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09-25-2007, 01:42 PM
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they are a bunch of butt heads and they try eveyway to get you. dont let them file complaints I have dealt with them 2 times and each time it has not been pretty. I am filing my own legal actions on them for harrasment and other things call teh FTC abd Atorney General in Florida and you'r state as well I did and boy it was not cute hang up on the crazy people when they call, I do
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09-25-2007, 03:08 PM
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it sounds like the scam artists are hitting this forum, and all at once. BASS & ASSOCIATES, AND UNITED LEGAL INVESTIGATION ARE BOTH ILLEGITIMENT COMPANIES THAT WILL TRY TO SCAM MONEY OUT OF YOU. YOU DO NOT OWE THEM MONEY, SO DO NOT PAY IT. THEY HAVE NO LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OVER YOU WHAT SO EVER, AND INFACT ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE W/ ANY LAWS. AND UNDER THE NEW IDENTITY THEFT PENALTY ENHANCEMENT ACT THAT PRES. BUSH SIGNED,, THEY WILL BE PROSECUTTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW. FEDERAL LAW, WITH FEDERAL PRISONS.
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You Have Been Found BY us.... Stand By.
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09-28-2007, 01:23 PM
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Here is everything that you need to know about these criminals: http://www.worldsentiment.com/Anthon...20are%20crooks
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09-28-2007, 01:27 PM
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Magan: Are you a collector pretending to have some powers of legality? Go back to your cubicle, and continue with your "massaging wand" ritual.
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10-05-2007, 12:23 PM
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You need to tell your lawyer that this company is already being sued by the Florida Attorney General's Office.
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10-05-2007, 12:26 PM
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The following was written by Consumer Advocate, Anthony Lemons:

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I am warning my readers of an online payday loan company and their so-called collection agency. The name of the collection company, which is based in Jacksonville, Florida, is BASS AND ASSOCIATES. This is not to be confused with the legitimate Bass and Associates. The company I am speaking of stole the name of two real companies located in Arizona, Iowa and Nebraska. You can not find the company I am writing about, through the Internet. Allow me to explain why the fake company are crooks. A friend of mine was short of cash a few months ago, so she applied for an online loan with a company calling themselves; ARROWHEAD INVESTMENTS, another company which can not be located on the web. They deposited the amount into her checking account. Over a short period of time, the loan was repaid, using a method allowing for the loan company to withdraw the amount owed. However, and this is where it gets crooked, the loan company continued to withdraw money, without authorization. Pretty soon, the only option, which the bank informed her of, was to close the account all together, to cease anymore stealing of her money. She thought that it was over at last. It wasn't quite over, since she received a call recently, at her work from Kelly, an employee of BASS AND ASSOCIATES, the fake company. This Kelly, who lacks a last name, went on to state that they were filing motions in a court of law, and that she better get an attorney, and that she will be arrested due to committing bank fraud, check fraud and an array of other white collar crimes, unless of course, she wire money within the hour to their account. I received a frantic, tearful call from my friend, relaying what was told to her. She left work early, in tears and in complete anguish. I personally called this company back to investigate their claims and to have them restate the ramifications which they stated to her. The 'boss', DAVID JACOBS, refused to repeat their threats to me. I then asked for their fax number so that I can send them a letter stating to never contact my friend again, unless it is through a mediation organization. This Mr. Jacobs, refused to share their contact information. During the conversation, he referred to me as a moron. Very professional? No way. So, today, I contacted the Florida Attorney Generals Office and shared with them the actions of BASS AND ASSOCIATES. I was informed by the A.G. office, that this particular company is already under investigation. If anyone is interested in calling this company, perhaps to just ask how the weather is in Jacksonville, the number is as follows: 1-877-281-2220. Also, ask for Mr. Jacobs or Kelly.I ask all readers to call at least once, and tell them how you read all about them on my site. If you have dealt with this company also, let me know. I am not a friend of organizations who intimidate or harass hard working people. If you have information to add to this story, let me know, even your own dealings with certain collection agencies. Your thoughts?
P.S. DAVID JACOBS, you are a loser who will one day get what is legally coming to you, and I will see that it happens. It won't matter how many times you change the name of your company, or that you know anyone from Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. I told Mr. Jacobs to Google my name, and so far, he has had my name Googled four times from New Jersey. I am recording the Internet Address, which is: 70.91.149. I imagine that these crooks use a router to throw people off of their trail. Trust me, the Banking and commerce regulators and Attorney Generals from two states are involved with this case. You crook.

