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Rec'd several calls from 844 780 6795, they said it was a litigation dept. at an attorney's office called Braunstein and Vaughn( not sure of spelling) Said I owed for a payday loan and they were taking me to court for criminal and civil charges for defaulting on a 500fast cash loan.  I certainly didn't remember doing this but checked with my bank since they said it was from March of 2013. It is FRAUD. DEFINITELY WITHOUT DOUBT, FRAUD! I contacted the consumers financial protection bureau, my local and state police department and the BBB, I'm not done yet. I hope sharing this info will help others. I called back this company. I told them, I am aware that they are fraudulent, have reported them and closed my bank account. THEY HUNG UP ON ME!  I would advise anyone with a similar issue to do the same.  They have my bank account number somehow.  So...new account is safest way to go.

Google your name and number, any place such as spokeo that shows up, make them remove it.  

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-9b593c6d671798c ... sed-to-scammers
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/04/u-s-states ... ch-at-experian/
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-a55d53405a192ce ... alware-campaign
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/06/technology/ ... tials.html?_r=1

Do consider maybe getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $50.00 or so.If its a cell phone, some already have call blocking, if not, there are free apps on the web that will work for some. You can google this. If you have a smart phone, there is a free app called call control. Iphones appear to have apps also. Another one is called Mr. Number.

One important thing to remember if these losers have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!!
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credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
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http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/How-Do-You-Rep ... aud-Activity%3F
go to the IRS.gov site and fill out the forms on this page that pertain to them, most likely form 14039
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How to see if your on the chex system list:
http://www.wikihow.com/See-if-You-Are-on-Chexsystems-List
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Informational Post:

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

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

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime

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.fbi.gov/scams-safety
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http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
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http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.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.

Received a call from Brian Collins of Bronstein and Vaughn. Was threatened with criminal charges and civil lawsuit if I didn't pay the past due balance. Threats of a felony charge of check fraud and a misdemeanor charge of breach of contract. Brian represented himself as an attorney licensed to practice in all 50 states yet refused to provide his law license number when requested. I filed a complaint with the FTC's consumer protection group against Bronstein and Vaughn. They claimed my "case" was sent to my states district attorney and was already approved for prosecution. All of this is lies I checked with the state and county DA's offices as well as the original creditor which Brian claimed he was retained by in order to file suit against me, also lies. This company is located in a suburb of buffalo and is about as shady as they come. At no point was I read a mini Miranda which by FDCPA law is required every time a debt collector contacts a debtor not once was this read to me during any of the many phone call conversations I had with this company. A Rep named "Abby" looked me up on Facebook and insulted me, my wife and my 3 year old son. She claimed to know where I worked but the most recent employer history she had was from an employer I worked at over 6 years ago. She also didn't even know my current address. All of this information would be vital in filing criminal charges and civil suit against an individual in an attempt to collect a debt. Although in Ohio there is no law that allows for filing criminal charges on charged off checking accounts as Brian Collins claimed there is. If this company contacts you do not provide them any information and definitely do not pay them a dime. They're your prime example of a kitchen table collection agency and wouldn't even provide me with their agency license number. They also represent themselves as an arbitrator, which is kitchen table collection agency speak for a debt collector.

These people are calling harrasing about legal charges on something the I know nothing about

Your a liar!! Katherine Vaughn is actually Ashley Janes!! She is a coke head and is trying to collect in unknown accounts/leads! Call your local police and call the FTC ATTORNEY GENERAL AS WELL FOR NY AND TOUR ATATE! They are scammers

Brian Collins is Chris Janes he is a drug addict loser with a short mans complex! He is the owner of the LLC DO NOT PAY THEM! His sister ashley janes is Katherine Vaughn

CALL HER CELL SEE IF SHE LIKES BEING HARASSED  716 816 9696... SHE IS A NO BODY JUST LIKE HER BRITHER CHRIS WHO IS THE ONE CLAIMING TO BE THE ATTORNY.. BIG TIME DRUG ADDICTS

Read the other posts.  These people are debt scammers working out of New York state. Ignore them and block their calls.

Just because a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt does not mean you owe it
If a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt:
1.    Demand the person give you his or her name, company name, and address
2.     Demand a debt validation letter by US mail.  E-mail no good.
3.    Do not pay  the collection agent or anyone else a  dime until the debt is validated
If they are bothering you, report them:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection
Also contact your local attorney general
If they continue to bother you, tell them that you know this is  a debt scam and that you are making a complaint to the police for extortion.  Once you get a copy of the police report and they call you again , just read out the  file number and the name of the PD or Sheriff’s office involved.   Tell them you’ll be glad to send a copy to them at whatever address the jack***es are working out of now.

Thanks for the information you have been posting.  Any chance you would know the name of the LLC they registered?

Do you know this person's real name? She answered the number you provided as Ashley?

Yes, I agree with you. We keep getting calls from a Vivian Ford stating shes from Bromstein and Weiss.  Everything about her pitch says scam.  When we called my mother's past attorney, she said the same thing, scam outfit.  Now days, you really have to be careful. They especially target elderly folks.  They should rot in jail!

Why are these scum bags still on the street?  Isn't anyone doing anything about it?  That's the problem with the US, not brute force where it needs to be.  This wouldn't happen in other countries.  They would be shot.  Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands if scum bags like this continue to exist - I say vigilante style!!

They are drug addicts? They have been harassing my family and I want to take them down!!!