888-348-3642

I received this message:

"... Robert Casser Sr., Scott Benedict ... Align Capital, calling to inform you that, as of today, my office is currently reviewing a business matter concerning yourself. Before decisions were made, I was hoping to have the opportunity to speak with you directly and allow you to make a statement on your behalf. It is imperative that you contact me as it does required your immediate attention. I will be available today until about 6:00. My direct number is 888-348-3642. Thank you."

Apparently, this same caller has called multiple people, always looking for someone else and has used many different numbers. I heard an online recording of this same person saying his name is Scott Benedict, so he might have been saying that he was looking for Robert Casser Sr, whom I've never heard of and I've had the same number (a cell phone) for over 20 years. The words "Scott Benedict ... Align Capital" were said so quickly that I barely understood him. I had to listen about 10 times to understand that much, and I still couldn't get the words in between where the ellipsis is.

I received the same message last week and again this morning.
Robert Casser Sr., Scott Benedict ... Align Capital, calling to inform you that, as of today, my office is currently reviewing a business matter concerning yourself. Before decisions were made, I was hoping to have the opportunity to speak with you directly and allow you to make a statement on your behalf. It is imperative that you contact me as it does required your immediate attention. I will be available today until about 6:00. My direct number is 888-348-3642. Thank you."

Like the IRS if they are looking for you, they will send you a letter in the mail, not call you, so I believe if this is legit, they would send something by mail.

My husband and I both just received a call within minutes of each from the same number and the person named Robert Casser with the exact same recording. I’m sure this is a scammer.

Was your name even mentioned in the message??  The "allow you to make a statement" is a common part of the scam.  IF there was a real problem, you would not be warned (especially since you both received the same message).  I would suggest blocking the crook.

Yes I got the same message today.

Scott with Alliant  left message,  I have settled with them  and paid in full over a year ago.   Why am I getting a call now wanting me to contact them to follow up?

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I have settled with them  and paid in full over a year ago.

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Why am I getting a call now wanting me to contact them to follow up?

As to the first quote, you failed to make them follow the letter of the law and you were scammed.  As to the second quote, well , read my first reply to you and then realize that you name has now been added to the sucker's list (sorry to be so blunt) and you can now expect more calls from both this outfit and whoever they end up selling that list to.

It is incumbent upon them under the law to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it, and (this is the important part) that they have the legal right to collect it.  You are not obligated under the law to prove that you don’t owe or that it is paid.  

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) postmarked 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.  If and when you get that letter you should immediately send that debt validation letter by certified, return receipt mail.

First, you should make a complaint at this Federal Agency, and while there you should also read up on how debt collection is supposed to work as well as what your rights in this matter are: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file complaints with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:   https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general

Got a call it was a debt collector for a debt I

Don't leave us in suspense, finish the sentence!

I've received this message multiple times and not sure if its valid **Good morning this is Scott Benedict I'm contacting you in an attempt to confirm location information for Christina Patrick. If you could be of any assistance or I have a wrong number please call back at 888-348-3642. Thank you.**

In addition to what I previously posted:

 The fake process server/location finder extortion SCAM usually consists of the following:

They mention that they have received a Fax document or some sort of complaint and that there is a pending legal matter or action about to filed against you to create the sense of urgency.  They tell you that they are a “process server” and cannot give you the particulars of the case since the file is sealed. This is simply ruse to get you to call another number (often with a made-up case number) where they will ask for money to “make it go away” (this is actually the same place, they work in teams, one pretending to be the server, and the other usually pretends to be a lawyer).  They threaten to serve you at home or at work.  They tell you that if they serve you at work then they will need a supervisor, security, or HR person there as a witness, hoping that will cause you to panic over the alleged embarrassment of being served at work.  They also tell you that you will need two forms of ID.  None of which is true.  Process servers do not ever call ahead so that you can dodge them.  Process servers get paid to serve papers, nothing else.  They certainly are not going to pass up a paycheck by telling you that you can avoid being served, they are not going to give you an extra day or even a few hours to get a “stop order”.  Court documents are time sensitive and must be served within a certain amount of time.  Remember that you can always call the local courthouse to see if there really is a lawsuit that has been filed against you.

