325-400-7373

"This is a scam and it's a sophisticated scammer at that. If you actually talk to them, these people will give you your own social security number. This particular one seems to be targeting people that had a payday loan, or something along those lines, at one time."
This quote was given to me by a close friend in the Cyber Crimes Unit in my city.  He said you would never get a call from the PreTrial program unless they were returning your call.

Just receive the same phone call....

They just called me and threatened they r legally coming after me w law enforcement.

I got a call today from a co-worker while I am off telling me that the county clerk-sheriff dept called (via recording) my job left this phone # and a case # for reference regarding a pre-trial case and they will find me at home or work.
I have no idea what this is about.  I tried calling this # back and it says it's "a non-working #".

Ruthless scammers. Received the same type of call & message. There is no such thing as a pretrial division. Have received a few of these calls this week from different #'s. Still freaked me out.

this place called my family's home. Scared my family member. She thought soneone was going to come to her house and arrest me. She gave me the number and I called it. Was an invalid number. They called my cell phone back and didn't leave a message.  Total scam. No one can call and threaten you this way. I'd like to find these cowards.

they called me today 4 times and on the fourth try left a message. Scam cuz I tried to call back several times and all circuits are busy then it was non working number. If it was for real they would have a message machine.

I received a call from this number, plus they called a relative of mine, and my work place. The number is from Abeliene Texas, and they number cannot be called. It says that the number is not in service. When the number called back, there was an option to press 0 to talk to a representative, so I did. A black lady called me by my full name, and said I was in legal trouble for applying for a loan and then closing my account and taking the money, for which I obviously did not do. She said there were 2 unlawful counts against me and she was going to send this through to a trial. I told her I did not apply for a loan, and offered to give her my lawyers phone number. She said "oh no, I don't talk to lawyers." Then she advised me to tell him myself, and hung up.

Update: I called the Milwaukee division of the FBI, and they told me it is most likely a scam. They recommended that I call the credit bureau and advise them of my story, and I did just that. They told me to call 888-397-3742 to have my social security number protected. I hope this helps anyone reading this. The FBI is investigating the 325-400-7373 number. I hope they nail those [***]!

Several calls from this #

I have received several threatening phone call from 325-400-7373. This is a scam! and it is scary.

My husband received several calls from this number. When he was given the option to dial "0" for an operator, he did and the number hung up on him. When he finished his day of work, he came home and told me what happened. I couldn't reach anyone by phone until today. When I did try and call the number, a female answered and threatened a legal case being put through unless I gave her my husband's ssn. I told her that with all the scams out there, I would not give out his personal information. I also informed her that I know the legal system and there has been absolutely nothing mailed to me and informed her I would be talking to the local sheriff about this scam.

I just received a call from this number threatening me that they would come to my home or work to serve me with court papers because I did not pay back a payday advance loan from 2008.  I know that I paid all of my loans.  I am very thorough about that.  She wanted me to fax her proof that I paid it off.  The loan company is supposedly DGR Lending Group and I have never had a loan with them.  She said the original loan company most likely sold it off when I didn't pay.  BULL CRAP.  I told her I was going to have to wait until tomorrow because I had all of my paperwork at home.  She gave me a number to call back 888-751-2940 ext, 3204.  Said her name was Bonnie.  FAKE  I haven't tried to call this number and I don't plan on it.

Also, she kept telling me she couldn't hear me and asking if I was on a cell phone.  I said yes, that is all I have is a cell phone and the she said YEAH, ME TOO.  What kind of pre-trial lawyer's office would only have a cell phone?

Got the same # calling me and threatening to find my work place and have me arrested.  it just a scam they did not identify themselves.

This number left me a message saying they are pretrial and there are 2 alligations against me. I needed to call back immediately.  I called back when I got the message and I got a message that all reps were busy to hold....She said they will actively seek me out at work and home. Left no name only a case number

They also use the “process server” who calls and claims he is going to serve you, but then says you could avoid it by calling another number.  Now why would a “process server” want to do you, a stranger, a favor, and at the same time not get paid to deliver the papers?
This is a common ploy by criminals attempting to extort money from people by scaring you into believing that you will be criminally charged, go to jail, lose your driver’s license, have wages garnished, be sued, and a variety of other variations on this,  all for an alleged or nonexistent debt.
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 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

THANK YOU, i just recieved this phone call and it scared me to the point i was crying and was actually going to pay them until a friend of mine called the county courthouse and got nothing and then contacted a lawyer friend who said its bogus.

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/

I got several calls last week from this number. When I called back the call would not go through. I ended up blocking the call.  Yesterday 5/14/15 I checked my blocked messages and it said that I had 2 alligations against me and that charges were being filed immediately.  It also said that they would actively seek me out at work and home. I called the number yesterday and it did go through and to a recording that all parties were busy and to hang on......needless to say I did not hang on.

Your welcome.  They depend on the fact that people will get scared and pay them on the spot.  It is called extortion.   Thankfully they failed to get any money out of you.  If they had, you would have gotten other calls afterwards for the same or other nonexistent debt.