This company called my aunt looking for me (I don't know how they got her number). The company stated they are from "Legal Provision??" I searched the phone number and it linked to Vandenberg. The lady did not leave her name, but left the number and case number. She stated on the voicemail that she will "make a recommendation unless I call her immediately". As soon as I called, some guy answered and immediately asked for my name and SSN#. I told him I wasn't giving him that info but will the case number that was left on the voicemail. He yelled at me about not following directions properly and I hung up.
Vandenberg, Chase & Associates This company is brutal. They are a collection agency, apparently newly formed in March 2008, that have their "investigators" call and make you believe they are a law firm and if you don't pay they will issue a warrant for your arrest, garnish your wages, etc. Mind you, they do all this without ever having sent anything in writing regarding the alleged debt.
Phone: (404) 249-1099
Address: 2870 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 492
Atlanta, GA 30305-2918
Mohammad Ahmed, President
887 W Marietta St NW Ste J102
Atlanta, GA 30318-5266
Fax: (404) 249-9599 www.vcacorp.com
Wow, the scam artists have a new name and a new area code. These people are total scammers. They go by a variety of names and phone numbers -- some of the names they use include Global Asset Investigations, Worldwide Recovery Services, Worldwide Asset Investigation Services and North American Asset Investigation Bureau (NAAIB). Last year they were operating out of Cleveland, OH, until they were shut down -- the Cleveland BBB named them as one of the top ten scams of 2007 (http://cleveland.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.asp ... 19642b&art=4334).
You can get more info here: http://www.budhibbs.com/debtcollectorpages/NAAIB.htm.
They use one area code for a while, until word on the internet gets out, then start using a new area code, but the MO is always the same: they call and identify themselves in a way that implies they are either working for a lawyer, the court system, or the police department (all of these misleading statements are illegal); tell you that there has been a civil case filed against you, they give you a case number, and tell you that you must contact them before a warrant is sworn out against you. When you contact them, they tell you that they are investigating a debt that is 10, 12, 15 or so years old; they'll name some bank you've never heard of, or a credit card you've never heard of. They'll have just enough information about you to make you nervous and they'll be phishing to find out more information. They'll tell you that the debt is some ridiculous amount -- let's say $10,200 for an example -- but if you're willing to pay today, they'll reduce it to, for example, $650. But they can't give you an address. Instead, they will ask for your bank account or credit card number. They'll tell you that if you don't settle on the phone with them that moment, a sheriff will appear at your door within 48 hours to arrest you. NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. Complaints have been filed to the AG of OH, MD, TX, NY, and IL, as well as to the FTC, FCC, and the FBI (as they are trying to illegally extort money over the phone). They target the elderly and infirm. Do not speak with them, and save whatever messages they leave on your phone. If you get a phone call, file a complaint online with the following organizations:
http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/complaint.htm
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
as well as the Attorney General of your own state. Remember: whether the debt is yours or not, you should not be dealing with these people. They are not a legitimate organization.
Please report them so that others aren't taken advantage of!
we are vandenberg chase and associates we are going to file a warrant for your arrest for a fraudulent check you have to pay now. well i cant pay 700 now we will give you two payments now give us your credit card information over the phone ok **** wait my roommate is telling me not to give my credit card over the internet you dont have to listen to them they are not invloved with this well my roommate says send papers and i can give you my credit card on the papers there are no papers to send you we are filing civil and criminal charges against you ok i am going to call the states att office first go ahead call the states attny office and ask them what happens when u fraud a company and then hung up on me
This company is full of you know what and don't believe anything or give them any information. I get a call from them out the blue stating that a fraud case has been made against my name and social security # so of course I panic, thinking that someone has tried to steal my indentity. But when I call in, he doesn't even know my married name as he keeps calling me by my maiden name and I ask him to verify my ssn # that he shows the "fraud" case on and he can't even tell me. I told him to quit calling me, posing as someone else and thats illegal to call people and make them think they are in trouble or force them to give up their perosnal information. Bottom line, they are 3rd party collectors and are trying to pose as lawyers, police etc just to get $$ but can't even confirm what debt they are calling about. Also, I asked why I hadn't I gotten anything in the mail regarding this debt and he hung up on me.