844-410-7603

received this call stating it was a Law Office and they were looking for someone else.  had a file number i should reference when i returned the call.  i called back spoke to a pleasant young lady who when i told her i didnt know the person they were looking for told me my phone # would be removed from the file and I should be contacted again

caller called an relative actual an ex relative that I dont even speak with that I need to contact them regarding and urgent matter which they gave a ref number for me to use when calling. Once I called told be that i wrote a check in 2011(which I have never had any check in my life) and that I was being sued. I told her that I filed Bankrucpy in 2011 and I have be completly debit free since then. After that she hung up on me.

I just spoke with a woman who said her name is Judy Thompson from Stark LPC. She said I was being sued for $2,000 due to an online loan I never paid off, but that I could settle for $850. She had my SSN and email address. She also had my former residential address. When she refused to email me anything (even just her contact info), I was suspicious. I googled both her phone number and the URL provided, and nothing came up.

Similar to the other commenters, Heather called with an urgent matter and asked to speak with me or my supervisor at work...she left a message, then called my wife.  She stated she was from Stark Law Offices and that I'm facing legal action for a bad check written to a Payday Advance company called Kenwood Services.  After doing some digging, it's a total scam.  Hang up on these people and do not offer to pay!

This is some debt collector.

They just called me and left a voicemail saying
"My name is Thomas Anderson and I am contacting you regarding an urgent matter.

I have an order for 2 serious matters against <ex's full name>.  Your name has come up as having a direct affiliation with <ex's first name>.  If we are unable to reach <ex's first name> this office will actively seek her at YOUR [emphasis mine] place of employment and their(?) residence.  It's imperative that she contact me immediately.  Please contact me at 844-410-7603.  Reference file number [elided]. You have officially been notified."

We have not been together since 1998!  Yet they are calling *me* and threatening to come to *my* place of employment?  Unreal.  What an @sshole!  Just created a new contact and blocked the number.

yes they called me tooo  saying I gad a debt from 2011 and i don't.....they said it was total of $2000 but they would settle for 700 dollars and called all my relatives   please beware!!!

they called my work and left a message for me to call back regarding a legal matter,when i returned the call to "peter kelly stark law firm" the supposed "mr. stark" told me that i owed money to a company called global in the amount of 2890.00 with legal fees included of course but i could make a one time payment of 870.00 and they would drop the legal charges,i know that i don't owe any money so i told him to fax me a copy of this order. he told me that he could not send any paperwork until i made a payment.so i said "go ahead and file your legal charges i dont owe anything" i knew this was a scam before i returned the call,BIG TIME SCAMMER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Told me the exact same scenario

Same thing, they called my dad!

I just received the same call from Tammy Watson .Threatened to call my place of business and seek me at my personal home. I left a message saying if she calls back I'll report to police for harassment!

Neither phone, fax or email are legal proof of debt owed.

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!!

http://www.secretservice.gov/fraud_creditcard.shtml
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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:
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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
www.naag.org (you can find your state AG at this link).
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.rcfp.org/reporters-recording-guide/state-state-guide
http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
Also with the BBB and follow completely through with it.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Seek a FDCPA/TCPA Attorney if need be.
***A company must be licensed in their state as well as the one they are trying to collect in if two different states are involved.

Some Tips:
*Keep all messages
*Take a picture of your Caller ID
*Keep any and all conversations recorded to your states recording laws, some require they be told, others do not. This can be transferred to a recording device.
*Keep a notebook handy for writing time,date, who you spoke with and what the conversation detailed.
*Check your SOL for your state as well.
*Attorneys need to be licensed as a DC to collect, all DC's must be licensed in their state as well as yours if different.
http://www.insideedition.com/investigative/93 ... debt-collectors

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..  Emails can be attached to complaints filed with IC3, the cyber crimes division of the FBI.

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

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html

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.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/nationwide-debt-association.htm
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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb ... service-attacks
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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
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-b95e185ca7ca356 ... 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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https://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c ... net%27s-tactics
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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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.

Stark attack!  More scammy nonsense from Stark Law.   Ignore their calls and block them.

ID themselves as Stark Law

http://www.starklpc.com/

4 E Ogden Ave. #109,
Westmont,
IL
60559

Phone:  844-525-0220

Email: info@starklpc.com
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Per records of the Secretary of State of Illinois:

LLC FILE DETAIL REPORT

Entity Name    STARK LAW LLC     File Number    05088194
Status    ACTIVE     On    02/17/2015
Entity Type    LLC     Type of LLC    Domestic
File Date    02/17/2015     Jurisdiction    IL
Agent Name    NATIONAL REGISTERED AGENTS INC     Agent Change Date    02/17/2015
Agent Street Address    208 S LASALLE ST STE 814     Principal Office    4 E OGDEN AVE STE 109
WESTMONT, IL 605590000
Agent City    CHICAGO     Management Type    MGR   View
Agent Zip    60604     Duration    PERPETUAL
Annual Report Filing Date    00/00/0000     For Year
Series Name    NOT AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH SERIES

"Global" just called me stating that I owed them. I knew for a fact that I did not owe anyone! They have all of my personal information!! They offered to setup payment arrangements or take a lump payment for a smaller amount. Please be aware! I feel bad for the people who have and will pay them.

That's the same voicemail she left me, but this lady's name was Gonzales.

Got the same call from 8444107603

Same call. Ms. Collins left a message on my NC cell phone and then contacted my daughter in Alaska. Urgent matter left case number and said I had been officially notified.

I just received that same call for these people and they stated I took a loan from a company in 2012 for 300.00 and they said i had committed a fraud to the bank institution. I told them wow Ive been in bankruptacy since last year and that if it was the case its on the case too. I did provide them with my lawyers info and requested their info. Judy Thomason ext:410 and business # was 844-410-7603... I researched it and yes they are a scam!!!!. beware they are on one again guys.

While this company has not contacted me, they have been calling my place of employment and my relatives. When I called to request information, such as a mailing address to request validation of the debt, I was told that they did not legally have to provide this information to me. I had switched financial institutions, and have no records to even begin to try and prove that this isnt something I owe. I pulled my credit file, and of course there is nothing on it.

While I had taken a payday loan, around the time they mentioned, all accounts were satisfied. How do ensure that no actual legal action is pending?

By law they MUST provide written proof of the "debt" and mail it to you (within 5 days of your request).  They will not mail anything because they have no proof - and that would be mail fraud.  It is also illegal to discuss matters with a third party - work & relatives.

Report them to your state attorney general's office & please read Tamianth's advice a few posts above yours.

I assume you've read through this thread. That should be reassuring. You've pulled your credit report. That should say more about this bunch of scammers that are attempting to defraud you. Now, simply call your local clerk of courts offices & inquire as to whether anything in your name has been filed recently. They will inform you that "No, nothing shows up Sir".
Case closed. "Stark Law" has been gaining some notoriety lately. Not the good kind. Their refusal to provide an address is proof of what they are & their claim that they don't legally need to provide validation just seals their coffin. They're nothing but fraudulent debt collection clowns. Ignore them. Block their calls if you can & inform your employer, friends & family of what they are. File complaints with the FTC, CFPB & your states AGs office.
When you have the time, go to ftc.gov & learn of your rights under the FDCPA. The act is not hard to understand. Encourage everyone you know to do the same. An informed consumer is a fraudulent debt collectors worst nightmare.
Be Safe. Be Aware.
Gunnar