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Calling stating I owe money on a past loan

Says I owe online payday loan from Feb 2011, I don,t any payday loans..he had my last 4 digits of my ss#, address and place of employment and was very irate, yelling saying we were on a Federal recorded phone..says was Mr Wilcox^Wilkerson
But yet he hung on me...I called him back and he told me he wasn't giving me nothing to call my lawyer and hung up on me......

Called saying owe on a PayDay loan.  Daughter called them back and told them to leave me alone and they said they couldn't find my name and apologized.  Called two days later and I didn't answer but they talked on my answering machine saying my name wanting me to answer.

Scam for sure, rude people saying my SS # has been used in a  fraudulent manner. For a fee they can help. Yeah right!

Called and said that my dad was wanted for check fraud and he is in prison. The guy's name is mark William

They called saying it's a federal law matter. I called back and basically it's skip tracing.  They are trying to find my brothers ex wife. Skipping out on a loan, which I believe. He asked if I knew anything about her and then just said he would remove me from the list.

Scam phone number targeting elderly people saying they have warrants or legal matters that need to be paid immediately

Why they keep calling me

They say they are going to guises my check if I don't pay them

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).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

This has become an on going problem for 2 years or so regarding a breach of contract for a online loan from JD Marking that I never ever took out.  I've requested further documentation numerous times regarding this, and nothing.  Told whomever called me to go ahead and serve me.  Which I should of been served 10x by now.  Now, they're going to far as to calling my work & dad who lives in another state and who has nothing to do with my financials. I'm just sick of these calls.  LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!