Thank you

I'll offer a guess that complainants have been mishearing Alliant Capital Management LLC. These are classic Buffalo Bullies in Amherst, NY known for threats of arrest and court procedure, peppered with fake "investigation" and "case numbers". Then you have the usual FDCPA violations of false skip tracing and needless hassling of people at workplaces. I've also gathered that ACM is unlicensed in 21 states.

CFPB Q&A: Can a debt collection agency try to have me arrested over a debt collection?
FTC alert: Fake Debt Collectors

Makes sense.  One person heard "Alliant" and the others heard "Align Capital".

You will need to send them a certified, return receipt debt validation (by law they have to go back to the original creditor to prove you owe the debt), cease and desist calling, or "not me" letter (this will be the best money that you have ever invested).  Also send it first class mail in case no one will sign for it.  Make a notation of that fact at the bottom of the letter.  You also need to report them to the proper agencies to which I have provided links to.  Then you need to go out and get a consumer lawyer to sue them on a contingency basis (no money out of your pocket) and let them pay you for the harassment.  If everyone did these three things, these crooks would be bankrupt, and we would all be the richer for it.  Use these web sites to find an attorney in your state that will probably take the case on a contingency basis (no money out of your pocket up front):  http://www.consumeradvocates.org/
http://www.consumeradvocates.org/find-an-atto ... tates_value=All

Everything else you need to know follows including at least two or more federal and state agencies where you should report their criminal activities.

ALLIANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. AKA ACM LOCATION SERVICES, LLC

Website lists them in wester New York, world’s #1 Capital for criminals pretending to be debt collectors:  https://alliantcapital.net/contact/

BBB has some interesting information on settlements with different State Attorney Generals and investigations in its business license (which has now been removed for some unknown reason).  BBB gives them an A+ rating with 85 complaints and 6 negative review as of 1/12/2022:  https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/amherst/profile/col ... -0041-235973561

BBB also had them listed at this address which is a UPS store utilized by lots and lots of criminal enterprises pretending to be debt collectors.:
3840 E Robinson Rd #202, Amherst, NY 14228-2001

New York Dept. of State info:

Selected Entity Name: ALLIANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:
ALLIANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DOS ID #:
4424102
Initial DOS Filing Date:
JUNE 27, 2013
County:
NEW YORK
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)
C/O C T CORPORATION SYSTEM
28 LIBERTY STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10005
Registered Agent
C T CORPORATION SYSTEM
28 LIBERTY STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10005

Selected Entity Name: ACM LOCATION SERVICES LLC
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:
ACM LOCATION SERVICES LLC
DOS ID #:
4658332
Initial DOS Filing Date:
OCTOBER 29, 2014
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)
ACM LOCATION SERVICES LLC
1965 SHERIDAN DRIVE, SUITE 100
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14223
Registered Agent
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
80 STATE ST.
ALBANY, NEW YORK, 12207

It is incumbent upon them under the law to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it, and (this is the important part) that they have the legal right to collect it.  You are not obligated under the law to prove that you don’t owe or that it is paid. 

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) postmarked 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.  If and when you get that letter you should immediately send that debt validation letter by certified, return receipt mail.

First, you should make a complaint at this Federal Agency, and while there you should also read up on how debt collection is supposed to work as well as what your rights in this matter are: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file complaints with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:   https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general

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

I have been receiving calls from this number and the message is
“Good morning this is Scott Benedict I'm contacting you in an attempt to confirm location information for Daniel Penna if you can be of any assistance or ever our number please call back at 888-348-3642.
He’s been calling my number for about a year and I kept telling him there is no Daniel Peña in this number nor do I know a person by that name. I even told them to delete my number from their list. He is still calling but I just ignore him and delete his message.

Called me saying that my information has just come across his desk, he immediately asked for me to confirm my date of birth and when I asked what this was regarding he said, I can't tell you because of third party laws. Claimed he was Alliance and he even called my work number, he also said he sent me an email what this was regarding, and I have no email, when I told him I wouldn't give my information and I said this is a Scam, he said no, no it's not.