Getting threatening phone calls from this number in Minnesota, identical to calls from Idaho.. Looked up the Idaho number on this site (208-416-5419) and found numerous reports identical to what I am experiencing. First is an automated message using a married name I haven't had for over 17 years and a case number, telling me I must call, final warning, or else I will be served at my place of business and hauled off to jail! I'm sorry, but this is not how the legal system works folks! But anyhoo, when I called back as instructed, I gave them the case number after which I would suddenly be placed on hold without warning, only to have them get back on and tell me they have no record, then asked for the number they called me on, again no record after more unexpected lengthy holds. Finally after being on another one of these holds for more than 4 minutes, I hung up and did some research. To sum it up, refer to the number I listed earlier in this message and you will see it is some kind of harrasment scam.
Nope - your callers are scammers. Sounds like the "extortionist fake payday debt collectors" - here:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
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.
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