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I have received NUMEROUS (all foreign accents and called ID comes from various location and has also been known to appear to be MY number calling me) calls claiming to be the Legal Department of Kentucky to call 800-946-7995. They are using using my former married name of which I have not used in 15 years. At the end of the call they reference a case number and say that I have officially been notified.  The also indicate that they will pursue me at my place of employment and residence.  I am going to call the BBB to get more information.  The state of KY does not have an office called the Legal Department of Kentucky.  Any information would be helpful. Thanks

This number (601-227-4302 from Meridian,MS) has called me several times the past two days. I missed the call, but returned it and some man with a thick foreign accent answered saying he was with an arbitration agency, or something like that. He was hard to understand. He connected me with someone named COURTNEY RICHARDS, a woman with a very thick foreign accent. She said she was with NAR GROUP. She claimed that FOX ENTERPRISES was filing a claim against me for an unpaid PAY DAY LOAN from 2009. (By the way, I never did anything like this.) They had my name, last four digits of my social, obviously my phone number, and a previous address from where I was living in 2007. She called me by my maiden name, but I have been married now for almost 7 years. She said my bank account on file was some bank I've actually never heard of, and the email address she had linked to my info was one I had never heard of, either. She gave me a case number of 17416. She said their company was willing to settle the debt of $1038.50 without taking me to court, but that if I didn't take care of the situation within 24 hours, then she would have to send the case to court. She said that since she had made contact with me, if I didn't take care of the matter within that 24 hours, it would be considered a "refusal to p-ay." She also said she could settle the debt for a discounted price of $838. I asked for her direct line, and called my lawyer for advice. My lawyer's office told me that I needed to call her back, and get a physical address so that I could send her a certified letter requesting documentation of the alleged information, and that I was entitled to that information in physical form because it was supposedly MY information. I called COURTNEY RICHARDS back on (800-946-7995 ext. 4006) and she was NOT the one to answer the phone, but someone had to go get her for me. I requested her physical address, and she refused, saying that they were not allowed to give out that information because there are 48 remote locations across the United States. I told her that the matter would not proceed any further until she provided me with a physical address. She told me I could fax or email her the letter I wanted to send, and I AGAIN told her that would not work, because I wanted a PHYSICAL LOCATION. She continued to refuse, and then got somewhat of an attitude and basically THREATENED to send my case straight to court, because I was refusing to pay. I then told her that if she wanted me to work with her, she was going to have to work with me, and give me the information I required. I asked her where she was standing RIGHT THAT SECOND, and she said her location was in Miami, but she still did not give an address. I then said, so you are in Miami, but the number you called from showed up as Meridian, MS. She said again, that's because they have 48 remote locations. It sounded to me like she was running out of excuses, so she had begun to repeat herself. She continued to refuse to give me a physical address. I told her I would need to further consult my lawyer, and we ended the call. I called the lawyer again, and they researched the info I did gather from COURTNEY RICHARDS, and everything they found on Google was SCAM, SCAM, SCAM. My lawyer's office advised me to not be concerned with it, and if they continued to call me, that I could threaten to report them to the Better Business Bureau, and to tell them I would file phone harassment charges against them.
Here is the info I did get from- them:
PHONE NUMBER I CALLED: 800-946-7995
PHONE NUMBER THEY CALLED FROM: 601-227-4302
BUSINESS NAME: NAR GROUP
BUSINESS "FILING CLAIMS" AGAINST ME: FOX ENTERPRISES
REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME: COURTNEY RICHARDS
FAX NUMBER: 954-449-6387
EMAIL: department.processing@mail.com
Here's my take on this: they have OLD information on me from different times of my life, but then claim that I have a bank account and an email I've never heard of. They have a possible location in Miami, that shows up as a Meridian, MS number. Their FAX number is a California area code. They CANNOT provide physical address information. And HOW do they have the authority to DISCOUNT a claim if they are a SECOND PARTY??
I FIRMLY believe this is a scam.

