844-860-0907

Called and left message about a legal issue and court case pending etc.. The same scam as always. Please stop these people!!

Called and left a message that a case would be filed and I was "officially notified". Have received nothing in writing. Tired of people using scare tactics.

Like previous scare scams!  Claimed I was a "defendant" in a pending "court case". Stern voice claiming to be "Head Arbitrator David Smith", representing "County Mediation Services" telling me I had received "Official Notification".  Notification of what was not stated.  No legitimate business listing in our area for "County Mediation Services".

That is verbatim what the voicemail I got yesterday and today said. If this is "official notification", which is only required once, why do they call every day?

"David Smith - Arbitrator for County Mediation Services". Recorded Message claiming that I was the defendant in a pending case filed with "the county". Neglected to identify who the plaintiff was, or what "county" the case was being filed in. Gave a case number of "CR208841". I'm sure this is another scam, probably originating from a foreign country. Unfortunately, once you get on their call list, you don't get off.

Whatever you do, DO NOT CALL THEM BACK!! Once they get a live person on the phone, they continue to pester you, threaten you, and pass your information along to other scams. If your phone service allows, block the number, and again, don't call back! I have unfortunately dealt with many of these scams and have been investigating them for years. They try to go for the easy score, and if they believe they can fluster you and get you to cave to their demands, just once, you will forever be marked as an easy score. And you'd best believe, these scammers share information, and often work together even though it may seem that their game or scam is totally different from some other call you recently received. I will keep track of this thread and if it gets large enough, there are things that can be done criminally...

I should copy and paste the above everything is the same, right down to the case number.
They have called every day for the past three days now and have it as UNKNOWN so I can't block them calling in.
But tells me to call 844-860-0907.  Are they allowed to call like this if you are on the Do Not Call Registry?  Ever since Blue Cross got hacked, we have been getting calls like this.

Received an unknown call, voicemail was left all matching above people--David Smith etc. I called back and spoke to a live person saying my employer would be notified within 72 hours from the sheriffs department for a court notice. She stated it was a payday loan--I've never had one.

Let your employer ( and family & friends)  know about the SCAM call.  Do not put anything past these callers!  Then give your state attorney general a call.

Scam, called my brother yesterday from blocked number. Called my cell today from unknown number. David smitth, head mediater for county services. Call back to arrange dismissal before being served
“You have been officially notified”

Threatened me with court telling me im gonna have to pay court fees of over 4 thousand dollars...really upset me i have done nothing wrong...gave me a case number....i was even laughed at cuz i began to cry...i was that upset

A phone call is legal notification of nothing.  Simply block and ignore the calls.  County Mediation is a common term used by these and other debt scammers.   They are not connected to any governmental agency at any level.  They are basically debt scammers trying to extract money from you by instilling fear that  you've done something wrong.
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Just because someone on the phone calling you says you owe a debt does not mean you actually owe it.

If a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt:

1.    Demand the person give you his or her name, company name, and address
2.     Demand a debt validation letter by US mail.  E-mail no good.
3.    Do not pay  the collection agent or anyone else a  dime until the debt is validated

Of course they won’t do this, no scammer ever will, so simply ignore them and block their calls.

If they are bothering you, report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection (Threatening civil proceedings with no intent to follow through, or threatening criminal process in order to collect a civil debt is a  violation of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.)  The same goes for endless telephone harassment

Note that the US Supreme Court in the Case of HENSON ET AL. v. SANTANDER CONSUMER USA INC., has recently ruled that the provisions of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act do not apply if the creditor owns the debt in question.  As a practical matter this probably won't effect the kinds of scam debt collectors who often show up on 800notes.  The scam collectors don't give you any information about themselves so it is impossible to know whether or not they in fact "own" the debt in question.  Most do not send debt validation letters and many often say they are collecting for someone else.  So, make the complaint anyway if they are bothering you.  Let the FTC sort it out.

Also contact your local attorney general

If they continue to bother you,  and you know you do not owe any money, tell them that you know this is  a debt scam and that you are making a complaint to the police for extortion.  Once you get a copy of the police report and they call you again , just read out the  file number and the name of the PD or Sheriff’s office involved.   Tell them you’ll be glad to send a copy to them at whatever address the jack***es are working out of now.

You'll probably have to yell at them and talk over them.  Tell 'em  no scammy debt collector is going to push you around.

Ignore and block the calls.  You're being called by debt scammers.  Basically they are trying to scare money out of you.   Don't fall for it.  See my entry.

The DNC doesn't deal with debt collectors.

If they are bothering you, report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection (Threatening civil proceedings with no intent to follow through, or threatening criminal process in order to collect a civil debt is a  violation of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.)  The same goes for endless telephone harassment

Note that the US Supreme Court in the Case of HENSON ET AL. v. SANTANDER CONSUMER USA INC., has recently ruled that the provisions of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act do not apply if the creditor owns the debt in question.  As a practical matter this probably won't effect the kinds of scam debt collectors who often show up on 800notes.  The scam collectors don't give you any information about themselves so it is impossible to know whether or not they in fact "own" the debt in question.  Most do not send debt validation letters and many often say they are collecting for someone else.  So, make the complaint anyway if they are bothering you.  Let the FTC sort it out.

