Of course, no debt collector has the authority to have anyone arrested for anything. And it's illegal for them to threaten otherwise. It's also illegal for anyone -- including debt collectors -- to impersonate law enforcement officials or officers of the court.
These dolts are obviously grifters. Legit debt collectors trying to collect a valid debt don't have to resort to such illegal behavior.
At the very least, you should consider availing yourself of these recourses:
1) File a complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission at https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
2) File a complaint with your state's attorney general. The contact information for each state's attorney general is at www.naag.org Just scroll down to the national map graphic and click on your state.
3) Check out these websites for more information on protecting yourself against outlaw debt collectors and, if need be, suing them:
Consumer Credit Advocate Bud Hibbs - http://www.budhibbs.com/First.htm
National Association of Consumer Advocates - http://www.naca.net/debt-collection-abuse/
Warren & Vullings, LLP - http://www.fairdebtlawyers.com/
My Fair Debt - http://www.myfairdebt.com/
Consumer Counsel Group - http://www.consumercounselgroup.com
I work for a collection agency, a client of ours was contact by this number saying they need to pay etc although it is our account and these people have no right to be involved. The client gave a check over the phone, and unfortunately this will not help the client at all as it is our debt to close and not thier, please be aware they are not a legitimate company
The first number that called me was 240-235-4110 and left a voicemail. I picked up and she referred me to number 240-235-0634 and reference a case number.
An Investigator Byrick called in regards to a debt which I owed for ATT Wireless for $1000 plus. I never use Cingular or ATT Wireless and they would not send me any documentation stating that I did, in fact, owe them this money. Also, another odd thing is that he did not have an account number for ATT Wireless to give me so I may call them and check with them myself. He also stated that if I did not decide one of two payment options by 8:30 PM, they would be forced to submit the paperwork to have the lawsuit go forward.
I called ATT Wireless and they confirmed (through a social security number search) that I did not have an outstanding balance, nor did I even have an account with them (EVER). I would be very careful if you receive a phone call from these people.
do you think the orig creditor gives a [***] who the bill was paid too..? no they just care that they get their money so whether it was to your agency or to the one you claim to be "fake" it doesnt matter, survival of the fittest my friend, learn to get a better talk off and quit being a sore loser cause another company got to your debtor be4 you did. move on to the next call....smile and dial.
Received a call from a guy saying that he was in investigator. The police will be at my door in any minute. I ask him for his name and he replied Mickey Mouse. Using the number that appear on my caller ID I called him back, he picked up the number and was saying insanity. I asked him not to call my home again. When I asked for his address he would not give it. What they are doing is illegal. However they have name, addess and social security. You do not even know who you are dealing with. When I called him collector he hang up. I called him back he sang, said bad things. These people must be stopped.