323-570-4065

Affirming what others have stated--it's a scam.  They're hoping to scare people into confirming information they've gotten by hacking so they can withdraw money from your credit card or bank.

If you get any more of these calls, or if they attempt to draw money from your account, here's what you do:

1)  If you have an answering machine, or if they call your cell, let it go to voice mail.  Keep the recordings.  You'll need them.

2)  Write a letter to the FTC, cc your state's Attorney General, and let them know you have recordings of all the times these people have contacted you.  This will be very helpful.

3)  If they try drawing money out of your account (usually through something called a skip trace), go to the account manager, explain the situation, let them listen to the messages (if you have a cell phone), and fill out an unauthorized transaction form.  In most cases, the bank will refund the money taken.

4)  If these people get money from your account, talk to your bank manager about filing charges.

5)  Do a little investigating online and see if you can find the company's address.  File criminal fraud charges if you can--but talk to your bank manager or call the state AG's office to see if you can.

6)  Finally, if you do pick up the phone and these guys start talking to you?  Just say, firmly, over and over again, "I don't know what you're talking about.  Send me a letter stating your business with me, and I'll have my attorney be in touch."  They'll get apoplectic at this point.

Now I was at a point some years ago where I did try to apply for a payday loan.  Thankfully I went to friends as well, and they helped me out with a short-term loan instead.  Still, these people call me--partly because my financial situation has improved to the point where my credit is almost cleaned up.  This is how I've dealt with them in the past, and this is how I'll deal with them now.  Good luck to all of you!

I called the telephone company that issued the phone to these people. I talked to the security department,and let them know how the phone was being used to steal money from people. They assured me they would investigate. Meanwhile, I changed all my banking information, tagged my social security number, and called the credit reporting agencies. The calls have completely stopped, and I pray they don't start back up.  Thank you for your advice and concern. Like you, I feel bad for all the people who fell for this scam. I hope that this helps someone who is being harrassed by these thugs.  Everyone call the phone company that issued the phone!!!  They need to know!!!

Your money is federally insured against theft or fraud. You should file papers with your bank to get your money back. You could not have authorized these transactions. Make your bank prove that you did.

I had guy call me and tell me the same thing, what can we do to stop this? The previous person who called me said he was from Pennsylvania and his name was Jack Harris and I coudn't understand a word he said. Then I get a call from another person and they left a mssg on my work phone and it sound like he had a few to drink...
I did talk to creditor to report them.

this man RUDELY called my WORK cell phone number and was being a really rude ass told me the cops was going to be at my job to arrest me and when I tried to tell him to slow down that I didnt understand what he was saying he started being very rude I do not appreciate these calls due and think it should be outlawed for [***] like this to be able to call any number they want to!

Total scam! Law firm asking for my info and sounded 'shocked' when I didn't know what they were talking about. Told me I owed money for a loan and were sending police and investigaters to my job. I called the company they referred to and I was not in their systems.

same issue with me. Called them 150 times in a row just like they had done to me.

Devan is an idiot,  these F@&r's harassed me to!   And I haven't been taken to the " courthouse" yet so clearly their scammers!!!

YES!! I am going through the same thing!

I have been scared since Tuesday when i recieved a call from that same number( 323-570-4065).A guy by the name of Terymi Mossage ask did i have a attorney. I said no, why should i have attorney. He stated that I have a claim out on you from cash advance. Money that i have taken out  over the internet. He said the I am found guity of fraud and that i was going to go to jail if I didn t come up with $624.00.   Terymi said that I have 24 hours to come up with the money or the police will be at my home or job. Friday, I recieved a call from 760-483-3761 on my job asking me the same thing. This guy name was Dennis/ Wennis Webster.  He said he was attorney from a law firm and that he need the number to my attorney. I said to him the same thing. Attorney for what? He said a claim from cash advance over the internet in the amout of $500.00. I can't sleep or eat due to these phones call and threats about going to jail. After reading all of you guys emails i feel a little better that I am not the only one who are recieving these calls. I will need to go by the bank, call credit report and change my cell number. I only wish i could change my work number, but can't. Thanks guys, because i was worrying myself to death over this. They need to be stopped.

The FBI is investigating this because their is a front man living here in America (who is from India) - The money initially goes to him in his American account and then he feeds the money to his "operators" who are located in India.

ABC News link: http://gma.yahoo.com/phantom-debt-collectors- ... topstories.html

Report them to the FBI because it's still under investigation and there has been lawsuits filed against the indian guy who is living here in America.

To file with the FBI: https://tips.fbi.gov/

To file with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

They're still working on this case, but since the front man lives here in America and ABC went to his house and all the money initially goes to his account, this might be just the loophole that the FBI will need to get these folks stopped

The FBI is investigating this because their is a front man living here in America (who is from India) - The money initially goes to him in his American account and then he feeds the money to his "operators" who are located in India.

ABC News link: http://gma.yahoo.com/phantom-debt-collectors- ... topstories.html

Report them to the FBI because it's still under investigation and there has been lawsuits filed against the indian guy who is living here in America.

To file with the FBI: https://tips.fbi.gov/

To file with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

They're still working on this case, but since the front man lives here in America and ABC went to his house and all the money initially goes to his account, this might be just the loophole that the FBI will need to get these folks stopped