916-382-7861

I received a phone call from 916-382-7861, stating her name was Ms. Parrish and there is a fraud charge filed against you and your file # is XXX-XXXXX. I asked who had fraud charges against me and she said "don't mam, but I can transfer you to the investigation dept. and they can tell you." I told her no thank you, that I was at work and would call them back". This is the # she gave me; 916-382-7861, she then after I asked her, she said there would be someone "there" until 10 pm - EST and she leaves at 4 pm EST. I looked up this # and it shows it as being in Robia, CA. I checked with the sheriff of my county where I reside and he said these are scam calls and to avoid them. Do not give any personal information to these people.

She (Ms. Parrish) never did offer or  say the name of the company.

I got the same type of call yesterday. I called them back and told her that I have no debt. She stated it was going to go to court and I would be responsible for court fees, etc. I'm scared because they have a lot of my personal information.

Just got a call from a Tracy Johnson claiming that either myself or my attorney needed to call back in 48 hours to avoid prosecution. Know it is a scam, and have blacklisted this number from my phone.

Same person Tracy Johnson called me stating there is a complaint filed against my name and  I have 48 hrs to respond with a lawyer but no one answering when I call

Said his name is Mr. Miller;have 48 hours to return call. gave file#; said attorney could call.

Got a call from 971-382-7861   saying it was about Fraud from a Miss Oliver.  I am surprised at how much information they have on me. And saying it was a past due debt from Nov. 2010    Which I never had.

I received a phone message from a keith johnson from this same number 916-382-7861, stating I needed to return this call concerning a claim he got in his office from unknown client, that he didnt even state.and I needed to return call asap, before june 10,, because there might civil charges/criminal charges that I might face..and to call back to see if they can work something out before the date stated....who are these people..please help....

Received a call from a Lisa Coleman and said that I have a complaint filed against me and that I or my lawyer should get back to them. How do we stop this people from calling?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

•is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
•refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
•asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
•exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

•Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.•Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
•Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft – charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
•Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
•Report the call. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Got a phone call from a Teresa Carter saying I had 24 hours to respond to claim being filed against me for a loan that I did not owe.  When I told her this she told me to go ahead and pay the amount and use then dispute the claim.

the number belongs to OMAR smith's ncs services, they use various numbers and are a fraud, they are in tucker geogia, where you all can find omar smith and we should all go to his house at 3482 lawerenceville highway in tucker geogia a suburb of atlanta,

they use local area codes but the calls all originate from georgia, he is a liar, as his employees, they also call them selves the "lawyer mitigation center" but refuse to give their address, any victims in the atlanta area should go to his garage where he has all the lines to call, and have a talk with him

Just received the same phone call. The same information was passed, and the same demand was given by a Ms Tinsley, (916) 382‑786‍1. Damn them.

A caller agent Alexander from loan mediation. Told me I had till the end of the week to respond or my case will be filed to the courts in our county and I would have to pay all court costs and lawyer fees. I got a call last week from a Agent Tinsley too. Who ate these people.

got a call from Tracey Johnson from a phone number 770-897-4574, and the caller ID said Sandra Brown. She said I needed to call back at when i did she said i owed money and had to pay asap or a warrant would be issued for my arrest. I told her this would be the 3rd time i was scammed if i paid her today again. she admitted that this type of scams happen all the time but that she was legit. While we were talking and i was getting very upset with her the call got disconnected. when i called back about 10x back to back no answer straight to VM and it says tracey brown , no company name nothing. I have a payday loan from more than 13 yrs ago which I paid 2x to scammers. When i continue calling back it doesnt even ring just straight to voicemail.

