844-246-0220

Message from Ryan Franklin regarding a court summons to be served to me at work. Said I defaulted on a loan. I know this is a scam, but sure is irritating!

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name

Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.

Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Dear Jennifer,

I received a phone message on my home phone number for you today. I am not sure why they called for you on my phone number, but here is the message: Brittney Smalls called and said that she received a formal complaint and summons sent to her office this morning. You are given one opportunity to contact the plaintiff to resolve this matter voluntarily. The contact number is 844-246-0220. The case number is: 253983-4765.

I would appreciate it if you would correct the phone number issue.

Thanks your former neighbor Lois Braidi.

I got a voice mail with this number today. Usually the scams are Indian people but this guy was American and he called an old friend. Don't know how they got a hold of my info like that. Did you follow up on this?

I received a call from a Jeremy Ryan who said I had a summons against me and needed to contact the plaintiff to settle it at 844-246-0220.  I contacted my father who is a lawyer, and he looked into it.  When I called this Jeremy Ryan back, he told me that this was for an unpaid payday loan.  This is how I knew this was a scam.  I did take out a payday loan, YEARS ago, but paid it back.  My father said they are payday loan scams everywhere, where they grab your information from the web, and scare you into giving them money.  He wanted me to pay money to avoid a summons, or arrest?

DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR CC INFORMATION.  Contact the police, if there is a summons against you, it will show in their system.  Google Payday loan scams, and you will see page upon page...

Even if you did not pay a loan back, you will get something in writing.  These crooks would not even tell me who the debt was with just that I needed to call the plaintiff.  The "plaintiff" was the same voice of the lawyer.

received the exact same message as Jennifer Williams. when I called the number back no one answered. They also called my daughters, and my mothers cell phone. These numbers I never give out to anyone.

ID themselves as RH group.

Call themselves RH Group.  In fact they are Rotech Holdings.
A lot of complaints against this group.  Typical New York debt scamming bullies.   Mall-rat kitchen-table type.   Many complaints on 800notes .  They use the ID of RH when you try to call them.  Typical deception.
This group:  http://www.rotechholdings.com/index.html
__________________________
NYS Department of State
Division of Corporations
Entity Information
The information contained in this database is current through November 20, 2014.

Selected Entity Name: ROTECH HOLDINGS LTD.
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:    ROTECH HOLDINGS LTD.
DOS ID #:    3109817
Initial DOS Filing Date:    OCTOBER 04, 2004
County:    ERIE
Jurisdiction:    NEW YORK
Entity Type:    DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION
Current Entity Status:    ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information
DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
ROTECH HOLDINGS LTD.
P.O. BOX 309
CLARENCE, NEW YORK, 14031
Chief Executive Officer
GLENN T LISTA
PO BOX 309
CLARENCE, NEW YORK, 14031
Principal Executive Office
ROTECH HOLDINGS LTD.
25 BIRDSONS PKWY
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK, 14127
Registered Agent
NONE
_____________________________

BBB

THIS BUSINESS IS NOT BBB ACCREDITED
Rotech Holdings LTD

Phone: (855) 707-1495

http://www.rotechholdings.com/
! THERE IS AN ALERT ON ROTECH HOLDINGS LTD !

BBB has seen a major increase in collection agencies     starting business    in the   Upstate New York area over the past several years. In an effort to keep consumers informed about which collection agencies are operating in accordance with federal and state law, we have asked fo  r specific information   from all   collection agencies   located in our service area, including proof of licensing, bonding, and or registration required by NY state or other governments where the business is located, as well as proof of licensing required by any state in which the business operates. This collection agency has not responded to our requests. BBB advises consumers to be aware of their rights in regard to collections. This includes New York States law prohibiting any collection agency from collecting on Payday loans in the State of New York. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) outlines prohibited behavior when   attempting to   collect   a debt,  and outlines specific rights for consumers. There are penalties for agencies found in violation of the Act.  BBB advises  consumers  to become familiar with their rights under the Act, which can be found at ftc.gov.  File with BBB at bbb.org/complain.

