For Extortion Scam Operations, File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC.. Emails can be attached to complaints filed with IC3, the cyber crimes division of the FBI.
http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Also see here:
http://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html
Also read up on the laws and your rights:
http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350
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.
They keep calling me and threaten that I have a file complain against me. They want my ssn I refused to give it to them and more threats. I have now blocked them from calling my phone.
For Extortion Scam Operations, File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC.. Emails can be attached to complaints filed with IC3, the cyber crimes division of the FBI.
http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.fraud.org/
http://www.stopfraud.gov/report.html
Tip off FBI about this extortion attempt by filing form at: stips.fbi.gov/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Also see here:
http://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/fraudaware ... and-answer.html
Also read up on the laws and your rights:
http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350
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.
They left a message much like others have stated. 'A complaint has been filed and a summons will be served to your home or employer, blah, blah, blah." I had to call four times before I was not placed on hold immediately. I did verify the last four digits of my ssn with them (hope that wasn't a horrible move) and then she launched into that West(something) loan company had filed the complaint for non-payment. Saying that I had agreed to have loan payments come directly out of my bank account, and that payments had been returned as insufficient. I said "I've never heard of that company, nor do I have any arrangement with them to debit my checking account. I will need to see documentation of some kind." The woman on the phone actually told me to "be quiet" and "listen to her". At that point I laughed, and hung up.
I wonder if this has anything to do with the OPM breach. That's about the time I started to get phone calls. 6 total calls and I've blocked every number. I've never gotten a payday loan or been late on any payments. Even checked my credit report just to make sure. Nothing.....
Have not received any emails or anything in the mail from them. They have not contacted my family, friends, or employers yet. But I can see from the other comments that's their next step.
I get phone calls from 202-697-4482 from DC, 207-494-5385 from ME, 405-225-3762 from OK, and 405-673-2900 from OK.
Every message goes as followed: "This message is intended for XYZ. I received a fax order regarding a complaint filed against you. I have been retained to serve you with documents to appear at your residence or place of employment. If you have any questions or concerns about the complaint or with to rectify the matter you can hit any key to contact our office directly or call us at the following number 405-225-3762. When calling use reference file number XYZ. You have been officially notified."
OR
"XYZ im contacting you from the Process of Determine Division (I think). I'm calling you to notify you that there will be two charges filled against you and your account. Looks like fraudulent activity has been attached to your Name and Social Security Number. XYZ I do need to make you aware of your legal rights to address the charges prior to them being filled against you. You need to do so before you receive your summons at your place of employment or home address. Once you are served your rights will be forfeited. Your case number is XYZ. The telephone number is 405-673-2900. You will need to speak to our legal department."
I filled a complaint with the State Attorney Generals Office and the FCC. I don't know what good that will do but at least they and we know its a scam.