855-208-9669

i received a call from 855-208-9669. they had my full name and they left a message stating that I have to call back to resolve a legal matter. If they don't hear from me they will serve me at my home address and\or my place of employment.  I tried calling them back and no answer, just leave a message at the extension. Was not able to leave message mailbox full, but no name given.  WHat should I do with theses calls?

I just received the exact same call. Any clue what this is?

I got the same call this morning

I had got this call as well

Call received and same message as Cel reported above

Just received a recorded message from same number at my job. One yesterday they called my husband

I received this call as well. They are saying they are going to garnish my funds but won't provide any additional information. What is this about? The information they are providing does not make any sense at all.

Its a Payday Loan Scam. They use multiple numbers. Report it to the FTC immediately to place a FRAUD ALERT  against your credit! 1-877-382-4357 and they will take your information and have you call to report at all 3 credit bureaus, FREE for 90 days at 1-800-525-6285. They had my SS# & Banking info so its nothing to wait on and hope they go away. They say you can settle with them to avoid 2 court dates or being arrested! DONT PAY ANYTHING, ITS A SCAM. GOOGLE SEARCH PAY DAY LOAN SCAMS. People have been reporting it again since April 2016 to the FTC- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION. My husband got a call yesterday on his cell and they called me at 9AM today. They have been reported!!!

Its a threatening payday loan scammer!

They called my husband yesterday too. Its a scammer. Ive reported 2 numbers they are using to try and collect on. They threaten court dates or arrest. Its BS :-(

Got a call both yesterday and today the left a message saying I was going to be served at home or at my job. I called back and was put on hold then the call disconnected.

Me too! They called my husband! Thanks for the info in ur post

Thank you ! Will call both! They have too much private information

Just got the same phone call. I have not taken any payday loans out they said I did. I asked for the person name and the company name as well as the address that I will contact the Federal Trade Commission. They hung up on me. How rude!!

Just got a call from these clowns.  I unleashed hell on them... It felt so good!  Told them to get a real job and they hung up on me.

Got multiple calls from these VERY rude people.  Finally got through to a live body who spoke so fast and with such a strong southern accent I could hardly understand her.  They have my full social, birthday, place of employment, home address...they are saying I defaulted on an online loan.   I have never done that.  Told them good luck with serving me but she assured me they would have fun doing it and hung up on me~

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/

Is irritant the costant calls that they make.

so what can we do i just spoke to someone and they have all my information!!!!

You read the post that Alfalfa kindly put below. File the appropriate complaints & then ignore the dirt-bags that are calling from this number. It's as simple as that.
The scum that are making these calls purchased your information from a "broker" who deals in just that. Information. Nothing more. They don't have a valid claim to any valid debt. All they have is information. They can't do anything but make pests of themselves. They're SCAMMERS with small minds & big mouths. Nothing more.
 Watch your accounts & your credit. Some of these SCAMMERS (not many, just some) try to get "tricky". If you catch them in time, they're powerless. If you can find them, they can be sued and/or prosecuted. Good luck with that though. SCAMMERS are like cockroaches. They're good for nothing but damn! They can sure run & hide!
Be Safe. Be Aware.
 Gunnar