same here... same #... called a few times... also calling family members.... says his name is Walter Dunn but doesn't say where he's from and he has my name & SS # and either myself or my attorney is to call him back TODAY. I've already been scammed before - won't let it happen again!!!!
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).
He called my sister and told her that he was paul chambers and something about oracle documents and that I only had few days to respond and gave my sister this # for me to call and I'm looking him up and wrote his # and I got to this web site so thought I'd let y'all know so y'all can find out who this is and what the hell he wants cuz I'm not calling him it sound like a scam right off the batt. I also got a letter in the mail the other day from Payne Richards & Associates address 3801 pegasus Dr Stephen 101, Bakersfield, CA 93308. www.proclaims.com and there saying I have 14 days to respond. After unsuccessful trying to contact me, Automatic Data Processing has transferred my 697.00 refund into a third party escrow account where it is being held on my behalf and see info above where they wrote my claim # and amount and my address and deposited by Automatic Data Processing. My new phew looked it up and he said don't trust it cuz its a scam. He said when he looked it up all it said was scam. There phone # is 5126494019 and some Aaron Hashim signed letter. He said sign and date agreement and return in enveloped provided and wait for my claim packet in the mail. Not to send any money and after I receive my money they will send me an invoice for their fees of 69.70 he says they are licensed and Regulated by Tx Dept of Public safety A13984. CA secretary of state C2726011 U.S. claims services Inc. DBA Payne Richards & Associates it and also has a bar code with #s on bottom. Se Habla Espanol!