If you are a collection agency that trolls anonymous internet message board, then, odds are, you are a scam.
TO THOSE GETTING THESE CALLS: Never, ever deal with a debt collector over the phone. Merely tell them to send it to you in writing and not to call you again.
Folks, this has all the hallmarks of a payday loan collection scam that is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville is a hotbed of illegal debt collection activity. If you are targeted by these bums, be sure to file a complaint with:
- Florida Attorney General http://myfloridalegal.com/Contact.nsf/Contact ... Economic_Crimes (The Florida AG's economic crimes division is famous for pursing and shutting down debt collection scams)
- your local sheriff or police
- your state attorney general http://www.naag.org
- the Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
- the FBI https://tips.gov
Be sure to review this advice from the Florida Attorney General about what a debt collector can and can't do - http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/main/7cd1 ... d6!OpenDocument
Be sure to consult www.BudHibbs.com and www.NACA.net for lots of helpful advice.