looks like a debt collector, He left a voicemail saying I need to call him back or else a formal complaint will be filed.

I dont know what these people wnt but they need to stop calling my number

Received vm saying I or my attorney should call re: "a legal complaint being filed up through the county". VM identified it as a filing co called BCG.

Im not sure who these people are but they called and said im a defendant in a lawsuit and that they have been trying to reach me by mail. They said they sent documents and that I verified they were mine which I haven't recieved anything. Tried to tell me that the reason for the  lawsuit was from an account I was supposed to have opened in 2007 at an address I didnt move to until 2009. They would not send me any further documents and tried to bully me. I told them I would not verify anything until I had documents in front of me. I asked the man if he would believe someone over the phone and pay the $1200 that I was supposed to have owed and he said of course he would. I said well I dont have stupid tattooed on my forehead so I won't. With all the scams going on you cannot trust anyone.

They just called saying my husband was a defendant and we owed 1000 dollars on an old mastercard. They wanted money over the phone.  I said no not until I see paperwork.  Then they threatend me. Whatever.  I'm not giving a stranger my credit card number. I'm not stupid.  Send me the paperwork first! What a scumbag company.

Late last night, I received a bizarre voicemail last night. The caller didn't even bother to identify what company they represent . This voicemail came in late last night on my cell phone, which makes me wonder how these people even got a hold of my number, especially when it's not listed.
           I contacted the Washington State Attorney General's office and they advised that in the future, if I receive phone calls like this again, to let it go to voicemail and not call these type of people back. They apparently are after your wallet!!

Late last night, I received a bizarre voicemail last night. The caller didn't even bother to identify what company they represent . This voicemail came in late last night on my cell phone, which makes me wonder how these people even got a hold of my number, especially when it's not listed.
           I contacted the Washington State Attorney General's office and they advised that in the future, if I receive phone calls like this again, to let it go to voicemail and not call these type of people back. They apparently are after your wallet!!

Jenny -

You are correct.  Telephones are the preferred tools for many scammers.

 Allow me to answer your question in a very simple fashion ... not to insult your intelligence, but to attempt to get the idea across to even those who have difficulty understanding more complicated answers.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robodialers for Dummies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Can you count?
If you answered "yes", that is a good start.  Try counting from 1 to 10 now.  I will wait.
..........
Finished?  Good.
I want you to think "0" instead of "10".  Got it?
Now, get a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, and write down those 10 numbers.  Here, I will help you, in case your forgot:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Now get ready to write down some more numbers.  I want you to write them down in the following format:
ABC-DEF-GHIJ
Yes, I know those are letters, but I want you to use numbers, instead.
Think of a number between 0 and 9 ... pick one from the list I gave above, if you wish.
Write it down, instead of the "A", above
Do that nine more times, writing it down instead of the other letters.
Now, look at the result.
Does it ring a bell?
It should, because you just wrote down a phone number!

Mr Computer is very good at making numbers.
Mr Computer can do what you just did in a fraction of a second.
In other words, Mr Computer can make and dial phone numbers VERY quickly.

Spammers and scammers who know about Mr Computer do not need to register and buy the DNC list.
Spammers and scammers who know about Mr Computer can even dial "unlisted" numbers, or "private numbers" or "brand-new numbers you just got"!
The Do Not Call list is not a magic switch that blocks these calls from reaching your phone.  It is merely a list.

There, now you know all about how spammers can dial YOUR phone number, even if it is unlisted, and even if only relatives know it, and even if it is on or off the DNC list.

I hope that helps prove the DNC list DOES work!  It helps prevent calls from registered / legitimate telemarketers, but it is not able to stop calls from telespammers.

A lady called me and left a voicemail stating the matter was regarding myself and my property at an address I haven't lived at in 6 years, that was never my property.  They stated a file number and that if myself or my attorney did not contact them today it would not be necessary for me to cooperate any further.  Ok well since I'm at work and won't be off until later this evening therefore not able to call TODAY, my job here is done...since I only have today to call.  This is crap.  Anyone I owe would haved my current address especially if they have my cell number.

Woman left a voice mail at 11:53 this morning for one of my family members and that they "had" to call by the end of the day. Duh, some people work during the day. Said it was regarding a "civil complaint" filed against them in their county. It's the same old scam - pay now and they'll drop the "charges". Whatever, they're just scammers.

I made the mistake of buying a car. Ever since I applied for a loan (and approved with 1.9% financing), I have been hounded by these guys. They call me every day for the past month. They've called my wife, mother and sister. Today, they called my office and spoke to someone who has the same first name as me. They said the next step is that a process server will be coming to my office.

OK, let it come. Serve me papers and lets adjudicate this.

I wish an investigative reporter would track these guys down and harass them. Where's 60 Minutes when you need them?

They called my job and told my boss that this was a court matter and gave him a case #. I called the # and gave the man who answered the case number and his attitude changed he got rude and combative. He said I going to jail and that I would be getting served at work. I tried asking if they had my home address but he wouldn't allow me to speak then hung up on me.

New scam alert, If you get a call that is, "Anonymous Call" and they want you to call 1-888-735-5070 it is a scam, they say you have court proceedings etc trying to say you are the defendant Etc. Had it happen today. I reported it to the F.B.I. and to the F.T.C. (Federal Trade Commission) with the number from above, The F.B.I. Confirmed is a newer scam.

Yeah the guy is a prick that talked to me after, I told him, I was going to run his company name through the F.B.I data base...

Glad someone reported these [***].

I got a call from this # 1-888-735-5070. It's a scam, the guy tried to say he was a US Marshall. If I didn't pay an old debt from 06. I was going to prison. I would like to know where this # is located.

I got a nasty voicemail from this guy. When you can't pronounce my name correctly then Screw you I am not calling you back. And if you can not show your number when calling me don't expect me to answer!

Received a call at 8:20am from an "Unknown Caller" on my cell phone and let it go to voicemail.  The woman stated that she was "Anna Price" and asked for me by name, both my current and married name (I've been divorced for 14 years), that said I was being contacted regarding pending action that is being pursued on MY behalf. Really?  On MY behalf?  And it's something that I have zero knowledge of?  But somehow due to her limited amount of time, if I don't call back TODAY, there will be no further action required on my part.

And of course, no company name was given, but yes, I need to refer to a specific reference number.

Because they think I'm stupid and this is my first rodeo?  Ridiculous.

I just received the same call today..

Got call today at 11:00 am on cell and a friends phone asking for me, demanding I return the call regarding a legal complaint pending against me and to avoid further legal action, a former address was mentioned?? I tried calling back this evening no answer.  I'm  glad I looked I looked up number and found this post.  I wonder if they are just hitting  Ventura County or other locations....Bad people,  they will eventually be held accountable..