678-712-4538

They are claiming to be Kemper and Associates. Trying to threaten me saying that they are taking me to court because of an old Washington Mutual account. It is a scam. Do not believe them. I never had a Washington Mutual Credit Card. Don't pay them.

Got a call from this number, could not even pronounce my name right. Don't talk to them it is a scam.

Got a call from this number, could not even pronounce my ne right, it is a scam.

This caller is a scam they have contacted me and my family members stating that there were charges against me and that I was facing a year of federal imprisonment if I didn't give the 500.00 in a certain amount of time before a Warrant out for my arrest the Mr. also stated that he couldn't take a Money Order and demanded my CC information. Detailed information at that

I received a call from someone named Sterling Ford, and he has contacted my family members also stating that there were charges against me and that I was facing federal imprisonment if I didn't give the thousands of dollars, over some trumped up charges to be paid immediately. He requested my CC info, and stated if I didn't pay a Warrant would be issued for my arrest. He also provided a Reference number and stated that I had committee espionage.  THIS IS A SCAM, PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED INTO BELIEVING THESE CON-ARTIST.

Sterling Ford called me at work and said that I am about to get served with papers to my job. he called from 678-712-4538
I told him I was at work he didn't care so I had not choice but to terminate the call since he was getting loud and talking over me. he then proceeded to call my boss to inquire how may years was I with my company. what does that have to do with his collection call? my boss told him she would relay message. I called in her office in front of him on speaker and he would not let me talk. I asked for a validation letter and would not provide one. I received a call from this office a year ago . it is harassment and told him not to call my job. he is a con artist as you can read from other complaints made. he is unprofessional and disorderly in his conduct. I reported him to my human resources director if he calls again I will report him to other authorities.

Don't wait --- file a complaint with your state attorney general's office NOW!!  He has violated the law at least twice - refusing to mail a validation letter and discussing this matter with a third party (your employer).

There seem to be quite a few bottom feeder debt collectors in the Atlanta area.

this guy tried calling my house regarding a legal matter about my 12 year old daughter.

This man, aka Sterling Ford, what a obvious alias name, started to call me last Friday, and has called me approx 20 times since.  He first claimed he that I was about to be sued and would like to give me a chance to settle prior  to filing against me.  I called him back and he did not answer. He is very threatening in his voice messages and kept giving me I deadlines to call him back. I did call home back thinking it  could be something, but couldn't think of what it could be.mi left him another message and stated please tell me what this is in regards too.  Yesterday, he called approx 7 times and said I committed fraud against a institution.  That was a red flag for me, so here I am searching out his kemper and I associates and his number.  I'm glad I did, I see so many other similar complaints. What can we do to stop this man? I was very upset about the accusation of fraud. I called him and told him he is a scam and to not call me again, I will pursue legal action.

The next time he calls, let him know the call is being recorded and you intend to (among other things), turn him over to John Sours' office with the Georgia Department of Consumer Affairs, the Federal Trade Commission and have him prosecuted for attempted extortion and wire fraud.

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/

I got a call from this number with the following text voice message:
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Very pleasant voicemail this message is for Ms. ............. (didn't pronounce my name right)!

My name is Sterling Ford. I'm contacting you from the legal Department here at Kemper and Associates. Ms. ....... I received a civil complaint filed against you for legal action in my office immediately. I need you to contact me so we can discuss a resolution and some options regarding this case forwarded to my office from Chase Bank. You are scheduled to be sued. Please contact my office at 678-712-4538. So we can resolve this case going to court. Your case number is 550020859. You currently have three matters pending....
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This is the second time I'm receiving such phone call. Last time the guy had a strong hindu/Indian accent. When I called back the answering message played a hindu/Indian woman's voice asking to leave a message. I remember googling that number also and reading all the scams people had written about the same exact phone call they had received!! So now this. What is going on with this country?? How can just anyone get a hold of our private numbers and information and threaten us as they please??? This so called Sterling had a strong voice of an African American male in his 30 or 40s.... it Frick ed me out until I Google and found out many others are saying he's a scam! Alfalfa, I will follow your guidelines in dealing with this guy. Thank you for all the info you provided us.

to use sterling ford as  name is A laugh.

I just received a call from this number. Sterling Ford was hs name . He stated I owed a debt with payday ??  I told him he could call my attorney and I hung up.  He then called me back. Very rude to me stating for me to call him back by the end of day or have my attorney to call him and gave me a case number. Said was my last time to be co tacted concerning g this debt.  I read all the comments on here and I have been called for over several years from people stating the same.  I have been advise by my attorney and so I just hang up when they do call.  Wow something back in 2001.....

I got the same call as pretty much everyone else above. Since I didn't answer, Mr. Sterling Ford left his lengthy message about a civil action against me that he would be happy to discuss and I better call him back right away. He did not have my correct last name nor the correct city that I live in. I'm guessing these scammers are pulling very old credit/collection records and calling with their scam in the hopes of stealing our money.

I report all calls of this type to the local Attorney General office and I always save a copy of the voice mail. Then I block the number!

I got this same phone call from 'Mr. Ford' yesterday afternoon over an old Wa Mu account from 2008. This particular debt was discharged through a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2010. 'Sterling' was never threatening or abusive but got really hot when my husband told him he'd have to deal directly with our attorney. He gave me a specific date in which I would have to fax him proof of the discharge. Thought I'd check him and his company (Kemper & Associates LLC Atlanta Georgia) out online first. So glad I did, though I already suspected. So, just got off the phone with our attorney. She's pretty much confirmed everything said here. She called him confirming the discharge and let it be known that he shouldn't be contacting us again. Hope that's the end of it. If not, we will be reporting him. I'll keep you updated (but hope I won't need to).

My parents just got two phone calls from this number one for me and one for my x of many years.  Stating that we had an outstanding dept and that they would turn it over to our local court system so this number is still active.

This is a common ploy by criminals masquerading as debt collectors who are attempting to extort money from people by scaring you into believing that you will be criminally charged, go to jail, lose your driver’s license, have wages garnished, be sued, and a variety of other variations on this,  all for an alleged or nonexistent debt.  One of the tricks they use is to call your work place, friends, or relatives repeatedly in an attempt to shame you into paying.  They also use the “process server” ruse who calls and claims he is going to serve you, but then says you could avoid it by calling another number.  Please note that process servers do not ever call ahead.  That way you can’t dodge them.

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) postmarked within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt.  It also must contains “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 letter 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.

Read up on your rights here 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:   https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general

I have received multiple calls they started in Aug. and ended in Sept. first was a man by the name Terry Novak he claimed he was from Kemper and Associates and an outstanding bill I owed was forwarded to them I they were to collect the money for the comapany. I asked for an email they sent email but wasn't the verification I asked for and when I tried calling back the phone just rang and rang then went to VM so ok a week later more calls this time a female very rude Tracey Williams then proceded to tell me they would forward all the info to the county sheriff for a warrant for my arrest (whatever) this was in October. Then one more call from a man Tommy Williams stating I had been given the wrong info and he would like to work it out. I haven't had a call since then. The numbers were 678-733-9040 678-263-3171 678-456-5301

Anyone receiving calls from these crooks should see my report along with CWG40's post that tells you what you need to know, to do, and where to report:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-404-567-5211/2

Angela Goldsboro is the new scam name for this number. she tries to tell you they will Garnish your wages. The Dum helfer can't pronounce words right. My 7 yr old is smarter than her... Be careful she is a true con artist!!!