This happened to me last week. I had to actually file a police report as they gave me SS# to me. They claimed to be a law firm, and that I would get arrested if I didn't pay them money by going to CVS and getting a card to pay them over the phone with. I argued back with them and this made them angry. I got a follow up call from "911" with someone impersonating an officer twice soon there after. This went on for an entire day. I ended up having to flag my credit with fraud alerts, and again.. had to file a police report just to cover myself in case they sell my SS#.
Threatens me to call him or have my lawyer call...I have no idea where or who he is calling from..he calls my work and cell..I don't answer it..but he is going to get me fired..
Several government agencies have been warning people about various "extortion scams" being worked by telescammers. Your call may be one of them. Read about some of those scams, report them, and learn how to protect yourself, here:
They just called me and told me if I didn't pay back some fake payday loan I've never taken out I'll get a warrant for my arrest and never told me an amount. Told me I had to get like three lawyers for something and told me to watch my attitude when I cussed at him. I've never taken out a loan before in my entire life and he said they have been sending me emails and sepenas for court. I'm very angry!
http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
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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.