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Said I had 24 hours to fax them a police report over 10 years old, lest they send the Sheriff to my door.  Must pay $12,100.  Told them of identity theft, credit card theft, etc. Put another investigator on, was told must pay $7,000!  Checked my cell for there #, and there were three different ones listed!  The investigator said she was calling from Florida.  As I was returning my missed calls, same man answered all three numbers, said the investigators I had talked to earlier were not there now, and was very gruff and insulting to me.  I explained I had no money to pay all the fees associated with retreiving all the records, police reports, etc. and that they require up to 10 days to process each one...No matter, he said I still had just 24 hours or they would send the sheriff!  SOMEONE ADVISE, PLEASE!!!

I am very very disappointed with the treatment that I got from BCN.When I made an arrangement to pay my debts with Payday Yes, I did with it good faith. My first contact was with Shawn Price and payment made to be done in
three installment-I was harrass and threaten so I agreed even though the last payment was very close. I called the next week and made it to 2/15-spoked with Rossino, Freeman, Danille Strong, Patricia Porter and Shawn-don't kmow his last name and I insisted that the next due will be on 2/15 and he said okay, until I found today from my bank and thrown my account overdrawn. I been put on hold every time I tried the credit manager ext 309
and I believed that the arrangement that I made with them was broker. I waisted almost every hour that I called because I am always on hold. I do
not recommend this agency to any creditors that wants to do services.
because of this error on your part

I received a call via my mom in another state from BCN with the same threats that have been mentioned. I too after reading the earlier emails from the December notes ignored the claims and did my own investigation of their claim to be suing for breach of contract on a Citibank credit card. I could not prove nor disprove their ligitimacy since the card charged off and was sold to several companies. However after seeing that they ARE suing people, I called them today to make payment arrangements on my $1500 7 year old debt. This could have gotten up to $5000.  Thanks everyone for sharing your experience!

The people from BCN keeps calling my house asking for a lady that does not live there.  I keep teeling them it is the wrong number and to stop calling me. I keep getting the same song and dance about a case number needs to be given and one is never left.  These peolpe are VERY rude.  I don't know how to stop this.

This post is a lie. The sheriff will not show up at your doorstep ,this is a scam and more than likely posted by BCN services.SCAM

I have requested this company discontinue calling my number from, I was informed that as long as I am listed as a reference the debt in question,I will continue to receive calls.  I asked for the amount and was informed I could not be given that info because I wasn't the name on the debt. These people don't want payment, they want to strong arm and harass.  Please inform how I can get them to stop calling my number.

First, my mother received a call from the company claiming to be BCN Asset Investigative services and they gave her a Case number and she called me with it.  Then they called my mother-in-law with the same information.  I then called the 866-545-9413 number and when they answered, I was immediatley placed on hold, for quite some time.  When someone finally answered, they told me that I was being sued for a previous debt and I would be arrested and taken to court to relieve this debt.  They stated they were not a collection agency, but after a long conversation, they were able to set me up on a payment plan.  This is strange to me...if you aren't a collection agency how can you set me up on a payment plan?  I am aware of this debt and I knew it would catch up with me!  I am VERY ALARMED however that it was extremely difficult to find any information about this company.  THEY HAVE ALL OF MY INFORMATION!  They had ALL of my previous addresses, my SSN, etc.  I have placed a call to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) and I plan on ivestigating this company much further before i send them any money!  I am so worried that this is a scam!  I read all of the previous posts on this page and I am still worried.  I even visited the website listed on this page.  Can ANYONE tell me if they are actually a legitimate company?

received first call from BCN on 2/10/09 asking for a woman with a last name she hasn't used in 20 years.  Again a call on 2/11 and on 2/12 again where they left a message that a sheriff would be at the front door 2/13/09 and a lawsuit pending, leaving a case number.  In this state statute of limitations in most cases runs out in 3 years - this is 20 years.  They don't say who the creditor is either.  I called banking & finance and this company is not licensed to do business in this state.  Tomorrow I will indeed have a sheriff here to pursue the phony company with criminal charges, harrassment and whatever else I can.  I don't scare easily.

As per my last post here, I searched for BCN Claim Services with the BBB and they do not have any negative reports about this company, but they are rated a C-.  This is what the BBB website says about BCN...

"The BBB develops a full report  BBB Definition:

report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB Accreditation information, and BBB complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues or other information that results from activity conducted by BBB.
on a firm based on inquiry or complaint activity. This company first came to our attention in January 2009. We are attempting to develop more information on the company. At the present time we do not have enough information to issue a full report  BBB Definition:

report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB Accreditation information, and BBB complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues or other information that results from activity conducted by BBB.
. The BBB suggests you read and understand company promotional materials and contracts and check company references and licensing, where applicable."
Puts me a little more at ease, I guess!

"Can ANYONE tell me if they are actually a legitimate company?"

Don't you just LLLLLOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEEE the internet?

