559-399-0840

Received a message on my answering machine from an Indian man claiming to be an Officer. Could not understand what he was calling about, but sounded very unprofessional.  He ended the call with , "If I don't hear from you, all I can do is wish you good luck."  Anyone know anything?  Please help!  Tired of getting harrassing phone calls.  Have received one from another # a couple months ago.  I pray he doesn't have my soc. sec. #.

I also have received calls from the same telephone number......once he left a message indicating he was an "officer" investigation "three" allegations and if I did not respond immediately he would have no choice but to take court action.  Then, about 1 month later my daughter received a telephone call from the same guy...indian, identifying himself as an "officer".  When she asked him what police department he was calling from he said he was authorized as an "investigative" officer.  She gave him a hard time and he said it was extremely important for me to call or serious consequences would happen.  She hung up on him.  I just got a message yesterday, 3/20/10, from the same guy, who said I needed to contact him at that telephone number or if I didn't, he wished me good luck.  Seriously, like I would contact him back????

I work in an office at the front desk, this same thing happened to me, the person identified himself as Officer David Brewm, he did sound like he was Indian. The guy calls about every other day I'm guessing, the call comes up as PRIVATE, he asks for one of my co workers, I think she has financial problems, like payday loan collection agencies after her. One time they called and I not knowing better transferred the call to my coworker, she listened for a moment and hung up. Since they knew she was there they called her repeatedly all day. I got bored and looked up the number and this page is all i got. I think next time I'll ask more questions, in a non-nosey like fashion of course.

HUGE SCAM:

Originates from an overseas location.  They use hundreds of numbers, some of which remain active for a while then are no longer used.

Please disregard any phone calls from these fools.  None of their threats or intimidation is real.  Absolutely nothing will happen to you so rest easy and forget about anything they say.

Here are a few "hot" numbers currently in use as of this posting.  There are many more...

See:

See:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-500-8695
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-372-7274

I got the same call and scary enough to say he does have the social security numbers, I have reported this guy a million times and have yet to hear anyone doing squat about it, I was scammed for 4000 dollars.

Hey, they are just overseas scammers, Officer Joe Brown and Max Johnson.. That is the names they use which are real people from California. But the person calling you is from overseas.. They might have your SSN#. Have them tell you your SSN# then tell them they have the wrong numbers. Do not let them try to scare you into giving any valuable information.,, I laughed at them and they began to get really pissed, finally they stopped but the last 2 days they have started again, but this time they are told that I am not here and that for them to send me a certified letter of the nature of their business with me.. They won't and the calls will stop again.. Give them the runaround!!!!

HUGE SCAMMERS THAT CALL AND PRETEND TO BE A COLLECTER AND USE THE NAMES OFFICER MAX JOHNSON, AND OR JOE BROWN.. EMAILS THEY USE d.follies@yahoo.com.....,bryanmark@yahoo.com,,,,,,bryanmark48@yahoo.com,,,,,,bryanmark49@yahoo.com,,,,,harrykaren1@yahoo.com,,,,,andrew131campbell@yahoo.com,,,,michael.jh02@yahoo.com,,,,and there is a michaelthomas@yahoo.com.....these are check scammers from overseas and the email names listed are being watched by the FBI AND POSTMASTER GENERAL. please help bust these people so we can stop worrying about our hard earnings...

HUGE SCAMMERS THAT CALL AND PRETEND TO BE A COLLECTER AND USE THE NAMES OFFICER MAX JOHNSON, AND OR JOE BROWN.. EMAILS THEY USE d.follies@yahoo.com.....,bryanmark@yahoo.com,,,,,,bryanmark48@yahoo.com,,,,,,bryanmark49@yahoo.com,,,,,harrykaren1@yahoo.com,,,,,andrew131campbell@yahoo.com,,,,michael.jh02@yahoo.com,,,,and there is a michaelthomas@yahoo.com.....these are check scammers from overseas and the email names listed are being watched by the FBI AND POSTMASTER GENERAL. please help bust these people so we can stop worrying about our hard earnings...559-339-0840...THESE PEOPLE ALSO GOT A CREDIT LOANERS INFORMATION AND THEY USE IT PRETENDING THAT IS WHO THEY REPRESENT.. DON NOT FALL FOR THEM....SCAMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

I also recv'd the same message this guy I could barely understand and yes definitely a foreign he left this number 214-461-0542 saying his name is Officer Jack Smith.  The message goes on saying something about an investigation involving my name and ssn and I could barely understand this guy and he ended with wishing me luck or something.  He said that I owe a past dued payday loan in the amount of 532.00 and if I don't make arrangements to pay that he would send officers to my work place and resident.  I made arrangement with my debit card how stupid AM I!!!  So far he collected 266.00 from me but I'm putting a stop payment on the other half.  He also gave a ref# and made me write a promissory note to pay gave me this e-mail paymybills97@aol.com, also this fax # 206-666-5417
and this ref# TX07110519752.  Now I let this guy have my debit card information I'm calling my bank and cancel my card.

