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..
Received a call from a 904 number. Voicemail left (recorded), stating that I HAD been sent paperwork at either home or place of employment and that I needed to call this number immediately. Love these messages telling me that I have received paperwork when I have gotten NOTHING.
I keep getting messages from this number, using my former surname when I was married, I have been divorced 4 years and haven't used that name since. I have never received anything for this guy. I think he says his name is Mr. Micelli. SCAM?????
Most likely a scam. Any legitimate company would have mailed you dunning letters for some time before going on to file a lawsuit - and you wouldn't receive a call beforehand either, the process server would just show up with the summons. NEVER pay any caller who refuses to: identify their company, mailing and physical address, and who refuses to MAIL proof that you owe a debt and that they have the legal right to collect said debt - they are in violation of the FDCPA.
Received a call and a voicemail from (214) 446-1448 stating that if I did not call back to have a conversation, they would pursue further action. The caller left no name... did not state the name of the company. No such number was logged on my phone. Call appeared to be a call from a debt collector.
Just received 2 consecutive calls from 2 different numbers. I did not pick up but they left a voicemail that initially was cut off. The person then said "Call back so we can have a real conversation" to 214-446-1448. Nothing else.