888-803-1336

Person on the phone was a scam artist looking for my credit card #.

Did they give any reason why? Pretty strange for someone to call you and just ask for your credit card number.

indian guy left a VM about some important documents need my signature for delivery.  Yea, uh, no.  Damn scammers.

Stated they are trying to serve me?

Debt Extortion Scam

Carrier Services and Process Servers do not know what is contained in the documents they are paid to serve/deliver. They don't cold call a recipient to inform them of a "failed attempt to deliver", as that would alert the recipient someone is attempting to Serve them. Anyone explaining what they are delivering, saying "matter attached to your SSN", "you have officially been notified", "deliver legal docs and to have ID ready"  or offering an alternative "solution" to avoid delivery is a scammer. Real process servers don't need to set a time to deliver any documents nor do they threaten legal action if you don't call them.

The vague scare tactic message is designed to panic a victim into calling back.

Most debt collectors will use a certain amount of pressure to convince you to pay the debt. After all, they often don't get paid unless you pay. Be suspicious of a debt collector who uses an unusual amount of pressure to get you to pay immediately, particularly if they also use scare tactics to get you to pay right away. For example, a debt collector is scamming you if it :

• threatens you with a lawsuit and tells that you can avoid the lawsuit by paying right away
• Says a Process Server  or Courier is coming with papers to sign
• Threatens to call / go to your place of employment
• Insists you have been notified, served or are non-compliant via phone message(s)
• Refuses to give a company name or verifiable Contact source
• Refuses to send proof of debt via US mail

A sure sign of a debt collection scam is a collector that wants to you to pay via wire transfer or another method that can't be traced. If the payment method can't be traced, you'll have a harder time getting the authorities involved.

If the creditor sounds completely foreign, or you know you never had an account with that business, there's a chance it's a scam. Never pay a collection you don't recognize. You have the right to request written proof of the debt from the debt collector before you send payment.

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/fake-abusive-debt-collectors
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer ... ollection-scams
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Publications/PhonyDebtCollectionScams.asp
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/02/ftc ... llection-scheme
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/08/pha ... onate-law-firms

Quote:

Here are some ways to find out if a debt collector is legitimate.
•You received a letter in the mail. ...
•The agency is licensed in your state. ...
•The collector can verify your personal details. ...
•You can request information about the debt. ...
•There's more than one method of payment. ...
•A company works with you, not against you.

Source: https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/deb ... ctor-is-a-scam/

File a complaint:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

Same here, although they referenced someone’s name Im familiar with but don’t associate with. Can’t find the phone numbers or case number online either.

Removed case and name in the event this is legit??!

“Please listen closely to this message call is it time for XNameX regarding case number xxxx this is John within independent process services And we're calling to make our final attempt to contact you in reference to the delivery of time sensitive documents These documents do require a signature for proper service and delivery To make any changes on the location or to receive information prior to the delivery , you need to contact the firm that is handling the case at 8 8 8 8 0 3- 1 3 3 6 I gave the phone number is 8 8 8- 8 0 3- 1 3 3 6 Make sure you reference your case number when calling the name To contact the firm with resolved and further actions , taking place without your knowledge or constant You have been notified.”

They have called 2 days in a row now (2 different callers). They left a voice mail for someone I use to know, but do not contact.

"Listen carefully to this message. This call is intended for Mr. Xxxxx regarding case number xxxx dash xxxxx. This is Mr. Diaz with Independent process service. We're calling to make our final attempt to contact you in reference to the delivery of time sensitive documents the documents to require a signature for proper service and delivery. To make any changes on the location or to receive the information prior to delivery. You need to contact the issuing firm at 888-803-1336. Reference your case number when calling in failure to contact the firm result in further actions taken place without your knowledge or...."

Listen carefully this..  message this called ———— regarding case number Xx-Xxx.  This is Natalie with independent process services. We're calling to make our final attempt to contact you in reference to the delivery of time sensitive documents. The documents requires signature for proper service and delivery to make any changes on location or to receive further information prior to the delivery. You'll need to contact the issuing firm at 8 8 8- 8 0 3- 1 3 3 6. When calling reference your case number, Failure to contact the firm will result in further actions to take place without your knowledge or consent you have been notified…” Caller ID shows 860-256-8007

Caller ID shows 860-256-8007

Listen carefully this..  message this called —(Name) —  regarding case number (Xx-Xxx)  This is Natalie with independent process services. We're calling to make our final attempt to contact you in reference to the delivery of time sensitive documents. The documents requires signature for proper service and delivery to make any changes on location or to receive further information prior to the delivery. You'll need to contact the issuing firm at 8 8 8- 8 0 3- 1 3 3 6. When calling reference your case number, Failure to contact the firm will result in further actions to take place without your knowledge or consent you have been notified…”
Caller: Natalie
Call type: Scam suspicion