877-332-7175

said calling to verify my whereabouts and tells me to call even if I cannot provide information but doesn't say who they are or what this is about

said calling to verify my whereabouts and tells me to call even if I cannot provide information but doesn't say who they are or what this is about

said calling to verify my whereabouts and tells me to call even if I cannot provide information but doesn't say who they are or what this is about

VM left from this number looking for a relative.  Stated that they needed to locate and they would contact all known references.  Also ask that they be called back even if not the right number.  Skip chaser/collection call.  I blocked the number

Similar call looking for someone. Did not respond.

said calling to verify my whereabouts and tells me to call even if I cannot provide information but doesn't say who they are or what this is about

This is a collection agency. They are stating their name is The NP Group. I called them back yesterday and they informed me they were collecting money due for a pay day loan. In all honesty I had a pay day loan several years ago. I unfortunately had to file for bankruptcy and this pay day loan was included in that. I told the person this and she said she would note it. They called again today and their computers were down so they demanded I call them when they come back up. I tried to give them my information and they refused stating they couldn't "just take my word for it". I was clearly upset  because of the harassing phone calls and the man, Rick Draves, told me I needed to lower my voice and that he deals with callers like me all day. He then hung up on me. THIS IS A SCAM!!! These companies buy up old debt information for accounts that were involved in bankruptcy, charged off, or the time limit for collecting has passed. Once they have your information, they harass you and your references they have or threaten legal action if you do not pay them. I have spoken to lawyers I know and It is a scare tactic. They have no legal standing to force you to pay back the money.

called a relative and left a threatening message about contacting them if they did not call back but the person did not leave  enough information and was threatening the law with them

Got a nasty called this morning and then my relative called and said a debt collector called looking for me. Called them back and the man i spoke to was very rude. I ask for documentation sent to validate this debt and he couldn't give me any information, He said it could be  any company online and he said it is a waste of time to send anything. I told him I need to look it over with my lawyer  and said "why do that it would be pointless". What valid company would be so against me going to lawyer. Called back and spoke to a woman named lauren. She was a little nicer and said they will email documentation from there corporate, but still she didn't have the proof of this her self. This is a scam I know. Calling payday loan company I used now to confirm that this is a scam.

My sister in law got a phone call from 1-877-253-4764, left a claim number. I call back no one answers. A few minutes later I get a phone call from 1-877-372-2597 with a phone number to call back of 1-877-386-5224. I call back and spoke to a man named Dan, he explained to me the debt. The funny thing is the debt they are telling me I owe with the bank account do not match up. He told me the debt went into collections in Aug of 2013 but here is the funny part the bank account they said I used for the pay day loan wasn't even opened until Dec of 2013. When I explained this to him he hung up the phone. I called back and spoke with Justin, explained all of this to him to and asked for validation of the debt. He said what is the purpose of that if you say this is not your debt. I told him to stop all calls to my and my families phones he said fine and hung up. These people are scammers trying to take peoples money and using scare tactics to do so. Please I hope no one falls for their scam.

Have had many rude conversations with different employees at this company.  100% scam I have had a online payday loan but have NEVER not paid anything off and currently don't owe anyone.  They will not give a number or address for the so called company that is owed and are as unprofessional as they come.  ANY info on this company would be helpful they have my SS number email and phone number so something is going on that is underhanded and they need to be Stoped!   If I can find where this place is doing business I might have a face to face conversation with a few smart ass people there.  I have never been talked to the way those people did!  The number used was 877-372-2597.  And they left a threating voice mail just like others have mentioned.

The reason they have all that information is because you readily gave it to them when you filled out the online form.  Payday loan companies are generally nothing more than loan sharks.  Especially the on line ones.  They sell your information to other criminals who then try to scare you into paying their extortion money.

This is a common ploy by criminals masquerading as debt collectors who are attempting to extort money from people by scaring you into believing that you will be criminally charged, go to jail, lose your driver’s license, have wages garnished, be sued, and a variety of other variations on this,  all for an alleged or nonexistent debt.  One of the tricks they use is to call your work place, friends, or relatives repeatedly in an attempt to shame you into paying.  They also use the “process server” ruse who calls and claims he is going to serve you, but then says you could avoid it by calling another number

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

Receive call this am from NP Group. First it was a voicemail that was threatening demanding me to call back. I called back pretending to be someone else and no info was giving just threats if a claim.I am already feeling threaten.

