It was a terrible mistake that I called this number back. Each report helps protect your community. (figure if it was legit, theyd be more then happy to tell me so I could confirm legitimacy). Accompanying this post are audio clips and transcripts from two of the voicemails I received. I dont understand why they cant be stopped from torturing people. The way the scam works is that once you call the number, an agent will pick up the call and start processing your claim. So does everyone at the FCC, even on our work phones. and i would to ask community, most powerful forum engine is? 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. I told them I needed to look them up. The more people who complain, the quicker these guys will stop. "This message is intended for Stefan Long. I got upset at the jerking around and just flat out said "what is your companys name?" She proceeded to ask to confirm my birth date. I said before i pay anything i would like to call my bank to verify that i actually received money from a payday loan in 2012. Second, you can share a few ways to spot these scammers in the act: Don't trust caller ID. She said you have neen notified. 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. I was embarrassed bc the guy and I never actually had sexjust everything that led up to it. from anyone so dont get scared No one answers and no voicemail for the 407 # and they hang up if you answer when they call so they call back and leave a voicemail. Just had a voice message from the above number. Says this call means she has been served. Most surprising was when I got a call identified as my home (landline) phone number, as I was answering at that number. Red flag for sure! All our material is in English in Spanish and available at www.FTC.gov/Bulkorder. The FCC advises consumers not to answer calls or respond to texts from unknown numbers. I called back and it says everyone is busy and to hold. The scammer pretends to be an employee with the U.S. immigration department and alters the caller ID system to make it appear as if the call is coming from the DHS OIG Hotline number. I was supposed to give a claim number from the first recorded message. In reply to I recently received a robo by SouthPawPhilly, In reply to I have been forced to give my by HarleysLife86. Why don'y you have this one in Spanish, it is important to provide this information to the Spanish speaking community. I blocked the number and they somehow got my husbands number and called him stating the same. The FTC and its law enforcement partners announced actions against several income scams that conned people out of hundreds of millions of dollars by falsely telling them they could make a lot of money. But this summer, the scam callers were persistent, leaving voicemails that threatened legal action if I didn't call back. 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. They EVEN called family members in the same day. and never give any information to them. got a call saying someone filed a complaint against me. I hope these people get a different hobby or business. We don't edit comments to remove objectionable content, so please ensure that your comment contains none of the above. They can go to hell!!! We wont post comments that include vulgar messages, personal attacks by name, or offensive terms that target specific people or groups. I did some reasearch and called some attorneys but i cant even answer the simple questions of the attorney for me which is what is being filed which is not given to me. I call shenanigans on this because the information that he was giving to me was false, so I wouldnt take this call too seriously. Received a call from an unknown number. I have tried and tried to fix my problem but I got websites claiming to be trans union and other sites saying its gov websites but they are not secure and I got constant changing apps and settings on my phone no home Wi-Fi. I give them the case number and she says a complaint has been made and I need to verify the last 4 digits of my social security number but she tells me the number to verify it!! So I started asking her questions. She said "we work for various companies, which are you calling about." They call with an unknown # or No Caller ID. File a consumer complaint at fcc.gov/complaints. They leave a case number, say my name robotically or with a computer. I wish these people would get caught and face severe consequences. Remember we the phone rang and we raced to answer it. On April 2, 2021, Houston police announced on Twitter that a complaint against Watson had been filed and the department was investigating. Called again (I was having fun) and they told me the conversation was being recorded. They were even bringing the media with them! The new technique of companies sending robocalls directly to . Rest assured its just a scam. She goes I have the last four as XXXX can you verify that for me. Screenshot of a Google form (which the attached HTML file redirects to) used for phishing purposes: Yet another example of voicemail-themed spam email promoting a phishing site: Text presented within: Subject: (1) VOICE MAIL MESSSAGE (1) VOICE MAIL MESSSAGE. This number is from florida and I live in Colorado. SO MY ADVISE EITHER PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN OR DEMAND THEIR ADDRESS.. I cant remember their phone number.. but it was a 1-844 numbertypical kind you get charged for the call back to. Australians also receive this message, from local networks. Received a call last Friday from an "unknown" number and rellunctantly answered. 423-405-1315 is the number they called from. So if anyone receives a call from this number Beware. I have had the same experience over the last 3-4 weeks. The guy in the recorded message sounded "official" he spoke English and stated that they were looking for me because there is a claim flied against me and that they were sending my "case" or my "file" (I forget the exact words) to my local court. You can hear what the scam sounds like here. What to do about unwanted calls, emails, and text messages that can be annoying, might be illegal, and are probably scams. Allowing phone companies to block by default illegal or unwanted calls based on reasonable call analytics before the calls reach you. He spelled the name and they found me on file. The phone number these scammers are using is (720)445-8319. Same thing as everyone else. Said they had got money from 3 or 4 other banks in a large sum. Message states a complaint has been filed against meusing a last name I havent had since 1989. She asked for the reference# and put me on hold. Thank you. Someone from 832-501-1392 called a friend of mine yesterday and left a message on his voice mail that I was being served civil litigation paers from a courier on 5/15/19 at my personal residence or my place of employment. There may be phone calls later, but they will always be followed up with paper mail. This will act asvalidation for victims that the case is real. First, plenty of people have spotted calls, texts, and emails from bogus government officials. The phone traces to Kansas. Consumers are stating they are receiving harassing phone calls from Location. I am glad as I read here how many have had the same experience! That's. Hang up and block their number. "Denise" talked really fast and mumbled everything, but tried to sound official. They were calling to find out if i would be home to get served. 