844-216-5235

Just received a call with a voice mail stating it was an urgent matter that I have been notified and to please call otherwise further action will be taken and they will contact my job. No idea who this is.

This is a scam!!! Do not give your personal info if this number calls you!!!

Just got a call.  The individual told me that they would find me and that there were serious cases against me.  That they would find my place of employment and "you have been served"!!
It was not nice and was very threatening with his voice.

Spoke to someone claiming I took out a pay day loan that I never did he would take a settlement over the phone yea right what a scam

Scam!  I never used pay day loans and he said when they tried to withdrawal the funds they couldn't due to insignificant funds... ha.  That is laughable.  I'm sure some fall for this but do not tell them anything. They have a few pieces to your identity pie but need more so they act like they know whats up by telling you pieces to get you to tell the rest...  too bad these losers dont get real jobs. Should be ashamed to be who they are for what they are doing.

This phone number 844-216-5235 refused to give their business name, license # and their physical address where their place of business is located. We have been harassed by this group of scammers as well as their other numbers associated with "Global Services". IF THAT IS THEIR REAL NAME. The person that I spoke with allegedly named Denver, John Vega or other made up names claimed to be a manager or a mediator. They offered to settle. The amounts were always different. Ranging from $450, $650 even as large as $2,000. They gave a date of when this "Pay Day Loan" took place and to what bank. So we did our own investigation and got our bank records. There was no deposit made for that amount on our bank records. After we armed ourselves with this information we followed up with a call to let them know that not only were they wrong, but we are reporting to them to the police. DO NOT GIVE OR CONFIRM YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. ESPECIALLY YOUR SSN#. EVEN IF IT IS YOUR LAST FOUR NUMBERS.

We had a sheriff contact these folks at "Global Services" at 844-216-5235. They wanted to confirm that it was a police officer. After putting him on hold for 15 minutes at a time. A lady answered. Of course, it was confirmed from that hoopla. He finally spoke with the same person that I spoke with...he has a deep voice. And he claims that his name is David Green (this time) and said that he was a manager in the Chicago office. He gave the officer a run around about what they actually do and for security purposes can't share any more than that. The scam artist was asked if they had a website and he told the officer that it was down. (Hmm...funny it's been down for quite some time.) Needless to say folks, they are reading these forums. We are on to you "Global Services".

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..  Emails can be attached to complaints filed with IC3, the cyber crimes division of the FBI.

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

And see:
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/nationwide-debt-association.htm
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010  FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

— filed under: Press Release

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.

According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.

The name given was Joseph Goldberg. He told me the same thing others have said here: he has two serious cases against me, and I needed to call with some case number. He threatened to call my place of employment, which is funny considering I'm unemployed, or visit my house. Scary stuff.

You hit the key word--SCARY.  The caller is hoping to scare you into paying him whether you owe money or not.  Tamianth has excellent advice a  post above yours. .

Got a call from this number 8442165235 and they left numerous voice messages on not only my phone but my brother's as well. I get to work and this guy Tim McDowell calls and leaves a message with my coworker. I tried calling them back and no answer. Tomorrow I will be calling them and also an attorney because this is unnecessary harassment especially since I know for a fact I do not owe any payday loans.

The call I received was from # 1-844-216-5235. They claimed they had a pending case against me and that in order to settle it they had to verify the last 4 of my Social!! The scary part is that they gave me the numbers and they were correct! I did not verify any information with them but I am terrified that they have this information. I hung up on them and they called right back but I did not answer. What action could I take to protect myself?

Please read Tamianth's information a few posts above yours.  It is fairly easy to obtain the last part of a SS number.  Don't bother answering the phone when they call.  They are scammers!  Nothing in writing that is mailed to you = nothing to fear.

Someone named "Eric Bozeman" said that my file was now in his office and was scheduling a time to come to my home between 3 and 5 pm today to serve me papers.  Claims he was from the *** Parish County Clerk Docket Server (which we don't have, all lawsuits are served thru the Sheriff).  Said I needed to be home with 2 forms of identification to sign for papers.  Called me by the wrong name and then corrected himself.  Can they really come to your home?

They have called me and called before under a different name as well a few months ago. They have contacted family and friends that I have no idea as to how they received their contact information. I tried to get more information from them, told them I was going to record the conversation, and they said I did not have permission, threatened me and then hung up

Same thing for me! This week this dirtbag girl who went by the name of Emily Cooper pulled the same crap on me! And she was bold and dumb enough to leave a threatening voice message on my family member's machine with the exact same attacking plan! She claimed I owe money and that she is going to sue me if I do not respond to them immediately! Her message included her name, call back number of 844-216-5235 and a fake file number! But of course she did not say what company she is with or representing! Not to mention, I have never used a payday loan and the only time I have ever gone to one of those places was to send money to family members via WesternUnion or MoneyGram. Like I said, another group of dirtbags at work!!!

I received a call from this number regarding 844-216-5235 and was able to find a web site for them.  They informed me it was Waterfront Asset Management.  I could not locate them by searching the web but rather had to type there the name of the company in the address bar using www.  I have not been able to call them back as of yet so no information on what the call is regarding rather than they advised they would start the process to serve papers if I did not reply back within 48 hours.

They are located in Western New York, known haven for criminal debt collection agencies.  They list a PO Box on their web site as an address (http://waterfrontassetmanagement.com/contact-us.php), but they are registered with the State of NY:
Selected Entity Name: WATERFRONT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
Selected Entity Status Information Current Entity Name:     WATERFRONT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
DOS ID #:     4803726
Initial DOS Filing Date:     AUGUST 12, 2015
County:     ERIE
Jurisdiction:     NEW YORK
Entity Type:     DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Current Entity Status:     ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
SELENA MONTES
1212 ABBOTT RD STE. C
LACKAWANNA, NEW YORK, 14218
Registered Agent
NONE
The registered agent should accept service.
Now read the following very carefully, and use the links to learn more and to file reports of their crfiminal activities:
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

File a complaint at the NY State AG's Office here:  http://www.ag.ny.gov/

The phone call advised me I had 48 hours to reply to the call or they would process and have me served.  How do I avoid giving them any personal information they may not have already such as address since calling them they will ask for confirmation and as I know most bill collectors will I am sure try to be intimidating.

Simply tell them what the law requires, that is the letter they must send you within 5 days of your first phone call.  If they are going to serve you they should have your address.  If they refuse to send that letter, tell them to go ahead and serve you.  If you get the papers, and I doubt that you will, because they would be scared to go to court, then you have your attorney counter sue them for FDCPA and whatever collection laws they violated in your state.
Baring that, you need to send them a letter, certified, return receipt.  Of course that will give them your address as it will need to be on the letter.  You could always ask them what address they have on file for you and if it is correct, then it won't matter, if it isn't then you know they are blowing smoke.
In any case threats of a law suit without the intention or legal ability to file one are illegal.
Follow through on the complaints to the agencies i provided links to as it will cost you nothing but a few minutes of your time.
Also keep in mind that there is a limited amount of time they can legally sue you.  It is called the Statute of Limitations.  Here is a web site with SOL by each state:  http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/statut ... hart-29941.html