888-825-3116

TOTAL SCAM!
You can find reports on "Statewide Mediations" throughout this forum linked to other numbers. They asked for my social security number to verify. When I refused, they asked for my birthday. When I refused to give that info they claimed the process server was 30 minutes away from my location.
Quote, "We are Statewide Mediation. Handling out of court settlements". So if they handle "out of court settlements" why would they claim the process server is 30 minutes out? Also called from a spoofed number within our area code. Not very convincing as you could hear the same "telemarketer office noise" in the background as what was heard when calling this number.
I will report this number with the State Attorney General's office as well.

I got the same calls. All were from a number in my area code. He last time it said UNKOWN. One in the morning and one early afternoon. The last was late afternoon. The two earlier calls they left a case #. They screamed THIS IS YOUR FINAL NOTICE! Said they will be serving me. I answered the last call and they did the same thing to me. They said the call was being recorded. Asked for social and birth date for verification it was me. THEY called me!!! What is up with that? I would not give it to them. Even giving a date of birth can be used for identity theft, right?. THEY called me and harassed me! Before she hung up she said the server was 45 minutes away from me and to enjoy being served. Hat was over 3 hours ago. I googled the number before the last two calls and googled STATEWIDE MEDIATION. Both led to his site. Many many reports. I tried getting their address, but they said they can't give that information out. Want my information, but If they call again I'm having my lawyer call.

What happened to the first report on here? Did that guy get served?

Legitimate process servers do not call to warn you, or to get money from you to stop the process.  They will deliver the notification without warning.

(Here is more info than you really need on process serving:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_of_proce ... nited_States.29 )

Also, if you were threatened with an "arrest warrant" via a phone call or email, read this:
http://news.uscourts.gov/warning-arrest-warrant-scam

"The warrant is phony. A valid warrant would not be served by fax or e-mail. It would be served in person by a U.S. Marshal or other law enforcement officer."

"Anyone receiving a fake arrest warrant should contact the FBI or the district U.S. Marshals Office. If there is any question regarding the authenticity of a warrant, contact your district clerk of court."

Came back to see if there were any more reports and noticed the first post was removed. Was curious. Weird. That's all. Thank you or the information Slim. I was the victim of identity theft. I have received many scam calls, but never been asked for social or birth date just to find out what it was about.

Called me at work and told me they tracked my phone number and were coming to arrest me at work. What can I do to get these people to stop harassing me?

Liz, refer to Slim's post on here.  No process server is going to call and give you a "Last chance to pay up". They just show up.  If they are calling your work, from what I've read but I'm not positive, they can only call your work once.  Even if you disregard the "You will be served, this is your last chance" scare tactics, if you call them they will try to get your social security number or last four of your social security number or your birthday.  When you deny them that sensitive and personal info they say is needed to verify, they will refuse to tell you what they are calling you about.

It's  like a scam "Mexican Standoff".  Like Steve's post says, they called you and are harassing you.  It is very questionable for them to try for your personal in order to tell you what the call is pertaining to.

Besides that, there are so many reports on this site alone for Statewide Mediation to draw question for anything they call about.

Another questionable item to note..  Statewide Mediation, Statewide Mediations, State Wide Mediation, and State Wide Mediations, NONE of these names register on the Better Business Bureau site when searching.  That should throw another flag.

Need to know if this a legit company.

Read Slim's post..  Report them. I did. They've called me 3 times. Each time they said the "process server" was so many minutes away to serve papers.. Tic.. Tic.. Tic.. I'd bet one has a better chance of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.  And their servers are more mythological than the leprechaun guarding it.

I got a call Friday from Statewide ADR at work saying I had 15 mins to call them or they was sending a cop to my house and my bosses wouldn't see me for a long time..5 mins went by the woman called back and said I had 10 mins before they send a car to my house.. they are even calling my family in another state.. I'm in Florida

There is a bizapedia entry for a "Statewide Mediation Services LLC" in WNY

http://www.bizapedia.com/ny/STATEWIDE-MEDIATION-SERVICES-LLC.html

Per NY State Secretary of State:

Company Name:      STATEWIDE MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
File Number:      4533452
Filing State:      New York (NY)
Filing Status:      Active
Filing Date:      February 24, 2014
Company Age:      10 Months
Registered Agent: Richard C. Slisz, Esq.
1700 Rand Building
14 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
Principal Address: Richard C Slisz Esq 1700 Rand Building
14 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203

Per NYS, records, there are AKA "Regal Mediation Services"
http://www.businesslookup.org/regal_mediation_services_llc

regal mediation services, LLC
1700 rand building
14 lafayette square
buffalo, new york 14203

