I have gotten calls from this number three times, today being the latest call with the same script as noted here.
Leaves no call back number and each time it is my final notice. The first call was the final warning. Each time after has been the final warning. Or was that final-final warning then final-final-final warning?
Wow, just wow.
So you guys call my girlfriend and leave the most ridiculous script ever.
This message is intended for (computer generated name of victim). This is Amanda Bradley, investigator for WTM. There is a Civil matter in the office with your name and social security number attached. Your case is scheduled to go before the review board. If you or your attorney would like to place a statement on file before a decision is rendered, please do not hesitate to contact our legal dept immediately and reference the file number (computer generated file number) or press any key now to be connected to the plaintiff"
1. Review board? Really?
2. Computer generated info. So you cannot even say the persons name and case number in your message? Gee, we are not a robot now are we? Gotta love the "press any key to be connected to the plaintiff, on a voicemail?
3. Call you legal dept. Sooo, how is someone supposed to do that when you don't give a number and the number that you called from of course is not attached to any registered business or entity?
Wow, there are so many red flags in this script I cannot even count. Yes people, this is what I like to call a SCAMBOT
Bassically it is an auto-dialer that someone creates and uses the same message over and over and just computer generates a name and phony case number attached to try to get you to call them because it is GOING BEFORE A REVIEW BOARD!
The caller id shows Decatur, IL but I bet you if you had left an 800 number, I could connect this number to all the other local numbers in other states you try to convince your victims you are local.
PLEASE! Block this number and report
To avoid any problems, if you get a call from a number you do not know, DO NOT ANSWER. Let it go to a non-personal voicemail and look up the number on here. If it is a reported scam, just block the number and report it. If it is not, and they leave no message, apprently it was not that important. If the number continues to call and leave no message, just block it to be safe, you never know.
If you do decide to call them back, block your caller id and remember:
1. NO valid debt collector, government officiate, police dept etc is going to leave you a message stating:
"Going to serve you at your residence or place of employment."
or
"This confidential message is to inform you that you have a legal matter pending to be filed against you within the next 24 hours. To make your statement against this claim, which could result in garnishment or civil judgment, you must call" some random number with a fake case number...
If this was legit, don't you think they would have that info and already have been to your home?
They don't pre-warn you are being served, they just do it. If you get a case number on the call and are still concerned, call your local circuit clerk. They will be able to verify it and let you know also if they see anything else that may have been filed.
2. Never give any information over the phone!
Ask for verification in writing and do not CONFIRM any information either. The information they may have maybe old or out of date and they are trying to get new information to harass you further. If this is a valid debt, they will have the correct information to submit the verification letter. Collect as much information as you can to report to the FTC or attorney general such as:
Name of rep and supervisor name and direct number
Name of company calling and physical address (no po box)
name of company that the debt is from and physical address and phone number.
By law, they have to give you this information and they have to send verification of debt in writing, not by email or phone. If they resist in giving this info, hang up and report what you have.
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3. To report, see the article below from 800 notes.com
I have received this call twice now, but from a number in my area. Thank you for posting this script so I could be assured that it is definitely a scam! I reported the other number separately and blocked it on my iPhone to put an end to it!
Just got the EXACT same call, gave my brother-in-law's name, but exactly the same script etc. The funny thing was, it was a different number, 215-648-1249, coming from Ambler PA.
These idiots are ridiculous!
Thanks for posting your comment and making me realize that my brother-in-law isn't actually in trouble...again!