866-234-9790

Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson - collections.

Telling me some person other than  me owed some money....Have no idea what they were talking about.  Were very untruthful and trying to get more info about me.....they got upset when I would not tell them who I was.  I hung up on them.  They called back several time, I would not answer, they would not leave a message.

they gave a case number and vague info - called them back - total scam to get more info on personal stats.  do not give them info - tell them to cease calling.

Lisa supposedly works for a state attorny general, so she claimed when she called. wtf why can these people decieve and lie and still be in buisness

This # is associated with the county clerks office of Florida, so you can bet it's because you or someone you know has an unpaid debt to Florida.
No one left a message. I called the # back to find out it's collections on past due debts....parking tickets,speedind ticket,unpaid child support,
collections due to the state of Florida. You may have a warrant for these past due money owed to the State. If they call you and are vague about who they are, ask what it's about before it becomes a warrant for your arrest or someone you are associated with that has used your number for a reference.

Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson - collections is correct. They are a law firm trying to collect a debt owed to the state of florida. You may have parking tickets,unpaid child support,Tax lien,court ordered payments, etc. etc. You can try to avoid these calls but evenually you will have a warrant for your arrest if you don't try to settle these debts owed to the State of Florida.

Received a call from this # stating that I owed the Sate of Florida $271.00 in court cost. She said that unless I paid over the phone right now, that the police were in their way to arrest me. Good! Come and get me. I need a place to stay.

these people have called me for weeks now, turned out it was for a warrant in florida....ive never been to florida

you must work for them because ive never set foot in florida nor do i want to now

This company did not call me, but I recieved a letter notifying me of suspension of my license in Florida with this number listed for the law firm of Linebarger Groggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.  I paid my citation 2 years ago to the county my citation was issued in and have proof of such.  They are fishing for personal information using vague public records.  Everything on the notice is a matter of public record and it is interesting that they are trying to get me to send them the money instead of the county that issued the citation.

I recieved a letter in the mail saying that I owed money for a citation that allegedly happen in 1997. I never recieved a citation in 1997. I called the DMV before a call these people and was told there's no record of a citation for me in 1997. When I called these people and told them that I am a LAw Enforcement officer in Orange county they hung up. So people be very careful of this SCAM

Calling looking for someone who does not even live at my number.
Message is clear when giving call back number, and reference number, but deliberately garbled when the black lady states her name and the name of the company she "represents".
Caller ID was 887 258 5191 but she gave 866 234 9790

Peeps, this is legit. After I investigated the situation, I found out that the Clerk of Court in Leon County Florida did send the citation to this law firm for collections. I told them that they may need to get someone else to handle collections, because this law firm sounds too much like a SCAM.

"This is Tricia from Linebarger Law Firm. Please call me back at 866-234-9790 and reference #." That was it for the message left. My message to callers is that if you dont say who and WHY you are calling well I wont return the call. I see that others above say this company is legit but I'm not calling them back. If I get an official letter in the mail, then I will deal with it but this appears too fishy for me.

it is a collection agency. i had unpaid tickets from duval county.

I received a v-mail which left me the name of the agency, their phone number and a case number.    I thought it was a scam also but now-a-days it's easy to verufy if you have any infractions on your license.   In this case the call was legit but I wouldn't give them any info over the phone and asked them to mail me a letter.   When I receive it, I'll pay the debt.

I just called them and they want my SS# I told them I wasnt going to give it over the phone and they said they couldnt gove me any information??? Kinda fishy to me

DID YOU CONTACT THE AG AND ASK??  

That is the first logical step to take when someone calls claiming to be with a government agency..  

NO COLLECTION AGENCY CAN CLAIM TO BE WITH A GOVERNMENT AGENCY!  They are required to tell you they are a collection agency.  When they refuse it usually means they are up to something not entirely legal.  

File complaints with

Federal Trade Commission  https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en

Your State Attorney General
State Attorney General is every state they have offices

Link to all State Attorney General Websites www.naag.org

If you or they are located in NY – use this SPECIAL Link  www.NYDebtHelp.com
This special website was created by NY AG Andrew Cuomo specifically for reporting illegal debt collection practices.  HE’S CRACKING DOWN AND SHUTTING THEM DOWN!

Also report your calls and contacts with debt collectors at http://www.budhibbs.com/index.html  If the company is listed under agencies – report there. If not on the list YET, click on Watchlist! and add to the list.   You can also post here http://www.collectorsexposed.com/forum2/index.php?board=2.0

Debt Collectors DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION!    
The INFORMED CONSUMER IS THE DEBT COLLECTORS WORST ENEMY!

