I recevied a voicemail from the same person, Kevin Thompson who claimed he was with a firm called American Legal Services. He informed me that the "very second" I receive this message that I or my "retained attorney of record" need to return the phone call. He went on to tell me that my social security number (and he knew the last 4) is under state investigation for "misappropriation of funds". Fortunately for me, I know these types of claims are scams to obtain money from innocent people. Furthermore, they don't even bother doing their research before making up lies. Misappropration of funds is defined as:
"the intentional, illegal use of the property or funds of another person for one's own use or other unauthorized purpose, particularly by a public official, a trustee of a trust, an executor or administrator of a dead person's estate or by any person with a responsibility to care for and protect another's assets (a fiduciary duty)"
Now, let's start with everything that is WRONG with this fake accusation.... I am not in political office, nor do I have a trust, nor am I involved is anyone's estate, NOR do I have any fiduciary responsibility for anyone else's assets.
You would think they would do their research and at least use the legal terms correctly before trying to steal money from people.
I recevied a voicemail from the same person, Kevin Thompson who claimed he was with a firm called American Legal Services. He informed me that the "very second" I receive this message that I or my "retained attorney of record" need to return the phone call. He went on to tell me that my social security number (and he knew the last 4) is under state investigation for "misappropriation of funds". Fortunately for me, I know these types of claims are scams to obtain money from innocent people. Furthermore, they don't even bother doing their research before making up lies. Misappropration of funds is defined as:
"the intentional, illegal use of the property or funds of another person for one's own use or other unauthorized purpose, particularly by a public official, a trustee of a trust, an executor or administrator of a dead person's estate or by any person with a responsibility to care for and protect another's assets (a fiduciary duty)"
Now, let's start with everything that is WRONG with this fake accusation.... I am not in political office, nor do I have a trust, nor am I involved is anyone's estate, NOR do I have any fiduciary responsibility for anyone else's assets.
You would think they would do their research and at least use the legal terms correctly before trying to steal money from people.
Only 15 minutes ago I received this same threat. I was told a warrant for my arrest would be issued in 1 hour. I attempted to explain that he, the caller (who also claimed to be a lawyer) did not have the authority to issue any kind of warrant, he replied "Well you just wait and see what I will do."
They know nothing of our laws because they are not us. These callers are little more than Southeast Asian guttersnipes, slaving away in telemarketing sweatshops.
I also received a call from this person, whom could hardly speak English and was obviously reading a queue card. Whatever you do, DO NOT give them any information nor should you confirm any information they have on you, even if it is correct. The most important thing you should do is report the call to your state’s Attorney General’s office ASAP! I have filed a compliant with my state’s AG and they have also advised that you save each and every voice mail they leave on your phone. I started getting these calls about a year ago and every time they call it is from a different cell number and a different company name; all which are non-existing companies. I guarantee you, within a month, the number they called you from will no longer be a working number. PLEASE, PLEASE be sure to report these people to your states AG office! Even if you do owe someone money, this is an illegal practice and everyone has to work together to stop them. DO NOT SEND THEM ANY MONEY! Ask them to mail you the statement or bill…I am still waiting on the bill I supposedly owe…over a year later!