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.
I just received a call a few mins ago on my cell than at work.. After months of not getting their calls!
The number they called me was from 1-636-655-66 odd number.. they mentioned I was getting sued for $5k or so because of a loan with Cash Partners not being paid for... same allegations I have read on this very same site. They asked me for my attorneys information.
I was getting worried until I read all of this here...
It's all a scam, take it from someone who knows. They all have the same accent and half the time you're talking to the exact same person. I filed a police report and got on-line and notified the Attorney Genera's Office. I also closed by checking account and opened all new information, I moved and I placed fraud alerts with the major credit reporting agencies. These guys are ony looking for a small hole to worm their way in. Once they have your personal information, they can do some serious damage. Don't be fooled, tell them to go straight to hell!
ya got a call 2day 4m alex martin saying basically the same thing everyone else is writing about that i have 3 counts of criminal charges it was a 636-655-66
Got a call today from 636-655-66, it has been a while since they have called. The callers name was Greg Robinson (with a accent) Was told to contact him immediately, if not harm was coming my way by the end of the day. At first I was scared when i received the first call, but after reading about other people I'm not scared no more. these people are spinless and do no have nothing better to do, the best thing to do is ignore the call or cuss them and hang up. DO NOT let these people intimidate you, thats what they want.
Same story as the rest of you guys. Telling me cops will come to my job. Would not give me this supposed loan date or amount. Had only the last 4 of my social and bank account number (which by the way would not have been the account I had when this supposed loan took place). They didn't want me to interupt them only listen. Also threatened that I would be arrested, my employer involved, black-listed, not able to buy a house, car, or any credit item and not be able to receive social security. Plus be reported to the feds for check fraud, AS IF!! Plus if that were the case, I would never receive another payday loan anywhere. It would block you if you had an unpaid loan. I know this because I managed a payday loan store for a year and a half!! Same thing as all the other stories. Non-english speaking, all indian, hindu, pakistani whatever. Maybe we should all get together and file a class action if we can find them. I am so pissed!!!