844-653-6231

They trying to get money out of you for a old bill you supposed owe on yet

Called with a case number wanting me to call them back. I think young was the last name.

Talked to a Michelle and a Ms. Bailey and they both stated that the bill needed to be paid by tomorrow. I advised her that every time they call it is from a different number, but they are all in the same location, but always have a different number to call back on. She stated that the loan was with GTI Holdings, who is no longer in business, and that they were based out of Atlanta, GA, but with a Nashville, TN are code.....weird. Also the name they used was called Thompson Group, which is a play off a law firm here in Nashville Called the Thompson Law Group. These people are scam artist and the company is not accredited through the BBB. They originally called me from 615-229-2903.

Informational post:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Consumers across the country report that they're getting telephone calls from people trying to collect on loans the consumers never received or on loans they did receive but for amounts they do not owe. Others are receiving calls from people seeking to recover on loans consumers received but where the creditors never authorized the callers to collect for them. So what's the story?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

   is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
   refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
   asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
   exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

   Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

   If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.
   Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
   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 whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft – charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or 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. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

Also good info at the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau:
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/1699/h ... legitimate.html

Have you been served with anything?  It was my understanding that you should be notified by letter and they don't typically warn you if they are coming

Wow this is a second one in a week.  Yep a scam.  Not falling for it.  People watch your personal information.  it is a scam.

Kay,
I was just reading your post and want to let you know I just received the same call from a Ms. Allison Bailey stating that I needed to setup a payment because if I didn't I was going to get served with a summons for my arrest. While I am on the cell phone with her I call from the other phone the cops to tell them all the info this lady is giving me. They automatically said it was a SCAM. They said that a law group would never contact anyone over the phone that it would be done with paperwork in the mail. Its ridiculous how these people try to scare us.

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/

The thompson group is definitely a scam no question about it!!!!

Total scam:

Thompson Group   .(Phantom collectors)

They call from a variety of numbers.

An entry on 800notes (702-475-8638) dated 8-5-2015, gives more information about the Thompson Group/ scam.

"Stacy Moore called claiming to be collecting a debt for CMG group.

CMG Group is associated with several other Pay Day loan companies:  Hydra Fund (all of them), SSM Group, etc.  This group of companies made illegal loans, in some cases without the consumer approval, had contracts that violated truth in lending, or didn't even give the money to the consumers, but claimed they did.  They also sold this fake information to debt collectors (which is the boat I'm in now).  CFPB and FTC have gone after them.  See here for more info:

http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201409_cfpb_complaint_hydra-group.pdf  (Lists all the groups part of this scam)

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/newsroom/cfpb- ... cash-grab-scam/

Lyk said no one make money home they go

The feds will beeee in thisss biotch by frday I dent play

Misson accmpd every1 fired on with lifez

The business open at 9 they AIN'T close the places down Im amarter then that. Will see 9 Im going In there like I have to work