512-572-1028

someone called saying I had a civil complained and that needed to contact 866 832 8544 - total scam

Got the same type call to my mother's number stating something about a civil suit...it a total scam ...

Thank you for posting this...I received a call from this number and I know that I don't have anything pending. If so, then I'll wait for them to show up and deliver the paperwork, but not going to call

The fake process server/location specialist scam usually contains:

They mention that they have received a Fax document or some sort of complaint and that there is a pending legal matter or action about to filed against you to create the sense of urgency.  They tell you that they are a “process server” and cannot give you the particulars of the case since the file is sealed. This is simply ruse to get you to call another number (often with a made-up case number) where they will ask for money to “make it go away” (this is actually the same place, they work in teams, one pretending to be the server, and the other usually pretends to be a lawyer).  They threaten to serve you at home or at work.  They tell you that if they serve you at work they need a supervisor, security, or HR person there as a witness, hoping that will cause you to panic over the alleged embarrassment of being served at work.  They also tell you that you will need two forms of ID.  None of which is true.  Process servers do not ever call ahead so that you can dodge them.  Process servers get paid to serve papers, nothing else.  They certainly are not going to pass up a paycheck by telling you that you can avoid being served, they are not going to give you an extra day or even a few hours to get a “stop order”.  Court documents are time sensitive and have to be served within a certain amount of time.  Remember that you can always call the local courthouse to see if there is actually a lawsuit that has been filed against you.

It is incumbent upon them under the law to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it, and (this is the important part) that they have the legal right to collect it.  You are not obligated under the law to prove that you don’t owe or that it is paid.  

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter, email, or text (postmarked in the case of a letter) within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt. Unless they have communicated it to you verbally at the beginning of your conversation. It also must contain the “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 communication must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days of receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified. If and when you get that communication you should immediately send that debt validation letter by certified, return receipt mail.

First, you should make a complaint at this Federal Agency, and while there you should also read up on how debt collection is supposed to work as well as what your rights in this matter are: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:   https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general

Received a call about a legal complaint against me filed out of my county. If I wasn't going to be home to receive the documents they would make the "legal" decision for me. Told me to call an 877 number. I'll just wait for the paperwork

Fake process server but also called Family members . Can’t wait until Karma catches up to these bottom feeders

Called for a relative that lives with me and said which county and street we live on. They said they were going to serve some legal documents today and that a decision would be made for her if she doesn't call some 844 number. Lol

She thought it could be debt related as she has no other legal issues going on. I had to remind her that there's no reason to call back. If you're being sued, a cop will find you to serve you the legal documents.

Says they are from Guadalupe co and its about a complaint against me. Idk who they are

They called not only our immediate family but extended family we haven’t even spoken to in decades. They lied and said one relative in house was wanted and they were with the county. They were rude, demanding Info and trying to scare whatever persons they could get to answer the phone.

They called my phone saying they had a case against my son. I don't even know how they got my number. They asked me to call another number and talk to them threatening they were going to come and serve papers. Luckily I looked up the number because I see they have been doing this to other people for years from this number 512-572-1028. Thanks for sharing I have blocked them.

This is urgent message intended for
My name is Michelle smith.
I'm calling regarding a complaint scheduled to be filed at a Williamson County.
UF file number is 1043371.
If you will now be available to receive and sign for the legal documents