I've dealt with something very similar the past couple of days. I just posted my ordeal.

Called my work number at an OLD, very OLD number and is now harassing former coworkers.  I've worked for the same agency 10 years. I am gonna notify my Attorney General

I just got a call from 607-247-0194   telling me that it was a pre-trail division of State of New York and told me to reach him at 1800-946-7995 . Not only that They are calling another family member with  a message for me what the hell.  I am so glad that I looked this number up.  Any Idea on how to get them to stop calling

They called me from CT pretty trial devising stating I have two complaints this was Thursday if I did.not contact them back I would they would pursue me in court. They called from a local number. But told me to call back the 7995 number with a case number. They also called my sister on her phone asking for a reference but they used my married name I'm no longer married and have not lived in CT for 7 years. I've never taken a pay day loan.
So Saturday Jim Brady called me back said that we are going to court i cannot fix this outside of court they will contact my work and home. I have not worked in 7 years due to terminal brain cancer. These same people called my first boyfriend telling him all of this that they need information on me. We split up almost 20 years ago. I have a car loan of a car repossessed 7 years ago told then they could have it as I have brain cancer the lady said they would sell it. Have hears nothing on it since then and whereally I live is 7 years to collect on a debt and they have my current info wheregarding I am. This stress is not good with being sick how can I get them to stop?  Thanks for any help

These [***] got mad bc I told them I didn't owe any payday loan from 2008 that when I hung up on them they called me right back to call me names! Very unprofessional if they are a legit company which I don't believe!  Scam! I told them to mail me info which the Haitian lady (I think) told me they were going to file court papers. I said I can't wait and still have yet to receive anything.

Just received a VM and several calls from the "State of Ohio" from a foreign lady.  It was very threatening and gave 800-946-7995 to call back with a case number.  She said that if I don't respond to it, that they would be sending info. to my HR Department at work and then said "See you in Court".  Big time scam but I am not sure how to block the number from my phone or if I should change my e-mail address.  The lady that called on another ocassion had my e-mail, address, full SS#, bank account # as well.  Pretty scary how your identify can be stolen so fast.  Her claim is some "fast cash loan".

this is my third call in less than three weeks from 707-340-5028 stating that are NRG and that a company by the name of vista holdings turned me over to then to sue me for an on line payday loan I did back in August 2010. I told them it was a fraudulent call and that they were harriassing me. She said she was going to add that onto the summons. I told her I'm not giving her any money as it wasn't my debt. I asked her for her address so I can out in writing that I needed a verification of the debt. She told me that would be a conflict of interest. So then I asked for the number to vista holdings group and she said that would be a conflict of interest and to expect a summons delivered to my employment. She had all my old information even my employer she had was older. I asked he if she could verify my whole social security and she said she couldn't. This is such [***]. I also told her the California statute of limitations is 4 years and you cannot sue me for last debt. She told me that was thru the collection agency so then I said ok who's the collection agency and she couldn't tell me. God they get my blood boiling!!!! 😡

It is incumbent upon them to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it.  Not the other way around.
This is a common ploy by criminals 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.  They also use the “process server” who calls and claims he is going to serve you, but then says you could avoid it by calling another number.  Now why would a “process server” want to do you, a stranger, a favor, and at the same time not get paid to deliver the papers?

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) 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, 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

Most likely Indian or Pakistani debt scammers.  Ignore the calls and block them.  They usually say they are somehow calling from the state of "whatever"  in order to impress you.  But it's total nonsense.  Government agencies generally don't get involved in ordinary debt disputes.  Just a ploy to scare you.  This scam has been going around for the last year or so, maybe longer.

As I say, don't let it worry you.

Report them:  http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

They are Indian or Pakistani debt scammers.  They simply call people up and make up a story about how you owe money and you'd better pay up immediately by untraceable means.

