831-295-4930

Received a text from (831) 295-4930 saying to call a number for a $200 Walmart voucher “Thanks 4 Visiting Our Website Call 800-571-4835 To Claim Your $200 Walmart Voucher! Reply STOP 2Unsub”.  Um...I wasn't even on a website.  Doesn't say which site.

i got the same text twice! from #'s 415-548-0776 and 831-295-4930 same thing in my case 2. doesnt say which website or anything and the weird thing is i never go 2 ne other website but facebook and i never put my phone # on nething either.

This just happened to me, too!  Did you respond with "STOP" or did you just let it go?  I don't want to get socked with charges for a premium messaging service - but I don't want to just ignore the problem either...

I just received the same message. I'm just going to delete it as I'm afraid of what may result by replying "STOP".

Got the same message and replied stop so we shall see if it works or not.

This is a direct violation of the tcpa and I plan to file a complaint.  It is $500 per violation

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/TCPA-Rules.pdf

These idiots keep calling but from different numbers but claim they are from LLC Corp Attorneys office. They are not too bright either because how you call one day from a 315 number then the next a 831 number and the Ashley whatever her name is supposed to be couldn't speak english nor did she know who she was nor where she was calling from.  This needs to stop.

From Lamet's post:

If you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone):
1.    The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.
2.    Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.
3.    File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone.  Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.
4.    File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.wvago.gov
5.    File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
If these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)

By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and again -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:


https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249   Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509   Scammer posting here as Mike Henderson
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839   Scammer posting here as Ricky
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722   Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amanda
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646   Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina – preparing a new number to use.
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270   Scammer false postings as Rose
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479   Scammer posting as Robert
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870   Scammer false postings as Marry
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer false postings as Marco Polo (real original)
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer false postings as SAM, David S
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer false postings as George
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio   (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS)
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212   scammer false posting as Jaison Connar
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056   Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604   Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535   Scammer false posting here as JHON
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219  Scammer false posting

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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

From: 8312954930

Thanks for Visiting Our Website Call 800-571-4835 To Claim Your $200 Walmart Voucher! Reply STOP 2Unsub

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8005714835
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Mon Jul 19, 6:06pm

I just received the same message from this number at 7:73Am today.

I received a text from this number also. "Thanks 4 visiting our website. Please call 877-861-8581 to claim your $100 Walmart Gift Card Voucher! Reply STOP 2 unsub"
I didn't text back anything for fear it would trigger something else. I received it 8/3/10 at 5:64 p.m.
It was from 831-295-4930
If they don't text again, I don't think I am going to go to all the trouble and websites etc. that are in the other responses. That is way too much time and trouble for me to go through for them to maybe pay a small fine.

Got a text message saying "Thanks 4 Visiting Our website Please Call 877+883+2430 to Claim Your $100 Walmart Gift Card Voucher! Reply STOP to Unsub"

I never visited any website or gave out my phone number

i have recieved  a text from 831-295-4930 about a wal-mart gift card cause i have visited their site.. but i know this is a FRAUD...

Also received this 8-27-2010 8:23 PM

Wife got a text message that said.......... "Thx 4 Visting Our Site Call 877-603-5280 To Claim Your $20 Wal-mart Card Plus $50 Gas Card! Reply STOP 2Unsub or Call 415-513-5459 2 Unsub Now"

Wife called and we got nailed for a $28 dollar a minute phone charge. Phone company reversed the charge but said to report to FCC and FTC (http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm)

just got this a few days ago: "Thank you for visiting our website - click link to redeem your gift."

I have a better idea...it's called a block on your number.  >:D

Got the same  call./text for a $100 wal-mart card.@ 6:52 pm this evening during dinner.

Just started receiving texts from this number 831-295-4930 (Santa Cruz, CA.) offering vouchers if I call 877-861-8581
I called and spoke to a man and told him his texts are costing me money and he snidely said, "How much are they costing you?"  I told him I was on the National "do not call" and told him to stop texting me. He hung up on me.

I'm going to pursue him.

Got this unsollicated text message about a $100 Walmart Gift Certificate, never been on any site. I deleted it.

DONT ANSWER # 831-295-4930 YOU WILL GET CHARGED!! ITS A SCAM. THEY CALL ME ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!