877-249-3442

Call asking for contact information regarding family member. Said company was FMR associates. I called the number back, asked who they were.  They quickly told me they must have had old information and would not be calling me again. Sounds like a scam. Be aware.

Gee, they only determined that just at that moment? Well, I do declare.

recording looking for family member whereabouts and stating that the law states they can contact all references.

said someone took a loan out under my name. They knew my ssn and my old address. I told them I didn't know anything about it. They said they would remove my information. Now I'm worried.

Received call was automated stated that they were looking for a family member sounded very threatening beware I looked up number popped up scam fighters be ware

Called and left a message that were looking for me and the law gives them permission to be calling me. The number they called from is 877-249-3442. They didn't leave their name just a recorded message they were looking for me.  This is a scam.

Called three times in last two days leaving recorded message about needing to know my whereabouts and that the law gives them the right to locate me using all resources. That if I don't respond it will mean charges against me. No identifying company name, name of caller or who they represent.

This number has been calling asking for information about someone we have not seen in 35 years. This has been going on for more than a year.

Sounds like it's about a year overdue for you to block their number.

Yesterday I received a call from 877-249-3442 on my new cell number!! It was a woman who was pleasant, and she told me she was calling about an LLC Payday Loan that I supposedly took out like...7 years ago!!! What scared me the most was that she not only had my old E-Mail address, but my full social security number!! I asked how she found me and she said they looked up my name on a program they had and my cell number came up as a possible contact. I told her I was pretty sure that I did not take this loan out! I told her I needed to call the Credit Companies to check because someone stole my identity! She then told me I didn't need to do that and that she was going to send my case to her supervisor for review and that they do not report payday loans to creditors. I am pretty sure she was part of a scam, but something inside of me still worries. How did she get my full Social Security Number??

Here they are..
http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business- ... a-ny-235977227/

FMR aka Forward Movement Recovery aka Worldwide Processing Group, LLC

Phone: (877) 459-6701
Fax: (800) 213-7915
View Additional Phone Numbers

   (877) 756-5380 - Former(Phone)
   (877) 814-5466(Phone)
   (888) 794-8460(Phone)

1902 Ridge Rd Ste 115, West Seneca, NY 14224
http://worldwideprocessinggroup.info

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://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-release ... rtners-announce

Follow the steps in what you need to know here:
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

First understand this:  It is incumbent upon them to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it.  Not the other way around.  .  That means that they are required to do certain things by law since they talked to you:
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

If you feel you SSN has been compromised, in addition to putting a fraud alert at the 3 credit bureaus, you may want to notify the IRS.  Here is the link, fill out the proper form (probably 14039):
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/How-Do-You-Rep ... aud-Activity%3F

So take a deep breath, relax, and also read Tamianth's post.  I will post everything about this criminal enterprise on here in 2 shakes of a lamb's tail.

FORWARD MOVEMENT RECOVERY AKA FMR AKA WORLD WIDE PROCESSING GROUP
Posted in:  https://800notes.com/forum/ta-be660b78e831623/forward-movement-recovery
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-731-2680#p874713673268622107
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-279-2186
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-350-2142
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-926-2544
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-213-5369
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-249-3442
No web site found for FMR, World Wide lists a PO Box in Western NY, known haven for criminal debt collectors:  http://worldwideprocessinggroup.info/contact.html
The address is a UPS store
They are not registered in New York as required to do business.
BBB page with a rating of B- and 26 complaints and 2 negative review (this was changed from a C+ rating and 7 complaints):  http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business- ... ca-ny-235977227
BBB page giving World wide a B- with 25 complaints and 2 negative reviews:  http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business- ... a-ny-235977227/
Report from Florida:
http://florida.intercreditreport.com/company/ ... lc-m14000000359
Bizapedia page:  http://www.bizapedia.com/us/WORLDWIDE-PROCESSING-GROUP-LLC.html
New York Dept. of State info:
Selected Entity Name: WORLDWIDE PROCESSING GROUP LLC
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:    WORLDWIDE PROCESSING GROUP LLC
DOS ID #:    4032670
Initial DOS Filing Date:    DECEMBER 20, 2010
County:    ERIE
Jurisdiction:    NEW YORK
Entity Type:    DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Current Entity Status:    ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information
DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
DAVID G. PELTAN, ESQ.
PELTAN LAW, PLLC
128 CHURCH ST
EAST AURORA, NEW YORK, 14052
Registered Agent
NONE

One of the criminals working for this organization:
Alexis Clune
Title
Administrative Assistant at Forward Movement Recovery Collections
Demographic info
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area | Security and Investigations
Current
Administrative Assistant at Forward Movement Recovery Collections, Waitress at Rob's Comedy Playhouse
Past
waitress/Bartender at Templetons Landing, waitress at Pegasus Family Restaurant
Education
Hilbert College, Mount Saint Mary Academy
Summary
I am a hardworking type A individual who is extremely task oriented. I am passionate about helping the homeless and the hungry and try to include...

Other Complaint Sites:
http://www.lookwhocallsme.com/index/page/874190/313-369-6019
http://www.lookwhocallsme.com/index/page/521485/209-242-9403
http://lookwhocallsme.com/index/page/1818729/701-306-1963
http://ustelcosportal.com/phone-914-920-4365.html
From the above web link:
Also known as World Wide Processing Group LLC and they are located at 5817 South Park Ave, Hamburg NY 14075 and have a PO Box 2474 Blasdell NY 14219. The owners name is Frank Ungaro and the Director of Operations is Nick Curtis.

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 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

File a complaint at the NY State AG's Office here:  http://www.ag.ny.gov/

Thank you so much!!  So,  you are thinking this to be a scam?

The short answer is this.  If they fail to send that letter after they talked to you, then yes it is a scam.  If you get the letter, then do what the law tells you to do and ask them for debt validation. That company does not have a very good reputation.

said whey were calling old references on the new number

Called home and cell. Message said they can call all references etc.  I called them back and they had all my info.  I do owe a Payday loan but they couldn't give me the original creditors name.  The lady also did not say the FDCPA Miranda which is against the law.  I told her that and she had no idea what I was even talking about.  I refused to talk to them and told them not to call back.  I will contact the original creditor.

Why would I help these scum track a friend down?

I received this message “Hello this is Sarah. This message is regarding our location and tracing efforts for XXXXXXXXXXX dial zero now to speak with a representative or call 877-249-3442It is important that we speak with you in regards to the whereabouts. If we cannot verify this information through you the law allows us to contact all references on file. If you are unable to provide any information please contact us regardless at 877-249-3442.
They called me from another number as well at 877-630-1289 with the exact same message