512-215-4170

I received a message from Angie Lopez saying the state of California has charged me with fraud and it is urgent that I call. They called my husband and my sister. Said I was served papers that they left a door knocket. Asked what address and it was one I had not lived at for over two years. He changed the story to oh yeah, you were served there in 2014. I never got served and never had any door notice because it was a 5 story apartment building with no buzzer. You have to come downstairs to let someone in. The DMV, state, voter registration and IRS all have my current address. They won't tell me who filed the charge, but it changed from CA charging me to a merchant. I was a victim of identity theft before and always ask for every bit of information I can get to verify a claim. If its legit, I take care of it. But I have already cleaned up my report and taken care of everything. I am current and in good standing with everyone. They said they would email me the documents proving what this is all about. Almost 40 minutes later there is no email, checked spam folder too. This is harassment and a scam. Beware. They referenced CNA Financial, no idea who that is and have never done business with them. The guy I spoke to said his name was John Taylor and their company is DJW proceedings, though when you look up the number it says Austin Associates. He claimed to be an attorney representing the client and that the charge is fraud for a check. I haven't written a check in almost ten years. Everything is on autopay electronically.  These scammers try to scare you with false legal claims in to sending them money. Do your research and never give out your personal info.

Claims that there is a pending case of fraud against me,but they won't give me any info unless i verify my social security number.  Then threatened that I will be going to jail when i wouldnt give any info. I have been a victim of these types of calls for several years and I have never gone to jail!  DJW proceedings are the FRAUD here!
Appears to be Just another group of people trying to get ahead at the expense of someone else.
The number they called me from is 512.215.4073.

I received a voicemail from DJW Procedings. First they had called my mother then my husband before calling my cell phone. The guy who left the message said that his name was Jason Nolan. He said that there are formal charges pendant to be filled against me our of my current county. He said he was "completely concerned" that I was going to be blind sided by the enforcement of this charge because there was not response to a 10 day notice that I never received.
I called the number and ask what this case was about. He said that it was about a "Merchant" was filing charges against me for check fraud for a bad check I had written in 2010. I told him that there had to be a mistake and I had paid the bank back for the checking account that had been closed for insufficient funds. He said he would hold the case for 24 hours so I can prove that I paid that debt off. The next day I told him that I needed to know the exact documentation I needed to present to him because, my attorney wanted to make sure I had everything I needed. He then yelled at me and said that if I can't prove that i paid off a debt then I was going to go to jail. I then ask to talk to his supervisor. Jason Nolan put me on hold then supposedly someone named Mr. Walker answered the phone, but his voice sounded exactly the same as Jason Nolan. So then I told him that I was willing to work with them and then he said that the check was written for $100 and that the fees were going to bring it up to $300 and that I can make a payment over the phone with my credit card or write them a money order and he would be happy to transfer me to the accounting dept. so I don't have to go to jail. I knew this was complete scam so I played along just to see how far these people would go. My call was transferred to a Ms. Dani North. I told Ms. North that I was not going to give my money blindly to their company unless I had some documentation for what exactly I'm paying for. She said that she would e-mail me the documents I needed and took down my e-mail address. I informed her how unprofessional Mr. Nolan was and she apologized to me assuring me that she would send me an e-mail so I can send them a moneygram  money order for $525.36. I told her that I was a Notary Public and that if I had anything pending I wouldn't have gotten my commission because of the background checks conducted in the State of California. She was dead silent and hung up the phone.

There are several mistakes they made.  First a debt collector can't file criminal charges nor can they legally tell you that you are going to jail because you didn't pay them.  Second, it is not up to you to prove that you don't owe, it is up to them to prove that you do.

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

I don't answer numbers I don't know for this very reason. I've been getting more and more of these scammers. Block this number if you get it. They called me by the wrong first name on the voicemail, red alert. And there was no information other than a complaint from the state of Mississippi had been filed against me. I have not worked or lived in Mississippi for over twenty years....so good luck with that.

I received a call today from "Alicia Lopez" at DJW proceedings. Austin, TX. I live in Houston. She said I have been charged with fraud and papers had been mailed to me. I asked to what address and she gave me one from 3 years ago. I asked who claimed I was being fraudulent. She said she would have to transfer me to another department, as she is just the "clerk," so I said OK, transfer me. She said she needed my current address and verify my ssn first. I hung up on her. She called back twice before leaving a voicemail saying that I am being non-compliant. If I wish to give a "final statement on my behalf" I need to call back. Just another harassing debt collector using scare tactics. I only answered the phone because it was an Austin number and I am awaiting child support information, which comes from Austin.

