844-246-6537

Received call from private number.   Man did not identify himself.  Just said he was from Legal Services and there was litigation against me and if I didn't call his client at 844-246-6537 to make arrangements then he would have to deliver envelope himself.  I asked him several times who it was from and was told there was only a white envelope and he could not open it... The FTC and local phone companies need to do something about these SCAMMERS!!!!??

Laws are already in place to handle these scammers. You have to report them.

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/

Got same message.  Will let you know if they show up tomorrow

Received another call from Private Caller bu5 didn't answer.  This time he identified himself as Christian Jones and stated that he called his clients and I didn't contact them so he would show IP at my door tomorrow btwn 12-5 pm.

He is supposed to show up at my home or work tomorrow between 12 and 5 too.  I never talk to these guys.  Will let you know if he comes

Rec'd yet another call from a Christian Jones who called yet again from a private number.   Left message in my cell that HIS clients at   844-426-6537 had not heard from me and that HE would be coming by my place of employment to deliver the envelope with my name and social on it...hahahahahaha..I can't work !!!!  I have reported it to my local police department and sheriff's office.   Had them listen to the messages that were left on my cell....

Thank you for the information.   It's hard to fine a report when the caller doesn't tell you or refuses to tell you the name of the company that has the supposed claim against you..  All he/says is that they have an envelope with your name and social security number on it..

On my message, he said today was last chance.  But surprise- he never showed up!

Same here...    Didn't think this Christian Jones person would show up.   But I'm glad I went to local police and reported it.. Also looked up the 844-426-6537 number and on most every site the number is from India that was issued from the good ole U.S of A thru sprint, verizon  and AT&T all of which sell our numbers to 3rd parties.. And they refuse to give any information of the location of the people who these 800 numbers are given to..

Never showed up

got guy keep calling me 844246-6537-tell they try tosettle the  cliam

DO NOT PAY THEM  - this is not a legitimate company -  they give a name of "ACS" and a false address of 520 West 49th Street, NY. NY.   They cannot do anything to you, they cant "serve you"  "arrest you" or "sue you" these are all false claims.   If they can't mail you proof of debt via US Mail upon request (not email), then that proves they are not legitimate.  Do not believe anything they threaten you with.