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.
These people with the thick Indian accents are scam artists trying to intimidate people and acquire personal info. They most likely are responding to an online search or database that you are on or most likely a payday loan data base or inquiry that you may be listed on through the number that you are being called. They are committing the crime of harassment and must be stopped.
Report this activity and register for the NATIONAL DO NOT CALL LIST. Your registration NEVER expires. https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
These people with the thick Indian accents are scam artists trying to intimidate people and acquire personal info. They most likely are responding to an online search or database that you are on or most likely a payday loan data base or inquiry that you may be listed on through the number that you are being called. They are committing the crime of harassment and must be stopped.
Report this activity and register for the NATIONAL DO NOT CALL LIST. Your registration NEVER expires. https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
He just called me and left a message... He said his name was John Smith or something Smith.He had my last four digits and everything. I just hung the hell up becasue I didnt know what the hell they was talking about. I told him why wait 2 years to say something about a loan. This time the number was from a 516 number. His voicemail was very rude. I called and spoke with I guess an assistant. I am like I have NO CLUE what the hell going on. THIS [***] GOT TO BE A SCAM...I DIDNT GIVE HIM TIME TO TALK TO ME ABOUT ANYTHING!!!...He better not call my damn phone back I know that much. He in another damn state!!!!
I received a call while at work today claiming it was an urgent call. It was from a man claiming to be named David Jones. He had a very thick Middle Eastern accent and was hard to understand. He said he was from DCA Law Offices saying that I had taken out a payday loan with Cash Partners. He said that they had made several attempts to get ahold of me through my email about the matter. He said I owed $300. Then in the very next sentence, he said I owed $1,095 if I didn't get this resolved within the hour. He told me to have my attorney get in touch with him. When I told him I didn't have one, he said "Oh my God! Let me get my manager!" And I could tell it was the same guy on the phone the entire time. I have never taken out a payday loan, but looked into it about a year ago, but never signed up for one or had anything ever put in my bank account. So I left work, went straight to my bank to double check and make sure nothing had been deposited in my account from them within the past year. There hadn't. The number this guy gave me to call him back ( 646-580-3624) was an invalid number. So he called me back within an hour (the caller ID # was 0000) and I told him I checked with my bank and then he quickly said "You better get a lawyer" and then hung up on me. He called my workplace several times today trying to talk to me. I filled out a report with the sheriff and the FBI. This is a scam.
I got the same call a hour ago...They called my job and I am off today so my supervisor and her boss called me. A man named Chris Jones done the same thing to me then he put his supervisor on the phone saying that I had 45 minutes to send information or I was going to court...I am going to report this information to the FBI...