You pick up and hear a recordingthat states a fax was receivedwith a civil complaint against you (or your daughter, son, brother, etc). I asked her for her first name and she said her name was Miss Richardson. Stopping illegal robocalls and scam calls is at the top of my priority list. Lol. But no name or phone number appeared on my caller ID. I'm reminded of that every day, because, like you, I get these calls too. They even called my sister a few months ago looking for me. Gave them my email. I was given a complaint # as well. I feel it is a scam but how do I know for sure? Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. I have been asked for my address from Jim in Jamaica claiming he was with UPS. Whats funny is that she started to give out a phone number that started with 855, then stopped and began to say the 877 number. At this point I was so frustrated, because they would not give me any info including the name of their company or the name of the third party. and I defaulted and now civil charges are agaist me and will be serving me at my home or work. For more information on how the FTC handles information that we collect, please read our privacy policy. Of course i ignored it. Yhey even send in the emails offical looking arrest warrants with my name on them. Scammer called from 916-277-8495 7 times in 3 days but left the number 1-866-415-1176; Claiming they have right to file a civil suit and they will visit my home or place of work, SMH! I received a call from Bruce of Civil Procedures (347-382-7983) who stated that they tried to deliver a civil court document to me on Monday but i was unavailable. Marshals office, please press 'one' and your call will connect it to your case. I received a phone call of this exact nature. Okay so I get a call with the caller id J lopez She says a complaint has been filed against me. And they have to make significant effort to serve me. I dont use my maiden name anymore! The message adds that they will send the documents to appear in court. I didnt answer, let it go to voice mail. Last week I received a call from a 855 number and when I answered the gentlemen told me that it was for my wife. I actually received a direct text message on Monday, telling me I needed to response back in regards to a vehicle warranty was expiring. Still the call made me uneasy. I just got the same call from the following phone number (202) 982-4721. Secondly, if they were that desperate to look for me, why have I not been getting notices in the mail or why havent they contacted my family members? Threatened to contact my employer within 48 hours. I got a call from 866-536-9402 and 202-734-7692 claiming there was a claim filed against with a complaint number, they knew where I banked and the last four of my social. Heres how it works Hello I been called so many times with that saying their been a lawsuit against my social security number every week telling me that their been a warrant set out for my arrest or a lawsuit against my ssn. Ethics experts say the time for states to transform the judiciary is now. I report them to the FTC, but it feels like that goes into a black hole because the calls keep coming. He asked for my name and SSN so he can verify. However, during me saying all that, she talked over me and just said, "Well were just going to go ahead and proceed with you", then hung up. Once asked me for my address so I could be served with warrant. Oh noes!"). I know its a scam and im warning everyone I know about it. I received a call today sayingthat a complai nt had been filed againstmy na m . But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. Your feedback informs our future action. They didnt even have my address so how do you expect to find me?? But none the less she give me a number 844-389-4992 and a case number So I call the 844 number already knowing its a scam and they totally messed up their scam!! I was supposed to give a claim number from the first recorded message. Says that my account was closed out in 2010 (also false), and that the complaints could be taken as criminal charges because closing an account out after getting a loan is looked at as criminal activity. He said okay, please make sure you call back today by 5pm. he wasnt very convincing. They can go to hell!!! Call received 3/17/21 saying my social security number will be suspended if I dont talk to someone today. left me a lengthy one saying they had my full SSN in front of them, my address (which was in a state Ive never even been to before), and that I needed to call otherwise they would be taking legal action against me. ( 1-877-382-4357). The woman says she is Debbie Frank and needs to verify my address for service of process. Then I learn it was a scam. I asked them to send me the supposed bill and never received anything took this started. These people are idiots and they are getting more clever. In the voicemails I received, the calls sounded urgent, pressuring me to take action to avoid legal and financial consequences. mybb etc? I wish the federal government could do something about this once and for all. 602 726 3751 I called and they had my name and asked for the last 4 of my social security number and I said no. Supposedly this is coming from one of those payday companies (Kensington is supposedly the complainant). If you know someone might be cut off from others right now, reach out to them to make sure they know these calls are scams. Wow!.. I had been married and have my name changed for so many years now that if any legal proceedings is to be filed against me, Im sure they will have my real name since the state and the federal government has been sending me correspondence with my actual name since what theyre sending