8554414244

I called them, spoke at length about a debt that we never took out.   After finding out the account number and company where the charges supposedly originated - I called the company.  Their collection department doesn't outsource.  In addition, they had no files on record of my hubby's social number, birth date or name.  

In addition, the company that supposedly charged us told us that the collection company HAS to provide a Proof of Debt Letter.  If they refuse, you do not have to pay.  From my research - this is a scam.  Do your due diligence!

Info given by Collector, Daniel Cruz
WSG Assoc
1439 W Chapman Ave, Ste 160
Orange, CA 92868

I had someone call me restricted and gave me this number for my father also saying legal documents. The lady I spoke with was so unprofessional, told me to grow up, called me pet names and Jung up in my face! I asked many time to speak to someone over her or for a corporate number and she laughed!

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.

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

I called them, spoke at length about a debt that we never took out.   After finding out the account number and company where the charges supposedly originated - I called the company.  Their collection department doesn't outsource.  In addition, they had no files on record of my hubby's social number, birth date or name.  

In addition, the company that supposedly charged us told us that the collection company HAS to provide a Proof of Debt Letter.  If they refuse, you do not have to pay.  From my research - this is a scam.  Do your due diligence!

Info given by Collector, Daniel Cruz
WSG Assoc
1439 W Chapman Ave, Ste 160
Orange, CA 92868

Tara sprosser called, about a complaint made by me sent to her office.

I just rec this same call tonight from 855-441-4244

Intel from my records on WFG & Associates:

aliases reported: Western Financial Group / WFG & Associates / RS Clark & Associates, Inc
behavior reported: FDCPA violations, false arrest and process service threats, clouding the distinction between bad check diversion programs and consumer debt

phone number threads active since 2013 Q4:
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https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-441-4244:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-972-9951

phone number threads active prior to 2013 Q4:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-714-453-1947
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-714-453-1963
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-858-518-8920

Same as above.  No caller ID, "We have a complaint...call my office immediately...this wont go away..."
Name on message was "Paris Foster, 855-441-4244"

I got a call from a Private Caller Private Number. It was from a man named Charles. He asked for me, but I was on my way out the door, so I just said "She isn't home right now" but that I could take a message. He proceeded to tell me that he tried to serve papers to my address on two different occasions (and wanted to verify if this was the correct address for the person he was looking for). He said if he didn't get the papers served within the next 24 hours, I would be charged for Failure To Appear in court. I asked if he had a number where he could be called back, he said that he was representing a client that he couldn't name. But for me to call the phone number 855-441-4244 with an ID # to go along with it. He also said he from legal claims with WFG Associates. I was really worried until I searched this number online and came to this site.

yep, collection company for a chevron card from some 10yrs ago! they called MY JOB stating they were trying to deliver court documents...full of crap...got a guy named Daniel Cruz and told him I had no idea what he was talking about, he called me a "liar" (very professional) and hung up. HA!

This guy called my parents house and told my Dad that I was scheduled to be in court the next day in California.  And I live in Atlanta and have for over 6 years now.  Said they tried to serve me at an address I haven't lived at in almost 10 years. Had my Dad convinced I had done something wrong and wasn't telling him about it.  Gave him a case number and said I needed to call 855-441-4244 that day or I would be charged with failure to appear.  All lies... The law states that former creditors can only report on your credit report for up to 7 years but there's no limitation on how long they can pursue you for payment even if you paid them off.  They can make up all kinds of fees and say you owe thousands of dollars when you owe them nothing.  Yet there's nothing you can do about it.

Received a call from an unknown number wanted to let me know they were trying to serve papers to my old address. Told me to call 855-441-4244 and gave me a case number. Glad I went online and searched the number first.

BEWARE

They keep calling my wife, talking about a document that must be given, and referring to an old address.   They use that same tactic repeatedly.  Company is WSG Assoc. 1439 W Chapman Ave, Ste 160, Orange, CA 92868.
855-441-4244

I received a call from Mr. Brown about a credit debt from many years ago, then he had one of his people to really push the issue for me to pay them. The second person told me that someone was on their way to my house to serve me papers and if I went to court it was cost me over $2500.00 dollars plus court cost.  So I did but when they tried to get the money and couldn't the called me immediately.  I am glad I researched this today so they can not make me a victim.  Do not give them any money and ask them for the creditor that you owe name, address, and phone number.

I was recently contacted by this company, who left a voicemail at my parent's house and on my sister's phone. As other posters have stated, they were adamant about making arrangements for payments or that I would be served papers at my place of employment and residence. I've never heard of such a thing, but I was a bit fearful and proceeded to supply Veronica Green with my debit card information and arranged a payment for almost $600. I made the initial payment and consulted with my partner about it, then did some research online. After finding numerous complaints of fraud and illegal practices on part of this company, I have reported them to my bank and will be issued a new debit card.

Please do not give your bank or SSN over the phone. Contact your state attorney general immediately and if you're arranged a payment, notify your bank. I will be signing up with Lifelock to track my credit report for awhile.

Called and threatened. Want to know if anyone else ever did receive papers they claim to have company was gf group