Person, obviously foreign, called my business. My secretary could not understand him thus she transferred him to me. When he stated "Just wanting to tell you that a lawsuit has been started against you...." I knew immediately that it was a scam. As soon as I mentioned the Sheriffs Office, he immediately hung up. No one is going to call you to "warn" you of a lawsuit. Isn't that what the term "You've been served" is for? Scammers!!
Because this wacko now is calling our home (plus the first call to our business), I decided to try to do some research, going as far as intelius. At first it showed the calls originating from the town of Attica OH. Google maps showed the location as just a few doors down from the Attica police Dept. So, I called their police non emergency line. The gentleman informed me that they are very aware of this SCAM and that they have already notified the OH State Attorney General's office. the AG is trying to track this person(s) down but thus far are having no luck. He said that now they have resorted to telling people, they call, that they are law enforcement. All he said to do was to ignore the number and DO NOT give them any personal info. (of course, but you never know how tricky they might become). Somehow they are using the local phone company in Attica to loop calls showing that the call is coming from them (phone carrier). Hope this info. helps in some way.
Call from Jason - from 567-248-7203 - Said I had a payday loan from USCashAdvance. Never heard of them. Second call from crackpots today. Said he couldn't give me a date this was from - I know it was from foreign people - again - second time today. Am sick of it. Said they were not trying to collect money they were just a lawyer firm - but don't know which one.