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Received a phone call but missed it. Voice mail stating something about a back order for my mother and for her to call them back in order for the delivery to happen...Talked to my mom and she has no deliveries on back order...I called the number back and no one answered

I got a call from a family member and later they called me with the same message. I called them back from a blocked number and they stated that they represented the USCC and told me that I need to provide them immediate payment for a debt. They are claiming that the US Criminal Court will be serving me today if payment is not made. I laughed at the lady and told her that someone tried using that same scam on me last year. I kept trying to ask questions in regards to the debt she is claiming is owed and she was refusing to give me any details. After trying of there intimidation methods and cursing at me she finally hung up the phone. These are illegal collection tactics and are signs of either a scam or paper debt (older then 7 years). Here is some basic info to help in you fight against these calls.

1. No Early Morning or Late Night Calls
A debt collector may not call you before 8am or after 9pm (in your time zone) unless you ask them to call you at a different time. Whatever debt you may owe, you still have the right to a quiet morning and a quiet evening.

2. No Calls at Work, Once You Request It
Debt collectors may not contact you at work if they know your employer disapproves of such calls. So make it clear to a debt collector straight away that calls at work are unacceptable.

3. No Repeated or Continuous Calls
Debt collectors may not harass you by calling numerous times a day about an unpaid bill.

4. No Verbal Abuse
A debt collector may not use threatening or profane language when contacting you about a debt. A debt collector may not falsely imply that you have committed a crime by failing to pay a bill.

5. No Informing Friends, Neighbors, Co-Workers, or Family Members About a Debt
A debt collector may contact people that know you, but only to find out your address, your phone number, and where you work. In most cases, a debt collector may not tell anyone other than you or your attorney that you owe money.

6. No Collecting on a Debt Larger Than the Consumer Actually Owes
A debt collector may not demand more money from you than you actually owe.

7. No Dire Threats
A debt collector may not threaten to have you arrested if you do not pay your debt. Debt collectors may not threaten to sue you, unless they actually intend to file a lawsuit.

8. A Debt Collector Must Send Written Notice of a Debt
Within five days of contacting you, a debt collector must send you a written notice telling you the amount of money you owe and the name of the creditor. This notice also must explain what actions to take if you believe you do not owe the money.

9. A Debt Collector Must Honor a Written Request for No Further Contact
A debt collector must cease contact with you if you send a letter requesting that the debt collector do so. If you believe you do not owe the money, you may state this in your letter. Be aware that a legitimate debt will not go away simply because the collection calls stop. You could still be sued by the debt collector or your original creditor for the amount that you owe.

10. The Debt Collector Must Verify All Disputed Debts
Debt collectors must verify any debt that you dispute in writing prior to renewing collection calls. Once a debt collector sends you verification of the debt, collections activities may resume.

completely illegal debt collection shop being run by criminals - DO NOT PAY THEM.... they are extorting money from people by making false claims... they are not a legal company they can't do anything to you... no real company exists.