205-419-2950

Called stating that I had written a bad check to Winn Dixie in 1999, and due to the two $35 fees on top of the $75.17 check I now owe them $249.17....you do the math?  Anyway, I asked for documentation to prove this is not a scam and she yelled at me  "it's not a scam" I can prove it, so I said send proof via mail and stop calling me.  Who knows? Where do these people get this information?  I have never shopped at a Winn Dixie.

These scammers left a message about performing an income execution about some bad check. I called the number they provided 866-218-3406, guess what a fax machine!! Go figure, so I called the number on my caller I.D. and he answered "Data Services" I asked him what the hell they wanted, he hung up.

Same thing happened to me today.  They told me they'd see us in court but she refused to provide any documentation - but she wanted me to pay a reduced amount over the phone.

they've been calling from numerous numbers, i don't even know how they got my cell #, about a check from 1995?!?   they're very persistent for sure.  and really, i believe the statute of limitations is up from 1995...

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

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 the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
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. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Most likely this is Data Check of America.  The 866-218-3406 number mentioned at the beginning of this page is also referenced from 559-634-8910 (see entry dated 30 Mar 2016 ) 800notes.

This is most likely
Data Check of America
[NOW POSSIBLY CALLING THEMSELVES DATA CHECK OF NEVADA AKA AARGON AGENCY, INC.]
http://www.datacheckofamerica.com/
Data Check of America
6991 East Camelback Road
Suite D300, Phoenix AZ 85251
Merchant Sales Representatives:
1-888-252-5062
Consumer / Customer Service Representatives:
1-866-252-7454
_____________________
BBB:
This Business is not BBB Accredited
Data Check of America
(404) 481-3807
Atlanta, GA 30303
http://www.datacheckofamerica.com/home.html
BBB® Non-Accredited NR Rating
On a scale of A+ to F
- See more at: http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/business-reviews/c ... h.4OfZGKNQ.dpuf

returned check from bank if not paid within 24 hours will be force to turn over to court

I just posted on these crooks over here also:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-323-843-2533/2

Res47 gave me two additional names also for that Aargon.  They are at the very bottom of the post.

This number has been calling with a recorded message about me having a bad debt and income execution.  When I pressed "1," it hung up.

They contacted us today and spoke with my daughter.  Claimed we had a bad check that wasn't paid from 2001.  When my daughter asked why had this not been collected during the 4 years we still had the account they started complaining to her about how hard it is doing this kind of work.  Really?!?!?

Has been calling me for days. I finally spoke with them yesterday they told me I had written a bad check to winn dixie in 2002 and gave me an address I haven't lived at in 16 years. I asked for them to give me there address,name of company,and phone number. She kept telling me I didn't need it I just needed to pay over phone with debit card. She kept getting hateful with me when I refused and said they would be filing an affidavit & I would go to jail. I said come get me. I reported it to the Attorney Generals office.

I was getting several calls from this number daily.
When I would press 1 to talk to a representative, would usually get hung up on.
Once was placed on hold and I ended up the one who hung up after waiting for a while.

this is a Scam

Just block the number and ignore it.
I am also going to report to the FTC at:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams

6 phone calls from this phone number in 2 hours on my cell phone while I'm at work!!! The message is automated and is attempting to settle an account for a certain amount of money over the phone, or they threaten wage garnishment. This call sounds suspiciously fraudulent, as (1) the verbiage used to secure wage levies is not in line with standard collections practices and they won't send anything in writing, and (2) this bad debt occurred at a Winn-Dixie, where I have never shopped and the nearest one of these to me in California is over 3,000 miles away is Mississippi. I suspect scam.

At first I was very skeptical thinking someone got a hold of my account after hearing my voice message.  I had to call my bank to make sure nothing suspicious activity on my banking account.  Next day they called again and I answered it this time and she told me that there is a bad check written back in 2006 for $33.46 at Me N Eds.  I asked her what's the driver license number say on that check and it doesn't match.  So I asked her that I want a copy of that check and mail it to me and she said that I don't need that info.  I told her that I want documentation and do not want anyone coming after me and her reply in rudely way "Ma'am no one is coming after me.  I told her well then this is not my check and your a f***ing scam and hung up. They still calling me and I just blocked them.  I am gonna report this too.