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down a Buffalo-based debt collection operation consisting of 13 debt collection companies run by Buffalo residents Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall (collectively, the "Benning-Smith Group"). Today's announcement is the latest action in Attorney General Cuomo's ongoing investigation of unlawful debt collection practices.

its a scam read all of this , they have been charged with crimes contact them all of you victims, don't be afraid of these scum
OMAR SMITH CREDIT filed today in Buffalo Supreme CourtLISA MASSY
Credit agency lawyer mitigation/ national client services (tucker georgia) protest against the fraud
HIS PLACE IS COMPLETE SCAM. I ACTUALLY WORKED THERE FOR A FEW MONTHS UNTIL I REALIZED WHAT THEY DO. THEY GET INNOCENT PPL WHO MAY HAVE JUST APPLIED FOR LOANS BUT NVR GOT THEM AND SCARE THEM INTO THINKING THAT IF THEY DONT PAY THE MONEY SOME LEGAL ACTION WILL ENSUE. DONT BELIEVE IT OR GIVE THEM ANY OF UR HARD EARNED MONEY. THEY ARE LOCATED AT 3482 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY IN TUCKER, GEORGIA. THEY CALL FROM OUT OF STATE #S TO KEEP UP THE SCAM SO THE CALLS CANT BE TRACED TO THEM. IT'S OWNED BY OMAR SMITH. PLEASE DONT FEEL TH. I GREATENED OR GIVE THEM ANY MONEY. I HOPE THIS HELPS AND IM SORRY FOR MY INVOLVEMENT.

Phone numbers he has USED are 916-382-7861- 7877 , 855-227-3086

404-991-2279, 855-227-3086,706-305-3084, 714-352-4204 ADDRESSES are on 3944 peachtree in tucker georgia and others that are fraudelant,
omar is a scam along with his familiy members who prey on the public

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down a Buffalo-based debt collection operation consisting of 13 debt collection companies run by Buffalo residents Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall (collectively, the "Benning-Smith Group"). Today's announcement is the latest action in Attorney General Cuomo's ongoing investigation of unlawful debt collection practices.

According to the more than 850 consumer complaints filed with the Office of the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau, the Benning-Smith Group's employees violated state and federal law by routinely posing as law enforcement officials and threatening to arrest or to physically harm consumers unless they made arrangements to pay the company immediately. Additionally, the Benning-Smith Group made abuse and humiliation a trademark of their collection practices by verbally abusing consumers and, in some instances, sexually harassing them. To date, the Attorney General's investigation has identified more than a thousand instances in which the Benning-Smith Group breached state and federal statutes. Cuomo's lawsuit, filed today in Buffalo Supreme Court, seeks to shut down all of the Benning-Smith Group's operations in the Western New York.

"This company made lies, threats and abuse their calling cards in their efforts to manipulate and take advantage of consumers already facing tough economic times," said Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. "They did everything they could to demean and humiliate their targets, stooping so low as to sexually harass and verbally abuse individuals nationwide. My Office will continue to protect consumers by making it clear that companies like this one will not be permitted to operate in the State of New York."

According to the lawsuit filed by the Attorney Generals Office, Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall ran at least 13 debt collection companies that operated out of multiple locations and under various assumed names in Western New York. The Benning-Smith Group operated under several names, including: Abrams, Burke & Associates; Benning and Smith Acquisitions, Inc.; Brady and Caruso, LLC; DebtPayments.com; DebtPayments.com, LLC; Fredericks, Goldstein & Zoe; Graham, Noble & Associates Bookkeeping; Graham, Noble & Associates LLC; Graham, Beagle & Associates LLC; Kingman, Cole and Associates, LCC; Marshall and Ziolkowski Enterprise, LLC; Marshall Ziolkowski Acquisitions, LLC; Lansky, Goldstein, Zoe; OLS Payment Services; and University Debt Collection.

Attorney General Cuomo's investigation revealed that collectors regularly demanded payment for non-existent debts or substantially inflated the amount owed on an actual debt. Using their false law enforcement identities, collectors coerced and cajoled terrified consumers into agreeing to make payments. Frightened at the prospect of arrest and humiliation, consumers authorized withdrawals from their checking accounts, sent Western Union moneygrams and/or money orders out of fear.