I've talked to them before.  Same story.  Tell me they are in Miami but won't give an address.  But they have 48 different locations in the US.  Right. They will never give you a physical address because they are located in India or Pakistan.

Also, apparently they are unaware that the US has 50 states. Which explains that nonsense about having locations in 48 states in the US.  Typical of the Indian or Pakistani scammers.  They have a script, but it's usually wrong.  Sometimes they go by the name of Global Solutions.  They spoof local numbers.

Report them:  http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Call blocker might be of some help. Also don't pick up on numbers you do not recognize, or where there are caller IDs that seem odd.  Or where there is no caller ID.   Indian or Pakistani accent is a dead giveaway of a scam.   Nothing against Indians or Pakistanis, it's just the way the world is now.

Sorry about your illness.  These people are basically debt scammers located in India and Pakistan.  They are trying to scare you into paying them something.  DO NOT FALL FOR IT.  Get a call blocker and block their calls.  See the other notes.

Report them:  http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

As I say, they are located 7000 miles away and can do nothing.  Ignore them.  Get a call blocker.

I am normally not susceptible to scams like this, but these people really scared me into thinking I was going to be in legal trouble. I received a call from Sandra Brown from a local CT number indicating she was calling from the division of pre-trial processing for the state of CT and there are 2 allegations about to be filed with the county clerks office. She also stated they will be actively pursuing me at my place of employment and residence. I do have legal rights to resolve this case with the plaintiff out of court, once I am located I forfeit that right. Contact legal department at 855-206-9568 and gave me a case #. I called the number and spoke to a Mike Smith who proceeded to threaten me and told me that I had 2 cases pending against me for defaulting on a loan and defrauding a lending institution for a payday loan I didn't pay back in 2008. They would not send me paperwork stating that if they sent me paperwork I would be forfeiting the option to pay in increments. Long story short, I finally gave in and gave them my credit card information and agreed to a payment plan starting this Friday. They sent me a really generic looking letter with a fake looking seal, no business name to my email which prompted me to call my bank; I ended up cancelling my card before they ever took any money. My bank told me that what they are doing is illegal and they most likely do not even have license to collect the debt. Also that there is a 6 year statute of limitations on debts like this. My bank informed me that I should get as much information on the business as I can and call the Banking Department. I called the company back and told them that I have someone who monitors my accounts and I needed their address and company name so that the payment will be allowed to go through. They stated the company name was Neiman Aguilar Rochester Group and refused to give me an address stating that she "is unable to give address for security reasons as they report to many different courts".  I feel pretty stupid that I gave them my credit card info, but I was so rattled that they had some of my personal information. Now looking back I realize they only had partial social security, partial bank account number and my old address. I am calling the Banking Department today and reporting them. I can't imagine how many people they have scared into paying them money.

The post directly above yours has the link to the official government agency in charge of debt collectors, ans well as the Attorney General.   Please read and file reports on these criminals there also.

Thank you. I was referred back to the Department of Banking and I filed a complaint.

The first indication that a call is a scam is if they give you the last four digits of a social security number. I have dealt with legitimate debt collectors for years and they have never asked me for my social security number.  They verify by name address and phone number given to the company with which you have the debt. A second indication is when you ask them for an address they say due to their line of business they can not give an address. Third when you tell them you are going to contact law enforcement or such they get beligerant and finally hang up. Then they will call back using another name. Many people are going to see alot of calls like this since the IRS got hacked.
best thing is to not answer a number you do not know let it go through to your voice mail. Save it and contact your States attorney general.

Hello! I just got a call from 602 730 9756. They say I had a payday loan out from 5 yrs ago. That they are in Miami Florida. But didn't give me any of the right info as to where I am now. Help

They're back at it again using 732-228-4545. I told a woman to send me something and she hung up on me. Then I get a voice mail from an "Ava Smith" who said if I don't call back today they will serve me at my place of business and my fine will be $15,000.