916-259-3085

I received a call from Brandon Gabriel at 916-259-3085 and 916-469-1761. He said he was with the District Attorney's office, working for George Belosky. I verified this with him 3 times on the call. He even gave me his address which I googled and it is the address of the DA's office. He wanted me to "pay restitution" today or he was sending the cops to my office and arresting me via a warrant. When I asked several times what it was regarding he said that I knew what it was about. When I told him I wanted something in writing he said the only thing he could send was the warrant. Then he told me I would be in jail for a minimum of 9 months without release and he hung up on me. I called the actual DA's office and was told that they would not deal with anything in this manner. She said it's a scam and that they have no one on their personnel list with that name. FYI - he did tell me my SSN and bank information. I'm issuing a possible fraud alert on my credit w/ all 3 bureaus and changing my bank account.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

•is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
•refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
•asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
•exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

•Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.•Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
•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 whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft – charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or 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. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

I received a call from Brandon Gabriel at 916-259-3085 and 916-469-1761. He said he was with the District Attorney's office, working for George Belosky. He threatened to have me arrested today if I did not give him $600.00 cash.

I received a voicemail from 916-259-3085 yesterday. Individual had some Middle East accent and said he was from District Attorney's office. English was very poor, identified himself as "Roy Miller" and said I must contact him immediately about a grave matter involving "fraud with my social security number." He had the last four digits of my SSN. Went on to say if I didn't immediately return his call, he knew where I worked and would serve warrants at my workplace and home. His lack of professionalism and use of the English language is laughable, but the fact he has my last 4 SSN digits is bothersome. I have reported this to FTC.

I have been receiving numerous calls from a Richard Smith who has yet to say what company he is from and with constant threats to me about a warrant. He is calling my place of employment and stating that he is from the  District Attorney's office. I have yet to receive ANYTHING in writing. He did know my SSN.

One important thing to remember if these losers have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!!
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credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
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Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

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

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf

And see:

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
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Section 809 of the FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf requires 3rd-party debt collectors to give debtors written notice of debt (the key word is *shall*) :
"§ 809. Validation of debts
(a) Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing—
(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;
(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and
(5) a statement that, upon the consumer’s written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor."
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A Collection Agent May Not…

Here are the top 11 actions prohibited by the The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:

Misrepresent Him or Herself

  A debt collector may not misrepresent himself as an attorney or law enforcement officer.

Use the Telephone to Annoy or Harass

  A collection agent may not cause a telephone to ring or engage any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with an intent to annoy, abuse, or harass anyone at the called number.

Threaten Arrest or Lawsuit

  A collection agent may not threaten a consumer with arrest. It may not threaten legal action that is either not permitted or not actually contemplated. In other words, a the threat of a lawsuit may be an empty one.

Use Abusive or Threatening Language

  A debt collector may no use abusive or profane language in the course of communication related to the debt.

Publish a Bad Debt List

  Publishing the consumer’s name or address on a "bad debt" list is prohibited.

Contact By Embarrassing Media

  A debt collector may not communicate with a consumer by post card. It may not use any language or symbol, other than the debt collector’s address, on any envelope when communicating with a consumer by use of the mails or by telegram. A debt collector may use its business name if such name does not indicate it is in the debt collection business.

Contact a Consumer at Work

  A collection agent may not communicate with consumers at their place of employment after being told this is unacceptable or prohibited by the employer.

Seek Unjustifiable Amounts

  A debt collector may not demand any amounts not permitted under an applicable contract or as provided under law.

Contact a Consumer Represented by an Attorney

  A collection agent may not contact a consumer after it learns the consumer is represented by a lawyer.

Communicate With a Consumer After Receiving a Validation Request

  If a consumer sends a written §1692g response within 30 days, the collection agent may not communicate with the consumer until it mails the consumer the requested verification of original creditor's name and address.

Communicate With Third Parties

  A debt collector may not reveal or discuss the nature of a consumer’s debts with third parties other than the consumer’s spouse or attorney. A collection agent may contact neighbors or co-workers only to obtain location information. It may contact a third party again if it has reason to believe the information the party provided previously is false.

Bills.com FDCPA FAQ

Below are questions Bills.com readers ask frequently:

Can a Collection Agent Call My Cell Phone?

  Yes. However, if you tell the debt collector it may not use that number because it is a cell phone, it may not contact you again at that number.

I Keep Receiving Dozens of Calls From Collection Agents. Is That Legal?

  No. Unscrupulous collection agents will use "block parties" or "office parties" where they contact a consumer, multiple neighbors, or co-workers telling them they need to reach the consumer on an urgent matter. This is not permitted under the FDCPA.

A Collector Says I Will Be Arrested if I Do Not Pay

  This was a true statement before the US Civil War, but has not been true since. People may be arrested if an aggressive judge files a bench warrant for a person who does not appear at a hearing relating to a lawsuit regarding a debt. However, in that case, the offense is the failure to respond to a court order, and not the existence of the debt. As stated above, it is illegal under the FDCPA to threaten a consumer with arrest if the consumer does not pay the debt.

I received an email from my employer's HR dept. stating Roy Miller from the State Attorney's Office called and for me to contact him regarding a legal matter. I called 916-259-3085 and spoke to a Edward King Marshall who said he was Roy Miller's boss and Roy Miller was unavailable. He went on to say I needed to pay $1287.74 today or I will be arrested.

similar to posts below, middle eastern accent stated his name was Paul Walker, he left messages on my cell phone number and just now called my office at work. Stating i had a pending legal matter and needed me or my attorney to call back immediately or suffer the consequences. He had the last four digits of my SS#. I recently inquired online about payday type loans, which required I enter this information. This is where I feel my information was scammed from. After inquiring at only one website I received dozens of offers from many other sites trying to sell me an outrageously expensive loan, it seems my information was shared all over the place. BEWARE.

