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Caller left a voice message. Said he was looking for a NEIGHBOR of mine. (actually the neighbors grown daughter). Why not just call the neighbors house????? Said it was a very "serious situation needing her immediate attention."  He said his name was Jason Morgan.

Hmm... I got a call around 10pm on Friday, November 30th.  This guy's name was Mr. Carter.  He says he was calling from a Collection Agency and said he would do me a favor and settle a lawsuit from my creditor outside of court under the condition that I have them electronically deduct $100.00 or so out of my bank account (to amount to $1,000 or so).  He said he would need my check routing and account numbers... I'm getting a bad vibe...

This is very interesting. This Mr. Carter called my house in Virginia and left a message for my ex-wife (divorced over 17 years) who lives in California. He said he needed to talk to her while a civil suit against her is in the "investigative" phase. If this guy is asking for private baknking information then it is obviously some scam. I would love to know how he got my number though. I tell my children that if anyone they do not know asks for their personal information over the phone such as bank account numbers, routing numbers, credit card numbers, etc then it is a scam. Period! No legitimate business will do that. I hope he calls back when I am actually home. I would enjoy that call. NEVER give out your personal information to an unknown caller.

I RECEIVED A CALL FROM 716.836.4405 (ON MY CALLER ID) AND THEY STATED I WAS THE RESPONDENT IN A SUIT THAT HAD BEEN FILED AND I NEEDED TO CONTACT THEM ASAP OR THE NEXT ACTION WOULD BE A LAW SUIT. THE COMPANY THEY SAY THEY WERE COULD NOT BE UNDERSTOOD AS IT WAS MUZZLED.  I KNOW I LIVE IN VIRGINIA AND I HAVE  NO DEALINGS IN BUFFALO NEW YORK.  I CALLED THEM ONLY TO FIND OUT WHY THEY WERE CALLING ME AND I HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM THEM.

The call I recieved came from the # 1-716-836-4402.The call came up from New York. I was woke up by a phone call from The Asset Recovery Group(ARG) I called the # back and I was informed that my husband susposedly had a Younkers account from the early 2000's . The company did not release the actual dates to me.(Red Flag# 1). I know my husband has never even applied for a Younkers card, because we can't afford to shop there anyways.(Red Flag #2). Then they told me that he had 2 accounts that went from collections agencies to them and that his accounts were in the "investigative" stages that the ARG company had been retained to start a lawsuit against him.That all information recv'd was to be used against us in this suit, they wanted to know what assets he had that they could seek out because of the money susposedly due.I was then informed he susposedly had $3000 or more on the account. My husband don't work and has medical issues, tell me how he could have the credit to get such a credit limit at a high class store like Younkers when he is not even employed. I asked for the exact amount and they told me that the exact total amount could not be disclosed.(Red Flag#3).I was very upset and asked ARG how they recv'd our ph.# and the man was telling me that they recv'd it from the IRS and tax statements that had been recently filed, and that they had contacted the DMV seeing that he and I had a vechile registered to myself and him both.(Red Flag #4&5)The IRS is not likely to release info about him(Personal) and as for the DMV I'm not sure. I knew it sounded fishy, but the real kicker was when the ARG rep told us what the adress was on file, I informed them that we had never had the adress listed. That if that was a correct adress that we should have atleast recv'd something by mail either forwarded or whatever. (Red Flag#6). Another was the amounts they gave us.First amount was $3000 then he said something about us being offered $500 to settle out of court,and he asked why we turned it down, I said probablly because we never recv'd the offer and that IF I had recv'd the offer IT would have been settled A Long Time ago. I also informed him that we had never had a Younker's account and that it they wanted to continue these harassing phone conversations I would involve legal aid. He got upset and said we can settle out of court for $250 today and that it would stay out of mediation and out of court on Monday only if we settled today for $250. Today is Sunday Feb.24th 2008. I thought the whole conversation was just irrational and was a complete joke. I thought it over and talked w/ my step-father and he referred me to this site.Please take caution with all personal information it could be a fraud just as we suspect this is. He told me at the end of the conversation "We will see you in court , We will see you in court". I had offered to arrange monthly installments assuming that if the debt was true and it slipped by us that it would be paid off. He said "NO WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS" rudely to me and I assured him that this was not a true debt to us and that further action will be sought out. I am in Iowas and I hope that other peolpe are just as informed as I was. I hope that nobody will fall for this Bull S**t story this company fed us.

I received a call from ARG today. I saw the number on my Caller ID and didn't recognize it so I didn't answer it. The person left a message which pretty much said, "that he had 2 accounts that went from collections agencies to them and that his accounts were in the "investigative" stages that the ARG company had been retained to start a lawsuit against me."
I will not call them back because I know that it's bogus. I'm really glad I found this site and I appreciate knowing that others have reported this "company."

My wife got a message from them which we did not call back. Glad to have found this site. Their message said they were going to file a lawsuit against someone else who happened to have the same last name and wanted to talk to her. Since there was no possible relation this seems like they are fishing to find out information even though she doesn't know anything.