Dealing with Debt Collectors
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Statute of Limitations by State – always double check YOUR OWN STATE Government Website
http://www.budhibbs.com/statute_of_limitations.htm


Recording calls from Debt Collectors - always double check YOUR OWN STATE Government Website
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From Federal Trade Commission Website – FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers
If you’re behind in paying your bills, or a creditor’s records mistakenly make it appear that you are, a debt collector may be contacting you.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from you.
Under the FDCPA, a debt collector is someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies that buy delinquent debts and then try to collect them.
Here are some questions and answers about your rights under the Act.

What types of debts are covered?
The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, a medical bill, and your mortgage. The FDCPA doesn’t cover debts you incurred to run a business.

Can a debt collector contact me any time or any place?
No. A debt collector may not contact you at inconvenient times or places, such as before 8 in the morning or after 9 at night, unless you agree to it. And collectors may not contact you at work if they’re told (orally or in writing) that you’re not allowed to get calls there.

How can I stop a debt collector from contacting me?
If a collector contacts you about a debt, you may want to talk to them at least once to see if you can resolve the matter – even if you don’t think you owe the debt, can’t repay it immediately, or think that the collector is contacting you by mistake. If you decide after contacting the debt collector that you don’t want the collector to contact you again, tell the collector – in writing – to stop contacting you. Here’s how to do that:
Make a copy of your letter. Send the original by certified mail, and pay for a “return receipt” so you’ll be able to document what the collector received. Once the collector receives your letter, they may not contact you again, with two exceptions: a collector can contact you to tell you there will be no further contact or to let you know that they or the creditor intend to take a specific action, like filing a lawsuit. Sending such a letter to a debt collector you owe money to does not get rid of the debt, but it should stop the contact. The creditor or the debt collector still can sue you to collect the debt.

Can a debt collector contact anyone else about my debt?
If an attorney is representing you about the debt, the debt collector must contact the attorney, rather than you. If you don’t have an attorney, a collector may contact other people – but only to find out your address, your home phone number, and where you work. Collectors usually are prohibited from contacting third parties more than once. Other than to obtain this location information about you, a debt collector generally is not permitted to discuss your debt with anyone other than you, your spouse, or your attorney.

What does the debt collector have to tell me about the debt?
Every collector must send you a written “validation notice” telling you how much money you owe within five days after they first contact you. This notice also must include the name of the creditor to whom you owe the money, and how to proceed if you don’t think you owe the money.

Can a debt collector keep contacting me if I don’t think I owe any money?
If you send the debt collector a letter stating that you don’t owe any or all of the money, or asking for verification of the debt, that collector must stop contacting you. You have to send that letter within 30 days after you receive the validation notice. But a collector can begin contacting you again if it sends you written verification of the debt, like a copy of a bill for the amount you owe.

What practices are off limits for debt collectors?
Harassment. Debt collectors may not harass, oppress, or abuse you or any third parties they contact. For example, they may not:
    use threats of violence or harm;
    publish a list of names of people who refuse to pay their debts (but they can give this information to the credit reporting companies);
    use obscene or profane language; or
    repeatedly use the phone to annoy someone.

False statements. Debt collectors may not lie when they are trying to collect a debt. For example, they may not:
    falsely claim that they are attorneys or government representatives;
    falsely claim that you have committed a crime;
    falsely represent that they operate or work for a credit reporting company;
    misrepresent the amount you owe;
    indicate that papers they send you are legal forms if they aren’t; or
    indicate that papers they send to you aren’t legal forms if they are.

Debt collectors also are prohibited from saying that:
    you will be arrested if you don’t pay your debt;
    they’ll seize, garnish, attach, or sell your property or wages unless they are permitted by law to take the action and intend to do so; or
    legal action will be taken against you, if doing so would be illegal or if they don’t intend to take the action.

Debt collectors may not:
    give false credit information about you to anyone, including a credit reporting company;
    send you anything that looks like an official document from a court or government agency if it isn’t; or
    use a false company name.

Unfair practices. Debt collectors may not engage in unfair practices when they try to collect a debt. For example, they may not:
    try to collect any interest, fee, or other charge on top of the amount you owe unless the contract that created your debt – or your state law – allows the charge;
    deposit a post-dated check early;
    take or threaten to take your property unless it can be done legally; or
    contact you by postcard.

Can I control which debts my payments apply to?
Yes. If a debt collector is trying to collect more than one debt from you, the collector must apply any payment you make to the debt you select. Equally important, a debt collector may not apply a payment to a debt you don’t think you owe.

Can a debt collector garnish my bank account or my wages?
If you don’t pay a debt, a creditor or its debt collector generally can sue you to collect. If they win, the court will enter a judgment against you. The judgment states the amount of money you owe, and allows the creditor or collector to get a garnishment order against you, directing a third party, like your bank, to turn over funds from your account to pay the debt.
Wage garnishment happens when your employer withholds part of your compensation to pay your debts. Your wages usually can be garnished only as the result of a court order. Don’t ignore a lawsuit summons. If you do, you lose the opportunity to fight a wage garnishment.

