My husband received a phone call from Mark Davis from a fraud department telling him to call back to settle the matter or call with his lawyer to schedule a time to be served. That same person has since called his ex wife, his ex sister in law, his mom and his brother. All of them have been told that he is calling from a fraud department looking for him. He doesn't say what company he works for, who is charging him with fruad or a county he is calling from. All oh which seem strange to me. I would assume that since my husband and I have been together 8 years and we have never used anything with his ex wives or ex sister in laws information, they have to be looking at something extremely old (his divorce was in 2002).
We were taken for $750 about a year ago by the same type of scam. So at this point I am not trusting anyone. I would assume, if it was valid they would identify the company, law office or county they work for. He left a case number but it just doesn't seem right (only 5 digits?).I have called back, but it goes to a generic mailbox (no name, just the person can't answer my call). I just wanted to share this and will update if I find out anything else.
My husband received a phone call from Mark Davis from a fraud department telling him to call back to settle the matter or call with his lawyer to schedule a time to be served. That same person has since called his ex wife, his ex sister in law, his mom and his brother. All of them have been told that he is calling from a fraud department looking for him. He doesn't say what company he works for, who is charging him with fruad or a county he is calling from. All oh which seem strange to me. I would assume that since my husband and I have been together 8 years and we have never used anything with his ex wives or ex sister in laws information, they have to be looking at something extremely old (his divorce was in 2002).
We were taken for $750 about a year ago by the same type of scam. So at this point I am not trusting anyone. I would assume, if it was valid they would identify the company, law office or county they work for. He left a case number but it just doesn't seem right (only 5 digits?).I have called back, but it goes to a generic mailbox (no name, just the person can't answer my call). I just wanted to share this and will update if I find out anything else.
I googled "Mark Davis - debt collector" and the first item was another 800notes number thread! What a surprise. If you look up 561-429-7716 there is a Mark Davis from the Financial Crime Unit. Since you got caught up in another scam recently, someone may being trying to hit the same jackpot. If the person calling your husband had a thick Indian accent this may be the case. You did't mention an accent but maybe your husband left that part out. This scam is often used if someone applied online for a payday loan in the past as they have all of your information. Look at the other thread and google the information as I did. Hopefully this is a scam and you (and all your relations) can block this number.
Yes, you're right. It's known as a return sting. If you send a scammer money they usually try to get more out of you until you figure it out. The advance fee loans are a good example. Once they get a 'fee', then it's taxes, transfer fee, Third Tuesday of the month fee, etc. Your name then goes on the sucker list. The name, address & phone number of someone who has been scammed is worth money, when sold.
Thank you Badge. I always hesitate to reply as I am not as knowledgeable as others here. I am reading and learning but it does take time. Since I have received information and help here it is only right that I do
the same always keeping in mind "first do no harm."