855-811-1430

I have received 2 phone calls, one from 855-811-1430 and another one from the same person from a different number 844-388-0369. The said I had owed a debt and were going to serve me papers.  Wanted me to pay them some money to get it resolved. They had the last four of my social and it freaked me out. I don't know what to do. Of course it is a scam, but who else can I talk to about this?

I am receiving the same problem as Melanie . Whomever should be able to identify themselves.

They just called and said his name was Sean Ellis that there is a complaint filed against me.

My husband and I both received a call from this number.

They called my dad and ex  mother-in-law asking for me using names I don't use and haven't for years. I heard the message they left. Sounded like a young woman. She was nervous she was stumbling over her words. Gave reference #5***-TX name--Nicky Anderson ... called 1/23/2015 around noon and 3pm. Said was legal matter.

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/

They called my sister and told her that they were suing me.  She lives in another country.  I have no idea who these people are and they claimed that it was a civil lawsuit.  She referenced a Mike Ellis and they said that they were from Process Service.  

Same number contacted my boyfriends ex-cell phone.  Told her they have a summons to issue for him and gave her a mailing address we lived at over 5yrs ago.  They called from blocked number but gave that #as to call back.  We called and the guy said he was calling from law firm.  That he didn't know the name of the company that called his ex. Because they have many companies they use that are registered with then.
The scary thing is his ex has changed her number several times since they've been together. (9yrs ago) and how they got her number. And they knew his social #. He asked it was correct and if the address they had was correct. he even gave us account number to call. And check with this bank they claim he owes.  That if we receive the summons it will cost more. But they may be able to take a payment before the summons is issued. He knew the county we live in as well.  When he was with his Ex he lived in another county.  And he hasn't had a bank account there in like 12yrs.!
He told us to check with the bank and call him back.
But when I google the name mulholand and groups associate nothing comes up.  !

I received a call from a private number claiming to be a process server attempting to collect on a bank account that I had with Wachovia in 2006. They stated that they've made several attempts to serve me the summons.Which is a lie because my mother is home every day. I then was instructed to contact The Mulholland Group Associates who stated that I was indeed being sued by Wachovia and I had the option to pay $679 today or wait to go to court and would then owe $2300. I attempted to locate the firms website white the rep was on the phone and could not find it. I think they got my information through Trulia because I'm on the market for a rental home. After my heart stopped beating and I came to my senses I realized that this was indeed a SCAM. Please beware, scammers are getting really creative these days.

Read what Alfalfa posted above - and REAL process servers don't call to give you a heads up - they just show up!

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

This is all I can find about this so-called "Mulholland Group"  

Per records of the Secretary of State of California.

Entity Name:    MULHOLLAND GROUP AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
Entity Number:    201501310187
Date Filed:    01/08/2015
Status:    ACTIVE
Jurisdiction:    DELAWARE
Entity Address:    2400 E KATELLA AVE STE #800  (Is just a virtual office location)
Entity City, State, Zip:    ANAHEIM CA 92806
Agent for Service of Process:    CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA
Agent Address:    AS CSC - LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE, (C1592199)
Agent City, State, Zip:    *

*Not in California data base.  It would be necessary to go to state of Delaware Secretary of State and pay extra fees in order to find out who's really behind this group.  

Threatening criminal prosecution   in order to collect a civil debt is a violation of section  807 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( False or misleading representations  [15 USC 1692e]).  The same goes for threatening civil action where none is actually intended.

Report them:

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

Also contact your local attorney general

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, 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 at whatever address the jack***es are working out of now.  I think they are areal company but I can't find a good concrete address for them.

TOTAL SCAM! They said they had a legal case with my name attached. Need to call within 8 hours otherwise case would be settled without my input.They said I needed to Fax over documents to them. MIKE ELLIS was caller representative.
J. ADAMS was another name they gave.  The phone number that called was 800-877-0673...Don't answer. They gave 855-811-1430 as the number to call back.  REPORT THEM TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. They could not provide a Professional License Number!!!!!!!!!!
Mulholland Group and Assoc.  2400 East Katella St.  Anaheim California 92806   855-811-1430.

My husband received a call at his work from MG & Associates with the number 855-811-1430.  This person called and spoke to the front desk at his office and said he needed to speak to my husband with an urgent business matter.  The front desk person said he's not available and this guy said here is the "compliant" number and said if he did not receive a return phone call by the end of the day, he was going to serve papers on my husband.

SOOOOOOO These crazy people called me. from 855-811-1430.So they told my parents they were from CHILD WELFARE . They have an open case and they need my info to serve me with papers. So Amy Smith and Mark Pierce(fake names of course) had a field day making my parents worry to death. So I told Mr. Pierce I worked as a debt collector and I know the law. So Im not worried about it. But these crazy people and whachovia can kick rocks with no socks.

Jamie Smith just called me. Must be Amy Smith's sister. They called everyone of my relatives last month. Nothing on my credit report and I have no debt. Just ignore these idiots.

This people has been calling my relatives saying that I have a claim number and I do need to contact them ASAP, so this people  wants to collect some personal information since they don't wanted to give any information 'till they talk to me

Got a call from that number.  Caller claimed his name was Christopher Cullins, but he spoke in a badly hidden middle easter/indian accent.  Said there was action against my stepson. Gave the number 855-811-1430 to call back. I knew it was a scam.

I received a call from the same 855 number last night. I called today and Jay Adams at the Mulholland group associates. He said I owed a bank debt from a bank in my area for power $1500.00 and they were going to serve me with legal papers I decided to look into this and found out it is a scam!