I just called 1-877-459-6689 today! It is MGM-Summons in Sugarland, Texas! They do apologize for the 281-201-6036 number that's making solicitation calls!
Called said had a summons for my hudbnd snd.left on voice mail with number to call and was told he owed some outfit $ 600 now cause had borrowed in April 2013 had gotten$410 at the time. Asked from who not sure there were all diferent lender s they handled. I amto call back Monday with my card number s I dont think so when you can notgive me proof I not giving anything out. Mans name was Mark Silver and number on my voice mail to call was 877-631-3902
You're right - this is a scam. You should NEVER pay any caller who refuses to MAIL a debt validation letter showing that you owe a debt and that they have the legal right to collect said debt. Refusal to mail this documentation is a violation of federal law (the FDCPA).
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010 FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
— filed under: Press Release
The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.
According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.
The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.
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Also read up on the laws and your rights:
ONE OF YOUR TELEMARKETERS CALLED MY CELL PHONE NUMBER 860-992-8174 JUST TO ASK FOR BERNICE AND TO THINK THAT'S THE NUMBER SHE GAVE THEM! BERNICE IS SCREWED UP AND NEEDS TO GIVE YOU THE RIGHT PHONE NUMBER IF YOU FEEL THAT IT WAS SO IMPORTANT TO GIVE HER A CALL. MY CELL PHONE NUMBER 860-992-8174 IS A CONNECTICUT PHONE NUMBER WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BE KEPT PRIVATE AND THAT SHOULDN'T BE THE NUMBER FOR BERNICE TO GIVE YOU TO CALL ANYMORE! I ALSO ENCOURAGE YOUR UNKNOWN TELEMARKETERS TO NOT GIVE OUT MY CELL PHONE NUMBER ANYMORE AND TO LEAVE ME ALONE!
I know it's impossible to tell the difference between telemarketers and predatory debt collection practices. The predatory debt collection industry is built on cowardice, deception, abuse, and unfair business practices and tactics. They prey mainly on family and friends who have no idea about why all the phone calls disguised as whatever. They seldom disclose who or why they're calling. This number does lead to http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-revi ... mpa-fl-90090517 but they have many associations, networks, and affiliations. They are also deceptive lying cowards that even when found out they know all the BS excuses to disguise their fraudulent and criminal behavior. Take your anger out on filing complaints with what little info you know to BBB's and all state and federal consumer protection agencies. It doesn't happen over night because they're as clueless as the people being abused.