855-802-3240

I have been  receiving  calls from this  person saying that they are SAR Associates,  and that  I need to return there call Monday - Saturday.   They have mail a copy of a paper  stating I owe them $1500.  I don't  know what this is, and I'm  tried  of these calls.

An extortion scam, plain and simple:

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/

It's a fake debt collector scam. I reported them to the Oklahoma State Attorney General's office and was informed by mail that they are scammers.

this number calls me multiple times a day 5 days a week it is really annoying, my mother has reported them to the DA in Wisconsin and they cant track these jerks down.  This is nuts!

I get recorded calls, say they are from SAR, but the man never says my name. He says that call is of an urgent nature and the return call is needed before the end of the day,  or further legal actions will be taken.  The 1st call received was in march,  then june, August and 3 in October.  I saved the vm msgs in case they are needed when I report the calls to proper authority.

SCAM, LOSERS, what else can I say,these folks are [***].Who would fall for that stuff.
No ID as to who they are searching.
Get real jobs boys.LOL

SCAM SCAM SCAM SAM!!!
I don't care who you owe.None threatens you about paying them.SAR find someone else to scam

SAR & ASSOCIATES NOW KNOWN AS RECOVERA INC. POSSIBLY ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT AID CENTER
Posted in:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-399-1719
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-310-9738/7
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-399-8115
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-399-1679
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-419-5601
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-465-8028
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-802-3240

Note that on September 25, 2015, they dissolved SAR and are now known as RecoverA Inc.:  http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationS ... storagePath=COR\2015\0925\77441939.tif&documentNumber=L15000148080
http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationS ... storagePath=COR\2015\0826\60253466.tif&documentNumber=P15000070284

Web site gives an alleged address:  http://sarandassociates.org/contact.html
BBB lists an SAR & Associates as being a debt relief company:  http://www.bbb.org/south-east-florida/busines ... ion-fl-90299686
The address on the web site comes back to a company called the Student Aid Center:  http://www.studentaidcenter.org/contact.php
Which has a bad review on their BBB page with an F rating, an alert about a pattern of complaints, totaling 195 and 14 negative reviews:  http://www.bbb.org/south-east-florida/busines ... ral-fl-90084328#
Now the important part is the last name of the co president, Alvarez.
Sunbiz. Org information on Student Aid Center:
STUDENT AID CENTER, INC.
Filing Information
Document NumberP13000030956 FEI/EIN Number46-2453199 Date Filed04/04/2013 Effective Date04/04/2013 StateFL StatusACTIVE Last EventAMENDMENT Event Date Filed12/10/2014 Event Effective DateNONE
Principal Address
2500 NW 79TH AVE.
SUITE 190
DORAL, FL 33122

Changed: 12/10/2014
Mailing Address
2500 NW 79TH AVE.
SUITE 190
DORAL, FL 33122

Changed: 12/10/2014
Registered Agent Name & Address FERNANDEZ-MORIS, RAMIRO
2500 NW 79TH AVE.
SUITE 190
DORAL, FL 33122

Address Changed: 12/10/2014
Officer/Director Detail Name & Address

Title President

MORIS, RAMIRO
2500 NW 79TH AVE.
SUITE 190
DORAL, FL 33122

Title President

ALVAREZ, DAMIEN
2500 NW 79TH AVE
SUITE 190
DORAL, FL 33122

Sunbiz.org has four SAR & associates, but here is one with the principal having the same last name as the Alvarez listed in Student aid Center:
S.A.R & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Filing Information
Document NumberL15000148080 FEI/EIN NumberNONE Date Filed08/28/2015 Effective Date08/28/2015 StateFL StatusINACTIVE Last EventVOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION Event Date Filed09/25/2015 Event Effective DateNONE
Principal Address
8201 PETERS ROAD
SUITE 1000
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33324
Mailing Address
8201 PETERS ROAD
SUITE 1000
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33324
Registered Agent Name & Address ALVAREZ, ALAN
8201 PETERS RD
SUITE 1000
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33324
Authorized Person(s) Detail Name & Address

Title MGR

ALVAREZ, ALAN
8201 PETERS RD, SUITE 1000
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33324
Damien Alvarez is listed as a principal in Secure Asset Recovery:
SECURE ASSET RECOVERY, INC.
Filing Information
Document NumberP15000021018 FEI/EIN NumberNONE Date Filed03/04/2015 Effective Date02/27/2015 StateFL StatusACTIVE Last EventAMENDMENT Event Date Filed08/20/2015 Event Effective DateNONE
Principal Address
19100 SW 24TH STREET
MIRAMAR, FL 33029