I received a call from some middle eastern guy could not understand him but then indicated to call back and ask for Brandon Gabriel at 916-469-8829 the phone id was 916-259-3085 which keeps ringing and ringing
The caller stated I had a pending legal matter, a lawsuit against my SS# and asked if I had an attorney which I said no why do I need one.  The requested I call back immediately to speak to Gabriel. He had the last four digits of my SS#.
All sounds like a scam to me to.

This number called us and told us that he was sending a warrant to have us arrested on our job, he was of east indian decent clearly due to his accent and continued to refuse to let me know what the situation was about. He then called my job and told them the same thing that there was a legal matter pending this is absolutely ludicrous!!! and now the mfer will not answer the phone sure hope we find him!!!

I got the exact same phone call today. They used a different name. Be very careful. Fortunately I work for an attorney. Don't give out any information at all!!

caller calling an threatneing... leaves the number listed above and says they are calling from the Attorney General's Office... Sad!! Leaving threatening messages.

I got the very same call yesterday! The called me at work (from 916-259-3085 and 916-469-1761) and gave me personal information that made me take notice. They even spoofed an authentic Sheriff station number. They wanted me to settle the case out of court for $2500 with specific denominations on green dot cards. I received calls in tandem from the fake attorney and a fake police officer. When pressed for a case number and other information they become more forceful and continued making threats about jail time. I made a report with the REAL Attorney General's Office and local law enforcement in addition I contacted green dot and the three credit bureaus.

He reported he was from the state Attorneys office, this is a fraud call

I got the same calls today.  I blocked the number with my caller ID device and he kept calling about twenty times.  Phone only rings once and then automatically hangs up on him.  He then started calling my cell phone.  I blocked him on that number also.  I reported the calls to the FTC.  Everyone needs to report these calls.  Some older person or naive person is going to or has given them money and that is why they keep calling.  Today he said he was from the U.S. Attorney General's Office. Since when does the Attorney General have a call center that you can hear in the back ground??  

I received about 15-20 calls a day last week from these fraudulant numbers and did not answer.  This morning I decided to answer and collect all of the information and report it.  But when I received a call at 7am it was so ridiculous I couldn't go along.  It was the heavily accented person saying he is from the Attorney Generals office and that serious charges were against me regarding money I owe.  I replied that it was 7:00 in the morning and the Attorney General's office would not be calling someone at that time of day, nor would they be breaking the law regarding collections activity by calling that early, this is B...S..., you are pathetic; And hung up.  LOL LOL  This crook called right back to say, I have your adress ..........., and I am dispatching officers to arrest you right now.  I said send them on over I will be waiting at the front door just do not call me again.  End of calls.  By the way, I called the Attorney General's office and they advised me to report it to my local police.  It's frustrating because I know that nothing will be done, and I cannot block them on my cell phone, the numbers change every day.

I received a call from a overseas sounding man claiming to be Mark Foster ugh yeah with a accent like that I highly doubt it, he called from 916-259-3085 the new problem is that these scammers can now get any fake number their claiming their calling from to show up on your phone and he claimed he was calling from the Attorneys General office yeah and I just saw a UFO just the other day anyways don't pay if they won't send you anything in writing. And it's against the FTC and FCTRA for them to be threatening you with any action they do not intend to pursue.  

This number  916-259-3085 was calling yesterday until today  he also said he was attorney from Distric attorney office
he was asking my husband and saying he file a warrant to him and my husband gonna get arrested .I asked him what did my husband do he said something suing on ssn .But he can't explain it. He  also cant show a prove.He also keeping calling us  so many times using this number saying he need  to call him back to his department .Or else he gonna call  Sheriff .
But  he  keeping hang up the phone while talking to me . I hear some noise around him while he speaking  to me at the phone.
Its doesn't seems like an office. I suspected he is a scam .And i don't really believe this number 916-259-3085  was really working on Distric attorney office.
Using a government law is a valuation .Please sir and mom if you  find the owner of this number 916-259-3085 wherever he is. Please don't let him victim some innocent people about warrant the he always mention to his victim again.

truly respectful
the victim of this number  916-259-3085

This is a criminal extortion scam operating out of India. They are making the calls utilizing VOIP and the names of legitimate firms to make it appear the calls are originating from within the US. There is NO "company" or "debt" and you will NOT be arrested. They are harvesting and/or buying consumers' personal identifying information and you need to do whatever you can to protect yourself. This includes: Notifying the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/, placing fraud alerts with all three credit bureaus, notifying your bank and employer and letting these criminals know you are aware they are attempting to extort money for a non-existent debt and have alerted the authorities.

ABC News released an investigative report on this scam a year ago:

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/phantom-debt-co ... ory?id=16512428

I receive several calls a day from this number and they always leave a voice mail. This guy says he needs me or my attorney to call it's a very important message for me. He say's his name is Brian Anderson and that he's calling from the California State Attorney's Office. Come on people with that strong of an accent it's a major SCAM!!! It's the holiday season not to mention people are scandalous these days especially people from foreign counties. That's how they make a living is by scamming people. Yes they may have the address for the California State Attorney's Office, but anyone can Google information to try to scare you. Don't answer your phone to these idiots the more you answer the more they will call. Even a professional bill collector doesn't act like this, because it is against the law to threaten anyone in any kind of way. Have you heard of Magic Jack and all these phone apps that you can use to make free calls and even pick your own number. Be careful is all I'm saying.