Comments on: A Debt Collector Keeps Calling Me From 212-500-0839 And Says I’ll Be Arrested. – Lavern

By: Posie Stokes

Posie Stokes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:43:00 +0000

add 510-363-3757 scott mccolson very irritating and disrespectful….

By: Mzsweet_sassy86

Mzsweet_sassy86 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:27:00 +0000

The same thing happened to me today they good me the exact same thing and had my info also I was in class and when they told me I was going to be arrested my heart started beating really fast the number they called from was a california number 1-530-884-2918

By: Mrsjdjchef

Mrsjdjchef — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

I got several calls today from 818-337-3040. One guy was Ronny Cooper, another was John Anderson and yet another was Jack Thompson. They say they are calling from Cash America and that they have opened a legal file on my SS# for wire fraud and electronic check fraud and that I will be arrested tomorrow morning. I have even had my attorney try to call them. The last call they asked me if there was a temple or a church nearby and told me to take my husband there with a big knife and to cut his leg off and maybe people would feel sorry for us and give us the money to pay them back. I have filed a complaint with the FTC…not that it will do any good.

By: Brb1947

Brb1947 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:05:00 +0000

I got a call today and the voice was hard to understand maybe Indian. He said you better call me back or something might happen and I wish you luck if it does. I called back and he had my SS# my home address and my DOB and tried to get me to pay 500.00 and said I better listen and not interupt him until he was done reading my lawsuit to me. He said I had defaulted on a payday loan. I got so scared but then decided to tell him I was hanging up because this call was a scam. I am still worried because they have my SS#, What should I do??? They ph # was 646-328-2038.

By: Brb1947

Brb1947 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:05:00 +0000

By: Amandakinney29

Amandakinney29 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:33:00 +0000

I just recieved a call from the number323-572-8712 claiming they were going to take my husband to jail for the debt that he owed for an online loan. We do have an online loan out through a group called Vandelier. However when I asked about who was attempting to collect this debt he told me it was not information he was authorized to give. They are calling themselves the Corporate Lazaro Law offices. He told me that i must make a payment tonight with a wal-mart money pack for 410 dollars. First off since when do law offices make payment collections? Secondly the man that he transfered me to sounded the same as the one that answered, they had an indian accent as well. lol i have half a mind to call back and screw with them.

By: Amandakinney29

Amandakinney29 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:33:00 +0000

By: Steve Rhode

Steve Rhode — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:52:00 +0000

The point is to find victims that will react out of fear and pay money.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:43:00 +0000

i have been getting these calls now going on 2 years.first started with saying federal bureau also .i would get anywhere from 10 calls a day telling me i was either being sued or whatever.had a police report filed and the officer spoke to them. told the officer i was being sued via email.good one.changed my number but called me at work stating they were gonna be sued too.eventually stopped for awhile but back calling me at work again indian accent with the most american names you can imagine.also claimed they were from lending tree.com which i verified with them and was told no such person exists and they knew it was a scam using their company to try and get information.there has got to ,be a way to punish these scumbags and put them in jail.last call i yelled at them as well as my attorney who informed them he was going to sue and they just hang up.after all these call they still never told me who was suing me or even mentioned an amount they wanted! so whats the point

By: Steve Rhode

Steve Rhode — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:02:00 +0000

That is hilarious!

By: CMS

CMS — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:00 +0000

This post made my day.

By: Jennyreding1

Jennyreding1 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:43:00 +0000

One more comment. One man told me he would call my job and have me terminated. I said, “Good! I hate my job!” He hung up.

By: Jennyreding1

Jennyreding1 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:40:00 +0000

I am having the same problem. I told one man, “Mike Jones”, that I was giving his number to my attorney general, and he stopped calling. Today, I kept calling a new number back and asked how they liked it! They kept hanging up on me! Imagine that. Then I called them back again after about 5 times and said, ” I am giving this number to my attorney general and I will SUE YOU. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?” The woman said, “Yes” and she hung up. I am having fun now!

