Got a email form Alfred Reed (Holland and Hart) saying I going to jail about a loan I never got.this email had my name,address and ssn. I scared what to do
I received an email about a loan I knew nothing about, and that I am being prosecuted by a bankcorp.com Alfred Reed Senior Attorney, had every bit of my personal information name, social security number, driver license number, phone number, email Husbands name, where ive worked. Told me I was being investigated by the federal government and I was going to jail today!
I just received a phone call from a manager at my work that said I needed to contact Officer Michael Black with the Bureau of Crime Investigations at phone number 215-469-4908. I called him back and he spoke with an accent and either his phone was not turned up or he just spoke softly because I could barely hear him. He said that my social was used to have an American Cash Advance loan done. He said that my IP address was linked to this loan to have money deposited into a bank account. He said that he did not contact my work, that it was the local sheriff's office contacting my work. I told him no that my manager said I needed to contact him. I've heard of American Cash Advance because there are a couple of them here in my city. They are a payday loan company. I have never used that payday loan place. I told him that i never signed up nor received anything from them. I also told him to send me documents to look over. He told me an address, what email was used, a social, and what bank it went to. I told him that I did not live at that address, nor have that account. He would not tell me when this loan was opened or even the amount. When I asked for that he got hostile with me. He said that the US government will put a stop or hold on my Social and I'll be prosecuted and possibly thrown in jail. I asked him what did he mean that my social will have hold on it. He said that I wouldn't be able to file taxes, get a home, car, or even my social security benefits when I come of age for that. I said how can that happen when I still have at least 30 years before I can get Social Security. He said he could do anything he wanted. Then he hung up on me. I then got online and searched the number. It's from Philadelphia. I have also read some of the comments hear and noticed people saying the same thing with the same company. I think it is wrong to be harassed this way and even through my work. Now I have to tell my managers about this so they won't fire me over this.
This phone number first showed up in a email from a lawyer regarding Cash Advance USA threatening charges brought up against me and fraud... When I started questioning a man of foreign descent got real hostile toward me when I kept asking questions! Seen several sights that is a scam!
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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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010 FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
— filed under: Press Release
The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.
According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.
The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.
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