I had a similar scam happen to me over a week ago. Got $1800 from me. Had me running around for 4 hours getiing moneygrams and reloadit cards. I was told to stay on the phone the whole time while I drove around everywhere cause this was being recorded. As I got home I called the police, i know people think I am crazy that I feel for this but I am not crazy, was threatened and this guy had a thing to make numbers appear on my cell that were fake, even the police station with a guy saying I better listen to this Sam Wilson or I was in deep trouble. The police took a report and evidence and I called the FL attorney generals office cause this is where he said he was from and sent me e-mails apparently with fake logos, how would I know, so it is through magic jack ViOp's they are doing this so the FL general attorney office called and had it shut off and also the ip address shut down so the computers wouldn't work. I got a call from the same latin lady, left a voice message about me being picked up at home or work and see you in the court house. Who says that. So if u get a number of 714-442-2577 OR 714-485-4655 saying this stuff it is a scam, I would hate for anyone to fall victim to this like I did. these people are tricky so you have to be too and know your facts and don't be scared. I am on disabiity due to a rare autoimmune disease, had to move home due to a domestic violence occurance and had to borrow this money from my mom who is the nicest person, would help anybody and she is a single mom, works full time and is my fulltime caregiver. I feel awful about this and just want to help others not fall victim. Even with the police reports and all my evidence I did not get any money back. F these people.
How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:
The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.
The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.
The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.
The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:
Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.
Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.
Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.
Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name
Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.
Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.
Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).
Same number called me saying they received a legal case against me, and I would be arrested at my home or workplace. My personal favorite line was "see you in the courthouse". Hilarious.
I received a phone call at 5:44 am this morning stating "We have received a legal case against you and for that reason you will be get arrested from your physical address or your work place. If you need any further information you can reach me at 714 485 4655. See you in the court house." I Quoted this verbatim. I will be reporting this to FTC to file a complaint. I was also told to get these numbers out there so others don't fall victim. They call my family and friends and make them think I am going to be arrested. I am so frustrated with this.
Got the same message they would come to my work or home and be arrested I called many times finally got thru talked to a john marsh he talked real fast i said you guys called me and im supposed to get arrested, he then said whats the case #
i said i have no case # you tell me he said again that i was served and he hung up, I called back again and and said that he was on the other line and there was a beep so i left a message i said that hes all over the internet we know this is a scam and that he was going to jail that even the city that hes calling in is been located, id sure like to meet this guy face to face
I got a voicemail from this number today saying that I was going to be arrested at me resident are my work place that I needed to call them back.
I called them back and the man told me I was going to be arrested and going to go to jail for a long time. I asked why and he wouldn't tell me why. Said he was going to check it out and call me back. It's been almost 2 hours and now he won't answer my calls. Complete scam.