Read CWG40's post above.  this is a known debt scammer.  This report is fairly long but it is extensive due to the nature of these crooks trying to hide who they are.  There are also two other company names at the end of the post that I haven't had time to check into yet.

DATA CHECK OF AMERICA, INC NOW CALLING THEMSELVES DATA CHECK OF NEVADA AKA AARGON AGENCY, INC.
Posted in:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-559-573-8780
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-678-528-0047
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-218-3402/2
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-334-730-4716
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-852-0411/2
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-702-853-1710/3
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-205-238-6303
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-218-3402/3
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-205-545-5161
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-323-843-2533/2
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-205-419-2950#p1024102450160442513
Web site gives a physical location in California but a web search of that address does not show them there (possible virtual office since there seems to be numerous companies there):  http://www.datacheckofamerica.com/contact-us.html
Data Check of Nevada lists an address in Arizona? (which is an InExpress office offering mail boxes):  https://secure.datacheckofnv.com/pcipayment/index.cfm
Aargon agency claims to have offices in 5 states but gives no physical address for any of them:  http://www.aargon.com/
Aargon Face book page has lots of propaganda on it:  https://www.facebook.com/AargonAgency

BBB has them in Georgia with no rating and no complaints:  http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/business-reviews/c ... nta-ga-27604060
BBB gives DC of Nevada no rating with no complaints, but they have only been opend since August of 2015:  http://www.bbb.org/southern-nevada/business-r ... gas-nv-90040896
BBB gives Aargon Agency and accredited A+ with 85 complaints and 3 negative reviews:  http://www.bbb.org/southern-nevada/business-r ... -vegas-nv-50413

Bizapedia has them as a Georgia Corporations:
Company Name:      DATA CHECK OF AMERICA, INC

File Number:      15059524

Filing State:      Georgia (GA)

Filing Status:      Active/Compliance

Filing Date:      June 16, 2015

Company Age:      7 Months

Registered Agent:               Cynthia Hurst
517 Windcliff Dr
Marietta, GA 30067

Principal Address:               517 Windcliff Dr
Marietta, GA 30067

Company Contacts
CYNTHIA D HURST

Incorporator

         517 Windcliff Dr
Marietta, GA 30067

And has this defunct corporation at that address also:
Company Name:      SAFFER, INC.

File Number:      J711744

Filing State:      Georgia (GA)

Filing Status:      Automated Administrative Dissolution/Revocation

Filing Date:      May 1, 1987

Company Age:      28 Years, 8 Months

Registered Agent:               Saffer, Sally M.
1045 Sterling Ridge Chase
Marietta, GA 30062

Principal Address:               3403 Chastain Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342-4174

Company Contacts
DEBRA ANN SAFFER

Secretary

         928 Scenic View Dr
Atlanta, GA 30339

DEBRA ANN SAFFER

Chief Financial Officer

         517 Windcliff Dr
Marietta, GA 30067

SALLY M. SAFFER

Chief Executive Officer

         3403 Chastain Dr
Atlanta, GA 30342

Georgia Dept. of State has them formed June of 2015 and out of business January 4th of 2016:
Business Name:    Data Check Of America, INC    Control Number:    15059524
Business Type:    Domestic Profit Corporation    Business Status:    Active/Owes Current Year AR
Business Purpose:
Principal Office Address:    517 Windcliff Dr , Marietta , GA, 30067    Date of Formation / Registration Date:    6/16/2015
State of Formation:    Georgia    Last Annual Registration Year:    NONE
DissolvedDate :    01/04/2016

Registered Agent Information
Registered Agent Name:    Cynthia Hurst
Physical Address:    517 Windcliff Dr , Cobb, Marietta , GA, 30067, USA

Officer Information
Name    Title    Business Address
Cynthia Hurst, D        517 windcliff dr, Marietta , GA, 30067, USA
Cynthia Hurst, D        517 Windcliff dr, Marietta , GA, 30067, USA

517 Windcliff Dr is the business location and is a condo or townhouse that might be up for sale.

Other complaints:
http://www.everycaller.com/phone-number/1-707-205-1628/       (note the first post is a shill post).

