866-399-1679

Called my in laws re a very very old debt.

my mother got a call on her home phone which is a brand new number. I have been married for over 20 years haven't lived there in all these years. these people are upsetting her.

somehow these people got my brother's cell phone # and would only give him a case #.  How do you stop these people if the call isnt valid?

Call blocker might be of some help.  Also don't pick up on numbers you do not recognize, or where there are caller IDs that seem odd.  Or where there is no caller ID.

ID themselves as SAR and associates.  A debt scamming operation for sure.  No idea where they are located.  Ignore and block the calls.

Called my husband id themselves as SAR.  Just gave a case # said papers were going to be served.  If papers are going to be served they don't call and tell you - they  just serve them.  SCAM.  No idea who they are

Keeps calling my husband  says they are looking for me  They won't call me.  Only tells him they are calling from SAR w/ a case number then hang up.  Try calling back, very nasty.  Who are these people and how do I stop them?

Alex Neal with SARN & Associates called my home # stating I owed a past due payday debt with the Loan Shop on Line from July 2012.....I do not owe the Loan Shop On Line any $.  The name of the Collection Agency per this Alex is SARN & Associates..... (866)/399-1679.... however my caller ID reflected 980-345-1018.  He threatened me with Legal Documents....this is a SCAM..... ignore these people!!!

They are calling me and sending threating letters to my house ,I want it to stop!!!!!

Did they show a address on the letter? The only SAR I can locate appears to be contracting and building. If the letters are threatening, then you should turn them over to the state AG! and file a complaint also on the phone calls.
To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
www.naag.org (you can find your state AG at this link).
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.rcfp.org/reporters-recording-guide/state-state-guide
http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
Also with the BBB and follow completely through with it.
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/c ... ations-1282.php
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Seek a FDCPA/TCPA Attorney if need be.
***A company must be licensed in their state as well as the one they are trying to collect in if two different states are involved.

Some Tips:
*Keep all messages
*Take a picture of your Caller ID
*Keep any and all conversations recorded to your states recording laws, some require they be told, others do not. This can be transferred to a recording device.
*Keep a notebook handy for writing time,date, who you spoke with and what the conversation detailed.
*Check your SOL for your state as well.
*Attorneys need to be licensed as a DC to collect, all DC's must be licensed in their state as well as yours if different.
http://www.insideedition.com/investigative/93 ... debt-collectors
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/debt-collectors-list.html

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..  Emails can be attached to complaints filed with IC3, the cyber crimes division of the FBI.

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt

Also see here:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html

And see:
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/nationwide-debt-association.htm
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety
http://www.ic3.gov/media/2014/140627.aspx
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb ... service-attacks
http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad ... 077595690349410
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-b95e185ca7ca356 ... debt-collectors
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c ... net%27s-tactics
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http://6abc.com/archive/7806938/
http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010  FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

— filed under: Press Release

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.

According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.

Did find and Indian company that does do debt collection. Managing Partner https://in.linkedin.com/pub/rahul-sharma/16/7b2/562   they also have a website sarandassociates dot com and a facebook page

This group:

http://sarandassociates.org/contact.html

SAR & Associates
2500 NW 79th Ave.,
Suite 190
Doral, Fl
33122
Customer Service: Toll free (866) 399-1679
Website: sarandassociates.org
Email: info@sarandassociates.org
_______________________________
[Several companies with SAR in the title according
to records of the Secretary of State of Florida but
unable to connect any one of them to this location.]

Consider sending them a cease and desist letter.  Send by certified mail with a return receipt request.   You can find templates for suc h letters on the internet.    Also might consider getting yourself a call blocker.See me entry  below for the address of SAR and Associates which I believe is the entity contacting you.

I didn't get any calls from this number but I did find the web page by searching. I received a letter saying "My account was recently turned over to SAR & ASSOCIATES to proceed with pre-litigation action against you." Continued to tell me that my account was severely past due    and active in their Internal Civil Procedures Department. They said attempts to contact me were ignored by me. and I have 30 days to contact them if I didn't then legal action may be brought against me.
The Original Creditor they listed I have never even heard of and a web search brought no results.
The letter has a Plantation, FL 33324 address 8201 Peters Road Suite 1000 and phone number of 866-399-1719. Haven't called them but plan on sending them a certified letter.

Don't tell me, let me guess, you owe $1450 to LTS?
SAR & ASSOCIATES 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
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

Me too!! I just received a letter today. Said the same thing. It even had the last four of my SSN!! I don't owe any debt PERIOD. What do i do??

I got the same letter on 11/9/2015 for the amount of 1,126.00 and the letter is dated 11/5/2015.