I just recieved a call from who claims is a.investigater whog
Goes by the name kevin fox this jerk calls my hom left unapl ropiate message for everyone to heat talking about he is an imvestigator and just recieved paper work on his office todah qwth los aneles county thaf there is a case being built againf mme for fraud chargcharges anz hs o gona prosscute me lol
They called me 13 months ago. At that time, I called back and told them I only have had this number for a month, and I am not whomever they want. I also stated to never call my number again. They called me again 6-6-2012 at 7:05 pm. This time I listened and took notes. They said they are Westwood Mediation and that I have an unresolved debt, etc. I called the number given, 1-877-260-7197. I tried to explain the same thing, and even gave the reference number from the recording. The person answering cut me off, was rude, refused to listen, insisting that I must listen to him. In order to be heard I yelled (he continued to speak, becoming load and belligerent) to say it is not problem and I was trying to do them a courtesy by calling. He continued, I hung up.
I too just got an automated call from Westwood Mediation. When I returned the call Margaret Baker asnwered and threatened legal action. I will admit I do have an outstanding payday loan and that's what she was referring to. She kept saying she's an investigator and it's up to her whether or not she pushes my file to litigation, basically she was pressuring me into giving her debit card info to pay towards the debt or she would have my local county serve me papers and possible charges of fraud.
I'm not proud to say that I have dealt with many collectors over the years but the good side is I can recognize scare tactics..things she would waver on, certain phrases, I could tell she is probably nothing more than a very polished collection agent however they DO have the ability to serve you papers. Its wise to not just blow it off and I'll keep posting here as I have updates.
I've received many calls from them for the past year. I have called them back numerous times to tell them that the person they are looking for is NOT me and I have no clue who the person is that they are looking for. The person on the other end who said her name is Sandy, hung up on me 2x's. I called back each time she hung up. I told her I was going to go to the BBB about this and I even plan on contacting the Attorney Generals office. I'm tired of being harassed by this company on a daily basis when I am NOT the person they are looking for.
It is bogus...I had a lady named Mandy Johnson who on Friday told my mom all the info....strike 1(you released my personal info) then told my mom I had until 12 noon but told me 2:00 was my deadline....strike 2(different deadlines) then called again on Monday after my papers were to be sent on Friday...lol did a lil research about laws around online payday loans...you can close your account without being sued it just goes on your credit as chargeoff