the caller was named Samantha Walker. She claimed to be from the Office of Investigations pre-trial division. She sounded very legit, but she was very RUDE!!! When I told her I was with an Attorney's office she became more rude and she even hung up on me several times. DO NOT TALK TO THEM or see what info you can find out on them.
Do NOT SPEAK to a Samantha Walker or anyone else. I have spoke to The Texas Attorney General and Federal Trade who both said Scam Scam Scam and to ignore them. These people have been reported.
the caller was named Samantha Walker. She claimed to be from the Office of Investigations pre-trial division. She sounded very legit, but she was very RUDE!!! When I told her I was with an Attorney's office she became more rude and she even hung up on me several times. DO NOT TALK TO THEM or see what info you can find out on them.
Ms. Walker called my mother and was extremely harsh and rude; then called my sister. She told both of them that she was a state investigator with the Fraud Divison. I called my attorney because I knew darn well that I had done absolutely nothing fraudulent!!! My attorney then called her. First red flag, she was rude and hung up on my attorney more than 5 times. I then called the Texas Attorney General's office. This Ladies and Gentleman is a SCAM SCAM SCAM. The Texas Attorney General's office STRONGLY URGES EVERYONE to not only IGNORE THIS LADY AND ANYONE CALLING FROM THIS NUMBER but DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION. If you get a call from this number, report them immediately to your state Attorney General's office and also report them to the Federal Trade Commission. The office Phone number shows to be in the 210 area code but the Texas AG Office said that there is more than a 98% chance that this is "Spoofed" and that they are not even in Texas.
A Samantha Walker contacted me as well as every member in my family, claiming to be, at first, from the Office of Investigations Fraud Division, the new number, however, is different than the 210-787-1817 she previously used. It is 210-787-4991....I have reported her to the Atty General's Office in Texas. Once I realize this is all a scam I called them back and when I ask if what law enforcement they are actually with, they then switch from Fraud Division to Pre-Trial Division, which doesn't even exist. It's pretty sad actually, that a collection would go to such a low.......
How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:
The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.
The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.
The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.
The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:
Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.
Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.
Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.
Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name
Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.
Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.
Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).