866-375-6852

Received the following text from a different number for me to call this number:

We have several failed delivery attempts with the address on file for MARCUS BROWN. Please call us at 866-375-6852 File# 92576

Got the same Text on June 22...that says the same stuff...texted back and told them that they are nothing but [***] and scum...then sent...then blocked both numbers.

Me too, about 5 minutes ago.  I see you received the same exact text. I'm happy I saw your inquiry on here, because I do get a few 866 calls from my insurance company from time to time.  Thank you!

My husband got this text on his phone but using my name as the person they were trying to deliver to.......then got a follow up from same number asking him to click on a link (he didn't!!!) and pay 1.46 for a redelivery fee.  NOPE!!!

We have several failed delivery attempts with the address on file for ________ (my name). Please call us at 866-375-6852 File# 254242

Same exact message as everyone

Got the same text stating "We have several failed attempts with the address on file for "My name". Please call us at 855-375-6852 File # 258466

Sounds like the fake process server scam. Real process servers don't call or text in advance.

Same as above. Blocked the number. I’m sure they will find another way to try and scam people.

Got the same thing today . Blocked them

Same message We have still ben unsuccessful in reaching you, and have had multiple failed delivery attempts with the address on file for (MY HUSBAND'S NAME)
Please call us 866-375-6852 File #194014

My husband got the same message and sent it to me so I googled it and this is what came up. There are a lot of people out there scamming people so I always look into the number before replying.

 One of the tricks they use is to call your family, friends, neighbors and/or places of employment (past or present or both) to create panic and embarrassment so that their intended victim calls them so that they can scare that person into paying extortion money.  They will usually also state information that would be illegal for a real debt collector to state to department and tell them that you are a deadbeat who does not pay their bills.  They often call people that have never even been a third party such as that you are being sued, that you owe money to someone, etc. They threaten that if you do not call them back, they will contact your HR associated with you because they get erroneous information off the internet.

 The fake process server/location finder extortion SCAM usually consists of the following:

They mention that they have received a Fax document or some sort of complaint and that there is a pending legal matter or action about to filed against you to create the sense of urgency.  They tell you that they are a “process server” and cannot give you the particulars of the case since the file is sealed. This is simply ruse to get you to call another number (often with a made-up case number) where they will ask for money to “make it go away” (this is actually the same place, they work in teams, one pretending to be the server, and the other usually pretends to be a lawyer).  They threaten to serve you at home or at work.  They tell you that if they serve you at work then they will need a supervisor, security, or HR person there as a witness, hoping that will cause you to panic over the alleged embarrassment of being served at work.  They also tell you that you will need two forms of ID.  None of which is true.  Process servers do not ever call ahead so that you can dodge them.  Process servers get paid to serve papers, nothing else.  They certainly are not going to pass up a paycheck by telling you that you can avoid being served, they are not going to give you an extra day or even a few hours to get a “stop order”.  Court documents are time sensitive and must be served within a certain amount of time.  Remember that you can always call the local courthouse to see if there really is a lawsuit that has been filed against you.

  It is incumbent upon them under the law to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it, and (this is the important part) that they have the legal right to collect it.  You are not obligated under the law to prove that you don’t owe or that it is paid.  

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter, email, or text (postmarked in the case of a letter) within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt. Unless they have communicated it to you verbally at the beginning of your conversation.  It also must contain the “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 communication 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.  If and when you get that communication you should immediately send that debt validation letter by certified, return receipt mail.

First, you should make a complaint at this Federal Agency, and while there you should also read up on how debt collection is supposed to work as well as what your rights in this matter are: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file complaints with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:   https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general

 Unwanted Text Messages

Forward unwanted text messages to 7726 so that carriers will block them. Some carriers do not accept that code and if that is the case then contact your carrier about how to block unwanted text messages, however 7726 is accepted in the US, Canada, and Great Britain. Also, never, ever click on a link in a text message as it will probably install something nasty to your phone that you really will not want to deal with and never, ever respond to one because lets them know that they have a good number with someone on the other end.  It will result in more calls and texts.

Report them here:  https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

received a text message saying they have a package for me to call them..  i just deleted message and blocked them.

same as above 866-375-6852

Same message with "my name" and a different File #.  Message forwarded to SPAM @ my carrier. I recently received a notice that my personal information was possibly compromised in a security breach of a government database that I had been in touch with.  Lovely -- NOT!! :(

I doubt that this has anything to do with that.  People seem to need to have a reason and they draw lines from the easiest item to blame.