I called them back and they said that I was in a Civil Lawsuit some company that sounded like an old credit card from 1997 they said. They said that Robert Goldstein law office was sueing me for $7000.00 and that I would be picked up by the law on monday. So I called my Attorney and he said that the statute of limitions in Oklahoma was up after 5yrs. So he told me good luck trying to collect on me. So we will see if they keep this ball rolling. Do NOT PAY THEM a Penney!!!!!!
This is such a scam. They had the correct name but were referring to some investigation in a state not even near us... nothing adds up. Do not give any information -- if someone is filing a complaint, you'll receive a letter.
This is such a scam. They had the correct name, Address was off, had the correct ss#! Watch out! They are fishing for information. Do not even say yes to correct info they give you. I fell for it. Do not let yourself fall for it! but were referring to some investigation in regards to our Drive Time, car reposetion company. Forget about it! If someone is filing a complaint, you'll receive a letter in the mail.
and they are a collection company trying to pass as some attorney office.
I received a call from a Dionne Steel who seemed to be reading something..
"This message is for :) My name is special investigator Dionne Steel. I'm calling in regards to a civil complaint that has been named against you where you've been labeled as the respondent and must appear pursuant to claim affidavit number blah blah blah. You need to contact my office immediately upon receiving this message, either you or your attorney. My contact number is 216 393 0456. I must remind you that this is a time sensitive matter and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Good day and good luck."
Anyone reading this, please do your research, you can easily do it online. Know the facts of the hours creditors can call, what they can and cannot say, etc. Know the laws concerning the statue of limitations in your state...once that time has passed they cannot sue and collect. FYI, if your statue of limitations has passed and then you make even a payment of 10 bucks...they can then sue (you just restarted your clock!!!) So don't fall for that!! eeek!
So know your law, protect yourself, don't send no money just cause you got one phone call that scared you...ALWAYS do your research. Hey if you don't got the money, you don't...don't break yourself when you don't even know if a company is even legitimate. That goes for any collection company that calls you...but don't take the bait and think you have to give up money right then and there. Remember with any collection company, you're in more control then they are...they got to work with what you are able to. BUT NOTE...those are rules for other collectors...THIS company, they seem VERY shady and I don't trust them nor would I even work with them to set up any type of payment.
Know that they can't put you in jail or threaten you. People like this will say outrageous things to scare you. I've read a few posts in which they then say they try to get you for some kind of fraud...don't buy into that, they're just trying to make up lies to scare you. And those threats are against the law!
So if they threaten you or act all stupid...you can hang up on them or you can be silly and sarcastic and let them hang up on you :p But if they keep bothering you, look into what you can do, cause if you tell them to cease contact they are supposed to. These folks seem to be BREAKING THE LAW
My wife answered the phone. The caller identified herself as a agent for a litegation company. They said that I had a delinquent loan with Fifth third bank for 10 years and they were hired to handle charges against me. They said that I had 2 choices pay them or go to court. My wife called me and gave me the news and the number 2163930456. So I called. It sounded professional. The Investgator I got, Donald something, sounded like a collection agency person. He said that I needed to pay up the delinquent $9000 loan or a warrent would be issued for me. After I tried to explain that I had no deliquent loans he told me my SSN, address and the name of the bank. He told me to get a lawyer.
I caller a local lawyer. She told me that I needed to find out which state had jourisriction over the loan. So, I called him back and asked him about the state. He asked if I was going to settle and I said no. He said, "If your not going to settle, then don't call his office anymore", then he hung up on me.
A while later my dauther found the number on the BBB web site as a scam.
I contacted ATT about my call to the number and also the Winchester, Ky. police about the scam.
Received a call from 216-393-0456 stating this was a Martin Greer, Private Investigator. Indicated a civil compaint had been filed against me. Must call right away. You or your attorney need to contact our office immediately. Due to time sensitive matter, if not called will issue warrent for arrest.
I did a search on line and found all these comments; didnt bother to call. I checked my credit report and all is clear.