Also contact your local attorney general

If they continue to bother you,  and you know you do not owe any money, tell them that you know this is  a debt scam and that you are making a complaint to the police for extortion.  Once you get a copy of the police report and they call you again , just read out the  file number and the name of the PD or Sheriff’s office involved.   Tell them you’ll be glad to send a copy to them at whatever address the jack***es are working out of now.

County Mediation scam.

May be this group:  KAUNTEY MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC.  In any event, standard debt scamming operation.  Call from a variety of numbers with typical debt scammer  threats, attempt to present themselves as some sort of vague local governmental agency.

Calls from:                        Other CIDs used
844-245-5700
844-256-2331        David Smith with County Mediation Services
844-307-6706         Reily locators
832-497-1188        Kauntey Mediation
844-589-8759        County Mediations
844-738-8070        County Mediation, Global Mediation
844-802-8030        David Smith County Arbitration Services
844-808-9101        Kauntey Mediation, Goldman and Berkowitz
844-823-6213        North Eastern Recovery Group
844-885-8906        David smith. Acs insurance group, Trader David Smith County Mediation Services,  Davis Smith, Head Arbitrator
866-373-6364        David Smith, Arbitrator, Mediation Services (AKA Possibly the infamous ‘Mark Wallace’)
877-254-7099        County Mediator
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Possibly this group:

NYS Department of State
Division of Corporations
Entity Information
The information contained in this database is current through February 13, 2015.

Selected Entity Name: KAUNTEY MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:    KAUNTEY MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
DOS ID #:    4657397
Initial DOS Filing Date:    OCTOBER 28, 2014
County:    ERIE
Jurisdiction:    NEW YORK
Entity Type:    DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Current Entity Status:    ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information
DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
KAUNTEY MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
96 SEYMOUR ST. SUITE 651
TONAWANDA, NEW YORK, 14150
Registered Agent
NONE
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BBB:

THIS BUSINESS IS NOT BBB ACCREDITED.
Kauntey Mediation Services, LLC
Phone: (720) 459-5361
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(844) 952-7295(Phone)  Using a CID of Goldman and Berkowitz on 800notes.
(832) 497-1188(Phone)
(919) 267-2060(Phone)
96 Seymour Street Suite 651, Tonawanda, NY 14150
! THERE IS AN ALERT ON KAUNTEY MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC !

Collection agencies are required to obtain licensing in the areas in which they are contacting consumers about a debt. BBB has requested this company provide proof they have the necessary licenses to operate where they are collecting debt.  This collection agency has not responded to our requests.

BBB advises consumers to be aware of their legal rights when contacted by a collection agency.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act which prohibits  abusive and harassing behavior by any debt or collection agency.  The act states specific practices and rules under which debt collectors must abide by.  There are penalties for agencies found breaking these laws.  Collection agencies must not use crude or offensive language or identify themselves as anyone other than by their business name.  If a consumer believes a debt or collection agency has violated any of the FDCPA laws the BBB encourages them to file complaints with the BBB at bbb.org and Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov.
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Complaint Information

BBB has seen a major increase in collection agencies setting up businesses in the Upstate New York area over the past several years.  In an effort to keep consumers informed about which collection agencies are operating in accordance with Federal Law,  we are asking for specific information from all collection agencies operating in our service area.  The requests includes the following: :Federal Employee Identification Number-EIN:Proof Of Licensing, bonding and or registration by the city, town in which your business is located.:Proof of licensing required by any state in which you operate by mail or telephone or email.  This collection agency has not responded to our requests. BBB advises consumers to be aware of their legal rights in regard to collections.  The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a statue enacted in 1978 which seeks to eliminate abusive and harassing behavior by any debt or collection agency.  The act states specific practices and rules under which debt collectors must abide by.  There are penalties for agencies found breaking these laws.  Some of these laws state that a collection agency is forbidden to harass a debtor, which includes threatening violence or legal action.  They may not use crude or offensive language or identify themselves as anyone other than by their business name.  If a consumer believes a debt or collection agency has violated any of the FDCPA laws the BBB encourages them to file complaints with the BBB at bbb.org and Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov.

I received the same call and I called back the lady had an attitude trying to tell me I needed to take care of the matter or go to court I told her I wasn’t doing either she got a attitude and told me I owed 650.00 to Bell Capital which I’ve never heard of gave me a case number and told me my employer would be contacted in 72 hours to serve me

Same as above...David Smith with County Mediation Service. Pls call back to 844-860-0907. I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED...lol.

Did you call back because I did.. I was so upset

Called about some court case involving my daughter. Vague and threatening, talked about mediation,

These people just called my sister's job, calling my cell all weekend.  For this same stuff. Im so annoyed & aggravated