Receive multiple phone calls. They finally got a hold of me and asked me about my birthday address and phone number. I gave it to them. I was looking for insurance online so I though it was from coverd California. But once they transferred me to the agent she said it was with health solutions and said that he can give me a quote. Once I asked him to email me the information. I don't know if he hung up or it was a dropped call. He never called back. Now I'm just concern that they have my information.
I just got a call from this number from a man named David Cooper and he said that I needed to pay over $700 in 30 minutes or I was going to be arrested today for 3 counts of fraud and I would be sent to prison in California. I was freaked out until I called an lawyer and I found this website with all this information on it. That was crazy but I am glad that I found it that it wasn't real. Be careful everyone!
Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010 FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
— filed under: Press Release
The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.
According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.
The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.
Some fraudsters have instructed victims to fax a statement agreeing to pay a certain amount, on a specific date, via a pre-paid Visa card. The statement further declares the victim will never dispute the debt.
If you receive these calls, do not follow the caller’s instructions. Rather, you should:
Notify your banking institutions.
Contact the three major credit bureaus and request an alert be put on your file.
Contact your local law enforcement agencies if you feel you are in immediate danger.
File a complaint at www.IC3.gov.
Tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam:
Never give your Social Security number—or personal information of any kind—over the telephone or online unless you initiate the contact.
Be suspicious of any e-mail with urgent requests for personal financial information. The e-mail may include upsetting or exciting but false statements to get you to react immediately.
Avoid filling out forms in e-mail messages that request personal information.
Ensure that your browser is up-to-date and security patches have been applied.
Check your bank, credit, and debit card statements regularly to make sure that there are no unauthorized transactions. If anything looks suspicious, contact your bank and all card issuers.
When you contact companies, use numbers provided on the back of cards or statements
I received a phone call as well stating i am being investigated for fraud and two police officers would be at my work the next afternoon to arrest me. I demanded for them to Cease and Desist calling me at that number ever again and stated I wanted in writing the complaint against me and also stated I wanted the wet ink signature of the loan I am suppose to have taken out. The person stated he would not call again and has not.
I just received the same type of call. I NEVER applied for nor received funds from any Payday company. It's a scam. I've already filed a complaint with www.ftc.gov. I advise everyone to do this. It's a big old scam.