James Clark possibly claims to be an private investigator and does things like calls to get peoples ss# he has stated I have fraudulent student loans but not on my credit file trying to get credit card and social security numbers to thenchecwon't stop calling meche is a very vulgar guy who says inappropiate things to children if they answer he hides behind numbers and also uses your own phone number he will tell you anything be caution of Jimmy or james Clarke his company was csi what he said but all fraudulent
If you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone):
1. The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.
2. Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.
3. File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone. Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.
4. File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.wvago.gov
5. File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
If these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)
By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and again -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249 Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509 Scammer posting here as Mike Henderson
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839 Scammer posting here as Ricky
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722 Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amanda
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646 Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina – preparing a new number to use.
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270 Scammer false postings as Rose
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479 Scammer posting as Robert
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870 Scammer false postings as Marry
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143 Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018 Scammer false postings as Marco Polo (real original)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488 Scammer false postings as SAM, David S
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463 Scammer false postings as George
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382 Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132 scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS)
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212 scammer false posting as Jaison Connar
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056 Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604 Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535 Scammer false posting here as JHON
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219 Scammer false posting
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Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scam
January 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers. Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.
When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid. Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago. The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names. It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are “spoofed” numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer’s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.
When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent. These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer’s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer’s computer IP address. Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.
If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court. Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fictitious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union. The fictitious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as “We’re filing an affidavit against you” or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed against the consumer.
A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment. This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General’s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work. Despite the employee’s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was again contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an “officer”.
“I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ‘If that’s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming’,” stated the employee.
“It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,” Attorney General Six said. “If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.”
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact. The notification should contain information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer’s arrest, or using the threat of violence.
More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf.
To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310 or visit www.ksag.org.
I have been harrassed by these same debt collectors since March 2010..It is always a man with a very thick accent,from India.He threatens me with arrest,having my social security number blocked,ruining my credit,etc. The calls stopped for several weeks and then recently started again.I have an open complaint against these people with the Colorado Attorney Generals' office in Denver.They have been very helpful in reassuring me that these people or this agency is a scam.I feel sorry for people who believe these men who call,especially when the target elderly or less educated people that are fearful of what these men say they are going to do.These men call me on my cell phone,which now I don't answer unless I recognize the phone number,at work and have called my mothers' also,she is elderly and this upsets her greatly.I wish we could make them stop but I don't know how to accomplish that!!!
A day later..I have recieved yet another call from this Anthony Bordon from Credit Inquiries and Litagation Dept of some law firm.He again is threatening me,my job and my social security #..I know that this is all untrue but it is very annoying and disruptive to me and to my secretary who gets stuck talking to this person.He told me today on the messege that if I didn't call him back immediately that a CIL Officer will come to my house or to my work and take me to jail,that I will loose my job and credit rating.I have again contacted the Colorado Attorney Generals' office to report this to my ongoing open file for this scam.The number they are using is 1-401-719-0153,Anthony Bordon,very rude and intimadating voice.
this ACS blew up my husbands phone. I called them 3 weeks ago and got Anthony Bordon. After 20 minutes of nasty and threatening comments I told him that I just could not understand him and that he HAD to get someone that spoke english. I then spoke to John O'Brian. He had my husbands bank info, soc. number, address, etc.... Said we better pay up or risk loosing our jobs, house, etc.. and go to jail for fraud. I (the wife) freaked out and made payment arrangements. I found out today that the real company never received that money and I closed down my bank accounts. The funds i gave were not alot however we dont have money to just give away. I called the number back (prior to today) and was able to speak to John O'Brian again and again so I thought that this was for real.
I learned my lesson and quickly re-acted. My local police officer just left from making a report. I also reported it with my bank and they are giving my money back. Thank Goodness
Anthony Bordon called my secretary today and intorduced himself as an officer from the Bureu of Investigation. He was very rude and intimidating so my secreatry hang up on him. He called back and asked to speak to her supervisor. When I picked up the phone, he told me to give one of my staff members infomation. I refused so he told me that he is going to send police officers to arrest because I''m defending a fraudulant person. He told me to shut up a couple of times and told me that I'm stupid. So I put him on hold and called my general counsel on my cell phone. He hang up and called me again and told me that he is my father. Therefore, I gave him my PEACE of mind and shared my Law 101 knowledge. Then, I told him that he is a disgrace in his dept (Bureu of Investigation) and that I'm embarras as a taxpayer for paying his salary. He told me to be quite because the police are coming. So I told him that my attorney and I are waiting for them and ready to find him wherever he lives. He hang up! He definitely found his match today. I'm very sure that our BOI officers are way professional and respectful than Anthony Bordon - who thinks I don't recognize my father's voice. Anthony Bordon, my father does not have your accent!! So who is stupid now!