844-339-9126

collection agnecy for old debt. call i got was rude but the collectors i spoke to o were nice and helpful but i still not gonna pay it sorry. figured id let ppl know its a bill collectr

So you spoke to these people and you don't even have a company name?

This is a recorded message from this number:

Quote:

...name:..{omitted)..,file number: 2216,  contact number: 844-380-8086...
Hello, my name is Henry Roth, I am currently in the process of trying to locate an individual who is involved with a mutual client of ours. The client has requested the current location information of this person and they have provided this phone number as a way to get a hold of them. Now, I presume our mutual client would not have requested my assistance if there was not some type of miscommunication or lack there of, but my office is able to petition an associate and relatives report, as well as a location and information report on them, but before doing so we want to give the benefit of the doubt and try reaching out using the information this individual provided previously to the client one last time......(cuts off)

Listen to message

Received call a second call from; (844-339-9126) My mobile service has identified this number as SPAM. [IF this is a legal matter and they are a LEGITIMATE business, what is the 'name' of the business.]

[The law provides access; (an unsafe amount of access, to "my contact information"), through legal channels.] [The law also provides me legal channels to legal representation and rights not to be harassed, being subjected to knowing acts of fraud and extortion against me - from; individuals, companies, scams, fake collections, misrepresentation and false representation that they are a legal entity, business, company or representing the aforementioned.] It is unclear to me Why they called my mobile phone?! Why is this ambiguous voice message SO Long!!

Voice Message:
"Name.................file number #### contact number: 844-380-8086. Hello my name is Henry Ross, I'm currently in the process of trying to locate an individual who is involved with a mutual client of ours the client has requested the current location information of this person and they have provided this phone number as a way to get a hold of them. Now I presume our mutual client would not have requested my assistance if there was not some type of miscommunication or lack there of but my office is able to petition and associates and relatives report as well as the location and information report on them but before doing so we want to give the benefit of the doubt and try and reach out using the information as provided previously to the client one last time before moving on and locating. I apologize that I can't go into details on this message but we were under the assumption that they should already know what this is about. So please assist me by having this person contact my office immediately then we will be able to go into detail and provide any type of further information. The name and contact information will repeat again for you to write down and pass along or if and only are the person a response is requested then you may press six to be transferred to speak with a live agent. Than you very much for your time and for your help, have a good day. Name......... file number ###-####-####, contact number 844-380-8086."

Now received second message from this caller. This time I blocked it and hopefully even though my phone already marked it as spam, it wont come through. This is ridiculous that this harassment can continue. Please don't fall for this scam.

The fake process server/location finder extortion SCAM usually consists of the following:

They mention that they have received a Fax document or some sort of complaint and that there is a pending legal matter or action about to filed against you to create the sense of urgency.  They tell you that they are a “process server” and cannot give you the particulars of the case since the file is sealed. This is simply ruse to get you to call another number (often with a made-up case number) where they will ask for money to “make it go away” (this is actually the same place, they work in teams, one pretending to be the server, and the other usually pretends to be a lawyer).  They threaten to serve you at home or at work.  They tell you that if they serve you at work then they will need a supervisor, security, or HR person there as a witness, hoping that will cause you to panic over the alleged embarrassment of being served at work.  They also tell you that you will need two forms of ID.  None of which is true.  Process servers do not ever call ahead so that you can dodge them.  Process servers get paid to serve papers, nothing else.  They certainly are not going to pass up a paycheck by telling you that you can avoid being served, they are not going to give you an extra day or even a few hours to get a “stop order”.  Court documents are time sensitive and must be served within a certain amount of time.  Remember that you can always call the local courthouse to see if there really is a lawsuit that has been filed against you.

It is incumbent upon them under the law to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it, and (this is the important part) that they have the legal right to collect it.  You are not obligated under the law to prove that you don’t owe or that it is paid.  

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) postmarked 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.  If and when you get that letter you should immediately send that debt validation letter by certified, return receipt mail.

First, you should make a complaint at this Federal Agency, and while there you should also read up on how debt collection is supposed to work as well as what your rights in this matter are: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file complaints with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:   https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general

I get calls from this number a lot. I blocked the number, but the voicemails still come through. It's the same exact scripted message everyone else here is getting:

"Hello, my name is Henry Ross. I'm currently in the process of trying to locate an individual who is involved with a mutual client of ours. The client has requested the current location information of this person, and they have provided this phone number as a way to get a hold of them. Now I presume our mutual client would not have requested my assistance if there was not some type of miscommunication or lack there of, but my office is able to petition and associates and relatives report as well as the location and information report on them. But before doing so we want to give the benefit of the doubt and try to reach out using the information this individual provided previously to the client one last time, before moving on and locating them using other methods. I apologize that I can't go into details on this message, but we were under the assumption that they should already know what this is about. So if you can please assist me by having this person contact my office immediately, then we will be able to go into detail and provide any type of further efforts, the name and contact information will repeat again now for you to write down and pass along or if and only if you are the person named in this response request, then you may press six to be transferred to speak with a live agent. Thank you very much for your time and for your help, have a good day."

