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My sister in law was receiving numerous harrasing calls from this "company" stating that they were looking for me cause I wrote a bad check! Well I've never even had checks in my life. They gave her some of my personal info! Well when I called them, they at first said they were trying to collect money for a bad check that was connected to an old bank account, which was closed over two years ago! Then the lady said it was a debt from a payday loan that was taken out in 2013! She gave me two payment options, & said if I didn't pay or call back with my bank & card info by noon the next day, then I would be served from my county DA & have to appear in court for fraud! I never called back, cause I didn't even have a clue what she was talking about! The number that called me was 844-256-8476. Said her name was Taylor. She even provided my full name, last four of my social, & a case number!

1 844-572-8648keeos calling md saying my husban is going to be served with sealed documents. To stop further actions we needed to pay 713.12 today. For one we never received a payday loan or lived in the county that he kept saying. Sounded really believeable..

Caller identified herself as Lindsey Green.  Said she was calling about an arbitration claim that had been filed against my 85 year old mother.  Advised me that I was reported as a reference for her and that I needed to return the phone call to her to stop any further legal action or advise them of who was the legal representation against my mother.  She left this number as the call back number and even gave me a case number, which I did not take down.

Don't call them back.  These are known scammers.  Block their calls and report them to your state's Attorney General and the FTC.

I also received a call from this # 8445728648... county they used I did not live in..

I am so glad i looked this company up on line and this is the info i found, as i could not recall what i may owe and have a case against me.. Had me a bit scared thinking oh no.  All this info is very helpful and relief to my mind... Brain wrecking it was.

What was there reply to the police being called?

That is the same number they called me on. Thank goodness I cancelled my card on time!!!!! I'm so glad I found this sight. Why should I do? Who can I call?

That is the same number they called me on. Thank goodness I cancelled my card on time!!!!! I'm so glad I found this sight. Why should I do? Who can I call?

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/