I just got a call for folks looking for my father who is disabled. They asked if he was disabled and then asked for his contact info. When i asked how they got my personal number in refernce to his "case" they got abusive and hung up after threating taking me to court. I called back and there was an answering machine. It sounded like a really bad person on the other line. I am fed-up with these folks preying upon elderly and disabled. Im gonna report it to our local Ag and the Maryland AG.
THese are the numbers...240-235-4179 and 240-235-0635
This lady (sounded african-american) called me, and immediately asked for my Case or Afadavit Number. When I asked her what this was about, she repeated herself.
She then asked me what number I was called at. I reluctantly responded with my number (without my area code). She then asked for my area code. This is when I told her I'm not disclocing any more information until I find out a little about what this about. She responded by saying "I can't pull up you information by typing in your phone number" - Wait, then why ask for it, right?
When I responded to her by saying that I don't trust anyone who calls me from a number I don't recignize, she said "Well, you can explain it to the sherriff when he picks you up".
I called back repeatedly to "call her" on her inquiry & tell her that she will be reported, but she never answered.
Glad you guys realized they were scam artists before they got any money out of you. They're a bunch of crooks -- They go by a variety of names and phone numbers -- some of the names they use include Global Asset Investigations, Worldwide Recovery Services, Worldwide Asset Investigation Services and North American Asset Investigation Bureau (NAAIB). Last year they were operating out of Cleveland, OH, until they were shut down -- the Cleveland BBB named them as one of the top ten scams of 2007: http://cleveland.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.asp ... b91931&art=1377
You can get more info here: http://www.budhibbs.com/debtcollectorpages/NAAIB.htm.
They will probably continue using this MD number until they get shut down again, then start using a new area code, but the MO is always the same: they call and identify themselves in a way that implies they are either working for a lawyer, the court system, or the police department (all of these misleading statements are illegal); tell you that there has been a civil case filed against you, they give you a case number, and tell you that you must contact them before a warrant is sworn out against you. When you contact them, they tell you that they are investigating a debt that is 10, 12, 15 or so years old; they'll name some bank you've never heard of, or a credit card you've never heard of. They'll have just enough information about you to make you nervous and they'll be phishing to find out more information. They'll tell you that the debt is some ridiculous amount -- let's say $10,200 for an example -- but if you're willing to pay today, they'll reduce it to, for example, $650. But they can't give you an address. Instead, they will ask for your bank account or credit card number. They'll tell you that if you don't settle on the phone with them that moment, a sheriff will appear at your door within 48 hours to arrest you. NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. Complaints have been filed to the AG of OH, MD, TX, NY, and IL, as well as to the FTC, FCC, and the FBI (as they are trying to illegally extort money over the phone). They often target the elderly and infirm. Do not speak with them, and save whatever messages they leave on your phone. If you get a phone call, file a complaint online with the following organizations:
http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/complaint.htm
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
as well as the Attorney General of your own state. Remember: whether the debt is yours or not, you should not be dealing with these people. They are not a legitimate organization.
PLEASE -- file a report. You were smart and savvy enough to do research on this number; not everyone is that lucky. REPORT THEM!!!
these people have called from 3 diffrent number all caliming to have a civil case pending in the county where my husband hasnt been in 8 years...
you cant really understand the people calling. two days ago my husband gets another call from 240-764-4264 with a Daniel Hoffman caliming to be a Sergent of Police , nut he wouldnt give a badge number. then we started questing them they become very rude and start with more threats. the 3 numbers are 240-764-4264, 240-235-4179, and 240-235-5616
I just got a call for folks looking for my father who is disabled. They asked if he was disabled and then asked for his contact info. When i asked how they got my personal number in refernce to his "case" they got abusive and hung up after threating taking me to court. I called back and there was an answering machine. It sounded like a really bad person on the other line. I am fed-up with these folks preying upon elderly and disabled. Im gonna report it to our local Ag and the Maryland AG.
THese are the numbers...240-235-4179 and 240-235-0635