I received the same exact message, word for word, from 3 different callers, all with foreign accents, but American names. They are a joke. However, I am a little worried since they always repeat my social security # to me. Something has to be done to stop these losers.
I received the same call from 720-361-1453, a foreign Mr. Henry Datel. He left a message on my cell and work phone stating my attorney or I needed to call him back and good luck if I don't. I had this same call a few weeks ago stating I owed $17000. I never borrowed the funds he claimed I had and said I would be arrested if I didn't pay. I told him this was completely false and never to call my number again.
I received several calls today from 720-361-1453 claiming they were going to file a lawsuit against me. When I asked basic questions like what is this about?,company website, city and state and name of person in regards to this matter they would not answer my questions. I lost my temper and stated that I thought they were full of crap and if they were going to do something bring it on. Then they hung up on me.
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:
Yes my name is cedrik B Hartley I receivethe call at work they said come arest me atwork for 498 dollar then toll me they tell what was about yes i was scared top death im Tired get Harrest bythe People Please help