877-228-1217

Does anyone know who this is??  He's saying he's a Michael Smith, REAL ORIGINAL NAME, and that he's from a lawyer's office....Shappiro and Price??  I reverse looked up the phone number, somewhere in PA.......don't know anything about any legal proceedings I'm involved in.....they just keep calling telling me about some legal issues....we've had this before....a debt collector.....which is a hoax...so...thinking this is the same thing???

same calls too, from sam marino, telling me a case of fraud and wants my account number to debit my account and wants to record me saying iowe this debt of 1100.00 so i asked for a legal document saying i owe this, but no document yet, but calls stillkeep coming,, lol    fraud scammers

Received an automated call at work from "Shapiro & Price" in regards to an uncollected debt. I believe this is either a junk debt collector or an outright scam. Any old debts I may have had were discharged in a bankrupcy several years ago and they apparently do not have my home number or address which leads me to believe they are not legitimate.

Someone, at 877-228-1217, keeps calling after being told multiple times that no one by that name
is at this number, but they persist in calling.  The number (according to www.800notes.com) is suppose
to be a lawyers organization, but the 800notes.com indicates it's scam agency.
I'm now filling a complaint with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office also.

I got this number too he said his name is Jim [***] and he said that I had to pay 400.00 right away or else I am going to jail I was so scared I gave him my info but there was no money in there. Something told me it wasn't right and I tried to call this number back but no on will pick up now so its a SCAM. How can people live with themselves by taking other peoples hard earned money.

you know what is funny you didnt have a hard time stealing the money

These scammers are calling my pager, claiming the same as they do for everyone else, yet I have a woman caller, Heather Sanchez.  They claim, however, that I am in a different county than I really am. Ergo, I ignore the calls.

They are scammers. Do not pay them a dime and too the idiot (not a debtor). You don't know that person to say they stole anything, all you need to know is your an [***].

Right on Lee!!  What the heck gave them the idea the person 'Stold' the money??  what are they talking about??  This is a total scam guys...dont ever pay anyone without documentation sent to you for proof!!  These are bottom feeders of Debt collectors...I have talked to my friend...who is a cop...and he has said...leave them a message...that...for one...NO ONE CALLS YOU to tell you you have a case pending for fraud...if you do..you are given a summons by the courts which is usually by a police officer...handing it to you!!  Tell them...on your message to them...that....you now know they are a debt collector and the statue of limitations have run out..and you know there scam..and that the state of PA's State attorney's office now have them under investigation, and if they call you again..it's harrassment and to stop calling....otherwise you will persue criminal charges against them with the FCRA of the FTC...and they should stop...this is what I did...and so far it's been a month...but if they call again...I'll do the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!  Watch guys....DON'T PAY ANYONE ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!

yup Ive been called too, mine they just said i have a suspicious activity report with my social security # and to call them back or have my lawyer call, and i can reach victor king at shapiro and price. Its gotta be a scam because my credit report seems fine, and i dont owe nadda.

You folks are being too kind.

People like these would not own a debt if there was valid proof of debt pursuant to the appropriate federal debt collection statutes.  They need you to admit it is legitimate.  It isn't because it is beyond the statute of limitations for debt collection or it never was.

Pursuant to Title 18 Chapter 96 of the U.S. Code, what is being described is called extortion.  Making threats to publish negative information for which they cannot prove the accuracy or threats to send people to jail is extortion.  Don't believe me.  Look it up for yourself using your favorite search engine.

Title 18 Chapter 96 is the RICO Act.  It is what the federal government uses to freeze the assets of criminal organizations - which includes the assets of the employees.

Call them back and record the call.  Pass it along to Federal prosecutors.

Always check out debt collection callers at http://consumerjustice.com/consumer/debtcollectors.aspx.  You might be surprised to find out how much trouble these clowns are in already.