It's probably just some weirdo trying to collect on an ages-old debt and I consider calling them back and telling them if they want this information so bad then you can easily use a people finder website and pay $5 for a full report, so go ahead. I don't have money, I'm a broke millennial, leave me alone.

Got a call stating they r looking for someone thru a mutual client he has. Nothing was mentioned about person they r looking for. Couldn't speak good English plus the message cut off.  I'm so sick of these scammers.

Have received a call from this number and also have been harassing my family. They leave this message:

Name... file number ***** contact number 844-734-2077 hello my name is Henry Ross I'm currently in the process of trying to locate an individual who is involved with a mutual client of ours the client has _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ current location information of the person and they have provided this phone number as a way to get a hold of them now I presume our mutual client would not have requested my assistance if there was not some type of miscommunication or lack there of but my office is able to petition an associates and relatives report as well as a location and information report on them but before doing so we want to give him the benefit of the doubt and try to reach out using the information as individual provided previously to the client one last time before moving on and locating them using other methods I apologize that I can't go into details on this message but we were under the assumption that they should already know what this is about so if you can please assist me by having this person contact my office immediately then we will be able to go into detail and provide any type of further reference the name and contact information will repeat again now for you to write down and pass along or if and only if you are the person name in this response request then you may present fixed to be transferred to speak with a live agent thank you very much for your time and for your help have a good day name to _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ file number **** contact number 844-734-2077

VOICE MAIL
Hello, my name is Henry Roth, I am currently in the process of trying to locate an individual who is involved with a mutual client of ours. The client has requested the current location information of this person and they have provided this phone number as a way to get a hold of them. Now, I presume our mutual client would not have requested my assistance if there was not some type of miscommunication or lack there of, but my office is able to petition an associate and relatives report, as well as a location and information report on them, but before doing so we want to give the benefit of the doubt and try reaching out using the information this individual provided previously to the client one last time

Same recording:

Hi, this is Dave DSR. This is gonna be my final attempt to complete the employment verification process for [My name], Again, this is Dave with DRS. I'm pretty sure tis is my third attempt to complete this process. This is gonna be my final try after today will be updated as a failed process. If you want help, please call 855-200-3739.

Then quiet, then it says:

Hi this is Henry Roth calling from the office of DSR. You are listed as a secondary point of contact. I am looking for a return call as soon as possible to assist with location information as well as contact information. You can reach me directly at 855-200-3739.

Then they hang up.

If you stay when they call, if you press 1 to actually talk to someone, it rings and rings and goes to voicemail for a Henry Roth.

The one time I got someone on the phone, they wanted my information for a very old debt. I told them if they had my contact information they could mail me proof of this debt and I would get back to them. They got VERY angry at me and demanded I pay now or set up a plan. I said absolutely not. I do not pay anything over the phone without confirmation I in fact owe a debt. They again wanted me to verify my information and I again told them if you have it, you will mail or email it to me. I then hung up.

They stopped calling for about a week. They tried calling an Aunt I have not been in contact with in several years who thankfully reached out to see if it was valid. They then called my sister who also contacted me and I confirmed with her this might be a scam. Once I saw this thread and saw it was the same name, I thought I would update with my experience as well as the numbers they used in my calls.

Also noted, they called using a local area code to my area. I did not include that as they are trying to either make you press 1 to get connected with them, or they want you to call them  back on their 800 number.

Received a voicemail from (888) 587-0833 that seems to be the same scam going out.

Message recorded as follows:

"[AUTOMATED FEMALE VOICE] Name Michael Jean Deaton reference number two Four Two Five Eight 2 8 – 7 6 1 7
[MAN'S VOICE] Hi , my name is Henry Roth . I'm currently in the process of trying to locate an individual who is involved with a mutual client of ours . The client has requested the current contact location information of this person so they provided me with all the information at the individual provided them with initially No, I presume our mutual client would not have requested my assistance if there was not some type of miscommunication or lack of communication in general, but my office is able to retrieve asset reports at associate relative reports and location and information reports but before doing this, we want to get the benefits a doubt and try to reach out using the contact information originally provided by them Before moving forward with report gathering I apologize I can't go into details on this message , but we do have a reason reason to believe that this person already knows what this is about so if you can , please assist me by having this person contact my office right away then I can talk more in depth and explain why I'm calling The information will repeat again for you to copy down thank you very much for your time. I appreciate it and have a good day.
[SAME AUTOMATED FEMALE VOICE FROM BEFORE] Name Michael Jean Deaton reference number two Four Two Five Eight Two 8 – 7 6 1 7. Please call back using the number listed on your caller ID. Thank you very much and have a great day.…"

Call was marked as "spam" so I sent it straight to voicemail.