Company claiming to be from check fraud division called and left messages on family members cell phone and stated they were trying to contact me. They have called my home number numerous times even 3 to 4 times in one day. When I called the number where a message states the company name as Hart, Lopez and Associates' check processing department, then it gives names of people with a number to press to reach them. I didn't leave any messages, but someone attempted to call me back stating they saw a missed call from my number. I gave them my name, but they could not pull me up without knowing who had called, but they were probably calling about a payday loan I had not paid. I stated I did not have a name, but if they were calling about a debt they needed to send me a notice in writing with all of the information pertaining to the debt. I also informed them I did not make any arrangements over the phone without having received something verifying who they are and that it is a valid debt. She then stated that I signed away that right when I took out the loan and they did not have to provide that information in writing. I stated again I did not make arrangements on the phone without first receiving something in writing. She then became agitated and stated "I guess they can just come arrest you then" and hung up.
Received a call from this number yesterday. The message she left was cut off but I think it was "Jessica." Something about "fraud and your name came up and you need to call me back immediately to discuss." I've called 3 times and left a message and haven't heard back. They don't say the name of the company when you call, and since the message was cut off I'm not even sure the call was for me.
Did a little homework...This may be a "Hartman and Associates Inc" AKA "Balance Recovery Network Inc" in Jacksonville.
Went to the FL Secretary of State website and searched for "Hart Lopez" and the best match was this:
http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/ficidet.exe?act ... um=G08156900178
BBB has nothing for Hart Lopez but does have a page for BRN
http://www.bbb.org/north-east-florida/busines ... e-fl-194448862/
Yellow Pages:
http://www.yellowpages.com/jacksonville-fl/mip/balance-recovery-network-6000902 (# on here is disc)
I don't know if this is exactly right but you can never be 100% sure with these kinds of places. However, there is no "Hart Lopez & Associates" registered with the FL SoS, so that particular business seems to not be legit.
I received a call saying: Hi this is Jessica Myers with SCS we have a case in office pertaining to fraud and your name came up; if you would like to speak to a live representative press 1; otherwise please contact back at 904-685-6140 thank you very much.