Can federal benefits be garnished?
Many federal benefits are exempt from garnishment, including:
    Social Security Benefits
    Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
    Veterans’ Benefits
    Civil Service and Federal Retirement and Disability Benefits
    Service Members’ Pay
    Military Annuities and Survivors’ Benefits
    Student Assistance
    Railroad Retirement Benefits
    Merchant Seamen Wages
    Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Death and Disability Benefits
    Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Benefits
    Compensation for Injury, Death, or Detention of Employees of U.S. Contractors Outside the U.S.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Disaster Assistance
But federal benefits may be garnished under certain circumstances, including to pay delinquent taxes, alimony, child support, or student loans.

Do I have any recourse if I think a debt collector has violated the law?
You have the right to sue a collector in a state or federal court within one year from the date the law was violated. If you win, the judge can require the collector to pay you for any damages you can prove you suffered because of the illegal collection practices, like lost wages and medical bills. The judge can require the debt collector to pay you up to $1,000, even if you can’t prove that you suffered actual damages. You also can be reimbursed for your attorney’s fees and court costs. A group of people also may sue a debt collector as part of a class action lawsuit and recover money for damages up to $500,000, or one percent of the collector’s net worth, whichever amount is lower. Even if a debt collector violates the FDCPA in trying to collect a debt, the debt does not go away if you owe it.

What should I do if a debt collector sues me?
If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, respond to the lawsuit, either personally or through your lawyer, by the date specified in the court papers to preserve your rights.

Where do I report a debt collector for an alleged violation?
Report any problems you have with a debt collector to your state Attorney General’s office (www.naag.org) and the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov). Many states have their own debt collection laws that are different from the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Your Attorney General’s office can help you determine your rights under your state’s law.

For More Information
To learn more about debt collection and other credit-related issues, visit www.ftc.gov/credit and MyMoney.gov, the U.S. government’s portal to financial education.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
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INFO ON THIS "COLLECTION AGENCY"  IF they claim they are collecting on behalf of the STATE - call the STATE directly and verify


Linebarger, Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
1949 I.H. 35 South
Austin, TX 78741
Toll Free: 800-988-5301
Phone: (512) 447-6675
Fax:    (512) 447-3923

ALL OVER TEXAS,
OH, FL, MO, CA, TN,
PA, VA, IL, CO
Web Address: http://www.publicans.com
 
Head Debt Collector:

LORI GRUVER ROBERTSON

State Bar #24007283


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Bud Says                         Consumer Comments Below

WOW! Talk about a long, hard fall…LGB&S used to known as a class act in the debt collection area. They represented cities & municipalities collecting on property taxes, enjoying a stellar reputation for many years.



Until now!  What I understand is that LGB&S wanted to expand, so when the IRS announced about two years ago that they would be employing private debt collection organizations to collect delinquent federal taxes they lined up, along with dozens of other collectors.



Not surprising that LGB&S made the final cut, were ready to go, had committed resources and expected a sizeable addition to their bottom line as IRS collectors. The IRS received a lot of criticism from taxpayers and lawmakers on using private collectors and after a long hard debate, the plug was pulled, leaving many of the finalists with a lot of people and equipment, but nothing to collect.



So somebody came up with the idea of collecting for bottom feeders, vultures and junk debt buyers, which smelled like BIG money to LGB&S, who jumped at the chance. One of their first clients and the reason they made this list is who they decided to represent; they could NOT have made a worse choice than:



NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS, CORP. Aka/ZENITH ACQUISITIONS, CORP.



Two Buffalo, NY area bottom feeders with one of the WORST reputations in the industry.



Lawyers who represent consumers being sued by North Star Capital Acquisitions and Zenith Acquisitions have told me their pleadings are as bad as they get. Now we find out that LGB&S is using those same phony documents to file cases for them.



What a way to taint your reputation and ruin all the years of hard work by good lawyers who work there. A recent filing by Texas Attorney Lori Gruver Robertson made me wonder how she ever made it through law school. To say her filing was a joke is a…well… A JOKE! Lori missed the mark by about (at least) a hundred miles.



Her paperwork wouldn’t make it in Law School 101, let alone a Texas court, she must be thinking about default judgments because any consumer attorney or judge would laugh at her incredible lack of expertise or knowledge of the law.

CAUTION: I recommend you NEVER disclose your bank account or credit card information to a debt collector, as you risk them emptying your account, or maxing out your credit card. If you feel they are reporting on your credit bureau files in error or need assistance in dealing with them, email  the details w/your location.  Assistance and referral to a consumer legal specialist may be available.

This is a collection agency for Duval County . If you call the Beach Blvd office they will save you alot of money. I saved over $300.00 dollars just going to the office in stead of paying this agency.