is actually real and legal. He spelled the name and they found me on file. They try to scare you into giving your information. Call came from 323-952-8032. With all the scamming going on Im not calling. Be aware this is a scam. Exposing Voicemail Call-Back Scams August 28, 2019 - 3:00 pm By Patrick Webre | Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau The FCC receives more complaints about unwanted phone calls than any other consumer issue. They would just serve me. Also the other number they used was 859-279-371 from two different states. My brother also received a call that some law office want to delivery sealed document to me and left the same number to call them asap. Choose a complex voicemail password of at least six digits. Someone has been calling my sister( whom of which we dont live in the same city) to try to get my contact information to serve me papers for a civil suit. This is only one type of the bogus calls I've received from the FTC. (classic redirect of conversation to avoid answering question and change topic). Dont trust caller ID. For the past week I recieved an automated call saying that my SSN has been compromised. Recieved a call from "unavailable" saying a legal complaint had been filed against my husband and he needed to call the arbitrator Karen Sheehan at (855) 668-4465, and gave me a case number. I was furious as this has been going on to long I called them all several times to tell them to call back as i This blog post was updated on March 5th, 2021. A recording came on asking for a case number. This is a SCAM to invoke FEAR into good people and scare them into giving away their most private information. my kids and my husband truly are my everything. Watch out for these low life scam callers. I notified her office that scammer were using her information so we will see what happens. So I changed my pin number and my telephone number. When you report, you will create an FTC Identity Theft Report. .. Lots of people are having trouble sleeping, thanks to the pandemic and all the parts of our lives its affecting. left with YouMail customers. People in the world will go to extreme lengths to try to scare you into sending them money if youre not careful! Add this number to the scammer list. I assume she means theyre going to "proceed" with whatever the heck complaint she was talking about. I didnt tell him. Number identified as scam number. That's. They called again with the same recording and different number 41-237-2049. This had red flags all over it!!! Initial contact from the IRS is always via mail, with proof of delivery, and it never opens with threats of legal action, although there is likely to be fine print noting that there can be legal action if you are not willing to work with them. I knew it was a scam. that I took out a payday loan and used a bank (that I had closed for over 5 years). 1 (971) 248-2072 Is also a scam call. Washington D.C., New York, California, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Idaho, Georgia. It was strange because I did not hear my phone ring. I have found proof of my school I went to harassing me using affiliated school and so on . Thats a scam, and nothing to lose sleep over. In reply to I work for a newspaper in by Shank. I asked him why he is calling my friends and he said he didnt know. Add of this moment, I have had no problems with my credit or anything otherwise. He said it may not be in there system yet. They gave a reference number. She said that I was contacted by a "locator" named Miss Witherspoon regarding a civil complaint that is about to be filed against my name and my social. Just received a phone call on my cell. Can I assume this is also a fraud? My husband and I have been married for 3 and a half years. When a case is closed at this step, both the person who filed the complaint (complainant) and the physician or physician assistant against whom the complaint was filed (respondent Caller says his name is Officer Willets, US Federal department. Of course, I didn't call back, but the voicemails were unsettling nonetheless. In reply to It would be helpful to have by nettynoo. She refused to give me any information unless I verified the last 4 of my SSN, so I hung up. I told them to go ahead and send someone over. After speaking to this scam artist I called the police of the county hes phone number was listed to. The amount was $25K.. In the message, they say that if you have any questions about the complaint, you are entitled to call a number (one of our readers said the given number was 515-55-2879, along with a reference case number, AUV6908). He called back the number and they said they were litigation attorneys and would give no further information. The next person that picked up said she was Miss or Mrs. Richardson. If there is a so called law suit or IRS fake calls they will not call you. The message said that they had traced me to my work address which was correct up until 2012. I know better than to fall for this, anything legally will be in documents and sent out via mail, not over the phone. Thats when i know something is off. "This message is intended for Stefan Long. I received a call from 352-277-5636, this time it was a Martin Riley, says he is an investigator with Capital Provident or Providence with a message, saying that there is a "civil matter" pending against me tied to my drivers license and social security number, and if I or my attorney wist to make a statement to the plaintiff, to call their legal department immediately, or press any key to be connected. some one called yesterday by Mark Moscato saying that he is to serve me court papers on a civil suit against me. County. I asked for their credit card number because they