716-651-0161

I could not answer but now I a little concerned why would "Kretschman Law" call me. Anyone else get this call?

Check out this website: giovelawofficeexposed.com/brenda.html
Apparently they are debt collectors using an attorney's cover.  Read what this website has to say...It says they are not legit and money sent will not clear credit. Worth looking at before responding to Kretschman Law.

I just got a call from these people as well and I have no intention of doing anything for them.  the number that I got was 716-651-0260

I've received three calls already from the "Kretschman Law" looking for my ex husband.  They left a message that a complaint has been filed against him and left the number (877) 842-7022.   A few days later they called my 2 sisters two with the same message (still looking for my ex).  I wonder if they ever found him.

the same people called me and stated that my husband owned a debt and I told them to give me the last 4 digits of the acct. #  so I could look over my credit report and it was not listed. Don't give these people any information no matter what and remember you have rights.

First American Investment Co. (FAIC)
United States CA, LLC
2809 Wherle Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
&
100 Linden Oaks, #202
Rochester, NY 14625

Phone: 716-565-1430
585-387-9873
585-393-6561
800-270-8107
866-645-9007
Fax: 585-486-1973
585-385-2669
716-565-1435
(716-Buffalo & 585 Rochester NY area codes)

Web Address: http://www.amsofna.com/contact.html 

Head Debt Collectors:

Mark F. Bohn
President and Chief Executive Officer

Douglas J. MacKinnon
Executive Vice President

James J. Reeves
Vice President of Operations

Mark W. Gray
Vice President of Portfolio Acquisitions
President of First American Investment Company, LLC

James M. MacKinnon
Vice President of Capital Development
(Brother to Douglas J.)

Carl A. Steinbrenner, NYS Attorney
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

George H. Klemann
Director of Finance and Treasurer

Harvey A. Denis
Director of Portfolio Litigation Placement

John Sortino
Director of Portfolio Placement Support
(Notary on Bogus Affidavits)

Amy Oatmeyer, Account Manager,
Signor of Perjured Affidavits

Bud Says…

This is the Buffalo, NY home of some of America’s most illegal and worst debt collectors. They use a group of WNY Rent-A-Lawyers such as McKelvey, Burgess, Giove, Collins and Kretschman who are paid a commission for the use of their law licenses so they can threaten, harass, abuse and extort monies they are not entitled to. Word we have is this organization is in DEEP financial do-do with lawsuits hitting them from across the country. From the BIG recent financial loss suffered by experienced FDCPA litigator; Terrance D. ($weet Home Alabama) McKelvey to the countless lawsuits being filed (some were actually paid) to the judgments being filed for their lawlessness, this group of con artists are on VERY thin ice, with cracks everywhere. Word is their suppliers are staying away because of the bad reputation they have and it is widely held they may not survive the year because of their wild spending and the lavish lifestyle of owner Douglas J. MacKinnon who is rumored to be building a $MILLION DOLLAR home in the Clarence, NY area.

Rent-A-Lawyer Brenda Lee Kretschman, 50 released letters making statements on her lawyer letterhead stating how they never have proof of any debts they buy and new flunkies Amy Oatmeyer may find herself in deep legal trouble for signing those bogus affidavits (Amy, can you spell perjury? And whose girlfriend are you??) Her statements state she is authorized to make hearsay statements about accounts that were purchased AFTER they defaulted, so anyone with a First American Investment Company suit or credit bureau placement may have a nice legal claim for their lies. (Copies of those letters are on page one of this site).

Based on the number of complaints we receive daily, I speculate that FAIC and their Rent-A-Lawyer Empire is hurting for money and that things will only get worse. The debt buying industry is drying up from too many players, this organization and their members are feeling the wrath of both consumers and the legal industry. To make matters worse, Head Boss Douglas J. MacKinnon reportedly has a big gambling habit, too many toys, loves his women and acts as though the money will never run out. He is working a lot of paper that is old, out of statutes and worthless, however it still brings in money, so he can keep up appearances and his extravagant lifestyle.

