844-597-0259

They want something legal.

Robocall. When called back, person kept asking for reference number but would not say who was calling or what it was regarding

Same here and no company name or anything just wants ssn.  And when i said i would verify they hung up

The caller did not give a name of the company but wanted me to verify my SSN.  When I refused they became irate, so I just hung up the call.  This is a Scam!

Won’t give name calls all day long

Scam. Robocall, cloaks it to look like call is coming from a local number. If it was legitimately a legal matter they have to contact you in writing.

Debt Extortion Scammers
Another number with the same message is 844-752-0398  Peterson Asset Management
Robo message:

Quote:

This message is solely intended for...(name).... This is a documented attempt to reach you regarding a matter in our office. We are in the process of pursuing this matter, govern within the laws in your state. Please call 844-597-0259 to speak with one of our specialist. Please note this is a very time sensitive matter and your cooperation is required. Your reference number is L G O 7937, call 844-597-0259 or press one to speak with a live agent. Call 844-597-0259 or press one.

Listen to message

The vague scare tactic message is designed to panic a victim into calling back.

Most debt collectors will use a certain amount of pressure to convince you to pay the debt. After all, they often don't get paid unless you pay. Be suspicious of a debt collector who uses an unusual amount of pressure to get you to pay immediately, particularly if they also use scare tactics to get you to pay right away. For example, a debt collector is scamming you if it :

• threatens you with a lawsuit and tells that you can avoid the lawsuit by paying right away
• Says a Process Server  or Courier is coming with papers to sign
• Threatens to call / go to your place of employment
• Insists you have been notified, served or are non-compliant via phone message(s)
• Refuses to give a company name or verifiable Contact source
• Refuses to send proof of debt via US mail

A sure sign of a debt collection scam is a collector that wants to you to pay via wire transfer or another method that can't be traced. If the payment method can't be traced, you'll have a harder time getting the authorities involved.

If the creditor sounds completely foreign, or you know you never had an account with that business, there's a chance it's a scam. Never pay a collection you don't recognize. You have the right to request written proof of the debt from the debt collector before you send payment.

https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Publications/PhonyDebtCollectionScams.asp
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/02/ftc ... llection-scheme
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/08/pha ... onate-law-firms

Quote:

Here are some ways to find out if a debt collector is legitimate.
•You received a letter in the mail. ...
•The agency is licensed in your state. ...
•The collector can verify your personal details. ...
•You can request information about the debt. ...
•There's more than one method of payment. ...
•A company works with you, not against you.

Source: https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/deb ... ctor-is-a-scam/

They gave me a file number and this number to call back on and said it was a legal matter and very time sensitive

They keep calling me too.  I have had the same results as others on here so now I call them and have my friends call them every day and ask them for their SSN and address.  They hate me now.

Same as above - gave me a reference #.   The number is legitimate so why don't the feds shut it down!!!!!!!