Received a call from Mr. Marino of Shapiro and Price today saying he was investigating fraud in the matter of a payday loan taken out under my identification.  When I gave doubt, he recited my social security number to me.  After consulting with my bank and checking my accounts for unusual activity, and running a self credit report, I found no unusual activity.  Calls back to inquire for the location of Mr. Marino and Shapiro and Price was met by a receptionist very evasively, I was directed to a voice messaging for Mr. Marino.  I have reported this incident to my county sheriff's office with full details and am I bent on finding the location from which this scam is being perpetrated, to assist with the inquiry.  Glad I found this blog, thanks, it helps.

The same guy be calling my grandmas every morning threatening her, saying i owed money,he called my mom called and he said  I took out a loan and never paid it off if I didnt pay he would send somebody to arrest me. I finally called him my self and we had a very heated argument and he called me a criminal and told me i was a fraud he was very threatening and he said he was going to come over and have me arrested, I told him if he comes over he would get shot, he wasnt so threatening after i said that, He has my name but i dont understand why hes threatening my grandma who has a different last name. I talk with a family member who works for the police and police chief says they cant threaten to arrest you over a civil case, I asked for a address he gave me a po box in New York, I was hoping for a real address so I can go beat his ass with a 2 by 4 till it was worn down to the size of a toothpick,I really want to get my hands on this guy

Received a call from this guy also and he told me that I now owed $4800 since i didn't return a phone call two weeks ago.  but yet will not send anything in writing to verify the debt and now said I am going to jail for ACH fraud.  Told him until get it in writing no payment will be made, he went on to tell me that he will get the summons issued for my arrest and I can go to court. Would like to know exactly where they are from because the number they call from list as New York.

have fun w/gettting written verification and an addrss Ive tried they hang up on you

These people are nothing but crooks! Fight back! Call their number non-stop. Harass the hell out of them!

Scum! Tell them they have no [***]! (they don't!)

Give it back as well as you received!

Hey folks at Shapiro and Price----you are all turds of society. If you were a real organization, you'd have better contact information, phone numbers, addresses, and....oh, yeah, you wouldn't be a SCAM!

Kiss off!

Yes, I got a call from a David Logan from Shapiro & Price.  He said I owe a payday loan that was taking out in VA in 2006 or 2007.  It is now 2010, and I currently live in another state.  He said court papers were filed in my town, but was willing to accept a payment arrangement.  I asked him how could he do that if the papers were on their way.  He couldn't answer that question and he has been calling me every day.

I got a call from this number yesterday from a "Mr. Clifton".  He tried to sound professional and imply he was with an attorney's office.  He said he was calling from the "Firm of Shapiro and Price".  I researched the number and found this website.  I work for a financial office so I'm aware of the laws regarding debt collection.  I called the number back, asked to speak with "Mr. Clifton" who the man claimed was out of the office.  The man (who claimed to be a supervisor, but didn't even use correct grammar) asked for my name.  I gave it to him and he pulled my information.  Said they were calling on a payday loan, which is probably correct because of some past problems I had.  Even if it was legitimate, they have no right to imply that they're with an attorney's office and use a threatening manner in their messages.  I told the supervisor that I wasn't calling back about the debt issue, I was calling for information on that company.  He said that "Mr. Clifton" is new and that he will be reprimanded for the message.  I asked for an address for the company, he gave a PO Box.  I said no, I want a physical address.  He said he couldn't provide one as they have "too many offices".  I said ok, give me one office address.  He refused.  I told him he should be aware that he is violating the Fair Debt Collection Act and that he WILL be reported to the Attorney General.  I made sure to let him know that people are aware of his little scam.  He was stuttering on the phone and apologizing for the message left.  I don't suspect they'll be calling any longer.

They keep calling and asking for my son, who has not lived w/us since 2003.  How do I get them to stop calling?  I can't even find these people anywhere.

please dont give them any information over the phone. The keep calling my work and just wont leave me alone, Im so glad I looked them up before I gave them money. They had me scared to death.