NYS Entity Status ACTIVE
NYS Filing Date FEBRUARY 24, 2014
NYS DOS ID#4533452
County ERIE
Jurisdiction NEW YORK
Registered Agent
RICHARD C. SLISZ, ESQ.
1700 RAND BUILDING
14 LAFAYETTE SQUARE
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 14203
NYS Entity Type
DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Name History
2014 - REGAL MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC
2014 - STATEWIDE MEDIATION SERVICES, LLC

Just because a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt does not mean you owe it
If a voice on the telephone claims you owe a debt:
1.    Demand the person give you his or her name, company name, and address
2.     Demand a debt validation letter by US mail.  E-mail no good.
3.    Do not pay  the collection agent or anyone else a  dime until the debt is validated

Of course, they won't do this, so just block their calls and ignore them.

If they are bothering you,

Report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

Also contact your local attorney general

If they continue to bother you, tell them that you know this is  a debt scam and that you are making a complaint to the police for extortion.  Once you get a copy of the police report and they call you again , just read out the  file number and the name of the PD or Sheriff’s office involved.   Tell them you’ll be glad to send a copy to them at whatever address the jack***es are working out of now.

I received a call from them recently. I ignored it as I do with most private calls. They called back today, I don't agree with what they are doing but everyone has a job to do. And although I don't intend to call them, I understand that I am responsible for the debts that I have. If you take out a loan, and decide you don't feel like paying it back, you have to expect that this stuff will happen. I will be paying this back on my own, but these people are only a small part of a big problems. pay your bills rather than placing blame on other people. Then you wont receive calls. I learned my lesson about these loans.

No, you must be another shill for these SCAMMERS.  It is illegal to threaten people with service of court summons (if the caller doesn't intend to sue or doesn't have the legal right to sue).  No one here said anything about owing money.  And again, per federal law, debt collectors MUST MAIL proof of debt/proof they have the legal right to collect said debt.  Refusal to do this, refusal to give their verifiable street address just confirms that these are scammers.  People should pay their debts - but only to those who comply with federal debt collection laws and who provide the written documentation required by law.  

Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010  FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691

— filed under: Press Release

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.

According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.
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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

For Extortion Scam Operations,  File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.fraud.org/

YOU ARE A BIG TIME SHILL AREN'T YOU?

Deceptive Practice By The Numbers
1. Spoofing a number in the person's area code is ONLY done for Scare Tactic effects.
2. The caller using the spoofed number acts as if they are calling from a process server location.
3. The caller threatens that you have charges against you and leaves a case number.
4. The caller tells you this is you final warning.
5. The caller tells you to be available between "certain hours" with two forms of ID to receive legal papers.
6. The caller leaves a number for you to call should you wish to find our what the charges pertain to or would like to "reschedule delivery" of said documents.
Should you call the number left..
7. The "agent" requests your social security number or part of it, date of birth, or address to "verify" it is YOU.
*Identity theft anyone? As has been stated in various sites dedicated to fighting scams, "They called you. NEVER GIVE ANY INFORMATION.". You are not required to give out that information to anyone over the phone.
8. The "agent" gets angry when you refuse to give them your sensitive and personal information. *They are Phishing.
9. When you refuse to give them your sensitive and personal information The "agent" refuses to give you details of what the call is about. *Such as, Who the supposed creditor is.
10. The "agent" may give you their "company name", but will not give their address or any other information about them.
11. The "agent" then tells you the process server is heading your way.
12. The "agent", in a last ditch effort to phish and scare you into making a payment that doesn't exist, gives you a magical update at the estimated arrival time the process server will be arriving.
Bonus Round: Should you inform them that; A. You do not have any debts what so ever; B. You have filed for any type of bankruptcy in the past and all debt was covered. This is public record available to them if they are indeed a legitimate entity; or C. To contact your attorney, and they will refuse to listen.

ALL of the above are NOT legal methods or practices for any collections firm. They are Illegal practices.
Report them to the Attorney General in your state with all details.
File a report with the FTC.
Follow the good advice of the folks who run and admin this site.
I used to fall for scare tactics, but not anymore. Educate yourself on your rights and the difference between legitimate and illegal phishing scammers. If need be, seek out legal council to fight these scammers and illegal collection practices.

joe bridges said he had a case on me and would be serving me in an hour

joe bridges said he had a case on me and would be serving me in an hour

Joe Bridges is nothing more than a liar and a thief - real process servers do not give you a heads up.  Read what I posted further above.

SCARE TACTICS..  Start a count on how many calls you receive and the magical up to date estimated arrival times of the "process server". Calm down and don't fall for their scare tactics and don't by any means give them a bit of your personal info.

You'll soon realize you have a better chance of being a great white shark attack victim while vacationing in Arizona than being served by "Joe Bridges".