404-793-5008
Country: USA
404 area code:
Georgia (Atlanta, Sandy Springs)
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- MB| 2 repliesSCAM -- woman named Ally left a message stating she's from the Office of Financial Affairs. She said legal papers were sent to my home and that I have not responded. I need to respond so they don't pursue legal action. This is a total scam. I don't owe anyone money and no legal papers have been sent to my home.
- Caller: Office of Financial Affairs
- TB replies to MB| 1 replySame as above. She used to call my cell from a different number claiming to be Investigator Swanson from the office of financial affairs. I ended up calling back stating to talk to my lawyer and she hung up on me. Crooks.
- charlie replies to TBSame as above also. Total scam. If you get on of these calls report immediately to your State Attorneys office. I believe they get their info if you have ever applied for a payday loan online. Even if you never took out the loan. After reporting, block the number.
- Tracy Stewart| 1 replyI have had the same issues.I have answered and told them I have reported them to the ftc and my local authorities. She got mad and told me that I don't know my debts and I do because I have them all at a debt reduction service. She also told me not to call and threathen to file repots because it would not help yet they refused ffor the longest time to tell me what the debt was.
- Call type: Prank
- Alfalfa replies to Tracy StewartThere is no "debt" and the "Office of Financial Affairs" is one of many phony names for debt collection scams.
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/ - virginiajust call me the same message same thing , sending papers to me
- redSame type of message scam big scam
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