My name is Dorion Copeland V.P. Of Operations for the Asset Recovery Group. Our companies has two separate functions. The first is we facilitate civil complaints from clients that are contemplating lawsuits againsts debtors for passed due accounts. Our purpose is to contact the debtor and make them aware of the current status of the complaint as it stands today. If they are aware of the debt and would like a opportunity to put the matter behind them short of court we are authorized by our clients to offer settlement agreements.
For the record we are registered with the Better Business Bureau, and Dunn & Bradstreet. The Asset Recovery Group does approach debtors with respect and professionalism. We are also licensed as a collection Agency in the city of Buffalo New York. If anyone has any questions or concerns about phone calls from our company please feel free to contact me at my direct extention 716 836 4401

I recieved a call from investigator williams on march 1st stating that i had a civil complaint filed against me.After invetigator williams informed me of the charges,he then offered a settlement of less than the bal to keep this matter from going to court after doing my research I saw they were a legit company registered thru dunn & bradstreet as well as the better business buearu.I called back and was pleased that investigator williams kept this matter from going into litigation by settling my account.After the initial scare of the phone call i was pleased by the way they worked for me to get this matter resolved.

I have been receiving calls from 716-836-4402 to my phone number for someone else and they are leaving threatening messages saying there is a formal complaint from the county against this other person?!  Now,... I know for a fact that there are no complaints pertaining to this person seeing as how HE IS MY BOYFRIEND. lol.  This company is bogus!  They are frauds and i tend to believe the people also posting as to the 1 in a billion saying they are real.

got a call from these people myself they dont have the guts to call me back i would love to be the first thing he sees in the morning when he opens his eyes

One of my parents also received a call from ARG about an "outstanding" balance on a credit card they never had. They too were threatened with legal action, but if they settled immediately over the phone for a fraction of the balance, everything would go away.

They called their bluff and told ARG to send the court papers to them. Somehow, ARG got our address and sent a fake, unprofessional looking bill stating what is owed and that once again, if they write a check everything will go away.

Complete FRAUD from the get-go. These people need to be stopped.

"Joey Bradshaw" is such an obvious shill it's ludicrous. Good God man, shouldn't you have at least waited a day or two after your ostensible VP's post?

I'm betting ARG is trying to collect on non-existent or time-barred debts. If you speak to them do not acknowledge any debt and do not agree to pay anything. Rather get their mailing address and send them a debt validation letter by certified mail. You can find sample letters on the Internet, and you can also research what constitutes validation. If the debt is real and collectible they'll be able to prove it and you can go from there. If not, you'll probably never hear from them again.

I've been receiving calls @ WORK from a Darrell Loman from ARG Investigator services saying someone has filed a formal complaint against me, litigation, etc... and wants to talk to me before it goes to court.  I've checked my credit and I know my credit isn't all that good & I've put a complain on those collection agencies who are purchasing old debts (zombie accounts) and double posting stuff on my credit report!

There is a "statue of limitations" and I know my rights!  Also, the call is from New York... and all I can say is I know my Texas laws too!!!

I'm really glad I found this site and I appreciate knowing that others have reported this "company."  I honestly believe the government should do something about these collections agencies because their really out of hand.

Finally, they should not be calling my work leaving messages like this, jeopardizing my job!!! Overall not to anyone!

I just got a call from this 716-836-4404. They had my name and gave me a file number for me when I call them back. I'm scared because I know my credit is not good and they are threating to turn it over to the courts. Do I have to be worried about this? I get calls once and awhile from debt collectors but they never threaten me like this. I am so scared i have no idea what to do. Should I just ignore them? They shouldn't do this to people they have left me in tears and I'm shaking I'm so lost right now. Does anyone have any advise for me?

I got a call this afternoon from 716-736-4402 I believe it was ARG Investigative Services as another note mentioned, but it was hard to hear the name.  They said either me or my lawyer needs to call and that he was Mr Kernal (?) the lead investigator on a case where a complaint was filed and I am the respondent.  It was important for me to call back while this case was still in the "investigative phase".  I looked up this phone in a reverse lookup and it was listed to DJB Communications in Buffalo, NY; it also shows as a Verizon land line.  The name on the caller id read "Michelle,Rice". THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS PAGE!  I almost thought something had happened and I know I don't have any issues - it was a bit scary...

I got the call to but they did not leave a message.  I got the same call a few months ago but I forgot the Womans name...she said she was an investigator and to call her before further action was taken about some suit filed against me.  It was pretty easy to figure out because I called back from another number and when I inquired about what type of establishment I was calling she demanded to know who I was and when I wouldnt tell she she hung up on me....GO FIGURE!!!!!
I really really hope someone is not naive enough to share there personal information with them.

hola resibi una l;lamada de la compania djb communications amenasandome que tengo  que ir a la corte   que tenia que pagar todos los gastos de la corte tenia una queja contra mia cuando investigue estas compania es puro fraude  ,estas persona hay que pararla.delincuentes con corvata.

Get calls about twice a month - we do not answer calls we don't recognize - usually leaves a message to call back - today they called and said it was a matter regarding our local police dept - I called the local police dept they said that they didn't know what it was for - then they called my parents (we are in our 40's) and our elderly neighbors - I was curious so I pulled our credit reports - all is good - called Clark Howard consumer advocate they said to place a call to the Governs Office of Consumer Affairs - file a complaint - the number to the Buffalo office is 1-716-853-8400 - they were very helpful.  I also found out that is ILLEGAL for them to call and state that it is a Police Matter -

Rude woman called my house asking to speak to my husband. When I asked to take a message, she wanted information about his ex-stepsister.  I told her we no longer communicate with her. The woman was more than willing to divulge that our former relative was in the process of being auditted.  Information that LEGITIMATE companies DO NOT share.  The woman was persistent with her questionning seeming to NOT believe we don't speak.  She insisted that my husband call her reguarding this matter.  He called and verified everything that I said.  Then, I did some investigating myself and found this wonderful web site.