By: Nicholle_gannon

Nicholle_gannon — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:24:00 +0000

They have been calling me from this number (631)315-0202..I have been getting these messeges that I owe them money and they will send to me to jail, blah, blah, blah. I decided today to get them at their own game. I went to http://www.prankdial.com . Basically it’s a prank website that lets you put someones number in and then a number that you want to appear on their caller ID. you pick the prank you want to send, my favs are “why are you calling my gf in the middle of the night” and “why did you kick my dog” prank. It’s basically a recording that they argue with thinking its a real person. The best part is you can record it and listen to the idiots argue with a recording. I have called then 6 times in a row (like they do with me)with this and you can hear the frustration in their voice. At least you can get a little fun out of these scum bags calling you non stop.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:34:00 +0000

I got a call like this today 951-489-0227, indian guy calling from American Credit Services

By: Tra73_08

Tra73_08 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:04:00 +0000

They keep calling my phone with different numbers also. However, I refuse to answer the phone. I just ignore them. They leave messages and I don’t even bother to listen to them. They are claiming that they are calling from American Law Associates with this phone number 707-681-9169. The have thick Indian accents but will give you non-Indian names. It’s seriously funny to me. They should’ve done more research because if they did, then they would’ve known that the police don’t come to arrest you for owing on a bill. If that was true, then many people would be in jail right now for not paying on a bill. Also, the excessive phone calls back to back shows me desperation on their part. Finally, they should’ve also learned that in America debt collectors not only call you on the phone but they provide you with a copy of the bill that you owe. Anyone can call you saying that you owe on a bill without paperwork. If they threaten you with filing a suit, then tell them go right ahead.

By: Felicia Jones61

Felicia Jones61 — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:10:00 +0000

people keep calling me saying that i owe them money.first they asked for 600.00 and then 245 .42 they threatened to send papers to my job.they said a law suit had bee filed against me.thier#is714-784-0495 they told me to send a fax telling them i would pay them.they tried to tell me what to say in the fax.

By: PISSEDOFF

PISSEDOFF — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:15:57 +0000

DO NOT EXCEPT ANY CALLS FROM 806-281-8166 JEFF HALL THIS IS A SCAM

By: PISSEDOFF

PISSEDOFF — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:15:00 +0000

DO NOT EXCEPT ANY CALLS FROM 806-281-8166 JEFF HALL THIS IS A SCAM

By: Ninafaith14

Ninafaith14 — Fri, 27 May 2011 01:10:51 +0000

So for the last 3 weeks I’ve been getting the same call from diff. numbers and saying there from american lawÂ firm andÂ they say iÂ owe them money through Advance American Cash Advance and i said um no I’ve ever been through that company and hung up on him at work and then he’s been calling non-stop on my cell so today I answered and said who are u and where you from and what did you want and if he didn’t answer my questions I could stay on the phone with them all day till he answered my questions. We went back and fourth for about 20 min. and told him to give me the number to the company who wants to sue me and he gave me a bogus number so I went on online and got the corp. # to a.a.c.a and theyÂ said yes there are scam artists out there using there name. I already contacted the FTC and the attorney general. We’ll see what happens tomorrow and for now on im not answering. I also put fraud protection om my credit reports. I might even change my number and bank account. Im tired of it. I have children and don’t need someone messing w/ me.

By: Ninafaith14

Ninafaith14 — Fri, 27 May 2011 01:10:00 +0000

So for the last 3 weeks I’ve been getting the same call from diff. numbers and saying there from american law firm and they say i owe them money through Advance American Cash Advance and i said um no I’ve ever been through that company and hung up on him at work and then he’s been calling non-stop on my cell so today I answered and said who are u and where you from and what did you want and if he didn’t answer my questions I could stay on the phone with them all day till he answered my questions. We went back and fourth for about 20 min. and told him to give me the number to the company who wants to sue me and he gave me a bogus number so I went on online and got the corp. # to a.a.c.a and they said yes there are scam artists out there using there name. I already contacted the FTC and the attorney general. We’ll see what happens tomorrow and for now on im not answering. I also put fraud protection om my credit reports. I might even change my number and bank account. Im tired of it. I have children and don’t need someone messing w/ me.

By: JSTARR

JSTARR — Tue, 24 May 2011 00:07:22 +0000

May 23, 2001.Â They are at it again.Â I just received the call from the Fake Officer Gene or Jean Parker.Â SCAM SCAM. The number they a re usine 347-607-3614.Â National Bureau Crime Investigative Dept.Â Heavy accent).Â Told me if I didn’t pay he would have me arrested. I told him I report them to FBI, FTc, and my local police dept.Â I reversed look-up the number they say it is coming from the Bronx, but who knows.Â SCAM

By: JSTARR

JSTARR — Tue, 24 May 2011 00:07:00 +0000

May 23, 2001. They are at it again. I just received the call from the Fake Officer Gene or Jean Parker. SCAM SCAM. The number they a re usine 347-607-3614. National Bureau Crime Investigative Dept. Heavy accent). Told me if I didn’t pay he would have me arrested. I told him I report them to FBI, FTc, and my local police dept. I reversed look-up the number they say it is coming from the Bronx, but who knows. SCAM