Since the corporation has dissolved and since they are not registered anywhere else, they are not legally allowed to do business.
Nevada Dept. of State info:
DATA CHECK OF NEVADA LLC

Business Entity Information
Status:    Active    File Date:    08/19/2015
Type:    Domestic Limited-Liability Company    Entity Number:
E0397212015-4
Qualifying State:
NV    List of Officers Due:
08/31/2016
Managed By:
Managers    Expiration Date:

Foreign Name:
    On Admin Hold:
No
NV Business ID:
NV20151493965    Business License Exp:
08/31/2016
Additional Information
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Registered Agent Information
Name:    NEVADA LEGAL FORMS & TAX SERVICES, INC.    Address 1:    3901 W CHARLESTON BLVD
Address 2:        City:    LAS VEGAS
State:    NV    Zip Code:    89102
Phone:        Fax:
Mailing Address 1:        Mailing Address 2:
Mailing City:        Mailing State:    NV
Mailing Zip Code:
Agent Type:    Commercial Registered Agent - Corporation
Jurisdiction:    NEVADA    Status:    Active
View all business entities under this registered agent

Officers     Include Inactive Officers
Manager - DUANE CHRISTY
Address 1:    8465 W. SAHARA AVE. STE. 111-201    Address 2:
City:    LAS VEGAS    State:    NV
Zip Code:    89117    Country:    USA
Status:    Active     Email:
Manager - ERICA KIRBY
Address 1:    8465 W. SAHARA AVE. STE. 111-201    Address 2:
City:    LAS VEGAS    State:    NV
Zip Code:    89117    Country:    USA
Status:    Active     Email:
Manager - BILLY KIRBY III
Address 1:    8465 W. SAHARA AVE. STE. 111-201    Address 2:
City:    LAS VEGAS    State:    NV
Zip Code:    89117    Country:    USA
Status:    Active
AARGON AGENCY, INC.
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Business Entity Information

Status:      Active    File Date:      2/9/1996
Type:      Domestic Corporation    Entity Number:
C2860-1996
Qualifying State:
NV    List of Officers Due:
2/28/2017
Managed By:
    Expiration Date:

NV Business ID:
NV19961078829    Business License Exp:
2/28/2017

Additional Information

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Registered Agent Information

Name:      JOLLEY URGA WOODBURY & LITTLE    Address 1:      3800 HOWARD HUGHES PKWY 16TH FL
Address 2:          City:      LAS VEGAS
State:      NV    Zip Code:      89169
Phone:          Fax:
Mailing Address 1:          Mailing Address 2:
Mailing City:          Mailing State:      NV
Mailing Zip Code:
Agent Type:      Commercial Registered Agent - Corporation
Jurisdiction:      NEVADA    Status:      Active

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Financial Information

No Par Share Count:
25,000.00    Capital Amount:
$ 0
No stock records found for this company

Officers       Include Inactive Officers

Secretary - NOA CHAR
Address 1:      8668 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD    Address 2:
City:      LAS VEGAS    State:      NV
Zip Code:      89117    Country:      USA
Status:      Active    Email:

President - DUANE CHRISTY
Address 1:      8668 SPRING MOUNTAIN ROAD    Address 2:
City:      LAS VEGAS    State:      NV
Zip Code:      89117    Country:      USA
Status:      Active    Email:

Treasurer - DANIEL ROBINSON
Address 1:      8668 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD    Address 2:
City:      LAS VEGAS    State:      NV
Zip Code:      89117    Country:      USA
Status:      Active    Email:

Director - CLYDE WOOLBRIGHT
Address 1:      8668 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD    Address 2:
City:      LAS VEGAS    State:      NV
Zip Code:      89117    Country:      USA
Status:      Active

Nevada Business and Industry info:
License Number: CA10056    Current Date: 03/14/2016 11:28 AM
Name:     AARGON AGENCY INC
Doing Business As:     AARGON COLLECTION AGENCY
License Type:     Collection Agency
License Status:     Active
Expiration Date:     06/30/2016
Original License Date:     04/03/1996
Addresses
Mail Address     Address     8668 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD
LAS VEGAS , NV
CLARK
89117

    Phone Number:     702-220-7037   Extension:   227

LicenseLocation     Address     AARGON COLLECTION AGENCY
8668 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD
LAS VEGAS , NV
CLARK
89117

    Phone Number:     (702) 220-7037

No license for Data Check of Nevada which means they cannot legally collect debts in that state, or even operate as a debt collector.

