They have called my work again and robo dialed us! Scammers looking for my supervisor and will not take No for an answer. Caller's name reportedly "John Bravo" with a call back number of 781-691-7506 Call came in on a 397-560-2365#. I have dealt with these [***] for the past several months and am familiar with these scammers. Reported them to the FTC and will deal with it as it comes.
This number called me today and the very heavily-accented Indian sounding man on the other end claimed to be "Don" somebody. Same old b.s.; "there are allegations against your information, blah, blah, blah." Had my s.s. # and place of employment, which are not that hard to come by these days thanks to the good old internet. He said, "Are you familiar with these charges against you?". I said, "No, Don, but I am requesting that you send me written verification, and if you decline to do so, you are breaking the law. So until I see written verification of this alleged 'debt', do not call me again." Well, as you can guess, the phone rang again right away. "Did you hang up on me?" (very angry now). I said, "Why no, Don, I said goodbye first.....THEN I hung up on you." Blocked the number from my phone, which does not stop them from leaving voicemail, unfortunately. When I googled the number, I was expecting page after page of basically the same information from others, so since I am the first to post, this must be a brand new number. Watch out, people....the scam continues! Same b.s., different day.
Got a call from good ol' John (Johnny) Bravo claiming to have a legal complaint against an employee. Gives his location in MA, but no specific town. Asked him to pass on my regards to Mr. Eric Gordonn, his partner in crime, that I had the pleasure to speak with a few hundred times the other week (before we got his number blocked). Very rude, defensive and vague when asked specific questions. Just another spam message. No biggie. I enjoy listening to them get upset until IT comes and pulls the plug out from under them. Meh, thanks for making my day interesting.
I received a call from the above-mentioned number and they stated they deposited money into my account in 2011. They have my information and unfortunately, because of "financial emergency", at that time, I did apply for a short-term loan; however, I never followed through. Now, this very nasty man with a very thick accent is calling me and states he will call my job on the next work day. When I asked for information about the loan, he said it was in 2011 and don't have any more information. I asked for a copy of one of the three emails that was suppose to have been sent to me, and that was not available either "because it is computer generated". I finally asked to speak to his supervisor since he would not let me ask any questions and he said "there is no one else", but he wants me to send money via Money Gram and if there is an error, they will refund the money! FOR REAL?????!!
One important thing to remember if these losers have any of your personal information such as your social security number, date of birth or drivers license make sure you register with identity protection notify the credit agencies as well as your banks!!
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credit reports: Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
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How to see if your on the chex system list:
http://www.wikihow.com/See-if-You-Are-on-Chexsystems-List
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For Extortion Scam Operations, File reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,CFB,FTC & FCC..
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:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-944ec1426a8bcbb/ ... service-attacks
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http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/ ... r-phones/ndF4c/
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http://www.net-security.org/article.php?id=1828
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad/ ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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http://www.fdcpa.me/fake-process-server-injunction/
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-9413b3202bc8b6c/ ... net%27s-tactics
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Section 809 of the FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf requires 3rd-party debt collectors to give debtors written notice of debt (the key word is *shall*) :
"§ 809. Validation of debts
(a) Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing—
(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;
(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and
(5) a statement that, upon the consumer’s written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor."
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http://dfi.wa.gov/consumers/alerts/cashnet-payday.htm
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http://www.cashnetusa.com/consumer-notices
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http://800notes.com/forum/ta-4f7d326029dcf9d/ ... lectors-finally
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Extortion Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
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.
Received a call from this number twice in a row on a business line. Claimed to be from an "Investigation Company", with no city or state. They were asking for someone who hasn't worked here for four years! When I hung up on the Indian lady, she immediately calls back and asks for the former employees full ss # !