owe me money for wasting our time. Now if I dont hear from you we will have an issue to arrest warrant under your name and get you arrested. He said there is problems with my returns and I should call him back asap at (844) 385-9044, otherwise I should talk to my lawyer. Very sharp That pisses me off more!! Got a call from 202 239 8615 telling me call them because there is a legal case filed against me and they can "protect" me. I called the Consumer Cellular Customer Service today at 9 . This was one of 4 calls and voice messages they left. If you fail to contact our office within 48 hours a decision can be made without your consent. That is why we answer the phone. I start searching on the internet. I asked her again who is the company that is owed she just stating she couldnt see it. I hope so. I have received several calls from 866-322-3245. I then said make sure to constantly play back what I am about to say"GET A REAL JOB!!". Looking for alternatives for your holiday shopping? And I said, "Thats not even my last name." What his scam is .. he tells you he can stop the server if you by a money transfer cards such as a gift card, iTune , a VISA, American Express, Google Cards etc any card that has a serial scratch off number in the back. I am not giving out any personal information. I know my husband is not perfect and he has hurt me tremendously these past 5 years we have been off and on but we made it through for a reason. My direct call back number is 407-519-2647. You will receive service via a state approved method (mail or process service by sheriff/constable) if there is a case filed. Louis Capriotti has recorded "disturbing, anonymous" voicemails for members of Congress multiple times since October 2019, according to a DOJ complaint. Youve probably heard: this holiday season, it might be harder to find the gifts youre looking for. I made the mistake of calling the number back. I do a fair amount of bankruptcy work and have clients receive these calls because they've taken out an online payday loan. by Kittez. I called and an indian guy answered. Laurel Andrews is one of the Alaskans recently targeted by the phone scam. So I called back and got the voice mail, and left a message saying that I worked within walking distance of the sheriff's department and I would be happy to meet her there tomorrow so we could settle the matter. Topics. I can see some people being intimated by this. It isn't just the 800 numbers, it's local business names and numbers except it is a scammer. Do not fall victim to their scam! One day they called every 10 minutes. Ive put my number on the Do Not Call list but that doesnt seem to stop them. I want to do whatever I can to save my marriage but I feel my husband is already set on the divorce. I blocked both numbers so they will be hung up on next time. Check your recorded announcement regularly to ensure the greeting is indeed yours. Yes, please share this information. Total Scam guys, They claim they are STEINBURG RUSSO & ASSOCIATES LLC, but with further investigation with a friend who has a legal background we found that they are a false company, they have a Name and number with No Location, we went to the location and asked the business around the location if they even heard of the place and they dont so the location address is false, and no website just no where to be found claiming they had a "legit" location. she got agitated and stated I was babbling. Do not give these people any information. I was told they didnt have time for it. and yes,i get a case number and says a complaint filed. Not sure where they got my number, hard to say, but wondering if somebody sells them lists of phone numbers or what. i got a voicemail saying a complaint was filed against me too. So I hung up and called my local county the county clerk checked and found no such summons for me. Saying there would be legal documents delivered on Monday, June 22nd between 9am010am and that they could be delivered to either home or place of employment. Look up the agencys number yourself, if youre concerned, and give them a call. It was a landline as well. I am glad as I read here how many have had the same experience! You may save one of your own loved ones much heartache and financial ruin. Legally they have to mail you a notice and document stating anything against you. These scammers sound so real and can make you second guess yourself but please be careful folks! Ive received phone calls from several cities. Don't give in to fear or curiosity. She sound like a trainee with thick accent and everything rehersing what this dimon left in the voice mail. All our material is in English in Spanish and available at www.FTC.gov/Bulkorder. Thank you. I know attorneys never call and warn you they just serve you. hope no one falls for this. 602-726-3751 Other then that its fake!! So, many of us might be looking for alternatives, like buying gifts locally or maybe from online marketplaces or sites you find through your social media accounts, online ads, or by searching Youve opened all your gifts, and now its time to open those post-holiday credit card statements. Imagine how productive these people could be, if they got a legit job. hope someone catches them. DO NOT DO IT. Its a darn shame! They try to scam people by scaring people with court summons. In almost every instance you would receive complaint by service of process, that being a government official or a private party authorized to serve you the proper papers. I told her I never gave that out, especially not over the phone to a stranger, and she continued to tell me the same thing the voicemail did if I didnt respond to the claim (by giving my SSN) then legal action would be taken. I will