Got a message from said James Miller with a thick Indian accent from 202-241-5147. The message stating something about a tax allegation and that I better call back before a federal claim is filed or I get arrested. Idiots.
I just received a call from a male with a thick Arabic, Pakistani, or Iraqi accent. The individual proceeded to threaten me saying that he had my name and social security number connected to some legal issue and I would be arrested if I did not contact him immediately. He identified himself as Johnny Nash(interesting name for a terrorist), and said his team of legal professionals would put my name in a computer and the rest would be history. He said I would be arrested, and hauled down to the jail house and be behind bars. I told him to take his best shot. I also told him that I knew he and his team of terrorist were scam artist. I informed him that I would pass his name and number on to the Secret Service, The FBI, the Federal Trade Commission and the legal authorities in the D.C area. He proceeded to get loud and started cursing , and threatening, and I just laughed and hung up. These people are parasites hoping to prey on people who they think will pay them money to be left alone.....Don't fall for it guys........Contact the authorities and let's put these S_B's where they belong...behind bars.
This person keeps calling threatening me and stating he is officer Nash with district of Columbia and if I don't call bk and make payment for outstanding loan I will be in serious trouble. There will be warrant out for my arrest. Is this legal?
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A Collection Agent May Not…
Here are the top 11 actions prohibited by the The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:
Misrepresent Him or Herself
A debt collector may not misrepresent himself as an attorney or law enforcement officer.
Use the Telephone to Annoy or Harass
A collection agent may not cause a telephone to ring or engage any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with an intent to annoy, abuse, or harass anyone at the called number.
Threaten Arrest or Lawsuit
A collection agent may not threaten a consumer with arrest. It may not threaten legal action that is either not permitted or not actually contemplated. In other words, a the threat of a lawsuit may be an empty one.
Use Abusive or Threatening Language
A debt collector may no use abusive or profane language in the course of communication related to the debt.
Publish a Bad Debt List
Publishing the consumer’s name or address on a "bad debt" list is prohibited.
Contact By Embarrassing Media
A debt collector may not communicate with a consumer by post card. It may not use any language or symbol, other than the debt collector’s address, on any envelope when communicating with a consumer by use of the mails or by telegram. A debt collector may use its business name if such name does not indicate it is in the debt collection business.
Contact a Consumer at Work
A collection agent may not communicate with consumers at their place of employment after being told this is unacceptable or prohibited by the employer.
Seek Unjustifiable Amounts
A debt collector may not demand any amounts not permitted under an applicable contract or as provided under law.
Contact a Consumer Represented by an Attorney
A collection agent may not contact a consumer after it learns the consumer is represented by a lawyer.
Communicate With a Consumer After Receiving a Validation Request
If a consumer sends a written §1692g response within 30 days, the collection agent may not communicate with the consumer until it mails the consumer the requested verification of original creditor's name and address.
Communicate With Third Parties
A debt collector may not reveal or discuss the nature of a consumer’s debts with third parties other than the consumer’s spouse or attorney. A collection agent may contact neighbors or co-workers only to obtain location information. It may contact a third party again if it has reason to believe the information the party provided previously is false.
Bills.com FDCPA FAQ
Below are questions Bills.com readers ask frequently:
Can a Collection Agent Call My Cell Phone?
Yes. However, if you tell the debt collector it may not use that number because it is a cell phone, it may not contact you again at that number.
I Keep Receiving Dozens of Calls From Collection Agents. Is That Legal?
No. Unscrupulous collection agents will use "block parties" or "office parties" where they contact a consumer, multiple neighbors, or co-workers telling them they need to reach the consumer on an urgent matter. This is not permitted under the FDCPA.
A Collector Says I Will Be Arrested if I Do Not Pay
This was a true statement before the US Civil War, but has not been true since. People may be arrested if an aggressive judge files a bench warrant for a person who does not appear at a hearing relating to a lawsuit regarding a debt. However, in that case, the offense is the failure to respond to a court order, and not the existence of the debt. As stated above, it is illegal under the FDCPA to threaten a consumer with arrest if the consumer does not pay the debt.
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Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC for scam operations..
A man with a foreign accent calling and saying something about him being part of burea of coin investigation. Saying charges are going to be filed against my social security number and me if i dont call back. So strange, his ext is 101 catch this scammer please! His name was Daniel Smith and a proclaimed officer/detective.
Just got the same call. They tried this before and it stopped for a month and now they are back at it. I dont answer the calls anymore. It came from 202 241 5147. Its a scam. I have reported them and will continue to do so. Maybe I should just change my voicemail to that they have reached the white house and to leave a message and the president will return the call shortly =) Idiots.