I just received call from same number saying they had some legal documents and I needed to call this other number. Then asked if it was me and I said yes but then started asking him questions when he hung up. Only if he got was that it was me on phone but I'm assuming I scared him off. I was just concerned if a verbal yes over phone could be used for anything.
I received a call from some young lady asking for "name" and mentioned something about a complaint had been filed against "name" and there will be two more attempts before they serve said person.
I was in a crowded place but went out to grab a pen so I could take down the number they said "name" would have to call to get more info on the complaint. I asked what the matter concerned and they again said the info would be given after a number was called.
I told them I now have a pen and asked if they could give me the name of the complainant and the name of the Legal office (of the number they were going to give me) that would need to be contacted in this matter.
The line went dead.
In this day and age you never know who might be suing you but I want to know if anyone else is actually having a complaint served on them or if this is just a fishing scam. Please follow up on your comments and I will do the same. Thanks
ANY LEGAL document has to be served BY a lawyer, law firm, attorney, the state or process server (depending on the state you live in).
According to the FTC and FCC law, the caller MUST identify themselves and company they are representing. Also, caller ID must be accurate as well (not deceptive). Plus, FOR LEGAL MATTERS, only the intended party should be notified, not those affiliated or assumed affiliated with intended party. It's a privacy issue which any lawyer would love to take. Looking for someone is different from using scare tactics to notify someone. The latter is illegal.
Everything about the call is illegal and appears to be phishing or using scare tactics
to get the intended party to act or provide information.
Telemarketing scams are on the rise. They are the new email scams. By LAW, concerning any legal documents being sent, trust me, you'll be contacted by an attorney or law enforcement or the state in writing FIRST (civil), so you will know who is calling and why, and criminal you'll be contacted by law enforcement and will be warned.
Know the laws folks and be smart. Never act on impulse in situations like these. Scams and deceitful people are everywhere nowadays.
I got another call fro them today and was actually waiting for it after doing some research. ;)
..My research turned up this number as well as a couple others have been emanating from Los Angeles and they were/are using a "Magic Jack" which sometimes shows they are at the homebase of "Magic Jack" itself in Texas.
My search also showed that they have been doing this for months with this number and others but would also do a second or even third call.
This time as soon as they asked for "named" I asked what the name of their company is and where they are located. She said National Locating Services in California. (I never got this info on the last call)
I asked what city in California and she said California is where they are located. She proceeded to start to tell me she only needed to give me a number to call when I asked for her full business address so I could first verify their business license and application for their business license.