I got the same call from a 408 area code. I was told by my employer to contact the number on this website.. It is the Feds ..http://www.ftc.gov/ THey will take your info and tell ya precautions to take..very helpful..I had to cancel all my cards and close my debit card..do it ASAP..Protect yourself ASAP..
I was told I owed a bill and that if I did not pay in full at that moment I would have to appear in federal court a few days later. I can only understand the name of one of the 2 calling me.It was Michael Adams.They would call my cell and if I did not answer or hang up on them they kept calling.THEN they started calling me on my work line. My father posed as my lawyer and they even threatened him.I have saved all 3 voicemails and I noticed that each time I was given a different callback number.786-270-1630,916-235-4576 and of course the 408 number.It was so bad I had to get a new cell number.Each time they called me they said they were with the federal credit department or in the legal department.
WALLINGFORD, CT, August 07, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about would-be debt collectors who call "payday" loan holders, threatening arrest if they don't pay immediately.
A payday loan, also known as a paycheck advance, is a short-term cash advance intended to cover expenses until the holder's next payday.
The callers claim they are lawyers with the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," and they are armed with stolen personal information from their victims, indicating a major security breach of unknown origin. The names used by the scammers may change with time.
According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Scarpetti, payday loan holders appear to be particularly at risk.
"Because the scammers have so much information about potential victims, BBB is concerned that this may be the result of a data breach. Thousands of people may have had their personal information compromised."
Reports received by Better Business Bureau and posted online explain the con artists threaten the loan holders of defaulting and claim they are being sued. The imposters threaten the loan holders with imminent arrest and extradition to California to stand trial, unless they immediately wire $1000 or provide bank account or credit card information.
Connecticut Better Business Bureau has advice for consumers who receive suspicious telephone calls about an outstanding debt:
-Don't be bullied into immediate action. Ask the debt collector to provide official documentation that substantiates the debt.
-Do not provide or confirm any bank account, credit card or other personal information over the telephone until you confirm the legitimacy of the call.
-If you believe a debt collector is trying to scam you, file an abuse complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at www. ftc.gov, or by telephone at (202) 326-2222. Also file a complaint with your Better Business Bureau at http://www.bbb.org or by telephone at 203-269-2700, ext. 2.
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