404-524-0848

Investigator Beckham calling regarding a possible warrant.  Get in touch with him immediately and refer to case number such and such at (404) 524-0848 or 1-866-943-9340.

I called back to the 1 (866)  number and the operator said that this was an attempt to collect for a bad a check and that all the representatives were busy or out of the office and that I should leave a short message with my name, number, and my case #.  I tried calling 5 times.  Then I tried calling the direct line and Investigator Beckham called.  I haven't written any bad checks. It sounds like a scam to me.

Hi. My mom is getting a call from the same number, and she's kinda worried about the possible warrant and all. If I can just ask, did you ever find out what that number realy is? Please if you can reply to this, or my email, damoneakadj@yahoo.com

Delanor Kemper & Associates
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
2221 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
TEL : (404) 524-0891
FAX : (404) 524-0896
http://www.dkallc.com/1.html

From their website:

"Delinquent Receiveable Resolution"

"Delanore, Kemper & Associates is a national debt collection agency founded upon a commitment to high ethical standards and driven by the successful recovery of your company's accounts receivable and bad debt. The DKA team offers a combination of highly-developed skills and a wide-range of prompt, professional accounts receivable collection and bad debt collection programs specifically designed to fit your company's needs.

DKA Collections is dedicated to serving you with the intention of building a long-term client relationship. We are the intelligent alternative for your company's need for bad debt collection, clearing backlogged receivables, improving cash flow and liquidity while enhancing your profitability.

The team of DKA professionals is highly-skilled and trained in commercial and consumer third-party collections and has earned a stellar reputation across the country for results. By utilizing state-of-the-art computer systems, DKA's collectors are able to access debtor information, perform effective skip tracing, impact your debtor's credit history and do timely, effective debtor contact and follow-up.

Our collection agency is large enough to offer rates that are competitive with larger firms and also small enough to provide your accounts with consistent, knowledgeable and expert attention. There are no "up-front" fees at DKA to begin your bad debt and accounts receivable collection processes and every one of our clients receives as much personal attention and service as they require. No client is ever "too small to bother with." Whether your needs are a single account per year or collections on thousands, DKA will exhaust every effort possible on each and every account to yield the maximum recovery results.

Our professional credentials include the following: DKA is in full compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

We welcome the opportunity to show you how your company can benefit from the reputation and services offered by the premier debt collection agency - DKA Collection Services, Inc. Feel free to take a look around our site and see what we can do for you!"

They are in no more compliance with the FDCPA than I can fly, if they are calling and threatening someone with a warrant and with NO proof that the debt is legitimate, which is in violation of Sections 807:

§ 807.  False or misleading representations  [15 USC 1962e]

A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:

(1) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof.

(2) The false representation of --

(A) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or

(B) any services rendered or compensation which may be lawfully received by any debt collector for the collection of a debt.

(3) The false representation or implication that any individual is an attorney or that any communication is from an attorney.

(4) The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action.

(5) The threat to take any action that cannot legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken.

(6) The false representation or implication that a sale, referral, or other transfer of any interest in a debt shall cause the consumer to --

(A) lose any claim or defense to payment of the debt; or

(B) become subject to any practice prohibited by this title.

(7) The false representation or implication that the consumer committed any crime or other conduct in order to disgrace the consumer.

(8) Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information which is known or which should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed.

(9) The use or distribution of any written communication which simulates or is falsely represented to be a document authorized, issued, or approved by any court, official, or agency of the United States or any State, or which creates a false impression as to its source, authorization, or approval.

(10) The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain information concerning a consumer.

(11) The failure to disclose in the initial written communication with the consumer and, in addition, if the initial communication with the consumer is oral, in that initial oral communication, that the debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose, and the failure to disclose in subsequent communications that the communication is from a debt collector, except that this paragraph shall not apply to a formal pleading made in connection with a legal action.

(12) The false representation or implication that accounts have been turned over to innocent purchasers for value.

(13) The false representation or implication that documents are legal process.

(14) The use of any business, company, or organization name other than the true name of the debt collector's business, company, or organization.

(15) The false representation or implication that documents are not legal process forms or do not require action by the consumer.

(16) The false representation or implication that a debt collector operates or is employed by a consumer reporting agency as defined by section 603(f) of this Act.

http://www.creditinfocenter.com/legal/FDCPA.shtml#807

Delanor is obviously another junk debt buyer attempting to take advantage of unsophisticated consumers.

Go to the FTC's website and file a complaint:

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

I received a call From Investigator Jackson, making threats saying he is going to put a warrant out for my arrest. I am in California, they have call me at 6am in the morning. Someone needs to report them in.

You need to file a complaint with the AG's office in your State, the Georgia Govenor's Office of Consumer Affairs http://consumer.georgia.gov/02/oca/home/0,247 ... 76ACBB9ACD7CE9A and with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

They have violated Sections 805 and 807 of the FDCPA by calling you before 9AM local time and threatening to have you arrested:

§ 805.  Communication in connection with debt collection   [15 USC 1692c]

(a) COMMUNICATION WITH THE CONSUMER GENERALLY.  Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt --
(1) at any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer. In the absence of knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a debt collector shall assume that the convenient time for communicating with a consumer is after 8 o'clock antimeridian and before 9 o'clock postmeridian, local time at the consumer's location.....

§ 807.  False or misleading representations  [15 USC 1962e]

A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:

(1) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof.

(2) The false representation of --

(A) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or

(B) any services rendered or compensation which may be lawfully received by any debt collector for the collection of a debt.