have someone waiting to arrest them for trespassing. I informed them I have turned this over to the Police Department, they informed me it was a SCAM and that you would never ever have a legit complaint filed over the phone, it would be sent by certified letter or thru a notification in the mail. That was my first clue and I never answer those anyway. However, my phone gets slammed with calls from a different location. I think that it should be illegal to sell phone numbers! Said they had got money from 3 or 4 other banks in a large sum. It did upset me enough to call back the (844) area code # I then contacted my attorney whom said most likely a scam. If you answer a call and suspect it was spoofed, hang up immediately. I block their number and they just use another phone number to call. Most surprising was when I got a call identified as my home (landline) phone number, as I was answering at that number. Scam! Received a phone call from an "unknown" number several times today. Its sounds so official that it scared the hell out of me. He said well since you didnt i will give you an opportunity to settle this matter. What to do about unwanted calls, emails, and text messages that can be annoying, might be illegal, and are probably scams. He stayed on the line with me til this number contacted me. We do not wish to cancel our landline. He left the suit file case number cs92371. They called my sister and father. Then I google searched the number and found many people claiming they also received calls from this number telling them they were being sued as well. You will be arrested at work; your grandchild was arrested and needs money; credit card debt; car warranty; fundraiser for police, fire department etc; bank account has been hacked; you have excellent credit, we can combine your cards for a lower rate; police will knock on your door within the hour. (figure if it was legit, theyd be more then happy to tell me so I could confirm legitimacy). I made the mistake of telling them off last week and today got a call from my daughter, who they called and left a voice message, same one they leave me, with a phone number and a claim number to call them. 844 609 9631 I was told to call an 800 number that was not the same one that called me. I did check the number, says our reader Diane,and it is out of central Iowa two locations, DesMoines and Jewell, also carrier 360 networks. I have been forced to give my info every time I call the bank to handle my account issues and to report issues I cannot get anyone to help me out other than tell me to go online. "Denise" talked really fast and mumbled everything, but tried to sound official. The amount is $400 +$49 fee, we will give you 5 months to completely pay that off. Please understand that consumers would appreciate it even more when they have direct meaningful input response for their specific complaint. She said she could reveal claim information if I verified the last 4 of my SSN, because (of course!) There seems to be no end or help in sight. I am not responding, just block the number. Don't use obvious passwords such as an address, birth date, phone number, repeating numbers, such as 000000, or successive numbers, such as 123456. The .gov means its official. Very strong Indian accent and stated they live in California. In the end,he will ask fora fee to drop the case. To protect your privacy and the privacy of other people, please do not include personal information. www.ReportFraud.ftc.gov is not an email addresss. https://dockets.justia.com/docket/texas/txedce/4:2018cv00043/180245. Think about: how many times did you see on Facebook or Twitterthe name of the employers of your friends? Miss Richardson then said, "Well it hasnt actually been filed yet." these people are relentless. I told her that I had already reported the scam to the FTC (which I had and thanked her for providing more information to give to them, which I did.) I called the number from a different phone and the person on the other end knew my name. WEll received a call on a private number.. She left a message saying I have a Law suit that will be filed the next day.. I continually block them and have put my numbers on the do not call registry but it still continues. PLEASE!!!! Hang up and block their number. I just got a call today and one yesterday from (703)882-4378 I did not answer it and they left me a message saying I had a complaint filed against me and they had document to prove it and I was suppose to call them back so they could send me the documents, but I found it fishy because they never said it was for me. I didn't answer it. I knew that had not happened. Then somebody eventually picked up, a girl named Melissa. The case number they gave was CV122050. "We are calling to obtain a physical address to avoid documentation that you sent your home or place an appointment. A message was left on my machine stating that a Tory Dickson compliance officer with Harris & Associates was calling myself and my husband because we had been listed as an emergency contact for a person (someone with my nick name and maiden name). I got a nasty woman saying that my name was removed but I think it is a scam. Received a call from an unknown number. This scam is still on going. Do NOT let them scare you into giving your information! The address on it is the same from year before when they tried to scam me with some credit card debit I didnt own. rio grande, puerto rico restaurants. Scam call alleging a complaint against my brother, call to discuss, case number etc.restricted number but msg said to call 855-737-9351. Just showing up at 2 random times is not sufficient. Start small, then add on. 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