909-580-9998

states i am being sued called my family friends and is harrassign.

Hey Brandog,
My sister just got the same type of harassing phone call today plus the guy called me. He says she has to go to court if a certain amount of money is not paid. The dude sounds like he is def not from this country cause I cannot understand him. What have you done so far with this guy???

Hey I got the same call this morning??

I got a hold of BBB which is Better Business Bureau and this is a large scam, do not give them any information at all, you have to contact authorities to have them get the people to stop contacting you and if you are like me where they have some of your information then I am not sure what the next steps are to that. I have to look into it more but I am waiting to hear back from them about my law suit lol The guy said instead of them billing you for the 300 you got deposited, they decided to sue you. I laughed and he got mad lol.

Got a call from someone at this number named Garry Jones - he stated he needs me or my retained attorney to call him at this number.  I have received calls before like this and they all say the same thing.  This is a scam - they dont speak english....cant understand them.  It is a scam report to the Attorney General.  Do not fall for this.  They use different names and numbers but all the same.

got a call from gary jones on my wifes cell saying that it was urgent and i need to contact him the lawyers name was Kevin lloyd donot fall for it

WALLINGFORD, CT, August 07, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about would-be debt collectors who call "payday" loan holders, threatening arrest if they don't pay immediately.

A payday loan, also known as a paycheck advance, is a short-term cash advance intended to cover expenses until the holder's next payday.

The callers claim they are lawyers with the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," and they are armed with stolen personal information from their victims, indicating a major security breach of unknown origin. The names used by the scammers may change with time.

According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Scarpetti, payday loan holders appear to be particularly at risk.

"Because the scammers have so much information about potential victims, BBB is concerned that this may be the result of a data breach. Thousands of people may have had their personal information compromised."

Reports received by Better Business Bureau and posted online explain the con artists threaten the loan holders of defaulting and claim they are being sued. The imposters threaten the loan holders with imminent arrest and extradition to California to stand trial, unless they immediately wire $1000 or provide bank account or credit card information.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau has advice for consumers who receive suspicious telephone calls about an outstanding debt:

-Don't be bullied into immediate action. Ask the debt collector to provide official documentation that substantiates the debt.
-Do not provide or confirm any bank account, credit card or other personal information over the telephone until you confirm the legitimacy of the call.
-If you believe a debt collector is trying to scam you, file an abuse complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at www. ftc.gov, or by telephone at (202) 326-2222. Also file a complaint with your Better Business Bureau at http://www.bbb.org or by telephone at 203-269-2700, ext. 2.

About Better Business Bureau CT

Founded in 1912, BBB is an unbiased non-profit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. BBB offers objective advice and a wide range of education on topics affecting marketplace trust. BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses. Today, 128 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than three million local and national businesses and charities. For more advice on finding companies and businesses, start your search with trust at http://www.bbb.org

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Yet another call from the same place but a different number...this is total scam.  beware do not repeat do not give them any information.

Yet another call from the same number with a different name of Chris Matthews.  Got a call from someone at this number named Garry Jones - he stated he needs me or my retained attorney to call him at this number.  I have received calls before like this and they all say the same thing.  This is a scam - they dont speak english....cant understand them.  It is a scam report to the Attorney General.  Do not fall for this.  They use different names and numbers but all the same. This is a total scam

I also got this same person calling me. I never have gotton a payday loan like they are telling me so I in return reverse this on them. I now call "Gary Jones" everyday and harrass him, I let him know he is a fraud and that he is in Compton California and his is being investigated which is not a lie it is true, do this back to them and they will beg you to stop just like they did me

I just got a call on my cell phone from a Dave Lawrence at "American Law Division" saying a friend of mine is committing fraud w/my name.  It may possibly be believable if the guy didn't have a thick Indian accent.

A person who is obviously not from the US called me saying that he is a paralegal and wants to give me details about a case against me before they take legal action. He is to give me details and then transfer me to the lawyer. I asked him what this was about and was given no information. He does, however, know the last four digits of my social security number and my address. They call my job daily and my cell phone as well. Actually they call three or four times daily, and I have asked each time for them to stop calling my job.

Fake Debt Collectors and Collection Tactics

If consumers did not have enough to worry about having to deal with rising credit card interest rates, late fees and over-limit fees, zombie debt, and fervent bill collectors, now we have to worry about collectors calling about fake debt.

