Someone called me from this number trying to tell me that I had warrants in my maiden name and to call them back. I have been bombarded by so many spoof calls, I do not know whether to call or not. I have no tickets or anything and no idea what to do about it. Looking for info.
A woman name Jennifer Deborah Brooks, who calls herself an investigator called at 9:00 a.m, left a voicemail saying that I must call her back immediately or they will come to my residence.
How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:
The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.
The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.
The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.
The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:
Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.
Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.
Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.
Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name
Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.
Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.
Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).
Just rcv'd a call saying Sean Williams from the complaint resolution from _----- county saying to call this number back to avoid possible warrants/court appearance.
First off my county will just serve you without calling you first. Been here when they have served others.
Second if you are going to say you work for said county PLEASE KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT!!!!! I am assuming if they worked for them they applied to the job and have been corrected many many times before allowing them to even speak the county name.
And Last DON'T try to use threats to get me to respond especially if you think calling from a 424 # is the same as 503# due to the fact that county phones will show on caller ID even from the legal dept of the county. I know I work for them.
Total scam as they don't even have a clue who they are calling speaking claiming to represent a government entity, FAST TRACK to the attorney general office dumb dumbs
I was scammed , I reported this to the police today with all numbers and info and voice mail with names and e mails , I reported it to my bank Trans union and others along with the SS department, I fell for this , I never fall for these things, but they threatened to send the police to my home and issue warrants and were very nasty , I unfortunately was so upset I gave and verified my info and gave payment, I then called the Better Business Bearu and cancelled payment when they said was a scam and flagged my accounts