By: Greko

Greko — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:45:36 +0000

Yes this just happened to me except mine was worse. They called also claiming to be a criminal investigations officer and claimed there were 3 lawyers listening on the line for legal purposes. They accused me of 3 federal crimes including fradulent check writing and more. The had ALL my personal information already-Drivers license number, full social security number, home and work address, bank routing numbers. At first it was very convincing because I was caught off guard and am currently already dealing with legal problems. Then I realized “Offficer Steve Watson” lol only wanted $489.00..I hung up and notified my local authorities. I then called em back to play there game, I began to say I wanted to pay the “fake” debt kept playin along then busted out calling em all sorts of names and demeanors..This guy got so pissed as I was just laughing. He said he will come to my house and fuck my family. It was so much fun, yet now it sucks they have all my information..But I can tell ya it was the same guy in call that is posted on this site..Thank you for creating this site and getting the word out

By: Greko

Greko — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:45:00 +0000

By: TTTT

TTTT — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:56:56 +0000

TTTT

add this number 646-470-5087. Same group he claim himself as officer Brian Thompson!

By: TTTT

TTTT — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:56:00 +0000

TTTT

add this number 646-470-5087. Same group he claim himself as officer Brian Thompson!

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:14:50 +0000

I’m so tired of getting phone call’s from these law firm indicating that there is a payday loan company and it varies in names depending on the day. That a legal lawsuit is being downloaded and what I want to do to reslove. I finally gave in and changed my phone number as I’ve been getting these calls for over 2 years. Urgh I know it’s a scam as they have indian accents and are very rude but it does ruffel my feathers a bit.. Hopefully this will stop the calls…

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:14:00 +0000

By: Cupiddoll55912

Cupiddoll55912 — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:45:06 +0000

Hi Steph, I was also called by these guys threating to have me throwing in jail if I didn’t pay by Monday. I was called Friday nite around 5:30 on March 18, 2011, and he said he was from the Bureau Crime of Investigation, And I took out a payday loan and didn’t pay it back. I kept telling him I did not receive no 300.00 from any payday loan and that I wanted to talk to my bank before I would give any answer. Than he threating that if I didn’t pay that nite that he was going to put it in the computer and start legal action on me and that a police officer will come and arrest me and take me to court and if I lose than I would have to pay 6000.00, but he would help me if I would sent 700.00 that nite but kept arguing that I never received any 300.00 and I wasn’t worried because I had my bank to back me up with proof. So, he said his name was Austin Jones, but funny because Austin is the town that I live in and he would give me until 9:00 Am to give him a call back and give my decission and a number which is (516) 784-5900 so when we hung up and I sat and thought about this so called investigator and called him back and told him he was fake and I was going to get him for scam, but he kept saying call back on Monday during business hours and discuss it than with this Austin. He even gave me my case number which was my initals and four numbers. Than he said to call this number on monday which is(347)927-1512 I started to look up these numbers and found out that they were calling from New York, I think the city was Floral or something and that those numbers were scam, so I was relieved because I didn’t want to spend anytime in Jail and I would not be able to give them that kind of money. But I also realized no investigator from new york would be calling from a cell phone

By: Cupiddoll55912

Cupiddoll55912 — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0000

By: Lea

Lea — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:10:12 +0000

Heres another number to add to the collection 661-240-9230 I was threatend that he was going to drag me to the court house and throw me in jail and told him to do so. My bank account was changed a long time ago so they can Kiss it were the sun dont shine.

MsLea.

By: Lea

Lea — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:10:00 +0000

MsLea.

By: Sportsguy785

Sportsguy785 — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:48:45 +0000

got a call today from a man named james franklin number was 347-457-3030, very thick indian voice also said i owed $1236 and that if i didnt pay he would forward my case the police, and that i was gonna be arrested, was little scared but when i nvestigated bout this (was my first call like this ever) found out it was a scam, i called him back and told him i contacted my lawyer and he needed to forward his information on the case, he then told me no he already forwarded my case to the police and he said “i hope u have fun in court and being arrested, we will come vist u and laugh at u saying i told u so” i just laughed and told him i reported him to the police and i do the same for him and he asked me if i did contact the police (scared) and i told him yes they were actually on the line with me and he hung up! lol just funny now that i know its not real

By: Sportsguy785

Sportsguy785 — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:48:00 +0000

By: Sportsguy785

Sportsguy785 — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:34:52 +0000

here is another number
347-457-3030 i got a call today from these people kind of scary till u find out its a scam

By: Sportsguy785

Sportsguy785 — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:34:00 +0000

here is another number
347-457-3030 i got a call today from these people kind of scary till u find out its a scam

By: MsBrenda003

MsBrenda003 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:46:15 +0000

Add this number to the seemingly ever-growing list…972-996-3164.

