lady called asked for my wife. said she was a special investigator and there was a complaint against my wife. she left me a case number said she had 48 hours to call back. seemed a little fishy to me so I got on line and this is what I found a SCAM
these idiots called me and sd they were investigaters, and i was about to be arrested, over a credit card, they couldnt give me the account # or anything. these guys are nothing but a scam.
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!!!
I received a call on my voicemail from these people also... the entire "special investigator" and "legal action will result if you or your attorney do not respond" garbage. Well I didnt retrieve the message until 12 days after it was recorded. The girl that left the message could not even properly pronounce the location of the alleged crime. I immediately forwarded the recording to the intended recipient not know of this scam. He recognized it and sent me to this page. I have since sent this page to multiple friends and family so they will be aware of this scam. I have also posted this same message on http://www.wiki-tips.com/
Got a call from an investigator looking for a distant family member. Had my information and my maiden name. She left her name and a case number along with a telephone number to have this party contact her..She claimed to be the investigator on an "Open Legal investigation" and needed to get in contact with this memeber immediatly. The number came up on caller Id with Hyattsville MD. Something didnt sit right so I googled the number and walah...she had information about me like my maiden name (which hasnt been used in over 20 years)VERY SCARY!!!