Did you read all the posts about this number? (Like I did)

Do you have Google Earth? (Like I do)

Did you type in the address given on BCN's website on Google Earth? (On this site too) (Like I did)

Did you watch the camera fly down to what ended up being a strip mall? (Like I did)

Did you notice that there's a UPS STORE in that strip mall? (Like I did)

Did you type in the address, without the (crap this is funny) SUITE number on Google.com? (Like I did)

Did you notice that a lot of businesses happen to share that address, including the aforementioned UPS STORE? (Like I did)

Yes, I am enough of an bi*** to ask the woman I was talking to how the he(ck) she was able to fit her body, a computer, a headset, etc. into that 6 inch by 6 inch by 18 inch hole that she called a "corporate office" and that I call a mail slot.  NO, IT IS NOT A LEGITIMATE COMPANY.  YES, IT IS A SCAM.




(EXTENDED POST HAVING NOTHING MORE TO DO WITH THE SCAM)

And, there is a branch of the Mecklenberg County library in that strip mall, so if you get the same woman I got (C.L., 33 years old) don't be scared (Like I wasn't) to tell the woman that if she would walk down the mall a bit, grab a couple of books, and get a G-D education instead of being a high school dropout, that maybe she could make something of her life instead of having to scam people for a supplement to her Welfare and food stamps.  And that maybe if she would go to the park 1/2 mile from her apartment once in a while and walk around with her 2 kids (1 boy and 1 girl) she might not have finished 3rd to last in that fun run.

Before I called and said any of this to her, yes, I verified it to be true.

It took me 90 minutes and Google to find out all this stuff (and more) about her, but her reaction made every second worth it.  After my diatribe to her, what I got on the other end of the phone was stunned silence for literally a minute.  Then, in a quavering voice, she said "How in the mother(blanking) he(ck) do you know so much about me?"

I said "You called me, and I wanted to find out who was calling me threatening my purse.  90 minutes and Google later, and I know your entire life story."

If you have read this far, to repeat myself, no, they are not a legitimate company.  Yes, it's a scam.  Yes, it's a scam.  Yes, it's a scam.  Yes, it's a scam.  Yes, it's a scam.  Yes, it's a scam.

(I Can't say it enough, sorry)

I don't believe any of these letters about being sued are from victims of BCN Claims.  More likely , they are from BCN employees trying to make it look like they (BCN)are big & bad and trying to scare people into giving them money on old claims that no one has to pay.  I researched many of the states on the east coast and didn't find even one that didn't have a statute of limitations on filing lawsuits of 3 to 5 years.  Certainly those people who are being hounded for claims 15 and 20 years old have nothing to fear.  Oh yes, and I did consult a lawyer about it.  Also filed a complaint with the FTC.  They are waiting for more people to file complaints so they can see how prevalent the problem is.  Particularly, they need to know if you were threatened in some way.  One person alone can't stop these fiends.  All of you need to pick up your phones and file a complaint with the FTC.  Look at the BBB rating on them.  Very low.  Write a cease and desist letter to BCN and that should stop them.  They are only allowed one more call to acknowledge receit of your letter.  If they call after that, FTC will take care of it.  Keep records yourself or when they call.

calling and threatning people in my household about an account over 20 years.they are rude,wanting personal information,calling everyone to get ahold of this person.what do you know they are calling our number as i am writing this.they are telling me they will send a sheriff to my house and serve me papers.i have already call my attorney and her said to tell these people to get lost the statue of limitations has run out!!!and if i do receive any papers served he will bust them!

No debt over 7 years old has to be repaid unless the creditor already has a judgement against you.  That's the law.  If you pay on an old debt, that renews the debt and you are hung to pay.  To stop this scam, all people writing in should call the FTC at 202-326-2222 or 877-382-4357 and file a complaint.  Advise them of any threats.  Also, let's shut these rude and arrogant people up by also calling their home state attorney general's office at 919-716-6400 and file a complaint with them too.  A check with the BBB will show these people to be very sketchy.

My mother received several rude calls from BCN asking about me and my personal information. She refused to tell them anything and said I did not live there and they had the wrong number. They are also asking for me with my maiden name, which I have been married almost 5yrs now. Then my mother started to record the calls, after that a guy called stating he was a deputy sheriff and that if my mother did not give information about me they would lock her up for obstruction of justice. Not even 10mins after my mom gave them info about me I received a call from Alexandra(very rude lady) saying that I need to call them today, that their tired of playing games and are filling a civil suit against me( maybe criminal). What gets me is I never received any mail from them at my mothers, and too, my information is clearly stated on my Credit file, and the rest of my information is obtainable from public records. Why are they harassing my mother? They are not good investigators if they have to harass an old woman for information that's not hard to find?!!! After reading other people's post here, I'm going to my local police station and file a report!