While many legitimate collection agencies follow the FDCPA, there are some collectors out there that are only running a scam operation and will be quick to use threats and scare tactics to get you to pay up quick. Their scams turn up in mailboxes, on the internet and through the telephone every day. Some collectors pose as national banks, government agencies (FBI, CIA), or even popular celebrity stars to gain personal information. These phony collectors may threaten to repossess your house, issue a warrant for your arrest, or even garnish your pay check, all of which are against the FDCPA rules. Some of which are even laughable (for example, there is no debtor’s prison in the United States).

Fake debt scammers rely on the fear and lack of knowledge about debt collection laws within the population. They also figure that a certain percentage of their calls will be received by individuals who may be carrying debt on credit cards anyway and may be susceptible to intimidation. When collectors use misleading statements and fail to provide identification, they are breaking the law. Never pay money to a possible thief. Keep cool when you hear from collectors to avoid this collection abuse.

Many times, people who took out payday loans online in the past are most susceptible. If you took a payday loan, be aware scammers may have access to your Social Security number and other personal information, and keep your guard up against such tactics.

Ironically, real "deadbeats" probably wouldn't fall for these scammers, since they have no intention of repaying their creditors anyway. But upright citizens may doubt themselves, thinking they've forgotten to pay a bill. Many times, the sums involved tend to be fairly small, so some people may be tempted to just pay the "bill" and "get it over with."

Ways to Protect Yourself Against Debt Collection Scams

Review your credit report frequently to find inaccuracies.
Be aware of your current creditors and how much you owe.
Ask creditors for identification before you provide any information over the telephone.
Reporting Fake Debt Collectors

If you ever receive a call from anyone identifying himself as a debt collector, the law requires that the debt collector provide you with identification, and that the debt collector refrain from making misleading and threatening statements.

You can report any problems you have to your state Attorney General’s office www.naag.org and the Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov. Many states have their own debt collection laws that are different from the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Your Attorney General’s office can help you determine your rights under your state’s law.

http://www.internetautoguide.com/credit-cente ... on-tactics.html

A person who is obviously not from the US called me a case against me before they take legal action.I asked him what this was about and was given no information. He does, however, know the last four digits of my social security number and my address. They call my job daily and my cell phone as well. Actually they call three or four times daily, and I have asked each time for them to stop calling my job.  He goes by the name of Chris Matthews and is constantly calling my phone.  He is constantly calling and harrassing.  This is a total scam.

I received several of these calls today. I got 2 voicemails from this James Davis at 1-909-580-9998 who couldn't even pronounce my last name. He called himself an attorney and he was supposedly with American LAw Division--supposedly retained from some CA online payday loan place. He then called me at work. I came home early and called him back. When I dialed the above phone number, he answered by a different name. He then proceeded to tell me that this payday loan place had filed criminal charges against me for wire fraud, check fraud and I forget what else. I have never received any money from this payday loan place. To my bad, I may have actually completed an online application for a payday loan place, but have never received anything. So at this point, I know what happened and how he got my info. The next thing is to call the bank. Thank you all for posting about this. It takes a load off my back.

Got a call twice at my job from Chris Matthews (foreign guy) claiming I or my attorney had better call 'the very instant I receive the message' or I would be sorry. He has also called my parents at a different phone number. I called back in the middle of the night and left a message that he should 'NEVER' call my work phone number again (it is in a dept with over 100 people and is not a private number).  So, he decides to call it the very next day. This is absolutely illegal. I am thinking of doing a 3-way call with my local sherriff dept just to listen to him try to squirm his way out of this scam he's involved in.  These people call every 5-6 months and harass me and I discharged all my debts in bankrupty over 1.5 years ago!

Chris Matthews, stating I owe money and to call or else something bad will happen.  Called my parents and told them it was important and I had to call.

unknown caller that i let go to voicemail.  caller claimed to be james davis (although it sounded more like apu from the simpsons) from american law division.  claimed that i was a reference for a friend of mine and to have him call immediately.  at the end of the message he tried to stress that he didn't want me to get into trouble and implored me to get my friend to call back.

Got same calls as the above

harrasing calls to my job and my cell