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down a Buffalo-based debt collection operation consisting of 13 debt collection companies run by Buffalo residents Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall (collectively, the "Benning-Smith Group"). Today's announcement is the latest action in Attorney General Cuomo's ongoing investigation of unlawful debt collection practices.

its a scam read all of this , they have been charged with crimes contact them all of you victims, don't be afraid of these scum
OMAR SMITH CREDIT filed today in Buffalo Supreme CourtLISA MASSY
Credit agency lawyer mitigation/ national client services (tucker georgia) protest against the fraud
HIS PLACE IS COMPLETE SCAM. I ACTUALLY WORKED THERE FOR A FEW MONTHS UNTIL I REALIZED WHAT THEY DO. THEY GET INNOCENT PPL WHO MAY HAVE JUST APPLIED FOR LOANS BUT NVR GOT THEM AND SCARE THEM INTO THINKING THAT IF THEY DONT PAY THE MONEY SOME LEGAL ACTION WILL ENSUE. DONT BELIEVE IT OR GIVE THEM ANY OF UR HARD EARNED MONEY. THEY ARE LOCATED AT 3482 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY IN TUCKER, GEORGIA. THEY CALL FROM OUT OF STATE #S TO KEEP UP THE SCAM SO THE CALLS CANT BE TRACED TO THEM. IT'S OWNED BY OMAR SMITH. PLEASE DONT FEEL TH. I GREATENED OR GIVE THEM ANY MONEY. I HOPE THIS HELPS AND IM SORRY FOR MY INVOLVEMENT.

Phone numbers he has USED are 916-382-7861- 7877 , 855-227-3086

404-991-2279, 855-227-3086,706-305-3084, 714-352-4204 ADDRESSES are on 3944 peachtree in tucker georgia and others that are fraudelant,
omar is a scam along with his familiy members who prey on the public

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down a Buffalo-based debt collection operation consisting of 13 debt collection companies run by Buffalo residents Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall (collectively, the "Benning-Smith Group"). Today's announcement is the latest action in Attorney General Cuomo's ongoing investigation of unlawful debt collection practices.

According to the more than 850 consumer complaints filed with the Office of the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau, the Benning-Smith Group's employees violated state and federal law by routinely posing as law enforcement officials and threatening to arrest or to physically harm consumers unless they made arrangements to pay the company immediately. Additionally, the Benning-Smith Group made abuse and humiliation a trademark of their collection practices by verbally abusing consumers and, in some instances, sexually harassing them. To date, the Attorney General's investigation has identified more than a thousand instances in which the Benning-Smith Group breached state and federal statutes. Cuomo's lawsuit, filed today in Buffalo Supreme Court, seeks to shut down all of the Benning-Smith Group's operations in the Western New York.

"This company made lies, threats and abuse their calling cards in their efforts to manipulate and take advantage of consumers already facing tough economic times," said Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. "They did everything they could to demean and humiliate their targets, stooping so low as to sexually harass and verbally abuse individuals nationwide. My Office will continue to protect consumers by making it clear that companies like this one will not be permitted to operate in the State of New York."

According to the lawsuit filed by the Attorney Generals Office, Omar Smith, Narvell Benning and Keith Marshall ran at least 13 debt collection companies that operated out of multiple locations and under various assumed names in Western New York. The Benning-Smith Group operated under several names, including: Abrams, Burke & Associates; Benning and Smith Acquisitions, Inc.; Brady and Caruso, LLC; DebtPayments.com; DebtPayments.com, LLC; Fredericks, Goldstein & Zoe; Graham, Noble & Associates Bookkeeping; Graham, Noble & Associates LLC; Graham, Beagle & Associates LLC; Kingman, Cole and Associates, LCC; Marshall and Ziolkowski Enterprise, LLC; Marshall Ziolkowski Acquisitions, LLC; Lansky, Goldstein, Zoe; OLS Payment Services; and University Debt Collection.

Attorney General Cuomo's investigation revealed that collectors regularly demanded payment for non-existent debts or substantially inflated the amount owed on an actual debt. Using their false law enforcement identities, collectors coerced and cajoled terrified consumers into agreeing to make payments. Frightened at the prospect of arrest and humiliation, consumers authorized withdrawals from their checking accounts, sent Western Union moneygrams and/or money orders out of fear.