I received a message from Angie Lopez saying the state of California has charged me with fraud and it is urgent that I call. They called my husband and my sister. Said I was served papers that they left a door knocket. Asked what address and it was one I had not lived at for over two years. He changed the story to oh yeah, you were served there in 2014. I never got served and never had any door notice because it was a 5 story apartment building with no buzzer. You have to come downstairs to let someone in. The DMV, state, voter registration and IRS all have my current address. They won't tell me who filed the charge, but it changed from CA charging me to a merchant. I was a victim of identity theft before and always ask for every bit of information I can get to verify a claim. If its legit, I take care of it. But I have already cleaned up my report and taken care of everything. I am current and in good standing with everyone. They said they would email me the documents proving what this is all about. Almost 40 minutes later there is no email, checked spam folder too. This is harassment and a scam. Beware. They referenced CNA Financial, no idea who that is and have never done business with them. The guy I spoke to said his name was John Taylor and their company is DJW proceedings, though when you look up the number it says Austin Associates. He claimed to be an attorney representing the client and that the charge is fraud for a check. I haven't written a check in almost ten years. Everything is on autopay electronically. These scammers try to scare you with false legal claims in to sending them money. Do your research and never give out your personal info.
I received a call today from "Alicia Lopez" at DJW proceedings. Austin, TX. I live in Houston. She said I have been charged with fraud and papers had been mailed to me. I asked to what address and she gave me one from 3 years ago. I asked who claimed I was being fraudulent. She said she would have to transfer me to another department, as she is just the "clerk," so I said OK, transfer me. She said she needed my current address and verify my ssn first. I hung up on her. She called back twice before leaving a voicemail saying that I am being non-compliant. If I wish to give a "final statement on my behalf" I need to call back. Just another harassing debt collector using scare tactics. I only answered the phone because it was an Austin number and I am awaiting child support information, which comes from Austin.
My mother received a call from "Jaison Nolan" stating that I was in big trouble and my mom thought I was in a car accident or something. My sister received a call, my husband received a call and then I. Apparently their is an "outstanding check" in the amount of $ - he couldn't give me the amount, just had the last 4 of my checking and a vendor name; he said that paperwork was on it's way to Dallas County for a warrant to be issued for my arrest. After he couldn't give me any concrete information, he said I would sit in jail for 90 days with a felony charge. I called Dallas County who said that their action steps are not conducive with how "Jaison's" method of operation is. Later on, Jaison said they would be filed with the state...hmmmm...not county. After telling me I would really learn my lesson this time, I'm not a very bright person, I asked to speak to a superior. I was transferred to a Scott Walker and told him he sounded a lot like Jaison...He then told me I was combative with his team.."combative vs wanting information" are two different things. I told a lady that I was going to file a police report (you get connected to different reps when you call), and she said it wouldn't be the first time. My husband was a former police officer and knows the method of operation when it comes to things. They think a felony and jail time is $500.00 in TX..do your homework people, it's $1500.00 or more. Also, people who are doing business in a professional way do not act like this. Beware people!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Dallas TX Police Department told me to be alert when getting these calls..they receive reports all of the time and this one, for sure, is a scam. Sincerely, Not very bright lol...
ID themselves as DJW Proceedings. Supposedly a legal processing firm. Scammer double-talk for debt collector. Located in Austin Texas. Lady would not give me any more info. Call center background noises. No record that I can find in Secretary of State's records of this group. But serious debt scammers. Ignore and block any calls from this number or group.
I received a emergency message from a lady and I needed to call back. She said there is a formal complaint filed against me in the State of Texas and she was concerned that I did not receive the Notice since I did not respond. I called her back and she said she could not give me information but she would transfer me to the Compliance Officer. But first she said she needed to verify who I was and asked if .... was the last 4 digits of my social security number and I said yes. She then transferred me to the Compliance Officer and I do not remember his name. He said alot of legal stuff but to make a long story short. He said twice that he was not a debt collector. He collects restitution for people with warrants and he told me a criminal background check was done on me and since I had no criminal record that he wanted to give me a chance to pay. He said the charges are check fraud from a payday loan in 2012. I asked what the fee was and he said hold and let me contact the State Department. He put me on hold and then got back on the phone and said if I paid $722.36 today I would be fine. I asked if I could have the State Department's number and he said no. He said you can not contact them without a license. I said that I wanted proof. He stated that they have an evidence package with video, etc. He said that I can deal with the State Department when I'm arrested and hung up on me. I have researched this company and they are not listed in the State of Texas or Better Business Bureau. I found a few complaints. The phone numbers they called me from were 512-215-4128 and 512-600-0881. I'm not sure what to think.
I got the same call today. Said he had video and the check with my thumb print. He said I would be arrested and put in jail for up to 90 days. Said I could make a payment. He said he didn't think I wanted a warrant.