By: MsBrenda003

MsBrenda003 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:46:00 +0000

Add this number to the seemingly ever-growing list…972-996-3164.

By: Candy

Candy — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:00:56 +0000

Happening to me too. Getting threats and intimidation from a “Bureau of Investigations officer”, Kevin McCoy. These sure are a lot of American sounding names for such a thick Indian accent. My calls came from 916-395-0000

By: Candy

Candy — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:00:00 +0000

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:28:18 +0000

This also happened to me. They called my dad, my sister, and my work. The man said he was from David M Harrison Law Firm in Sacramento. The guy I talked to said his name was Jerry McClain, his number is 714 794 8397. He told me I owed a dept to a payday loan company for not paying them back. He said they last contacted me in June, but i pulled my first loan out in September, so that didnt make sense. Plus I knew I paid back the loans. He said I owed 1095, and that I had court the next morning at 11 am. I asked which court house should I show up to for court, he said we will be coming by your work, our attourneys, and sherriff to give you papers, and take you to appear before a judge before being arrested, and they would make sure that I was going to be terminated from my job (im a teacher). Before I ever talked to this guy, becaseu I only called becasue they harassed my family and dared to call my work. The guy who originally called was named Daniel his number was 512 647 2327. None of which are Sacramento numbers. also a female left a message saying it was urgent and there was a lawsuit filed against me, and if I do not contact her she wishes me good luck for what is about to happen to me.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:28:00 +0000

By: Bette Hopple

Bette Hopple — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:57:18 +0000

I have been recieving calls from an Indian male telling me or my retained lawyer to call him back due to an outstanding debt that I do not owe. He always ends with “Now if you do not call back then all I can say to you is, I wish you best of luck with whatever happens to you for ignoring this”. This guy is a real jerk. He is not only calling my cell phone and leaving me nasty messages, but he is also calling my job and harrasing my phone operator and other employees. I had the same problem with him 6 months ago, which finally stopped after I continued to ignore all calls from him. He claims to be Steve Lee this time and is calling from 843-414-6534, which I traced to North Carolina. I have yet to call this number back because I have not had a day off work to do so, but today is the day I am calling and asking for this gentleman.

By: Bette Hopple

Bette Hopple — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:57:00 +0000

By: laura

laura — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:49:18 +0000

My name is Laura and I live in Austin, Texas…this happened to me THIS MORNING…i got a call at work that said i had taken out a payday loan and that I defaulted on it and i had to resolve this matter TODAY or they were going to send my paperwork to the sheriff! So i called my bank and they verified that I didn’t have any deposits other then my employment. So i called the company back and Eric Johnson (atty) said i could just take it up in court and he hung up on me. Now that call back number doesn’t work!

By: laura

laura — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:49:00 +0000

By: Steve Rhode

Steve Rhode — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

“I told that man to kiss my black ass and to kiss all of my dead family members asses as well resting at the grave yard.” – LOL

By: Steve Rhode

Steve Rhode — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

“I told that man to kiss my black ass and to kiss all of my dead family members asses as well resting at the grave yard.” – LOL

By: Sunshine53

Sunshine53 — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 05:08:45 +0000

Kelly this is the other number I received San Francisco, Calif and New York Base 347.625.3715 and a Palm Beach Florida no# 561.948.3837. The man said his name is Ben Martin Legal Dept of ACS which is american cash advance services or Cash Advance USA. They are bull shitters. I called tonight and left a voice mail at the 347 area code and told them I was going to find their asses if they do not stop calling my house. Last week someone called me for a survey from India asking for man of the house, they got all sort of scams. The other scam someone from India called me last month for Quest Diagnostic bill I owe for a medical procedure. The lady said she is from collection agency and calling to collect a debt from quest diagnostics. I thought the call was strange because I get a call from Quest all the time and it is a black female she and I made payment arrangements already. However, what they are doing now since they have your SS# and ID & email addresses from the payday loans is they look upon your credit report and call you pretending to be your creditor you owe the debt. How I figured this one out is when I gave the routing number they did not say th ename of the bank. Ask me for the bank name. I said I will mail it in and hung up the phone.