877-283-1804

I received a call from a man who called himself David Wolf. He claimed to be working on a case against me for a pay day loan company that had sent me to collections. He had information about me that was outdated, and I had not taken out any kind of loan for the time period he was talking about. when I told him that he said sometimes it shows up as a different date when really it could have been from as many as 3 month prior to that. I repeated that I had no idea what he was talking about. He told me the amount was nearly $4,000, but that I could settle for $800 if I paid today. I refused to pay over the phone and without documentation. then he said I could make a counter offer for less, and that would take care of the debt. He mentioned the word fraud, and going to court and so on and so forth. He claimed they had sent me documentation to a previous address and that was considered "service". He then threatened me saying they could come to my work and serve me. He did send an email, from a company I have never heard of collecting for a company I have never heard of either. The company the email was sent from was RightSignature.com. The email itself lead me to a link with a letter demanding payment from a company called UFC Recovery Specialist claiming the original creditor was Kingston Marketing LLC. I have never heard of any of these companies. When researching online the only information I could find about UFC Recovery Specialist were similar complaints about fraudulent calls threatening people, and demanding payment over the phone. This is without a doubt a scam!! Don't fall for it. They called from multiple phone numbers as well including: 800-216-9612; 877-283-1804; 360-342-6462; 866-426-8611.

This was all after receiving a threatening voice mail from them. They tried to block their number as well, but not successfully. The callers identified themselves as: Lisa Adams, David Wolf, and Ms. Wilson.

I recieved the same call with the same threats. I did my research and in Illinois, where I live, a person can not be arrested for unpaid debts unless three things apply and none of them apply (one was for violation of a court order and I can not remember the other two). Also, I read on the FTC website a legit debt collector has to send out a mailing in less than 5 days after calling, and this company did not do so. I filed a complaint with my Sherriff's department, the FTC, and my state's Attorney General. I'm a single mother and these people have me scared to death. They knew all my information, like my address and workplace. They even knew my parents names and phone numbers. I'm afraid to even go to work now because these people have me thinking I will never see my kids again. I had an emotional breakdown at work after getting this call. I wish they would leave me alone.

They called me too. They said my "original creditor" was a company called Gateway Holdings. They must like the name "Holdings" an awful lot.

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name

Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.

Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

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They claimed to have me arrested if I didn't pay at least $200. I told them I want to dispute it and they said I would still be arrested. They never told me the "mini Miranda" and when I asked for the address, the lady said all communications will be done through her. They also called my husband and parents and left the exact same voicemail. They are definitely a scam.

I received a call from a local number yesterday 5-5-2015.  I did not answer as I did not recognize the number.  This person left a voicemail.  She stated her name was Monica Lewis, she referred to me as the defendant.  She said she was making a courtesy call concerning an action that was pending against me. If I didn't call 877-283-1804 back ASAP then a court action was going to be filed.   If the action was filed I would have to appear before the District Court or Magistrate in my county.  She said I could stop the action if I called the pre-trial department.  She also said if I ignore this call she will proceed with the action and that ii could be arrested at home or my place of employment.  A few minutes later woman called my son. He answered the phone, she asked about my whereabouts and how to get a hold of me. When he asked he asked her who she was, she hung up.  She then called my daughter-in-law.  I am not responding to these people.  This is the second attempt to scam money form me.  Two weeks ago I got a call from a local number, that I answered. This time it was Ms. Green, doing a courtesy call from the Justice Court.  She told me to call 210-714-2371 (google this number), to get more information. It was the same thing, warrants, want me to pay money right there and then to make this all go away!  Max Pierce fraud investigator & Tracy Pierce were the names of the people from the first call.  They said I owed $2900 but would settle for $915!!   When I hung up from them, I called the Justice court in my town, and was told that the court system would NEVER do courtesy calls. That there was no warrant for my arrest, and if I had of written a check that had made it all the way to the court system, I would get notification via certified mail. The court clerk, told me to file a complaint with the Attorney General in my state, which I did.  I also filed a complaint with The Department of Business and Industry, and The United States Federal Trade Commission.  I will be filing an addendum to the report, concerning this recent call. They had the last four of my SS#, old e-mail, old bank account, and former employer!!  Pretty scary...I can see why some people just pay the money...these people are very convincing.  But I knew I didn't write any bad checks and I knew that I had just recently paid off all my credit card debt.  So I kept asking questions, and eventually hung up....now they are trying again from another number!    DON"T GIVE THEM MONEY OR ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

A similiar thing happened to me. I live in Southern Illinois, and the lower half of Illinois has a 618 area code. I got a call from a lady with a 618 area code that told me to call this number. She had a southern accent and claimed she was working at a company called "Check Fraud Investigations" and I had two charges pending against me. I find it odd that a woman in Illinois has a Southern Accent. I searched for this company and they do not have a business license in Illinois. She called me again and told her I know the 618 number is either a voice over IP or a burner phone. She told me she was going to process my case and there will be an arrest warrant. I don't believe it. They are scammers looking to steal hard working money that was earned.

On May 11,2015 I have gotten the same voicemail. A guy claiming to work for the  District of Polk county courts going by the name David Wolfe in Florida . He said I had two  felony charges brought against me. That I would be picked up and  process if I didn't call him back immediately To  resolve this issue. He had all kinds of old personal info about me and demand that I owed this internet pay day loan 4000.00 and if I pay 900.00 I could Settle or come back with a Counter offer. I had a payday loan off the internet once but I pay it back and never got one again. And it was  definitely not the same payday loan company. The phone he used is 8669569435

The BBB wrote a nice little article about this company.
http://www.bbb.org/blog/2013/07/national-frau ... ebt-collectors/