Caller with thick Eastern (Indian/Pakistani?) accent identifies as "Office Mike Walker" and says that I am going to have someone come to my work or haouse and take me away because I owe money to a short term loan company. Since I owe no such money I called Seattle PD Fraud and Financial Crimes to let them know as it is a Seattle Phone #.
i received two calls from an officer Kevin Smith however its clear he wasn't because he couldn't pronounce the name. He stated I made fraudulent activity and he would send investigators to my house. I called and it went to a voicemail I left a message 6 times got no call back.
WALLINGFORD, CT, August 07, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about would-be debt collectors who call "payday" loan holders, threatening arrest if they don't pay immediately.
A payday loan, also known as a paycheck advance, is a short-term cash advance intended to cover expenses until the holder's next payday.
The callers claim they are lawyers with the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," and they are armed with stolen personal information from their victims, indicating a major security breach of unknown origin. The names used by the scammers may change with time.
According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Scarpetti, payday loan holders appear to be particularly at risk.
"Because the scammers have so much information about potential victims, BBB is concerned that this may be the result of a data breach. Thousands of people may have had their personal information compromised."
Reports received by Better Business Bureau and posted online explain the con artists threaten the loan holders of defaulting and claim they are being sued. The imposters threaten the loan holders with imminent arrest and extradition to California to stand trial, unless they immediately wire $1000 or provide bank account or credit card information.
Connecticut Better Business Bureau has advice for consumers who receive suspicious telephone calls about an outstanding debt:
-Don't be bullied into immediate action. Ask the debt collector to provide official documentation that substantiates the debt.
-Do not provide or confirm any bank account, credit card or other personal information over the telephone until you confirm the legitimacy of the call.
-If you believe a debt collector is trying to scam you, file an abuse complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at www. ftc.gov, or by telephone at (202) 326-2222. Also file a complaint with your Better Business Bureau at http://www.bbb.org or by telephone at 203-269-2700, ext. 2.
About Better Business Bureau CT
Founded in 1912, BBB is an unbiased non-profit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. BBB offers objective advice and a wide range of education on topics affecting marketplace trust. BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses. Today, 128 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than three million local and national businesses and charities. For more advice on finding companies and businesses, start your search with trust at http://www.bbb.org
My mom and I both received a call today from an "Officer Brandon McClindon" and he he threatened her that I had a warrant for my arrest and I needed to call him immediately. He left a message on my voicemail with the same message, yelling very loudly and then says, " Have a blessed day". I am so glad that I decided to check this number out because it sounded suspicious.
I had some guy call my cell phone earlier this morning by the name of Officer Jason Roberts. He was telling me that he had a affidavit against me for defaulting on some cash advance loan, that I supposedly had taken out in 2008. I tried finding out who I had taken the loan out with and some other information. He was foreign man. He also transferred me to his supervisor. I am very upset over all of this. Not only does he have my personal information, social security number, bank account information, and so on. The number they called from was 206-801-5319. Please report them if they call, ITS A SCAM, DO NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION!
I recd numerous calls from officer Kevin Smith,what a joke,i called him on the scam and actually got the creep to admit the calls are coming from pakistan.Everyone has a very thick indian accent! I contacted My States Atty General's Office Office of Financial Regulation and The Ftc. Believe Me The Feds are well aware of These Scammers. a Total 100% scam operation!