240-764-4264

Got a call from this number today, came up as "Unavailable" on caller ID and the number. let the phone ring once then they hung up.

They are scam artists claiming to be either a collection agency or a legal dispute.  Don't answer.

called 4x today pretending to be a police officer ...said they have a warrant for my daughter.....and called me a [***] when I refused to give them any info.  called back many, many times to let the phone ring and ring and ring.

Called and left a ridiculous message today telling me there was a warrant for my arrest involving a civil suit that had been filed against me (??) and ordering me or my lawyer to call back immediately. I MUST ANSWER THE SUMMONS! Their phone message when you call back is ridiculous --- "if you're calling this number then that means there is probably a warrant out for your arrest" etc., etc.. I did a reverse phone lookup and got a name the number is registered to -- reported it to both the MD Attorney General Consumer Protection website and the National Do Not Call website complaint line. If they're bugging you, do the same -- after googling a little bit, it looks like they've really taken advantage of some elderly people.

I got a call the "investigator"  was coming with my state troopers to search my house for some criminals...I called the state troopers!  They did some background checks and found the # has been in many financial scams.  Thank God I great got great guys in blue around here!  I've filed a complaint too with the Attorney generals office.  and the do not call list.  If everybody does it, maybe somebody can catch them...

I recived a call for a David hoffman who stated he was from the Lidigation Consulting Services warrent department, and that they had an warrent for my arrest. The reason I wrote a bad check. If they contact you dont give any information or authorize bank account transacions until you investigate.

This is a group of (really, really stupid) people currently taking advantage of people across the United States. They go by a variety of names and phone numbers -- some of the names they use include Global Asset Investigations, Worldwide Recovery Services, Worldwide Asset Investigation Services and North American Asset Investigation Bureau (NAAIB). Last year they were operating out of Cleveland, OH, until they were shut down -- the Cleveland BBB named them as one of the top ten scams of 2007 (http://cleveland.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.asp ... 19642b&art=4334).
You can get more info here: http://www.budhibbs.com/debtcollectorpages/NAAIB.htm.
They will probably continue using this MD number until they get shut down again, then start using a new area code, but the MO is always the same: they call and identify themselves in a way that implies they are either working for a lawyer, the court system, or the police department (all of these misleading statements are illegal); tell you that there has been a civil case filed against you, they give you a case number, and tell you that you must contact them before a warrant is sworn out against you. When you contact them, they tell you that they are investigating a debt that is 10, 12, 15 or so years old; they'll name some bank you've never heard of, or a credit card you've never heard of. They'll have just enough information about you to make you nervous and they'll be phishing to find out more information. They'll tell you that the debt is some ridiculous amount -- let's say $10,200 for an example -- but if you're willing to pay today, they'll reduce it to, for example, $650. But they can't give you an address. Instead, they will ask for your bank account or credit card number. They'll tell you that if you don't settle on the phone with them that moment, a sheriff will appear at your door within 48 hours to arrest you. NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. Complaints have been filed to the AG of OH, MD, TX, NY, and IL, as well as to the FTC, FCC, and the FBI (as they are trying to illegally extort money over the phone). They often target the elderly and infirm. Do not speak with them, and save whatever messages they leave on your phone. If you get a phone call, file a complaint online with the following organizations:
http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/complaint.htm
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
as well as the Attorney General of your own state. Remember: whether the debt is yours or not, you should not be dealing with these people. They are not a legitimate organization.

PLEASE -- file a report. You were smart and savvy enough to do research on this number; not everyone is that lucky. REPORT THEM!!!

They kept calling me last year and finally they quit. Now they started calling me and said I have a warrent in 2 states and 4 felony charges. I can't begin to think what I did to deserve that.

They called me and said that I took a servey about a week ago and that I was entered into a raffle drawing and that I won 2nd prize, $100,000. They said I had to appear in setteal to recieve the money and that there was three people that already was there and go their money. They also said that an attorney had to be present for me to get the money. They said the attourny's number was 541-705-4175 and I could call it. When I did there was no reply and it just kept on ringing and then i did a check on both numbers and it turned out to be a scam. Both numbers was scamming numbers

DO NOT RESPOND OR RELEASE ANY INFO TO THIS CRIMINAL SCAM OPERATION!!  I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THESE IDIOTS SINCE MID JULY AND HAVE OBTAINED 6 DIFFERENT RECORDINGS OF NUMEROUS FAIR DEBT COLLECTION LAW VIOLATIONS TO TURN INTO AUTHORITIES.  THE LATEST CALL IS AS FOLLOWS:

