Got a call from this number.. African Male on the other end claiming to be a special investigator working for the district of Mays Landing (the CITY I live in =P) said I was being sued or something to that matter.. they knew my full name, and said it was URGENT that I called them back (I pretended to be someone else in the household, like I do for most random calls). DEFINATELY a scam.. Think I will call them back and seriosuly scew with them as much as I possibly can.
PS: Contacted AT&T and now have the ability to block this #. I did not have it B 4 I called: AT&T added this service with no fee.
If anyone tries it, be sure to tell them you want to block a LONG DISTANCE phone # [ local blocks are different].
These people are definately scam artist. Although, they are not very good at it. I mean how rude can one be? They call from this number and a few others that are one digit different. one ends in 15 too. I contacted the FBI and they told me they are absolute scam artist. I think they aren't really in MD. They have a phone number there but I don't think that is where they are located. If they say something about papers and what not tell them to send them. They don't have any papers to send. They may even say some crazy crap about sending the sheriff over and they need to verify the address. I might call them back right now and ask where the sheriff is, I've been waiting all day. They use different numbers and names but you'll know who they are when some ignorant thing comes out of their mouths, trust me.
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, $650. But they can't give you an address. Instead, they will ask for your bank account or credit card number. They'll tell you that if you don't settle on the phone with them that moment, a sheriff will appear at your door within 48 hours to arrest you. NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. Complaints have been filed to the AG of OH, MD, TX, NY, and IL, as well as to the FTC, FCC, and the FBI (as they are trying to illegally extort money over the phone). They often target the elderly and infirm. Do not speak with them, and save whatever messages they leave on your phone. If you get a phone call, file a complaint online with the following organizations:
http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/complaint.htm
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
as well as the Attorney General of your own state. Remember: whether the debt is yours or not, you should not be dealing with these people. They are not a legitimate organization.
PLEASE -- file a report. You were smart and savvy enough to do research on this number; not everyone is that lucky. REPORT THEM!!!
I keep getting a call from these #@@$@$holes and I am not going to call back long distance just to find out it is a scam!! What happened to Do Not Call Registry! Why can't these people get blocked or stopped!!! I got 2 numbers for them. 240-235-5614 and 240-235-4192
Received a vm from Felecia(not sure of the spelling) transcripted word for word except claim number abd name,"Uh this message is intended soley for (INSERT NAME). MR.(Insert Name) this is special investigator Felecia Campbell. Im calling in regards to a civil complaint thats being filed against you and being finalized through your county pursuint to claim affidavit number (AAA1111)where you have been named as a respondent and you must appear. You or your attorney needs to contact my office at 240-235-5614. Remember to refer to claims affidavit number (AAA1111)when returning the call. Failure to respond will result in further action and litigation to be filed against you in your county clerks office!" Then she hangs up.
Deduction for no proper closing on the call. LOL
So I called them back and a woman answered by saying "Litigation" and i was like what the @#$@. She then transferred me to a guy who said Felecia is tied up at the moment, and said something in to someone in the background "Yeah I got the warrent in Baltimore" and then proceeded to talk to me. He asked me what the claim affidavit was and I gave it to him, and he said "Is this Mr (INSERT NAME)" and I said yes. He asked if I had ever lived in Shreveport LA and i said no, and then he asked me if my last 4 of my social were (INSERT NUMBERS) and i said no, and he said well you live in Texas which isnt too far from Louisiana, are you sure thats not the last 4 and i said yes i am sure.I asked him what this was in regards to and he said "Someones getting sued" and i asked for what and he said he couldnt discuss it with me if i wasnt the person he was looking for, then he proceeded to ask--> Have you ever lived on (insert street) and I said no. He said and i assume you are not 44 yrs old, and i said NO. He then said that he was going to have to yell at someone downstairs. I said ok, cuz its not me. He then said that he was going to take my number out of his records. This is a scandalous organization. NEVER EVER EVER give out personal Identifiable information to these people. No credit card or bank account numbers, addresses, phone numbers or anything. They will try to get it all out of you, but dont let them fish for it, by asking a ton of questions. WE all need to report them as they need to be investigated. Just google their number and see how many people have reported the same thing, that they are bogus crooks.