This person just called me at 7:00 this morning! who is up at 4 in the morning in california trying to tell me im going to jail!??? This guy had an indian accent as well and said his name very slowly like he was just making it up as he was going along. "younce" said he was with the Law Office of John Anderson. He stated that i had 3 charges being filed against me by cash Advance, which i have never taken a loan from. He knew my email address and my employer. i have checked into check advance online but never completed the application or accepted any money. I think this is how they are getting my info. He stated they were going to come to my employer today and will be arrested. These people need to be investigated if they are getting so many people involved.
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
I got a call from Calvin Peterson.He left a message that said I had criminal charges against me.He was sending a investagator to my home.I have tried calling back and can not get an answer from their end.He has my name,unlisted phone no.s.s# and address.Now what?
Got two calls another on today !! saying he was Officer Brian Johnson and I have criminal charges against me with my SS # - and to call Damon Marshall !LOL FREAKS ! Im thinking they dont have our SS# and are trying to get it that way - I called Officer Brian A few chioce words - told him he ws going down and that i had already called the police and he hung up ! lol should i really call the police ??