They've harrassed me too, even calling from local numbers in my region but with this as call back. Very nasty and sounds shady. Similar spiel I've read about from shady collectors... "regarding paperwork just come across my desk regarding allegations..."o
Sounds like a scam - per the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) you should not pay any caller who refuses to MAIL - do not accept email or fax - proof of debt/proof your caller has the legal right to collect said debt. Refusal to mail this documentation within five days of their initial contact with you is a violation of federal law. In other words, if your caller will not mail proof that you owe them this money, then per federal law - the FDCPA - you should not pay them! More info on this type of scam here:
Per Tamianth:
http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350
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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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
For Extortion Scam Operations, File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..
I just got a call from a Jamie with Myers Group! Saying he just had some papers faxed to him and that he needs me to contact his firm at 302-703-0752 ! Um I have never received anything in the mail regarding any allegations against my birthday or ss# or anything else !! But he was calling me from a local number from my area !!! What is with these people they also Harrass my employer and they don't have my permission to contact anyone I no !!!
These people call me nearly everyday I told them to fax me some paperwork and she got very aggressive and I told her I was contact in my lawyer and she ask me was the lawyer going to pay it for me I just hang up the phone.