They are in violation of multiple aspects of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act with the statements they made to you and it is doubtful they have any ability to sue you in court. If, or more likely, when they call back keep demanding written proof of the debt and proof they have a legal right to collect that debt in your state sent via US Mail as required by the above law. Do not acknowledge that you owe the debt over the phone. You can also remind them that federal law requires they send you the required proof within 5 days of initial contact. Keep logs of dates and times of calls and the content of the call, it could come in handy later if you decide to pursue action against them for FDCPA violations.
I received a call yesterday from this number. It started as a automated voice with my name and the went to a lady whom had stated that they was 2 fraud charges that had been affixed to my name and my social security number. She then said she was from the summons department , I had to call the 347-578-9284 to talk the the legal depart as charges were being filed in my county on m e. She also said once The summons was served to me I couldn't discuss the matter any further. Not 1 time did she mention her name , the company in which whom I supposedly had frad activity on something or nothing. I did call the number and it said agent 3009 and then it beeped but in the beginning it says this call is being recorded. Also the lady said I could ONLY call from my house phone or my place of employment! Obviously we are ALL trying to be scammed on!! When are people going to stop? That is a scary thing to get a phone call like this and really think you have done wrong with some thing!
I received a voice mail from this number today. The representative advised she was calling from the legal processing division, but did not mention the name of the company she works for. She told me there were fraud charges being filed against me and to call 347-578-9284 to be made aware of my legal rights, or they will be forfeited.This is the second call I have gotten from this phone number.
Family member received call from this number on 9/12/2013, stated that there was to be fraud charges filed in my county against me. Did no disclose company name or provide address of the company. Sounds like a scam to me, and they are violating both FDCPA and privacy laws.
We are in receipt of your complaint regarding the above company. The company is not licensed with our office and may possibly be a scam. We suggest you do not provide them with any of your personal identifying information or any money. If you have already provided money, you should immediately contact your bank.
We will review your complaint and advise you of the results. You may wish to additionally files complaints with the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ and with the Federal Bureau of Investigation at www.ic3.gov/default.aspx.
PER:Tony Cordova
Colorado Department of Law
Consumer Credit Unit
Collection Agency Regulation