Consumer lawyers from across the country are suing them for their brazen disregard for the law and heir incredible stupidity, or is it ignorance? I am of the opinion that many of these players WILL end up in jail, including MacKinnon and several lawyers. The push things too far, they think they won’t get nabbed and they don’t think anyone is watching them. When they do go down, I will publish a LOT of information.

In the meantime it is VERY important that anyone being contacted by their Rent-A-Lawyers, or who find anything on their credit files by First American Investment Co do the following:

-NEVER give them any money, banking or credit card information, you are throwing it away.
-ALWAYS send them a dispute validation notice on every letter or call they make.
-FORWARD any affidavits from First American Investment, we will get it in the right hands.
-DISPUTE anything placed on your credit files with the credit bureaus as…”Not my account.”
-CONTACT us for referral to a local consumer law professional if needed.
-TAPE all of their calls from their collectors (where legal) for use in legal proceedings against them.
-CANCEL any bank drafts, checks or credit card agreements made with them or their collectors.
-LIARS, they lie about me and anyone in the advocacy business, what else would you expect from this trash?
-YOU DO NOT WANT TO BECOME A VICTIM OF THEIR SCAM!

DON’T FALL FOR THEIR LIES!!

Guess What!!!First American Portfolio Company LLC is Bankrupt.  They filed Chapter 11 and defrauded people out of many millions of dollars with a promise of a 10% payback.  LOL!  There are a lot of sad people in the following states: New York, Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Las Vegas, California, Colorado, Ohio, Arizona.  It was probably a ponzi scam.  The funds were drying out and the rats were exposed.  They don't no where the money went but it probably was skimmed from the top hopefully the government will prosecute Douglas J. MacKinnon, Sr. and his cohorts. for none payment of taxes. Kiss your money goodbye while he lives in a million dollar home and his kids ride around in Humvies.  NICE isn't it!

Worked for him......... and........................ he isnt paying me.... What a good guy.

To be fair nobody actually works for Doug anymore. He is just a client and business person. Chances are whoever you worked for didn't pay you, not the client. Who is it that you directly worked for? I'm in an office in Virginia working Dougs paper and even though sometimes I don't like the paper of all the clients I've had in the past (and I've had a lot) he's always been fair

They don't even use lawyers so you must be wrong. Of course the consumer needs to validate the debt and be sure it's legit. But if uou owe you owe. There's nothing illegal bout collecting debt

they're still in business
the million mansion was 4 mill and is done.

he is not fair hes a scum bag.he sells paper that's already been paid off.he gives you good paper in till he see you doing good then he provides horrible paper and shuts you down after your not doing good .then he steals you remit and postdates that people have worked so hard for.he also has an illegal payment processor that charges an illegal 10.95 for each payment.he pockets the money.good luck working for him if you still do

Very interesting to see his former employees discussing his fraudulent ways; today the AG and CFPB cracked down on this chump.

You will get no pity here. You worked for him, and probably many other scam debt collectors in Buffalo area, you knew what you were doing. Rumor has it, the CFPB is now going after ALL current and former employees with criminal and civil charges. Assets to be seized, house, car, possessions...all because you were a part of scamming countless numbers of Americans with your bogus calls. As of 11/4/2016, the CFPB has gone afyer Gray, MacKinnon and many others. Now you will know what it feels lime, you will owe tens of thousads in civil gines for the rest of your life. You and all the other con artists you worked with. Justice is coming for you, you dumb sack of [***]!

Not anymore, the CFPB is seizing ALL of his, and Gray's assets. They are going to jail, now the CFPB is about to seize the assets of all those current and former employees that knew good and well they too were breaking the law. Now you will know what it feels like. You will owe thousands in federal and civil fines to pay back all those people you helped con out of their hard earned money. Have fun!

Does anyone know if their accounts were seized? What will happen to the restaurants and Crunch Roll company that Mackinnon owns with his collections partner, Mark Bohn?