(3) The false representation or implication that any individual is an attorney or that any communication is from an attorney.

(4) The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action.

(5) The threat to take any action that cannot legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken.

http://www.creditinfocenter.com/legal/FDCPA.shtml#807

My mother received that same type of call from this same number, saying that they were looking for me (daughter), and that I am under criminal investigation. And that I had 48 hours from the message to call, and they also left a case number. My mom I  both lost sleep over this. My mother was very terrified. My mother and I don't have they same address or phone. But they managed to her call her and left that terrifying message. These people need to be investigated immediately.

See my post, above. The more complaints lodged against them, the better!

I GOT A MESSAGE ON MY MACHINE FROM AN INVESTIGATOR HUMPREYS STATING I WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CHECK FRAUD AND GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER AND PHONE NUMBER TO CALL TO STOP FURTHER LEGAL FEES AND ARREST

Hi-
This company located me through my sister who lives in the Southern part of the United States.  I live in California.  They informed her that they would be sending the police department out to pick me up for check fraud. My sister then contacted my mother who almost had a heart attack.  I've had contact with them however it took it least 10 attempts to reach anyone on the telephone.  A Mr. Jackson (so call investigator) is a real piece of work.  This company is very unprofessional and use bully tactics.  The cost of my payday loan in question was $300 which went up to $800. I've only paid them $100 with 2 more payments to go.  I'll be very happy when I'm done with this people. The threats I just can't deal with any longer.  Beware.  Never do payday loans

OMG!!!! that is terrible. Do these people really think that someone is going to send money directly to them. and how is that they can track you down through all of your relatives. the exact same man left a message with my elderly mom. Can these people really get by with this?

whats up with them harrassing elderly people??

THE THING IS, THEY DON'T CARE WHO ANSWERS, BUT IT IS AWFUL THEY WOULD LEAVE THAT TYPE OFMESSAGE, NOT KNOWING WHO IS ACTUALLY TAKING THE MESSAGE. SO IF A PARENT RECEIVES THAT TYPE OF MESSAGE OF COURSE THEY ARE GOING TO PANIC!

I recieved a call from "Inv. Humphries" as well. He was saying that my husband (who is in the military and was not home at the time) was going to have a warrent issued for his arrest if he did not pay some collection.  I was at the salon at the time and began freaking out. He called my cell phone REPEATEDLY at all hours. I was terrified that my husband was going to be arrested because of something I had no idea about. He called today and gave them his account information but stated several times for them not to take any money out of the account until he had further contact with my husband's lawyer. I just told my husband to check his account and not even 10 minutes after telling them not to take it out, it was gone. What ever you do, do not give them your information!

Its amazing to me how many people can post messages in regards to someone harassing them but not accepting the responsible for the debt that you owe!!!!! If you have someone contacting you in regards to a debt that you obviously owe then just pay it....there is no need to seek info on how to get out of paying a debt that you owe....the same company contacted me in regards to my ace cash express account and NO i didnt like the things they said to me but the fact still remained that i owed the debt and i took care of it!!!!!!!! majority of us have the nerve to get offended by a debt collector calling us about a monies we owe!!!! stop trying to find a way out of taking care of a debt you created and either cant afford to pay now or just dont want to pay and ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ummm...threatening arrest or to swear out a criminal warrant in the process of collecting an ALLEDGED debt is PROHIBITED under Section 807 of the FDCPA:

§ 807.  False or misleading representations  [15 USC 1962e]

A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:

(4) The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action.

(5) The threat to take any action that cannot legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken.

http://www.creditinfocenter.com/legal/FDCPA.shtml#807

Furthermore, the collection of debts (whether they are owed or not), is a CIVIL and NOT a CRIMINAL matter!

I suggest that everyone who has been contacted by this agency and threatened with arrest or criminal prosecution immediately contact:

The Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs:

http://consumer.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,5426814_39102589,00.html

And The Federal Trade Commission:

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

BTW, "payyourbill", the collection of debts (whether they are owed or not), is a CIVIL and NOT a CRIMINAL, matter!

My sister in law received a call from an "Investigator" Young regarding my 14 year old son. According to them he owes several thousand dollars in bounced checks...all written in the Atlanta/Georgia area. This so-called investigator informed my sister in law there is a warrant issued for his arrest. Interesting...since he lives in the North Suburbs of Chicago and isn't old enough to shave much less drive to Atlanta and open a checking account!!!
They not only obviously are extremely sloppy in their "investigations" but stupid as well. They will be hearing from my attorney.

Its amazing to you, how many people can post messages in regards to someone harassing them but not accepting the responsible for the debt, Well my debt was paid in full 2 yrs ago and they say I owe still. They will send out a warrant and then asked me where I want to be served my place of employment or my residence. I told them I have bank statements showing the payments. I told them I could fax it to them and they still call and threaten me.

The thing is, I know I paid the loan off with the original company. They are calling me 2 years later talking about I owe them money. This is ridiculous. And yes, many of us owe debt, but at the same time, none of us have committed fraud.  Even when you make arrangement with these idiots, they still harass you. What this investigator Humphries is doing is illegal. Period! He's going to cause someone a nervous breakdown or heart attack.

so is there anything to this? or is it just a debt collector?

My cousin received a call from them on her cell phone, saying that they needed to reach me, they left a message "this is a very urgent matter", they also said that i had listed her as a reference on what ever it was they were calling about NOT. im trying to get a hold of a Mrs. Meyer, well see what happens