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 The way that I can think of that they where able to get these phone numbers was they where able to get them off my contact list on my phone. Report them to the FTC! 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. And let us know when you get unwanted calls, especially if you suspect someone is trying to scam you. Ignorant as can be, same story regarding case number and civil complaints. Ive worked with regulatory departments through-out my career and know enough that if somethign legal was happening then it would be sent in writing, the lawyer / govt agency / etcs names would be up in lights to let you know theyre official, researchable and verifiable you wouldnt be getting a phone call from some no-name nobody out of the blue threatening you with the most extreme legal action for something youve never heard about until now unless you drop what youre doing and give in to their demands. Did you answer the call? These people then called my husband, my mother, and even my mothers husband claiming that there is a civil suit against me. When I call the phone number from caller I.D., no one answers. Just received a call from a restricted number stating there was a civil complaint against my mom in Dallas County. Ive put my number on the Do Not Call list but that doesnt seem to stop them. 4 sure! 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 have never used a payday loan place and own no credit cards. hope no one falls for this. Imagine how productive these people could be, if they got a legit job. He is convinced I am a cheater. i got several of these calls,from different numbers,and a woman and a guy new my address,and full name,and I dont twitter,or facebook,so how did they get my info?? Called back the # and they stated they represent US Bank. She hangs on me. Just got a call from the" Social Security office" (it was a automated voice ) saying my ss # was being used somewhere in west Texas and asked if I wanted to talk to the person in charge I hung up. The lady then said if you at work and this is a work number call me tomorrow then we will have time to talk this is a scam! I call back to a # they give me and it sound like music around nobody answer I callback this time was a woman like Chinese. Do not give them personal information over phone. Several phone companies recently pledged to offer their customers call blocking and labeling tools for free, in addition to other actions they agreed to take to reduce unwanted robocalls. Investigator Watson?? If there is a so called law suit or IRS fake calls they will not call you. Cant these people get a valid job. This blog post was updated on March 5th, 2021. We have other print information about staying safe online,shopping for funerals, how to avoid identity theft and more. I will have someone waiting to arrest them for trespassing. My grandmother just got the same call from a 1 800 number saying they are filing a civil suit against her for 25K for some jewelry she "supposedly bought" in 2010 in California. 2022/5/26. They are asshole scammers. I finally just hung up and then they proceeded to call me time and time again, from 4 different states. The 2nd number days its "IncTel?" However, the government has taken no action on what THEY shoud do about interrupting the acquisition of access to public utility infrastructures for illegal and illicit purposes., and allowing the acquisition of phone numbers they use. Start small, then add on. Scam!!! Civil complaints never come your way as a recorded message. She then said that theres a data file thats against me. Eva Medicals company is scammer!! by Kittez. https://dockets.justia.com/docket/texas/txedce/4:2018cv00043/180245. I hung the phone up and he kept calling private number 23 times. You may save one of your own loved ones much heartache and financial ruin. Although this mightsound too easy to recognize, scammers go the extra mile and research the victims on social media prior to their reach, just sothey know more about their target. Ive received phone calls from several cities. She sound like a trainee with thick accent and everything rehersing what this dimon left in the voice mail. Your email address will not be published. Youll receive periodical emails and we promise not to spam. I called the number and talked to a very nice, very young woman who couldnt answer any questions because she was "just admin and answered the phone when the lines were busy." Then I started to think about what happens when you are really being sued. A formal complaint in court means that someone filed a complaint alleging some civil action i.e. The original message left did not leave an ext. The fact that "James" couldn't explain to me the exact circumstances or details of the lawsuit, or which law enforcement agency would be involved in taking me into custody, or which. Oh noes!"). I know better than to fall for this, anything legally will be in documents and sent out via mail, not over the phone. Also the other number they used was 859-279-371 from two different states. So I continued and said, "Well any legitimate company should have some type of website especially if you handle legal work." Googled the number and lots of complaintsbeware! There is a complaint suit against me from PR Solutions and gave me this number 844-743-8739 to call for more information. Everything else you all have said is similar to the conversation I had with Charles Sullivan but when I google the number and look up the company a legitimate looking website comes up for the company and no real warnings for the phone number. 716 332 7027 gave the name brandon lake . Laurel Andrews is one of the Alaskans recently targeted by the phone scam. Make smart shopping decisions, know your rights, and solve problems when you shop or donate to charity. Do not give these people any information. Got a call from 1 704-469-9918. }); Are you just about to make a purchase online? I just received a voicemail from a Shawnee at accurate location info(ph: 323.952.8032) saying there was a civil complaint against me and to call 855.999.8042. We wont post off-topic comments, repeated identical comments, or comments that include sales pitches or promotions. Audio transcript: Please listen to this message in its entirety. If you did, what did you say? An official website of the United States government. Here's how to know if a travel website selling, If you are an avid traveler, beware of the new TSA PreCheck Scam. As I continue to ask questions he Said that the only way I could get anymore info was if I had my wife call and approve the company to be able to talk to me (even though my name was also on the bank acct.). Nobody gets sued over the phone and the only way criminal charges are filed is when you get arrested. A guy claiming they need me to sign documents and they will send them to my job and need my supervisor to witness it. same thing, used the name of one of my kids friends on fb saying they are filing a civil suit against me. I got a call this morning from these people. I receive these calls at least once a month. He was trying to find me on the list of people called. BEWARE, Received my place of employment telling them they needed to get in touch with me immediately because they had papers/warrant to serve me. Nomorobo worked like a charm, but Spectrum ditched them for "CallGuard" which is useless. 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? he wasnt very convincing. 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