I just received the same call from susan white, i couldnt understand the business name but she said she had a complaint against me in tarrant county court and that it was for a debt using a credit card and it didnt get paid. This same company has called before and when i asked for name of company it was owed to she wouldnt say and when i had offered a small payment plan she refused it. She said i would be arrested at work and loose what government benefits i had. Then she became very hostile!
Caller stated was calling about a payday loan done in 2009 and is going to serve me papers at my job, my supervisor would need to sign them and my DL will be suspended today at 4pm. My references my parents and brother would have to testify. He started hollering at me so I hung up on him.
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).
Got the same call from 2136748212 stating I owe a payday loan that was given to me July 2012 and December 2012 into my bank account. Susan white is the lady's name stated if I get my bank statement showing it wasn't transfer into my account she would close the case. When I finally got my bank statement actually showing I did not receive this supposedly money she changed her statement saying I have to take it to court because there's nothing she can do. I told her yes please I want to go to court.
Received a call from 213-674-8212. Caller id said 'Unavailable'. I never answer calls from numbers I don't know. The voicemail left was from a woman who identified herself as Susan from Diversified Services. It was a debt collection scam. I haven't applied for any debt of any kind in over a decade, so I know I don't owe anyone anything.
For others who received these calls, please educate yourselves about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). There are rules that must be followed and any debt collector who threatens you with a court filing without ever having sent you information about the debt in the mail (not over the phone) is violating those laws. If they are a legitimate debt collector, they would know this.
I just received the same call from susan white, i couldnt understand the business name but she said she had a complaint against me in tarrant county court and that it was for a debt using a credit card and it didnt get paid. This same company has called before and when i asked for name of company it was owed to she wouldnt say and when i had offered a small payment plan she refused it. She said i would be arrested at work and loose what government benefits i had. Then she became very hostile!