They keep calling my number wonting to talk to a Todd Baker Itold them he dose not live here but they dont care they keep calling me what should i do

I got a call from my uncle today. He lives in another state in which I have never resided. We haven't been close in 25 years. I grew up, and so did his kids, and as time has passed, and his wife (my Aunt-he is married into our family) has also passed; we've simply grown apart. So, he got my cell# from my mom (thanks for that BCN, you just scared my mother, NOT A GOOD MOVE ON YOUR PART).
At any rate, i was pleasantly suprised to hear from him and he said he got a call from BCN Investigative Claims Service looking for me. He provided me with the name Chris, this phone number, and a case number.
So, I called, identified myself, gave my case number, was put on hold for about 10 minutes, then told that I needed to make arrangements to pay a Credit Card debt from 13 years ago. It was a joint account held by me, and my now ex-wife. The amount of the debt was minimal, so I played broke and said that I would need to make arrangements with a money order in two installments. I really just wanted a little time to check my records, speak to my mother, my ex-wife and my uncle in order to calm everyone down a bit.
I won't deny the debt existed. It did (PLEASE NOTICE THE PAST TENSE). We missed a few things in our divorce as it was considerably less amicable than our relationship is now. I also contacted my attorney.

Here are the facts: (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY-YOU ARE NOT RESPOSIBLE FOR REPAYING THESE DEBTS).

Fact: BCN is a legitimate company. They have a business license, they pay their taxes.

Fact: What they are attempting to do is not illegal. IT IS HOWEVER AMORAL.

Fact: BCN IS NOT A COLLECTION AGENCY, NOR CAN THEY LEGALLY CLAIM TO BE ONE. Collection agencys in the United States operate under the 1976 Fair Credit Collection Practices Act. They cannot harrass you. They cannot threaten you with toiletpapering your house; let alone legal action.

Fact: BCN did not give you credit of any sort, nor did they purchase legally collectable paper from your original creditor. Therefore, BCN cannot alter your current credit report status in any regard.

Fact: Credit debts are only legaly collectable for a period of seven years after the last good faith payment made by the credit holder. EXCEPTION TO THIS. If you make a payment of any kind, you are then, once again leagaly liable for the whole amount.

Fact: BCN has no standing to file a law suit against you and compel you via subpoena to appear in a court of law, civil or otherwise. UNLESS YOU MAKE A PARTIAL PAYMENT THEREBY REINSTATING YOUR COMPLETE LIABILITY.

So, ill sum up: BCN is a legitimate although morally reprehensible company attempting to play on the fears inherent in us all during these uncertain economic times. I am told by legal counsel that this method of post-operative debt collection is all too common. It is often repackaged as "investigative" to lend it credibility. More often it is begun by contacting not the previous debtor, but the previous debtor's family members in order to create a sense of urgency and further augment these fears through embarrassment. Deplorable. I know, but not illegal.
This doesn't mean you cannot fight back. Read each post here, take the "I got caught" ones for what they are; disinformation placed by the company. Many of the resources you will need to put a stop to the phone calls can be found here. Report any threat or harassment to local law enforcement. Check your credit report thoroughly and often. Call your Senator or Representitive. Call the BBB. Call the FTC. Call your bank. Call the fraud protection agency of your choice; there are many. I called them all.
I have not always been as fiscally responsible as I have been for the last 10 years, and I have worked hard to repair and protect my now immaculate credit rating. I encourage you to dilligently do the same.
If you have comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post here; and I will answer to the best of my ability until these low-lifes scatter back into the sewers like the rats they are. I intend to make it my personal responsibility to end this tragic tyranny. What kind of people these must be to prey upon the fears of good people; especially now.

P.S.

BCN, if you are reading this, I told you, you shouldn't have scared my mom. Prepare to reap the whirlwind of the fears you have sown.

My story is very similar to "Not as dumb's". I have already begun taking his or her advice. As my research and dissent continue, I am finding that nothing He/She posted is incorrect. I concur absolutele with that assesment of this situation. Im gonna write some e-mails about these folks.

Received a call today from a Teresa Falcon representing BCN Claims (Investigative Services) which I did not answer as I did not recognize the caller on my Caller ID.  Their phone mail message claimed there was some kind of court action pending and provided me with a case number.  I searched the Internet using BCN as my search argument and found your web site.  I also searched the ATT/Bell Yellow Pages for BCN and found that the calling number (704-323-8978) had a Charlotte, NC listing but no name or company ID.  I have zero debts outstanding and am not planning on calling the number they left in their message (866-545-9413).

My ex husband of 8 years recieved a call from BCN looking for me they told him I owed a debt to Dicover card and disclosed the amount . I have not had a discover card in 15 yrs. He sent the message to me by my daughter, I called BCN after I check the fair debt collections act and printed a complaint form , I ask for their address the first lady said they could not disclose the information she put me on hold, the second one said she was a supervisor and could give me a PO Box and placed me on hold , the third person Investigator Lasch told me, after I informed her I was filing a complaint with American Collectors Association of Texas, that they were not Governed by that agency . I informed her I would find out who they were governed by , and she refused the address she gave me their website only. I am filing the complaint, as well as calling Discover Company and my local Law Inforcement agency. This company has far more information personal information than is publically possible.Seems to me they are hacking into Credit Bureaus.

what was the outcome.. I am experiencing the same exact thing..??