877-658-8917

This number calls repeatedly....but....the spoof the number by using a local one of a towing company. Im sure its illegal but good luck making it stop. I blocked the number.

This number calls repeatedly leaves messages of I am being sued for credit card (Master Card) fraud.They never say what company they are.  When I returned the call to see what this was about they would not give me any information except  I owe $1,170 finally got names  of who thy represent Bank First, HSBC, Direct and Chase bank. Also asked me the last 4 digits of my social. And they will see me in court. The time frame of the card was 2004 to 2008 then changed to 2003 to 2008. Sick of them with their crap. I didn't own any credit card during that time period also stated they are not debit collectors they are lawyers.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

•is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
•refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
•asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
•exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

•Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you

.•Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

•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 whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft – charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or 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. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Called me about my us bank account I opened in april 2006 and closed in 2010. What a load of garbage. i moved to florida in june of 2006 and there is no us bank there. We had us bank awhile back but when we moved we had 2 other banks and it was probably 2005-2005 when we had one. I guess if you throw enough crap at a wall something will eventually stick but I am not falling for this scam.

They used a local number of an electric company stating some claim number and that I should call them back at this number (877)658-8917...straight scam

Just as "Annoyed" and "Tired" stated in their reports above, I received a phone call from a number with a local area code as well.  They left a message with the typical scammy "You will be served.. be available between 3pm and 5pm with ID.. unless you resolve the issue and call this number.."  There are nearly 100 reports all over the internet regarding receiving calls and messages from a number in the reporter's area code and being told the same thing.. to call 877-658-8917..

It's a scam that stems from payday or aggressive type loan companies.  Whether you have filled out a loan application, had a previous loan which has been paid off or was included in a bankruptcy or a questionable credit card you once had.  ALL OF THESE TYPES OF CREDIT OR LOANS HAVE THE SAME COMMON DENOMINATOR, THEY ALL HAD ACCESS TO DRAW MONEY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.  Being that the bank account is now closed and they can not gain access to it they are attempting another means to scam money from you.

These payday and aggressive type loan companies use a bait and switch tactic where they sell the debt falsely (purposely or their own failure to correctly keep track of the account) or purposely to a sister company owned by the same entity and claim they are collecting for that loan (An example that shows exactly how many companies are affiliated or sister companies of one listing - http://www.online-payday-loans.org/contact-info/djr-group-llc/ ).  

These guys keep calling my home phone looking for Aaron. I tell them to quit calling and they continue to ignore my request to take me off their list. They are abusive and call day or night. I finally just turned off the ringer to my phone and delete their stupid messages with case number. What a joke. Just about anyone can be located using the internet. They are not very good at locating the real person so must be working on a quota of calls pestering anyone to make their money for nuthin'. My next step is reporting to FTC and Attorney General's office. I wish the government would shut these do-nothings down.

I received a call advising that they have a file number and their client is seeking a final decision on how to handle this file going foward because they have not spoke to me and a decisionmay be made contrary to what I expect. Please call back at 877-658-8917 and press extension one for more information tio make sure no wanted action is being taken. A phone call is needed as soon as this message is received.

It was a automated call... has anyone else gotten this call from the same number with the same voice mail?

yes, I got the same call, at work.  Knew it was a scam, and didnt bother to return it

Got the same call, looked up the number suspecting scam, did not return it.

Same message:
This is regarding file # ----- and their client is seeking a final decision on how to handle this file going foward because they have not spoken to me and a decision may be made contrary to what I expect. Please call back at 877-658-8917 and press extension one for more information to make sure no unwanted action is being taken. A phone call is needed as soon as this message is received.
Looks like it's a scam from all the other posts.
I don't answer calls that are restricted and this one came up as UNAVAILABLE.

I keep getting calls from these people leaving a message for my estranged father who has never had my phone number. They left the same message...
This is regarding file # ----- and their client is seeking a final decision on how to handle this file going foward because they have not spoken to me and a decision may be made contrary to what I expect. Please call back at 877-658-8917 and press extension one for more information to make sure no unwanted action is being taken. A phone call is needed as soon as this message is received.
I blocked their number because I was getting so many calls from them, at all hours of the day. Now they come up from "Unknown" so I can't block them. I finally answered today and told them they had the wrong number. The lady insisted that the person named (my father) had listed me as a reference and I was accountable now. She said is your name, and gave me my name. I said that is a very common last name, I can't help you. She said she would put down that I refused to take a message. When I asked to be taken off their list she hung up on me.

Spoke with someone named Aaron.  Was extremely hostile.  Refused to send me a letter.  Said they already sent me a letter.  When I got the address it was sent to, explained that I've had several addresses since then so the letter was never received. He demanded to know why I had moved around so much.  Demanded to know why I didn't have my mail forwarded.  When I stuck to my guns wanting it sent in the mail since I had ANOTHER company making a claim on the same account he only offered me an e-mail.  When I insisted on a letter instead on an e-mail he got very agitated saying I was being irrational, that an e-mail was the same as a letter and demanded to speak to my lawyer so he could talk to someone rational.

Spoke with someone named Aaron.  Was extremely hostile.  Refused to send me a letter.  Said they already sent me a letter.  When I got the address it was sent to, explained that I've had several addresses since then so the letter was never received. He demanded to know why I had moved around so much.  Demanded to know why I didn't have my mail forwarded.  When I stuck to my guns wanting it sent in the mail since I had ANOTHER company making a claim on the same account he only offered me an e-mail.  When I insisted on a letter instead on an e-mail he got very agitated saying I was being irrational, that an e-mail was the same as a letter and demanded to speak to my lawyer so he could talk to someone rational.

I have received several message asking me to call this number back, it is an automated message. They ask to call in regards to a file #. I called the number back, I told them I have never received anything in the mail regarding this matter and would like something in the mail, I know they are calling about a pay day loan that I never applied for. She asked me if I wanted to know what this matter was in regards to and I said no, I don't give a S**T and she said "Well I don't give a s**t either, I am not going to mail you a letter."

I get the same phone call with the exact same message about twice a week. I've never called back and never will, I just delete the message. I have no credit card (never had one) or payday loan debt and my credit report is clean, so no worries here, except for the annoying phone calls at all hours and no way to block them.

Yup. exactly the same.

Yup. Got the same call us. File number blah blah blah. Ready everyones comments above. I wish we could make them stop. Its ridiculous to call at 1 am with same prerecorded message.

They called with a recording with my name said a case was pending against me to call this number back, gave me a case number, to resolve this matter. OK I check my credit report and 2 bills on there car payment and medical that I pay on Come people Really!!

After reading  the posts I feel better that I am not the only one getting  these calls.
All I know  that they can't collect because of statue of limitations.  Look up your state and you see that you don't  have the pay debt after 4 to 7 years.I beomes uncollectable.
Never mind  that there a scam!!!