Other complaints:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/AARGON-AGENCY-INC/Las-Vegas-Nevada-89117/AARGON-AGENCY-INC-Did-not-remove-Paid-off-bill-from-credit-report-they-were-informed-tha-1018259
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/aargon-agency-inc/las-vegas-nevada-89102/aargon-agency-inc-aargon-collection-agency-junk-debt-collectors-past-sol-debts-placed-o-572957
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/directory/aargon-agency
http://badfinance.org/review/1305990/aargon-agency-inc-debt-collection
Looks like there was a government action against some firms at the address for Aargon:  https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/docum ... eymakercmpt.pdf

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
Also file a complaint with Nevada Business and industry, here is the form:  http://business.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/business ... rm%208-2015.pdf

I've older notes on Aargon Collection Agency / ACA  in Vegas making it a/k/a Bourassa Law Group and Total Credit Recovery.

I have the same problem. It started a week ago with 678 and 404 area code numbers and now 205.  I blocked the 404 and the two 205 numbers and what happened? Another 205 number was used to call me no less than 3 minutes ago. The call is automated and the caller never identifies whom the call is for. The name of the company is not clear. After the first two calls, I called the number and the person who answered slurred the name.  When I asked for the name of the company to be repeated the person hung up. So they do not want to be identified. That makes me know it is a scam. But the threat of wage garnishment is clear.

This lady named Mia Banks @866-218-3402 ext 1016 states that I owe $195.84 for a check I wrote on 12/28/2007 to Me-n-Ed's Pizza. The original charge of the check was $25.00 but there were 2 charges of $35.00 applied and now I owe $194.84. I started busting up. This lady was whacked and I hung up on her!

Yep...these people are huge SCAMMERS!!!!  Do not give them any information.  Started calling me from various numbers beginning 3/10/16 stating I bounced a check at Winn-Dixie in...wait for it....1996!....after the last call on 3/30/16 where I completely lost it on them and told them to send everything they have to the DA, as they threatened, since they REFUSED to send me any of their so called documentation and had not heard from them again until 4/7/16 from yet another new number. I finally found a call blocker on my cell, that will block the call and hang up!  Call Control...great app! It also lets you block entire area codes, which is great if you know that you would not normally receive a call from that area.  Here is the list of numbers I have assembled so far for these fake debt collector scammers:

559-634-8910
678-528-0047
800-852-0411
205-545-5161
323-207-7888
559-634-9112
646-766-9846
334-730-4716
404-481-3807
205-419-2933
323-207-7888
323-843-2533
702-853-1710

Since I am sure they will continue to call, I will update the list as new numbers come in.  I already reported these crooks to the FTC and my state AG.  I only coded this as debt collector since "fraudulent scam artist" was not available.

This number has been calling me along with a couple others saying they are gonna take money out of a bank account from a bank i never banked with and they said it was for a returned check for pizza for $32 from 1997 ..I have reported every # they have called me from to local police and sherriff  from the area codes they call me from .There is a New York ,Fresno ,Alabama, #s they are using and it is usualy a recording I only answerd thier call the first time and thats when i was told about the $32 i owed for pizza.I block thier numbers and they still call me 3 or 4 times a day..Dont fall for it this is a big scam so they can get all your info...

They call me and leave a voice message from many different numbers. Always say I have a returned item from my bank and wage garnishment will be issued. They have been calling me at least 4 times a week. When I talked to a person, she was very rude and demanded that I pay her money from a returned check from Winn Dixie. She used my former last name that I have not had for 15 years. They will not stop calling. I just hang up. I asked for written claim and she refused.