First call was looking for a relative, I gave them no info but did say my husband name.  The whole call made me feel uneasy.  Then about two days later we start getting calls on our home and cells saying we need to call back asap.I called simple to find out where they got our numbers  First time I called got an answering machine. Next  few times I spoke to different people. They said we owed a payday loan to Gateway holdings.  We never had a payday loan or even applied for one. They had an old address, and old bank acct number.  Only one person would tell me the name of the company NP.  When I asked for an address and other Info about the company. They Refused to give it to me. We had filed bankruptcy years ago and I told them that it was impossible that we owe money especially not a payday loan. He said the our attorney could contact them. I told them they won't until they show some prof of debt. I was screamed at then hung up on. Hopefully now they know we are I to them the calls will stop.  Called from this numbers 877-462-4481.

Got the same call, THIS IS A SCAM

This is a known scam.  They go by different numbers, 844-226-8637, 877-458-8453,  844-298-4707.  They do have last 4 of your social, which makes them convincing.. They state, you have to pay your loan to avoid jail time, you do that by wiring them money, its a scam.  They are very persistant.  I asked to speak with their manager, but as soon as I ask questions they hang up.  Please block them, and always ask for proof of debt, which they claim they can not send to you!  Most of them have strong accents, perhaps its an oversea scam. I did report them to Attorney General, which they are already aware of this scam. I was very upset that they kept calling from all these numbers, so I started calling them back and remind them they are scammers and what they are doing are wrong.

Possibly this group:

http://www.nationalprincipalgroup.net/
NATIONAL PRINCIPAL GROUP
3014 Delaware Ave,
#4147
Kenmore, NY  14217
Phone:  1-855-810-3589
Fax:  1-888-996-2877
Email:  customerservice@npgllc.info
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BBB:
THIS BUSINESS IS NOT BBB ACCREDITED.
National Principal Group, LLC
(AKA: BRG
Kenwood Services
Lakefront Processing Solutions
NP
NP Group            ◄▬ ◄▬ ◄- ◄▬
Priority One Resolutions)
THIS BUSINESS IS NOT BBB ACCREDITED.
National Principal Group, LLC
Phone: (877) 311-7429
Fax: (888) 996-2877
255 Great Arrow Road #201, Buffalo, NY 14207
http://nationalprincipalgroup.net/
! THERE IS AN ALERT ON NATIONAL PRINCIPAL GROUP, LLC !
Collection agencies are required to be licensed or bonded in many states in order to operate and contact consumers about outstanding debts.  BBB has reached out to this business requesting that they provide proof of licensing and bonding required for operating everywhere they do business. However, they have failed to respond to our inquiries.
BBB wants to make consumers aware that they have legal rights when they are contacted by a collection agency. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits abusive and harassing behavior by any debt or collection agency, this act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, FTC. The act states specific practices and rules under which debt collectors must abide by.  There are penalties for agencies found breaking these laws.  Collection agencies must not use crude or offensive language or identify themselves as anyone other the business name that they are contacting on behalf of.  If a consumer believes a debt or collection agency has violated any of the FDCPA laws the BBB encourages them to file complaints with the BBB at www.bbb.org and Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov.
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The information contained in this database is current through January 14, 2016.
Selected Entity Name: NATIONAL PRINCIPAL GROUP LLC
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:    NATIONAL PRINCIPAL GROUP LLC
DOS ID #:    4254953
Initial DOS Filing Date:    JUNE 06, 2012
County:    ERIE
Jurisdiction:    NEW YORK
Entity Type:    DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Current Entity Status:    ACTIVE
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DAVID G. PELTAN, ESQ.
PELTAN LAW, PLLC
128 CHURCH ST.
EAST AURORA, NEW YORK, 14052
Registered Agent

I got 2 LOUD message recordings of a woman followed by a computer saying my name (855-205/3053)...call the number back and speak to Dan....tells me the same thing...says I took out a payday loan in 2007, was in breach in 2010 and provided address, email address, and other information I used to apply for this internet payday loan....only problem is, none of that information existed during that period and I lived abroad...when I asked for documentation to ensure this is not a scam as I had never heard of this until now and check my credit twice a month...he said he'd mail it and it didn't get reported to the credit agencies since it's not a credit-based loan???? I decided I'd need to research this online, told him I'd call him back. Glad I Googled this. What a scam...pretty scary though.

They are out of Kenmore NY, however the phone number they called me from lists as a prepaid cell phone out of India, although the person I talked with was defiantly American

Received call today (third in 4 days) - decided to answer.  Was transferred to a man(?) named Olivia.  He talked quickly and with a bit of a slur in his speak.  He confirmed my name.  He also tried to confirm the last 4 of my social.  I'm a little confused as he had the last 4 incorrect.

I told him I don't have time for Cold Calls or telemarketers, to which he seemed to take offense.

The whole conversation was laughable.  In any event, I think I'll be happy to waste whatever of their time I can in the future.