I get calls from this number saying I am approved for loans. DO NOT PAY THEM ANYTHING for the scare tactics. Any legitimate debt collector can give you something in writing!
They are also using 650-425-1769 as GE Money Services, stating pre-approval of an installment/payday loan up to $3K. Only problem is they want money up front via Money Pak. This is illegal in the US for loans and credit cards. This number's carrier is YMAX. YMAX is a VoIP provider, a large retailer of Majic Jack. This is how they use US numbers when they are calling from overseas. I really hate it when they try to link themselves to a reputable company like GE!!!!!!
I have gotten calls like other people have described, just from other numbers. Just remember to stay calm and don't let them scare you with the word "warrant". Just laugh!!!! Debt is a civil matter, not criminal. No judge will issue a warrant. Also a real debt collector has to send you proof of debt when requested.
Our best defense against these scams, is knowing Federal and State Laws. These scammers don't know them, and when confronted with them, they stop calling.
If you gave these people money, I hate to say it, but it's gone. You can file reports with your state's Dept. of Financial Institutions, FBI, FTC. The more reports that are filed, the better chance we have of them doing something about this. Hope someday, we can put a stop to this...........