844-809-5830

got a message from "unknown" stating they were serving me papers and I had one chance to call the arbitrator at 844-809-5830....cannot find the number any where

said I was being served papers have a chance to take care of it it is a legal matter scammers

They called me about an old payday loan that was paid off a long time ago. I've sent a copy of the payoff letter to them so we will see how it goes.

My step daughter called us and said that she spoke to investigator Rj Lewis. Said that we had a payday loan back in 2011 and we need to pay it or we will be served papers and have legal actions toward us. This is not the 1st time this has happened.

Per federal debt collection laws, the alleged debtor doesn't have to do anything - the burden of proving you owe them money falls squarely on the shoulders of the "debt collector".  However, it looks like this might be yet another debt scammer outfit.

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.
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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/

Scam on payday loan

They said I will be served at work as well. They are calling family members as well scaring them that I will be going to jail for this matter. Talk about scammers