this number was on caller id but left phone number 240-483-4601 to return call. Wanted me to pay old debt that I did not owe and threated to put me in jail with arrest within 72 hours if I did not pay tonight. No paperwork would be produced to prove debt.
This is a group of people currently taking advantage of people across the United States. 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 ... 19642b&art=4334).
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!!!
His name is Tobias Boyland. He owns several debt collection agencies. Has a criminal record for armed robbery. He lives in Buffalo, NY. He is also known as T-Money. He has side business in the music industry his website www.bagsofmoney.us. He has a myspace page. His phone number is 702-448-4515. If anyone has been harassed by him should call the FBI, Buffalo police. The names of the debt collection companies at present is Litigation Consulting Services, LLC. Integrity Resolution Group LLC. More Star, LLC. Final Claims Asset Locators, LLC. The last one is located 3871 Niagara Capital Bldg. wasn't able to find exact address. One of his employees is Andrew Brzyski poses himself as a lawyer. Don't respond to these guys they are crooks. They use abrasive and threating tactics.
Got a call this week from a "Henry Lee", put me on hold several times.... seemed weird I hung up. Finally again today, same thing. "Henry" then starts with the story above: "a civil case filed against you..." he then transfers me to some guy named "Marcus Jones". Who tries every threat possible.
Here's the thing. This company put a hard inquiry on my credit report, they had some personal info, AND....
this all started right after I signed up with Myfico.com to monitor my credit report.
I don't like the idea that my personal information is so easily accessed by debt collectors using illegal techniques of threat to try to collect old debts.