They call threatening to arrest you at home or work. Speaking so fast that you can't understand the company name if you ask them to repeat they hang up on you.
man wanted my attorney's name and number so they could talk prior to thursday when I was due in court... told him I have no idea what he was talking about... he told me then he would explain it all and at the end he wanted me to give him all info he aked for... I said it sounds like a scam... told me that within an hour I would be arrested and tell that to the law enforcement people that it is a scam and see how I like it... claims this is about cyber checks...
I had the same phone call that Nena had. He said he was with a law firm and I had a suit filed against me. Wanted the same info on my lawyer and and demanded me to give it to him. I gave him no info and said not until he explains what it was a about he got irrated when I said whatever and that I could tell that to the police when they arrest me in an hour. I have had these calls before and there nothing but a scam.
Just got a call from this number threatening about being arrested at my home or workplace. I've gotten calls like this in the past. They don't even mention your name or anything so it's a scam. sick and tired of these dumb calls. I ignore them and let them go to voicemail. One thing I am knowleadgble of is that these calls are definitely in violation of the FDCPA. Know your rights people!
15 USC 1692e
§ 807. False or misleading representations
A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading
representation or means in connection with the collection
of any debt. Without limiting the general application
of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this
section:
(1) The false representation or implication that the debt
collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with
the United States or any State, including the use of any
badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof.
(2) The false representation of—
(A) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or
(B) any services rendered or compensation which may
be lawfully received by any debt collector for the
collection of a debt.
(3) The false representation or implication that any individual
is an attorney or that any communication is from
an attorney.
(4) The representation or implication that nonpayment of
any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of
any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment,
or sale of any property or wages of any person unless
such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor
intends to take such action.
(5) The threat to take any action that cannot legally be
taken or that is not intended to be taken.
Just recieved a call had a voicemail on my phone. I've had scan calls before but they r usually foreign accented people that use the name bob smith or believe this "John Hancock" haha. Ridiculous. Anyway this time the woman was very American sounding and telling me I am going to be arrested for check fraud to do with a pay day loan. I have a pay day loan I have been doing business with for three years with no problems and that's how they got my info. From the damn computer and if anyone has ever gotten a pay day loan you know you get 100 emails from other business after you apply one time. I told the woman I havnt even written a check in two years and I don't use checks also if I don't receive anything in writing then I guess I'll have to just be arrested!! This is horrible what they do to people!! Horrible!! I hope they get caught I really do!!
I just spoke to a person who said he was from the Jones Sullivan Law Firm in Davis, CA. (This was the number he used.) He gave the same information that I was being charged with three felonies (Violating Federal Banking regulations, Check Fraud, and Theft by Deception). I asked him to provide the documentation and said he could only do that in court. (If it is legitimate, they should be able to provide the documentation.) I have had payday loans and I have paid them (taking them out is a horrible mistake, but emergencies happen and it seems like I can never get enough saved for those emergencies. Every time I get a few hundred extra dollars, something happens exactly what that money is. My car always knows when I get an extra check.) Anyway, I must conclude this is fraud since they are unable to document anything. I also mentioned that it is in violation of Fair Collections and he said he wasn't trying to collect money.