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Has anyone received a call from this number? Saying that you owe from a credit card that was open 10 years ago and that they will send you to court if unpaid or wages are taken?

Yes, I JUST got a call from them for someone ELSE in my family. I returned the called and got mouthy with them. If it's a 10 year old CC, chances are it's NOT able to be collected on due to Statutes of Limitations law. =)
However, they were able to leave me a voicemail TELLING me what the call was about and who it was for BUT when I called, because I wasn't that person they wouldn't release any info to me, due to privacy law. HAHAHAHAHA WTF, they called ME and GAVE me info that is against 3rd party confidentiality!! Besides, if they needed my family member, and this "bill" is owed from eons ago, how the heck do they have MY number?? Dumb [***]!!

I received the same call from that number, first of case numbers usually do not have only 4 numbers. They also stated they were from the prosecutors  office. Gosh when did they start calling?
They also called my son to get a hold of me. He is making a call to that office to speak to the real persecutors and see what they say . Meanwhile I am not calling the "firm" handling this which they requested. I think they are full of it

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/

weird, threatening message from out of the blue about some "case" and an urgent matter, why do they feel a need to call from an blocked # if they are a legitimate company?

Sounds like a debt scamming operation to me.  Check the statute of limitations for your state.  In California it is normally 4 years for most written debts.  Most of these by-by-night collection groups do not go to court; they rely on threats only.

Just because a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt does not mean you 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 block their calls and ignore them.

If they are bothering you,

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.  You might have to yell at the scammer and talk over him or her.  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.  If you can find them.

Statute of limitations for all states:  http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/statut ... hart-29941.html

Same Here.  called from blocked number stating it was a serious matter concerning a complaint filed against me. LOL.

They called block looking for my mom but call her 16 year old son asking me questions about my mom. Disrespectful son of [***]

They called block looking for my mom but call her 16 year old son asking me questions about my mom. Disrespectful son of bytchez. Next time don't block my cuss words out.

Perhaps you need to read the terms of service:

https://800notes.com/nb/tos.aspx