UPDATE: I took the call from them at 8 a.m. this morning and played into their game to get as much info as possible. They are reading from scripts, and if you ask them anything that goes off-script, they transfer you. I spoke to 3 people this morning: Louis Wilson, Heather Lawson and Ben Foster. In looking up Heather Lawson, I see complaints about this scam dating back to 2006!! Why can't we stop this?! This personal information should not be released when people apply for a payday loan.
When I asked for an address, they gave me 42 Broadway 5th Floor NY, NY 10004, and said they are the DCA Law Firm - Department of Corporate Affairs. In actuality, there IS a DCA at this address, but it is the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs.
When "Ben Foster" no longer felt like making up stories to answer my questions (such as "If this was in collections, why haven't I received a written notice within 5 days of initial contact, as per the law under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?"), he said they would go ahead and process my file and we could deal with it at the courthouse on Monday. I sweetly answered "Oh yes, let's go ahead and do that." He was a bit surprised and then asked for my attorney's info, so I said "Yes, he definitely wants to talk to you" and gave him the info. Then I told him that we were aware this is a scam, that I have already reported him to the FTC and FBI, and that all calls were being recorded. I told him to never ever call here again or he would be the one showing up at the courthouse. I hung up. No callback yet. I am sick to my stomach with what these people are doing to scared, financially-strapped people.
This people also call from this number 646-580-3094. First time a have received call was couple of months ago. Told them to send me paper work and i will deal with that... They did not. Couple of days ago i have received the same call from very rude guy who started yelling at me when i demanded something in writing so i hand up.... Is there anyway that they can be stopped? before somebody will get intimidated and pay what they are asking for. Any ideas?
I just got a call from these peoples saying that they suing me on three counts whats crazy is that they have all my info. I dont even know who cash partners of america is
I keep getting a phone call from a collector saying he is calling because I owe his client $600. He never wants to give me more information because he cannot disclose it. I told him, well, if he wants money from me, he HAS to disclose this information to me, especially if i supposedly owe it. He refused to provide any info so I hung up. He has been calling me since July!!! It is getting very annoying.
Recieved a call at work today from Rachel Johnatan (really? With a middle eastern accent) from 646-580-3094. Called back and she was VERY rude and I ask that she not speak to me that way. She hung up.
Called back and got Jason (no last name) and he read the whole affidavt and said I too am being charged with 3 counts of whatever and the cops are coming to get me.
Told him to do what he had to do, but until I saw actual paperwork, I would assume he is a scammer. He did not like that at all!
I don't have payday loans, but they DO have at least the last four digits of my social, my employer, and my address. That really concerns me.