My mother received a call from "Jaison Nolan" stating that I was in big trouble and my mom thought I was in a car accident or something.  My sister received a call, my husband received a call and then I.  Apparently their is an "outstanding check" in the amount of $ - he couldn't give me the amount, just had the last 4 of my checking and a vendor name; he said that paperwork was on it's way to Dallas County for a warrant to be issued for my arrest.  After he couldn't give me any concrete information, he said I would sit in jail for 90 days with a felony charge.  I called Dallas County who said that their action steps are not conducive with how "Jaison's" method of operation is.  Later on, Jaison said they would be filed with the state...hmmmm...not county.  After telling me I would really learn my lesson this time, I'm not a very bright person, I asked to speak to a superior.  I was transferred to a Scott Walker and told him he sounded a lot like Jaison...He then told me I was combative with his team.."combative vs wanting information" are two different things.  I told a lady that I was going to file a police report (you get connected to different reps when you call), and she said it wouldn't be the first time.  My husband was a former police officer and knows the method of operation when it comes to things.  They think a felony and jail time is $500.00 in TX..do your homework people, it's $1500.00 or more.  Also, people who are doing business in a professional way do not act like this.  Beware people!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The Dallas TX Police Department told me to be alert when getting these calls..they receive reports all of the time and this one, for sure, is a scam.  Sincerely, Not very bright lol...

ID themselves as DJW Proceedings. Supposedly a legal processing firm.  Scammer double-talk for debt collector.  Located in Austin Texas.   Lady would not give me any more info.  Call center background noises.  No record that I can find in Secretary of State's records of this group.  But serious debt scammers.  Ignore and block any calls from this number or group.

I received a emergency message from a lady and I needed to call back.  She said there is a formal complaint filed against me in the State of Texas and she was concerned that I did not receive the Notice since I did not respond.  I called her back and she said she could not give me information but she would transfer me to the Compliance Officer.  But first she said she needed to verify who I was and asked if .... was the last 4 digits of my social security number and I said yes.  She then transferred me to the Compliance Officer and I do not remember his name.  He said alot of legal stuff but to make a long story short.  He said twice that he was not a debt collector.  He collects restitution for people with warrants and he told me a criminal background check was done on me and since I had no criminal record that he wanted to give me a chance to pay.  He said the charges are check fraud from a payday loan in 2012.  I asked what the fee was and he said hold and let me contact the State Department.  He put me on hold and then got back on the phone and said if I paid $722.36 today I would be fine.  I asked if I could have the State Department's number and he said no.  He said you can not contact them without a license.  I said that I wanted proof.  He stated that they have an evidence package with video, etc.  He said that I can deal with the State Department when I'm arrested and hung up on me.  I have researched this company and they are not listed in the State of Texas or Better Business Bureau.    I found a few complaints.  The phone numbers they called me from were 512-215-4128 and 512-600-0881.  I'm not sure what to think.

I got the same call today. Said he had video and the check with my thumb print. He said I would be arrested and put in jail for up to 90 days. Said I could make a payment. He said he didn't think I wanted a warrant.

The caller was DJW Proceedings - I put DFW

Yes that's them.

I have filed complaints with CFPB and the Texas State Attorney General's Office.  The problem is all I have is a phone number.  I can not find any information on DJW Proceedings.  They must be new because these complaints are all I can find and are recent.

Sometimes that is all you can do until they make a mistake and we find out who they really are.

Called today by these idiots. A Jennifer Banks claimed I had "charges filed in..." (A place that I know for a fact doesn't exist... I brought several things to her attention and she stuttered and claimed that she would transfer me to a "compliance officer". I call BS. First they claimed this was third and final attempt and hav 10 days to reconcile this. Bs again, first call ever and sheriff's dept would have info on these so called "papers served".... Anyway, told her to charge me and let's go to court. She again stuttered, so I told her, don't call me, my family, my friends, my aunt's cousins uncles dog. Leave me the f*ck alone, hung up. Phone has been quite...

Way to go!  Love it!!!!!!!!!

Just got the call said her  name is cloe  said I was going to jail from the same number that has been in other comments gave me til 3pm to pay or going to jail called back at 4pm said my time was up. Told them I know who they are I will be reporting hung up. All the men had the same name in past reports.

This company is calling my daughter and harassing my daughter and I want to report them to the better business Bureau if u get a phone call from 5122154073 or 5122121289 they are try to scam my daughter into paying money please don't believe them

That I owe money someone money

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/