Yes that fuckn 559-399-0840 called me on some [***] but I started reasearching they said they had like 3 charges on me for fraud when I did'nt even get the money thas some [***] had me scared, but im still praying and forgive me for cussing its just crazy how scammer will do for money, and we out here working hard and stuff it is'nt fair. But this happened today he has been calling me for a while now and it was private so I decided to answere and he had a indian tone, I could'nt understand anything in the background, I ask him to slow down he act like he did'nt want to slow down on h is talking who can I report this number to?

Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam

January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.

When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are “spoofed” numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer’s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.

When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer’s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer’s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.

If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as “We’re filing an affidavit against you” or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.

A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General’s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee’s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an “officer”.

“I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ‘If that’s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming’,” stated the employee.

“It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,” Attorney General Six said. “If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.”

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer’s arrest, or using the threat of violence.

More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.

To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.

http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam

I have received several calls from this number and others in NJ.  All the same thing about a serious matter that could lead to my arrest.  This last time I questioned them on who, what and where on them, I also explained that I didn't understand a word they were saying and asked them if they were calling from a warehouse because it sounded as if they set up a station in a rented garage or locker.  This offends them and keeping them on the phone makes them hang up on you.  My continued conversations like this everytime they call has put a stop at the moment.  I wonder what they would do if told before conversing with them, that this call is being recorded for security purposes and do they agree to continue the call.  Might be worth a shot but I do know this, they will hang up on you as long as you stay claim and keep asking them for more information.  Wear them out is about the only way to stop them for awhile.

I received a call at my job from a Jerry Brown and he said either I call him or have my attorney call him and this is the number he gave me is 559-399-0840. I would like to have this stopped immeadiately this is very frightening to me and I would like to have this stopped I have a Heart Condition from Birth and I do not understand these people they have no heart for anyone but themselves and also I have Glaucoma too I do not need any more stress. I would appreciate it if this could be stopped.Also when he called me at my job he sounded very mean.

I received a call 4 times this guy the same person and he said he is an LA officer the name of bright nelson
he bothering and scaring of me and my wife he left the messages but he said  he send him the letter from the court and he left the number of 559-399-0840. pls. investigate this person.he harrassing me everytime.he live the message of my cellphone

I am getting these calls at work. I told him he was a fraud and told him to stop calling my job, he "Officer John Ryan" said he was going to keep calling so I told him to knock himself out. They will also call friends, relatives to try and get to you. Also be advised that payday loans are illegally operating in quite a few states illegally. A lot more states are banning payday loans. They are for the most part loan sharks but with larger interest rates. Legally they don't have a leg to stand on if their operation is illegal in your state. That is why you never received anything on paper (through the mail) only harassing phone calls. I was told that some of these payday loan companies are selling information, SS# banking info, credit info to these slime bags from the Middle East/India trying to take our hard earned money, the little we make. How they continue to get away with this since it has been going on for years, I don't know. If it were an American doing this we would eventually be behind bars. I reported it to the FBI, DA's office, Attorney General's office, only without an address not much can be done as far as Attorney General is concerned. Know your rights. Never send money and never give out personnel info.

says he is a officer

Same thing happened to me and I did give them my info as he was telling me they would come by to "pick me up" the next day.  soon as I did, I knew I had done something stupid. he caught me at a bad time with hubby sick. I knew I did nnot owe what he said I owed but he had suchgood info on contact and ss#.  anyway, contact a lawyer, who told me to fax him a letter telling him to cease calls and threats.  If I owed anything, to contact me by certified letter.  received a few more threathening calls so told him I would now contact the attorney general, bbb, and consumers affairs, then hung up.  cancelled my card and bank was nice enough to give me money back.  they were going to look into it as well.  this was 3 months ago.... they just called back AGAIN today with different number but same message.... ends conversation with"wish you good luck"and have the gaul to say "God Bless you"  HOW DARE THEM!!!  these people are sick and I wish there was something else I could do.  I will report this number as well but it seems like this is never going to end.

i just see a posting for part time work with email d.follies@yahoo.com.  good thing i read this.
thanks.

If you receive a call from these people they are scammers. Don't give them any information and tell them if they are legit then send you a letter of the bill. They won't because they are a scam. The best thing for you to do is keep cool don't get upset but question the heck out of them and make them frustrated/ they will get mad start yelling and hang up on you. As long as you keep calm and don't give them any information about you and tell them their information is wrong they will hang up. Also don't fall for any emails you get from dfollies@yahoo.com he is a huge scammer that offers work from home with pay by Western Union.Money Grams. It is a huge check fraud scam which he says he needs an assistant accountant for payroll. He uses various emails and names...if you receive any kind of offers tell them they are a fraud..usually like to use Yahoo Chat.....big scammer that will use your information to bother the heck out you by phone and internet...

This guy using the name Officer Max Johnson called me both on my cellphone and at my place of employment trying to say I had taken a payday loan out and not paid it back and I was going to be taken to court over it if I did not take care of it. The phone# he called from was 1-714-982-9773 and it was a man with an Indian accent or foreign accent!!! I believed it was a scam so I looked it up on the computer and sure enough it was a scam!!! I wish the FBI would investigate these people and arrest them or have the government do something about this!!! Arrest them or do something because it is not right!!!