Thank you, very good information to know. Already contacted creditor. They claim I had taken an internet loan out. This is a new number, but the same scam, I hope this helps others.
Received Message firm this number at 6:00 pm on a Saturday. The message was an automated female voice, and explained that if I did not contact her office immediately, legal could be made at my business or place of work, then repeated the message. This is most definitely a scam. when I call, the automated Rob-bot woman says I've called assured dot, a company I can't find any information on but when I speak with someone, it's now provisional risk services. I supposedly took out as loan in 2010 for 400. Now owe 978.00, if I didn't pay they threatened to call my Work, my home as well as be forced to take legal action and take me to court... This same scam after researching was using a different number before (276) 243-2811. They changed their number now to (203)571-4453. They ask you to verify the last 4 digits of your soc... First clue, if they are calling you, why do yuh have to verify??? You're not asking for the information!!! This is a way to get personal information... Already called on them.
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).
Thank you, very good information to know. Already contacted creditor. They claim I had taken an internet loan out. This is a new number, but the same scam, I hope this helps others.
I am so tired of these calls. They asked me also to verify my last four. Obviously if your taking legal action. You have all that information. Get a real job!!!!!