I got a call from this number in yesterday for a man name Robert. Stated that I owed a payday loan from April 2010. He was making threats to my wages and taxes. But, when I try to give him my lawyer name and number he hang up. I get call back someone different answer the phone every time. In they that did not know who was Robert. So I did call my lawyerand she if I have not received anything in writing do not worry about because there alot of scam going around.
This is a criminal extortion scam operating out of India. They are making the calls utilizing VOIP and the names of legitimate firms to make it appear the calls are originating from within the US. There is NO "company" or "debt" and you will NOT be arrested. They are harvesting and/or buying consumers' personal identifying information from unscrupulous websites like the one you may have filled out an application with, and you need to do whatever you can to protect yourself. This includes: Notifying the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/, placing fraud alerts with all three credit bureaus, notifying your bank and employer and letting these criminals know you are aware they are attempting to extort money for a non-existent debt and have alerted the authorities.
ABC News released an investigative report on this scam in June. The FTC has indicted one of its ringleaders for criminal fraud:
I answered this call and heard a recorded voice saying that the call was for a "personal business matter." It wanted me to press 9 to speak to a live rep. When I didn't, the call was dropped.
Just got a call from this number. It was a recorded message telling me that there had been suspicious activity with our checking account and to call back using a different number. I did not since I suspected this was some sort of scam. It appears from the previous comments I was right.
Got a call from 607-299-0807 to call 877-285-2839 A very well spoken young lady advised me that it was actually a collection call (for a debt that was paid off with arrangements 4 years ago). She told me my wages would be garnished and I would have to surrender my vehicle which is paid for. The conversation was laughable and she then attacked my profession and told me I should be ashamed of myself for not paying my bills. I kept my cool and laughed it off and she finally told me that she would be mailing me the information and hung up. People be careful, and keep records, especially of debts that you have had to settle. They WILL resale them to the lowest bidder!