Forward Movement Recovery

I was called today from a number that showed up as 000-000-0000 (assuming my caller ID messed up again, I answered it). The girl asked me immediately if I was ...and I said I was. She immediately asked for my physical address and place of -employment. I told her I wasn't employed and wasn't giving her any information because I did not know what company she was with. She said I had a claim against me from Forward Movement Recovery, but then gave me the number 1-877-525-3281 and a claim number-which is for the same company she was calling for...She told me to call and find out what the claim was for. I have had TRUE collections correspondence in the past and it is nothing like this. First off, they do not give you a number to find out what it's for, they KNOW what it's for. Second, they do not go straight into your address and place of employment. They go through a long speel and say all the stuff about being recorded for the purposes of debt collection, blah blah blah. THIS IS A SCAM. Do not answer this number, if you do, DO NOT GIVE YOUR INFO!!!!

Get a call blocker and put 000-000-0000 into it.  It's obviously not a legitimate number and it would be illegal for any bill collectors to block their caller ID like that.  Not only do these scammers use it, but a lot of scammers use all zeros to spoof caller ID.

Forward Movement Recovery is also associated with the infamous BMG (Bahamas Marketing Group):

https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-279-2186

Your comment ten minutes prior in the a/c 877 number thread was sufficient. If we had a duplicate forum thread for every company in existence, this section would become a total mess.

Can you please tell me what was your outcome. This people called me today and when I ask to get paper work on the mail they got extremely mad an refuse saying they would send me an email pdf. When I got the note it seem like anyone can write this note so I didn't called back I looked up the adress and it's a lot somewhere in NY they don't even have a website. I still don't know what to do as well.

This is a scam attempt - the following link from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau tells you how to know if a debt collector is legitimate or not.

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/1699/h ... legitimate.html

Thank you do much

So a quick update I called these people today and told them I spoke to the general attorney office and gave there name and they are not registered to collect any debt in arizona they told me they would get back to me lol. These people if they are real don't have a licence to collect any debt in arizona. I ask them for there licence number they would not give me it. Beware.

Lately we have been getting calls about reducing our credit card interest. Our caller ID shows on our phones and our tv. Funny thing is the caller ID shows our name and our phone number. A foreigner is always on the phone , I listen for a minute or so, then I ask them how did I call myself cause my name and phone number shows up. Then you get that famous " CLICK " when they hang up. These crooks will try anything, anyway to scam you.

Too bad for you, but "reducing your credit card interest" is not debt collection and you should find the correct number threads for your remarks.

Just received a call from Forward Movement Recovery. They called back to back at least 5 times before I decided to pick up. She said she wanted to verify my address so she could deliver a document. I asked her document about what? Her response "Oh, they haven't contacted you?  They (Forward Movement Recovery" were suppose to contact you first". She gave me the number 877-529-6962 and a claim number and said she'll call back in a hour.  I haven't called the number back and not sure if I will after reading this post.

My husband has been getting calls from an unknown number for the past couple days. They would call him back to back. They left a message stating they are trying to locate me for a debt I owe and that is all they would say. My husband finally answered one call and the lady told him that there was a letter in front of her with my name on it. He asked her what the letter was for and she told him that she could not discuss it with him. He then asked her why she had my mail and said that it was illegal for her to have it. She hung up. I finally gave them a call back...no answer.
She called me back on my own cell phone and started talking about my debt and how much I owed. I asked her what company it was for and she told me it was some online payday place. I told her that I would call them personally and she told me that I would not be able to find their number. I then asked her for paper work stating if the debt was valid. She said she would send me an email. She then proceeded on telling me that if papers got to me, she would not be able to work with me and that my debt would be 3 times larger than what her company was settling for. I asked her what the name of the company was that was going to serve me papers she said she did not know. I asked her to send me the letter and told her that I would forward it to the state attorney and she said that if I did that, they would not know any information about it because my case is new. I said I don't believe that she

That she has any right to collect any debt in my state and she said she would look into it because she was sure she could collect debt in any state.
I then asked her again for the paperwork and she hung up on me.

All debt validation letters must sent via USPS.  It must include the name of the original creditor, the name and legally verifiable address of the debt collector, including their license to collect, if that is required in your state.  They are trying to extort money from you.  You can disregard these bozos.

As per the posts from Alfalfa:

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

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 the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
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. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

I searched the number they gave me and the company that came up was Adams Affordable Quality Painting.