855-651-0912

There were two harassing and threatening calls from this number.

I received one threatening call yesterday (Feb. 5, 2015) directing me to call this number-- (855) 651-0912

Message left saying there was a case going to be filed under my name and SSN, said she was calling from the Liason Office of Business Management (as if there is such a thing with a total generic name).  Was directed to call the number back. I don't effing think so.

I received the same message today and will not be calling them back. She said she received a fax from Liaison Business Management and did give me the last four digits of my social security number. Any debt I had has been paid and this sounds like the scammers who got information from the pay day loan I did well over 5 years ago.

I received a call from an unknown number and attempted to harrass me by stating they were authorized to serve papers to my home and/or work and asked if I'm available. I said no we'll you need to call this number with a case. I called the 855-651-0912 number and it sounds like the same woman who spoken to me from the unknown number and with an attitude because of the name I gave her and she said she couldn't understand me. So she hung up. This is a total scam because when I called back and pressed 1 to reach a rep, it was the same woman and said we got disconnected. And I told her if you're such a business, than maybe try to get better phone services before begging for something from someone else.

I got this voicemail today from an unknown number as well.  Saying they are going to serve me with papers at my work or home, for legal issues involving social ending in XXXX.  I need to call 855-651-0912 with a case number to verify information.  I get about one of these a month.  If someone was serving you with papers, they do not call you first, you get certified mail or hand delivered with a signature.  This is a scam.

Scam call stating were going to serve papers on claim number xxxx from Portfolio Business Mngmnt.....total scam/prank - don't deal with them

My mom who is on disability is  getting these calls. I told her its a scam but it still upsets her any ideas, how i can stop them from calling and upsetting her. These pepole dont care about elderly or disabled

They can not touch her disability. Your best bet, is to get her a call blocking device or phone. If this is Portfolio as indicated in some of the posts above, then they have a mega bad history and tons of lawsuits against them for FDCPA violations.

To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
www.naag.org (you can find your state AG at this link).
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.rcfp.org/reporters-recording-guide/state-state-guide
http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
Also with the BBB and follow completely through with it.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Seek a FDCPA/TCPA Attorney if need be.

Some Tips:
*Keep all messages
*Take a picture of your Caller ID
*Keep any and all conversations recorded to your states recording laws, some require they be told, others do not. This can be transferred to a recording device.
*Keep a notebook handy for writing time,date, who you spoke with and what the conversation detailed.
http://www.insideedition.com/investigative/93 ... debt-collectors

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/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

And see:
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/nationwide-debt-association.htm
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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.

ID themselves as Portfolio Business Management. Guy had a ruff gravely voice I've heard before from various NY based debt collection groups.  Another "Buffalo Bully".

Most likely this group:

http://pbmrecovery.com/

Portfolio Business Management, Inc.
902 Ridge Rd. Suite 114
West Seneca, NY 14224
Phone : (855) 614-6759

_________________________________

NYS Department of State
Division of Corporations
Entity Information
The information contained in this database is current through February 23, 2015.

Selected Entity Name: PORTFOLIO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC.
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:    PORTFOLIO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC.
DOS ID #:    4493509
Initial DOS Filing Date:    NOVEMBER 27, 2013
County:    ERIE
Jurisdiction:    NEW YORK
Entity Type:    DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION
Current Entity Status:    ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information
DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
PORTFOLIO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC.
PO BOX 236
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14220
Registered Agent
NONE

Your right got the same call. The woman that left voice mail for me to call 855-651-0912 is the same voice that answered when I called. Except the first name she gave was Nichole Glover and that she was going to serve me papers. The woman they connected me with when I called had the same voice but the name she gave was Kathy Bronson. Same voice on the voice mail. She said they were collecting on a payday loan from 2005. She asked if I got papers. I said no. I asked about payments. She said let me call the client. So about 3 minutes later we could settle for an amount. But had to pay it right then. If not the client would take paying on it monthly for about $400 more. So I asked if she would send me some kind of papers in the mail she said yes I would get the agreement in about 5 days. But she needed a card on file for the 1st payment. I called the courthouse to see if anything was filed they said the have nothing on file. Found out company's buy old debts and try to make you pay then they will sell it to another company and so forth and so forth. Scam

**intel update***  march 2015...Same thing happened. Total scammers. Wish these freaks would meet me face to face. I'd love to have the cops cuff these turds.

Acted as if they were serving me with orders to show in court.

I've got my lawyers looking into it. I want to know how this is even legal.

It isn't legal.  They are vuoating laws left & right.

Report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

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.

Last known address:

PORTFOLIO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC.
PO BOX 236
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14220

Someone left a message on my cell from an "unknown" stating they rec'd a fax about a legal matter and they will serve me together at my residence and work place. This is a scam. How can I stop them from calling back.
Thank you

Tell those low life's that you forwarded there voicemail and number to the FBI they can't get up in the morning and earn an honest living like most of us and any person that takes advantage of an elderly person or any person for that matter is a low life scum bag that will die a horrible death. They always call me but I don't mind them

It is illegal.

This scammer tells me that there's a case against me and she had my last four social number she said it's an urgent matter and I need to call 855 651 0912 and a automated answering says that u reached portfolio business management and when I press one the same lady that left me the message answered the phone I told her I'm reporting this to the fbi

I was contacted to pay a payday loan by an aggressive lady who became obnoxious once I started asking questions. I do not have any unpaid loans and to be notified was really unbelievable . I felt that this was a scam and I will be looking into this matter on a deeper basis to get to the bottom of it. I will be forwarding a letter to my attorney general against this type of scamming business.

Same deal... this is the second time they've attempted to extort money from me... first time was about a year ago. I thought it sounded familiar.