I got the exact call and message left on my vm on two different dates, one on March 3, 2015 and one today March 16, 2015. The number that appears on my caller ID is a local number from my area, but gives me the same number as yours (850-546-6444) to call back. I tried calling that local # 559-201-1377 and it rings one time then goes straight to a message saying " thank you for calling Legal Mediations Services". Also I called that 850# and its the same message. I wonder if they leave the same "Case #" for everyone that they call. My first three numbers on the case that they left on my vm are '891___' This definitely sounds like a scam call. I've been getting calls like these way too often that it's annoying. So don't fall for it.
call came in on 573-418-2258;same infor as above Thomas Bates 850-546-6444;case# 960xxx;these people need to get a real job;no company name provided;i appreciate you all sharing this info - thanks again
Received a call from 850-546-6444 from Thomas Bates, stating we are in collections for $5000. I called back and spoke to one gentleman. When I asked to be sent a bill or statement they told me it would only be sent to me by summons. He also stated that the original loan was made with Money Mart and he provided me an account number. After speaking with Money Mart they confirmed they have no history of us on record. They also confirm that they only use one collection agency and that was not it. When I called back 850-546-6444 I spoke with George Callahan and he stated the amount was incorrect. Instead it was a loan of $500. When I told him what Money Mart said, he told me the money mart agent doesn't understand how collection work. When I ask to be sent a bill he stated he could only email a statement and no form of mail in payment we allowed, instead I would need to pay over the phone. Fishy.
Received a call from a local number instructing me to call Thomas Bates at this 850-546-6444. Even gave me a case number. This is a scam debt collector. It's harassment and bullying. Never have received anything in writing if this is a true debt.
They have called me several times from a number local to me, 952-666-1027. The message said the same thing as they were going to force legal action on me and I had to call Thomas bates at 850-546-6444. This needs to stop and be reported.
I got the same thing on this. I was called from a 912-580-3196 that there was a claim against me and legal charges were pending. I was to call Thomas Bates at this 800 nbr and tell him it was in reference to case XXXXXXXX.
They called both my cell and home nbr. My home nbr is not even listed in my name, and my cell is generic which means they left personal and private information (if it were to be true) without my permission. I have been in contact with an attorney.