Changed: 08/20/2015
Mailing Address
19100 SW 24TH STREET
MIRAMAR, FL 33029

Changed: 08/20/2015
Registered Agent Name & Address ALVAREZ, DAMIEN
2500 NW 79TH AVE
SUITE 140
DORAL, FL 33122
Officer/Director Detail Name & Address

Title P

ALVAREZ, DAMIEN
2500 NW 79TH AVE., SUITE 140
DORAL, FL 33122

The address on SW 24th St is a residence, but the second address on 79th st, suite 140 seems to be a loan company of some sort, possibly between these three businesses they are getting people’s information?
http://www.placestogoinmiami.com/places/1736999-Retail-Business-Funding/
http://www.placestogoinmiami.com/places/1701334-ContractorFunding/

This site lists them as active even though Sunbiz does not:  http://florida.intercreditreport.com/company/ ... lc-l15000148080

Florida office of Financial Regulation has no listing for them as required by Florida law to be a debt collector.
It seems they send the same letter and amount to everyone.  Other complaints:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Sar-Associates/Plantation-Florida/Sar-Associates-The-company-sent-me-a-threatening-lawsuit-letter-stating-I-owe-them-1450-1264940
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/sar-associates/plantation-florida-33324/sar-associates-said-the-are-representing-lts-management-they-say-i-owe-them-money-i-d-1264798
Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt.  It also must contains “mini-Miranda” telling you that it is an attempt to collect a debt and that all information will be used for those purposes.  The one other important thing that this letter must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days of receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified.
Read up on your rights here, get template letters to send and also make a complaint at this government site:  http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:  http://consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php
Also file a complaint with the Florida AG’s Office:  http://myfloridalegal.com/
http://www.flofr.com/StaticPages/FileAComplaint.htm

Note:  this number thread lists both IPS and SAR in it:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-844-279-7424
http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationS ... storagePath=COR\2015\0826\76160725.Tif&documentNumber=P15000021018

got  a  call  around  10.00  they said it is the  second  attempt to collect a  debit do not know  who these  people   are

I listened to a VM just now saying the exact same words on my cell phone, no name mentioned about him OR me!

just got a call from these people. Actually called the number back and he said that there was no debt or account associated with my phone number or name and that he would remove my number from their system. There was no attempt to collect money from me. Do I have any reason to be concerned?

I believe you have a reason to be alert.  If they called once, they can call again.  Removing a number from their system?  I am skeptical.  Lawbreakers do not obey the law.  Reading the other posts, it is likely the caller is a Debt Scammer.  I can see no reason to pick up the phone if unknown numbers show in you caller id.  And DO NOT call them back.  You will say "I was told that...." and they will say, "So What?"  Things will go down hill from there.

If you are plagued by wanting to be responsible,  honest and truthful, I will say this:  You did the right thing, you were told you had no debt in their system.  Done.  No need to talk.  If there is a problem, you will be advised by legal means. Ignore them.  Block them.   They are criminals and are out to scam you.   Be Save, Take Care!

I am a teenager, I don't owe any debt. This is a SCAM! What should I do? Should I call the police?

If you KNOW you owe no money, or believe the call was from a fake debt collector, please take the time to read this:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Have received 4 calls since October 2015. The caller did not identify himself, and was requiring a call back to 855-802-3240 for unpaid debt.  He states that he calling from SAR & Associates!

I have been receiving phone calls from a guy, and he's been leaving me voicemails. My number is on the Do Not Call List. The voicemails don't list my name (or any name, he says "We've been trying to get in contact with YOU" ) or any case number. Frankly, the only debt I have is student loans, and I'm on payment plans for those. I had my mom call back and she literally started the call with, "Hi, I'm debating whether I'm going to sue you today." After speaking with a woman, the woman said that they don't have my number registered with any cases and have no records of my name. So- essentially- they have been calling me with no reason.

That being said, take a look at the one website they have up. Appears to be made in Weebly back in 2013.
( http://www.sarandassociates.com )
Half the tabs are not finished. It just scrolls through with the automatic font text- possibly Latin- Weebly applies to new pages. (I know, I've made my own personal website with Weebly) An act of looking like they have things to say, but they literally just have an about us page and everything else is fluff. Is you take a look at the "articles" section, literally the Articles are headlined 'Test One' 'Test Two'. This website is here to make it seem official, but they are counting on people to not actually try to read past the 1st page on the website.

Definitely scam. And everyone else's reports confirm it. I'm just "lucky" enough that they haven't sent me a letter yet (Which is one of the ways SAR & Associates scam). Which means they only information they have about me, is my phone number.

The numbers they have called from: (855)802-3241,  (855)802-3240, & (866)408-9934
They've only asked to be called back on the 3241 & 3240 numbers.

I hope this helps others!