8/13/08, 11:58 AM—a call was left on my answering machine from a male caller identifying himself as Officer Daniel Hoffman with the Warrants Unit.  He stated that he needed me to contact him regarding the felony charges filed against me by the Attorney Network and that I was facing charges in the state of MD and also in TX.  He went on to explain that he did not know if I was aware of the Texas Penal Code but that he would be faxing the paperwork down to my District Attorney requesting a warrant be issued for my arrest at (gave my residential address).  The caller then gave this long spill about providing them a $1000 check requirement to cover the debt and if it was not good they would be authorized to deduct a $500 fee over a 4-5 month period.  The caller then went on to say that I owed this creditor money (but did not identify the creditor) and they have a legal right to this money.  The caller then stated that ????? Law Firm was a collection agency and the caller’s company had done a thorough investigation on these people and basically ???? Law Firm would not come and bail me out so I would be the person facing the consequences.  He went on to add that I was not only facing charges in TX for doing bad checks across state lines, but also in MD.  He then threatened even if I did post bail and pay all the fines, I would not be released and would be extradited to MD to face those charges.  He then went on to offer that if I wanted to have the charges dropped, contact him at 240-764-4264.  If I did not return a call to him, he would assume that I was evading a debt payment and he would pass the paperwork down to the District Attorney.  He then stated that I needed to return a call to him because he was obligated to inform local officers if there were any weapons, vicious animals or minors present on the premises at the time the warrant is issued.

I ALLOW THESE IDIOTS TO RECORD THEIR CRAP ON MY ANSWERING MACHINE AND THEN FORWARD IT TO MY ATTORNEY.  I HAVE FILED PAPERWORK WITH THE FBI, FTC AND ATTORNEY GENERALS' OFFICES IN OH, MD AND TX AND URGE ANYONE ELSE RECEIVING HARRASSING THREATS TO DO THE SAME.

My mother received a call from Special Agent Carla James looking for me (I have not lived there since 2000) saying there was an arrest warrent for a civil complaint.  I called them at 240-764-4264 and was told I had to pay something today in order for the warrent not to be issued.  I should of checked this out first, I asked for prrof of the debt, and they said I would get it after I paid them.  I was scared so I gave them my checking account number.  Problem is, it is a legitimate debt of mine so I gave them my checking info and authorized them to deduct $100 today 8/18 and the $446.34 on 8/27.  What should I do?? Contact my bank, stop the check (which I think could be illegal on my part).  Anyone have suggestions on what I should do??  Anyone can contact me persoanlly at lauriestock@mac.com.  thanks so much.

This is the second call I've received in the past few months. The fake special agent left a "threatening" message similar to the ones others have reported. when I called back I got a message saying that "special agent" Barney Fife was preparing to take me to court. I left a message that I was reporting them to the local police and FBI. I did that.

Received call 9-2-08.  Said he was Detective David Hoffman, said there was felony charges against me for bouncing checks across state lines.  That I would be picked up and taken to New York Jail then extradited to Maryland and put in Jail.  He had the check's that they tried to cash 14 months ago when they tried to scam us before.  But then they were in Ohio.  I told him it was a scam and we had reported it to the police, he then got very mad, and told me that if they didn't hear back from me by 12 noon, (it was 11 am then) that they would be coming to get me.  I said whatever and hung up.  We reported this to the police, when the police called they hung up on them.

Just got call stating they were from NY attorney generals office [foreign accent] saying there was a warrant [I don't live or work in NY] and if I don't comply, sherrifs will be on their way at 11:30a. My response: "Great, I will make coffee!" I think he was stunned I gave him that response!

This is the second time I have received threatening phone calls from this phone number 1=423-468-5493.  Who ever they are are pretending to be police officers after a bill that I owe.  They are demanding full payment or coming to have me arrested.

I've been receiving several calls from # 979-705-5787 for the past week now. Normally I don't answer numbers I don't know but it was really starting to bug me so I did. When I got on the line this is what I heard, "my name is officer greg henry and I'm trying to reach (my name) about an important legal matter" I said, "what's this matter?" He then goes on about me owing a collection agency money from a payday loan I did online. If I don't pay 70% of this loan or come down to the court house or there will be an  arrest warrant issued in my name by the following day. I said that's fine where is the court house?.he never answered. He hung up and then called back and said expect them at 11 am sharp. The number is a texas number but I'm from sc...anyone see an issue???? What y'all think?