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On a scale of A+ to F

Got a call asking for my husband in regards to a legal matter concerning my father-in-law. Since they failed to contact him and we are the closest contact on file, they ask us to give a number to my in-law to call today. They won't give me any detail just said its a serious legal matter that after today, he will have to appear in court and is a serious offense.
I have to then call my husband and then my in-law to find out what is going on!!! I then felt stupid when I read these note here. These crooks are bottom feeder and low life. So annoying. They are the biggest fart and criminal. Is there anything we can do about these people? Can we even call the cops on them?
They called with a blocked caller ID #. So shady!!!

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name

Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.

Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Very threatening and rude people!  They got a hold of our home, cell and work numbers, claiming to have a summons, and this was the one and only opportunity to prevent them from serving it within the hour.  Classic scare scam!  I had to take eight calls from them and delete three voice mails before they stopped.  Caller ID is blocked.

DO NOT CALL THEM BACK OR ANSWER THE PHONE!  These people are complete scammers! They called a friend of mine today and he asked them for their name and he would not give that info nor would he give the company name. They will try to contact you to pay money that you already paid to a different company. They call lots of people that way and try to scare them into paying multiple times. DO NOT FALL FOR THESE SCAMMERS!

I had a call from this number this afternoon looking for a long ago ex.  They said he gave me as a contact name and number and it was in reference to a legal matter.  When I told them that not only do I not live in the same state he does, I haven't had contact with him in at least 7 years, they said they would note that I should not be contacted.  Then, when I got home from work, my husband had a message from this same number, again looking for my ex.  I know it's a scam.  Not only would my ex not have either of our phone numbers, a message regarding a "legal matter" would not be left with someone random like this.  He left a contact name of Keith Baker, phone #844-246-0220 and a case #266669-0145.  Total scam!  Don't fall for it!

One of my people is getting a call at home and here at work.  There have been multiple call from 1-844-246-0220 threatening to have the police come by to arrest him.  I know this is a scam but how do I make him stop interfering with my business?  I will be calling the State Attorney Generals Office to report this also

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

I filed a complaint with them and the States Attorney

Tell them you are reporting them to the FBI, FTC, and State Attorney Generals office. Ask for their business license number and physical address. Ask to speak to a manager. Call them back constantly and harrass them for this information. They will not give it to you and will get spooked with your persistence. They did the same thing to me a few days back. I did what I just told you and the calls stopped. Haven't heard from them in three days

I am receiving calls from a Jeremy Ryan asking for me to call 844-246-0220 regarding a case number and summons.  He is calling my friends and family as well threatening to serve me at work.  When I call this number back it is not a business but a private 916 area code.

Brittany smalls called my husband and knew my name and my neighbors name.  The call was actually for my neighbor... She said they had a complaint against her but couldn't give us any information.  I knew it was a scam the second my husband told me about it!  Going to report

Total scam.  There is no serious legal matter, you do not have to appear in court and there is no serious offense.   All this is made up in an effort to scare some money out of you.

Report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection  (Vague threats of criminal prosecution in an effort to collect a civil debt is a clear violation of the Federal Fair Debt Collectin Practiaces Act.

Also contact your local attorney general

If they continue to bother you, and you know you do not owe any money,  tell them that you know this is  a debt scam and that you are making a complaint to the police for extortion.  You might have to yell at the scammer and talk over him or her.  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.

Last known Address
Glenn T. Lista
ROTECH HOLDINGS LTD.
25 BIRDSONS PKWY
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK, 14127

Report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

Also contact your local attorney general

If they continue to bother you, and you know you do not owe any money,  tell them that you know this is  a debt scam and that you are making a complaint to the police for extortion.  You might have to yell at the scammer and talk over him or her.  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.

Last known Address
Glenn T. Lista
ROTECH HOLDINGS LTD.
25 BIRDSONS PKWY
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK, 14127

Jeremy Ryan - called my work looking to serve me but would prefer to do this privately at my home.  Said he was a processor/server only and couldn't provide me with any information.  I told him I did not know what this was about, my employer does not allow serving to be done on property.  Provided me with a "pending" case number 266707-last 4# SS#.  This isn't how our court numbers cases.  Wasn't sure what court this was through.  Told me to call 844-246-0220 if I wanted more information.  Ended call by saying that "you have been notified."

Not calling number since everything I can find is that this is not legit.  Just hope they don't call my work again - that is irritating.