I ALSO RECEIVED A CALL FROM 415-223-1180 FROM A KEVIN PATTERSON CLAIMIMNG TO BE CALLING FROM SOME ATTORNEYS OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA HE PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THERE WAS CRIMINAL CHRGES PENDING AGAINST ME AND I OWED SIME OUSTANDING BALANCE ON A PAY DAY LOAN WHEN I ASKED HIS TO EXPLIAN TO ME HOW HE GOT MY NUMBER HE BECAME VERY ENRAGED AND HUNG UP I TRIED CALLING BACK BUT HE KEPT HANGING UP ON ME I KNOW THIS IS A SCAM AND I AM GLAD TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE OTHERS BEING HARRASED AS WELL FOR A MINUTE I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO STOP THEM.
I just received a call from this number they spoke with Indian accents, he stated he was from an attorneys office and that i had legal charges pending against me for theft, he said i needed to pay them $640 or go through the county it would be around $3000. When i asked for more information about these charges and who was charging me he said he would have to look up the information but gave me a number of 415-223-1180 ext 219 and to ask for Kevin Petterson. When i called them back i was unable to get through He did ask for personal information but he also had a lot, he said he would be contacting my employer also. This is a scam I do not have any charges pending, i will be reporting them to the BBB. I need more information on them and how can i stop them from calling or accessing any personal info?
I also received a phone call at home and at my job, stating they were from the state attorneys office, they spoke with Indian accents, very hard to understand, stated I needed to call them back, that I owed money and if I did not return the call they were filing judgement on me and was told to ask for Erica Davis. They did not answer the phone when I called back. This is a scam, I do not have any charges pending, they had my home and work number, but asked for Jeannie, none of my creditors call me by that. I will be reporting this to the BBB. I also need more information on them and how I can stop them from calling or accessing any personal information.
I received a call stating that I owed a loan with a company that I never had a loan with. When I pressed for information the man with an Indian accent claiming to be Kevin Peterson stated that I had to make a payment today or further legal action was taken. They claimed that I got a loan through my email that was deposited into my account but when the company tried to withdraw payment it didn't go through so they were filing several charges against me. They also stated that this suit would be filled against me in the state that I currently live. When I began to press again for more info like, what bank, when was this loan taken out and what state was it taken out in the man got rude and stated that I would have to deal with the sheriff department at my work. How they got my work cell number is beyond me but that is one of the numbers they called me at. After hanging up on me I attempted to call back and they had blocked both of my numbers.
I received a call from this number from a lady with an Indian accent. She had my name and SSN. She said she was calling to get my attorney information. When I asked why she said I would have to speak with the head attorney. When i called the number I was provided, which was the same number she called me from, it rung a few times and than the busy signal. I don't know how they got my info.
This is an offshore payday loan debt collection extortion scam that has been going on for at least five years. The FBI is aware of it but is unable to go after those involved due to lack of money and manpower. I looked back and found some old information which may prove to be helpful:
They obtained your information through Teletrack:
Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
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