It is fraud - these scammers can't even get the lingo right! If your sister was being sued, she would receive a court summons, not a subpoena, via process server (or in some cases, certified or registered mail). She also wouldn't get a heads up that she'd be served either. Your caller has also violated your sister's privacy by disclosing information to a party other than the intended recipient. Next time he calls, tell him that he's been reported to the FTC, FBI and your state's Attorney General.
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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Also read up on the laws and your rights:
Harassing calls from a debt collector? Here is what you need to know
http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
CFPB Q&A on debt collection practices
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ... debt-collection
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection
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Follow the steps in what you need to know. A legitimate debt collector agency should not have a problem with giving you a real business name and address you can google and verify via google street view, BBB etc.
For extortion Scam Operations, file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..
Some [***] who had to pause to remember what his name and company name was supposed to be. Chaz Officer was what he said, calling to give me some kind of chance to talk to an attorney before they serve me with papers...brilliant. IDIOTS!
They have called me several times, calling from different numbers originally (caller ID) and requesting I call this number back. They say they need to issue me paperwork. This is a SCAM! Do not give these people ANY information. I am going to try and report them. They hung up real fast after I told them to go ahead and send that paperwork.