Very elaborate scheme. I got a call from this man, who knew my name and private information including last 4 of my SSN and my address, and he said the state of NC was preparing to file charges against me for theft. He stated that Aarons Furniture had filed theft against me for not paying a furniture bill. The conversation continued for some time, and it came down to they would accept 'restitution' for them to not file charges. They wanted me to send a money gram payment. If you looked up this number in regards to anything similar please be advised this is a scam. I called Aarons, they do not have any record of me nor did they have an y pending charges. I have never done business with Aaron's, and nobody in the state of NC as far a law enforcement involves themselves in civil matters.
Very elaborate scheme. I got a call from this man, who knew my name and private information including last 4 of my SSN and my address, and he said the state of NC was preparing to file charges against me for theft. He stated that Aarons Furniture had filed theft against me for not paying a furniture bill. The conversation continued for some time, and it came down to they would accept 'restitution' for them to not file charges. They wanted me to send a money gram payment. If you looked up this number in regards to anything similar please be advised this is a scam. I called Aarons, they do not have any record of me nor did they have an y pending charges. I have never done business with Aaron's, and nobody in the state of NC as far a law enforcement involves themselves in civil matters.
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 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.
Very elaborate scheme. I got a call from this man, who knew my name and private information including last 4 of my SSN and my address, and he said the state of NC was preparing to file charges against me for theft. He stated that Aarons Furniture had filed theft against me for not paying a furniture bill. The conversation continued for some time, and it came down to they would accept 'restitution' for them to not file charges. They wanted me to send a money gram payment. If you looked up this number in regards to anything similar please be advised this is a scam. I called Aarons, they do not have any record of me nor did they have an y pending charges. I have never done business with Aaron's, and nobody in the state of NC as far a law enforcement involves themselves in civil matters.
Some lady called me. As soon as they realize your not dumb enough to fall for the scam they hang up on you. I said two words and she said "I can hear the question and worry in your voice" I told her that sounded sketchy and like a script. She blabbed off some random large words and when I responded "what the hell is bluh blub bluah" she got nasty said no need for that langue told me good luck that the police are being called and hung up. Lady I'm from Florida, you can't scam me! I've also never paid a late bill and don't have any legal troubles. Go screw up someone else's credit/life and get a real job!