This guys states he is with a law firm and I am being sued for a payday loan of 200 dollars that was taken out on December 2 which is tottally false and now the account is at 4000 at the end of the voice mails he always says good luck right there I know its a scam. I have filled numerous police reports and just recently started a report with the secret service I suggest everyone do the same so we can stop these people from hurting others
I have been getting calls from this and other numbers stating the same thing. I am filing a formal complaint with the police department as every time I have ever called these people back it goes to some recording stating that the mailbox is full. These people are just hoping that someone freaks out and gives them permission to use your bank info. I did not receive these calls until I got an online payday loan, then some company took 40 bucks from my account that I didn't authorize, and after I notified my bank of this and disputed the charges, the phone calls started. I think it has something to do with online pay day loans, so please, just don't get them, even if you need the cash that quick, it is just not worth it.
I got the same msg.even of someone owes a payday loan company, they can't take u to jail.they file s motion for a judgement and have ur wages garnished. They can't take u to jail
I told him he's going to hear from my states attorney for harassing and threatening me.its a scam. They go online and find people that had payday loans and wants to try to get u to send him money. Meanwhile the company u do owe will never get the money. To all put there tell him your going to give hos info to your states attorney
Washington, D.C.
December 07, 2010 FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
— filed under: Press Release
The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received many complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. Callers claim the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net, and other Internet check-cashing services.
According to complaints received from the public, the callers have accurate data about victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and the names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. How the fraudsters obtained the personal information varies, but in some cases victims have reported they completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls started.
The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide any details about the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers have threatened victims with legal actions, arrests, and, in some cases, physical violence if they do not pay. In many cases, the callers harass victims’ relatives, friends, and employers.
Some fraudsters have instructed victims to fax a statement agreeing to pay a certain amount, on a specific date, via a pre-paid Visa card. The statement further declares the victim will never dispute the debt.
If you receive these calls, do not follow the caller’s instructions. Rather, you should:
■Notify your banking institutions.
■Contact the three major credit bureaus and request an alert be put on your file.
■Contact your local law enforcement agencies if you feel you are in immediate danger.
■File a complaint at www.IC3.gov.
Tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam:
■Never give your Social Security number—or personal information of any kind—over the telephone or online unless you initiate the contact.
■Be suspicious of any e-mail with urgent requests for personal financial information. The e-mail may include upsetting or exciting but false statements to get you to react immediately.
■Avoid filling out forms in e-mail messages that request personal information.
■Ensure that your browser is up-to-date and security patches have been applied.
■Check your bank, credit, and debit card statements regularly to make sure that there are no unauthorized transactions. If anything looks suspicious, contact your bank and all card issuers.
■When you contact companies, use numbers provided on the back of cards or statements
Got two harrassing phone calls saying if I didnt pay $243 I was going to jail. They got defensive when questioned and they couldnt tell me how the loan was through that I supposedly had and I could only pay by prepaid visa card. Not to mention the heavy India accent you could barely understand.