855-748-8367

The only "power" bill collectors have is the power you (not you but you know what I mean) give them.  They are mindless drones who sit at a desk all day and basically beg people for money.  They may use unsavory tactics, but in the end they are no better than the bum who sits on a park bench begging for money while smoking a cigarette and drinking a pint of gin.

All of these pieces seem to be somehow related. Keep up the preassure on Blaine and Associates / Kauffman Associates / Piedmont / .......

http://kaufmannandassoc.com/
http://sandersonblaine.com
http://tamikabryant.net/RJFinancial/DOFI/
tamika@seventytwopixels.com

1-855-748-8367
1-855-719-1725


Contact Us
  Toll Free: (855) 748-9705
  Address: PO Box 75246, Columbia, SC, 29201-3726
  Email: contactus@kaufmannandassoc.com

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Lala if you worked for them give us some info on them

Add McKenzie Reid Associates to the list of aliases. Too lazy to even change their phone number.

For at least the last year, an illegal group of debt collectors have been terrorizing consumers, their family, friends, and employeers threating to arrest the individual of an unpaid loan or other debt (their generally don't even owe).  Be aware debt is a civil matter, not a criminal matter, and you can't be arrested.  The threaten a warrant if the victim does not pay a sum of money by the credit card over the phone.

Although when pressed the callers give the victim an address in Columbia South Carolina (usually a vacant lot).  They are actually out of the Charlotte North Carolina area.  The scammers are using the following business names

Kaufmann and Associates
Sanderson Blaine & Associates
McKenzie Reid Associates
Kennedy, Kline, & Associates

Here is a set of links to a variety of threads on this forum that document this group and its behavior.  They include the experiences of victims as well as a former employee or two that quit within a week of finding out exactly what was going on.  They also include responses from consumer advocates and people who are really criminal justice professionals advising victims of what to do

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-748-8367
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-719-1725
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-676-3492
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-805-5549
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-751-1084
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-803-2349
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-775-2417
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-775-2418
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-755-3417
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-746-3946
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-676-3485

5000 nations crossing Charlotte NC 2nd floor, the door says Berkley and associate s

First, I am glad that you found out what there were and quit.  That means you are just a genuine person with a conscience.  I can assure you no regular or no one investigating them is going to judge you.  You have already shown more courage than most people.

What is done, is done.  But as I am sure you can read in these threads, hundreds of folks have been scammed out of money they can't afford to lose.  You've done a good deed by confirming it is a scam

Many people are looking in to this organization now, and any details about the company (owner's/managers names; the name of person/company on the paychecks; and the name of the company processing the credit card payments) could go along way in making things right for many people.

Anything you post here will be shared with people who can do something about it.  Thank you very much!

Are u in law enforcement??

SK has been around the "anti-scam" scene for years and he is "one of the good guys", I'm sure a dozen folks would vouch for him on this board.  

His contacts run "wide and deep" and he wouldn't be asking for no reason ;)  

He can put this information in front of the right people

The most accurate answer to your question I can give you at this time is I have worked in the area of criminal justice for over twenty years.  You posting the name of Berkeley and Associates did the trick ;)  

Thank you, you have been more helpful than you could ever imagine!

These guys call me all the time, threatening crazy [***]. They say they are the Feds!!! What the hell!

Your very welcome! I just hope someone bring them down. Give me your email I have alot more info.

Well thank you again for your responses and the information you have been kind enough to provide in this situation.  I can be reached via email regarding this matter at shillkill24@gmail.com

I have been getting calls from this number as well as several other numbers, for about a month now, from a company claiming to be Sanderson, Blaine, and Associates. They have called every cell phone on my plan and my in-laws as well. Some numbers come up out of area and some come up Cambodia when they call. I do have debts from a few years ago when we came into a financial hardship and I am currently trying to pay back those who are willing to work with me. I have never had anyone be as rude as this person, Morgan Taylor. She had the info about a debt I legitimately owe but with a much higher amount. She informed me if it wasn't taken care of they would forward the info to my county to prosecute for the amount owed and for bank fraud. I felt like something was off but I also have some judgements against me and don't care to have more. The statute of limitations in my state for revolving debt, which includes credit card debt, is 3 years. But it's not true that they cannot sure you once the statute has passed! That's what I was informed of and so the last summons I got in 2013 was for a debt that was last paid in 2008 and I've not acknowledged the debt nor spoken to anyone since then. I didn't respond to the summons nor show up at court as I thought it would be denied but that wasn't the case. If you do not respond specifically pointing out that the statute has passed a judgement will be granted as it was in my case. Needless to say I didn't want another judgement and the statute hadn't passed on this debt so I worked out an agreement to pay $100 monthly starting March 7th 2014 and ending April 7th 2015. At that point Morgan Taylor transferred me to someone else to verify my info and confirm payment details while the whole time I'm wondering if this is somehow a scam. Well 2 days later I get another call from her stating that my failure to live up to my agreement was a serious problem and they were going to escalate my case for prosecution if I didn't call back immediately. I'm thinking somehow my number didn't get removed from the system and it was a mistake so I call back but get sent to her voice mail. I then check my bank account to see if the first payment has come out yet and it hadn't. Over the next couple days and even today I get calls, so does all my family, with a recording stating they're gonna sue me. I don't check my e-mail often and when I checked the other day I had a document from a Nicole wanting me to e-sign for them to take the money out. I was never told by them I would get anything to sign and I'm glad I never did sign it. The form is expired and Google will no longer let me view it or else I would share it with you guys. But the point is I almost lost money to them and I'm soooo glad I decided to check them out. Thanks everybody for the stories cause without you I would've got back in touch with them and signed that dang form!! I am willing to provide testimony and any useful info I have to see these people prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Please, feel free to contact me by e-mail if needed!

Reanderson78@gmail.com
Rda41978@live.com

Same here. They called my father when i was out of the country and said i owed some ridiculous debt from 2007. He was worreid for me and he paid them $1800. I want justice! Im in for any class action lawsuit. My email is theeckmaster36@gmail.com

Scam? Or is the any legitimacy?

Scam.  Per the FDCPA, you should not pay any caller who refuses to mail - do not accept email or fax - proof of debt and proof your caller can collect said debt.  Refusal to mail this proof within five days of their first call to you is a violation of federal law.  More here:

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.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.
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Also read up on the laws and your rights:

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
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

For Extortion Scam Operations, file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

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/

Lala, do you know who owns this company?

Do you know the owner's name?

Do you know the owner's name?