Information on this 'company':
Bass and Associates (name stolen from a real company in Arizona, Iowa and Nebraska, not legitimate name)
Names given during calls: David Jacobs,Kelly, no last name given, and Paul Rodriguez (may also be alias names)
Known phone number: 1-877-281-2220 (Phone number may also change, for concealing and relocating purposes, well used practice of crooked companies)
David Jacobs mobile phone: 1-904-982-0091 (This number is on his answering machine voice mail)

Physical address of crooks, given to me by Florida Attorney Generals Office:
314 West 44th
Jacksonville, Florida 32208 (This address is the one on file in the state of Florida, subject to change, I'm sure.)
This is a link to many others who have had this same crooked company threaten them:

Forum which shares dealings with these thieves


The following information was obtained through the Better Business Bureau:

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Bass and Associates
9378 Arlington Expressway
Suite 323
Jacksonville, FL 32225
MAP
General Information

BBB File Opened September 27, 2006




BBB Member This company is not a member
Type of Business Collection Agencies


The information in this report has either been provided by the company, or has been compiled by the Bureau from other sources.


Customer Experience
Based on BBB files, this company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau due to unanswered complaint(s).

Customer Complaint Data
The company's size, volume of business and number of transactions may have a bearing on the number of complaints received by the BBB. The complaints filed against a company may not be as important as the type of complaints, and how the company has handled them. The BBB generally does not pass judgement on the validity of complaints filed.
Number of complaints processed by the BBB since the firm's BBB file was opened in September 2006: 13
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 12 months: 13
Complaints Concerned:
Service Issues (8 complaints)
5 Resolved
1 Delayed Resolution
2 Company did not respond

Credit or Billing Disputes (4 complaints)
2 Resolved
1 Unresolved
1 Delayed Resolution

Contract Disputes (1 complaints)
1 Delayed Resolution


Additional File Information
According to information in BBB files 9378 Arlington Expressway, is The UPS Store, and not an actual office for this collection agency.
Licensing Information
This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. The Bureau encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Additional Information

This Business Operates under the Names Bass and Associates


Addresses 9378 Arlington Expressway, Suite 323, Jacksonville, FL 32225 MAP


Phones (877) 281-2224, x317




Reported on Thursday, January 11, 2007
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The Better Business Bureau reports on members and non-members. Membership in the BBB is voluntary, and members must meet and maintain BBB standards. If a company is a member of this BBB, it is stated in this report.
© 2007 BBB of Northeast Florida

UPDATE: Bass and Associates are sued by Florida Attorney General's Office. If you are still receiving threatening calls from these crooks, file an online complaint with the Florida Attorney General's Office immediately. Here is the newspaper article:

debt collectors sued for $1.3 million


A Jacksonville agency was probed after 130 complaints were filed.

By J. Taylor Rushing, Capital Bureau Chief


TALLAHASSEE - A Jacksonville debt collection agency was sued for more than $1.3 million Monday by State Attorney General Bill McCollum on claims the agency was impersonating attorneys and state officials, threatening arrests and collecting excessive fees.

A Times-Union special report: The lawsuit was filed in Duval County against Bass Prelitigation Services Inc.; a related company, Jackson Phillips & Associates; and the owners of both firms, Frank and Evelyn Jackson.

It seeks an unknown amount in restitution payments plus $1.3 million in penalties, or $10,000 for each violation of Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, plus dissolution of the companies and a permanent injunction against future collection businesses.

The Times-Union did not receive a response to two messages left with company receptionists Monday.

A total of 130 complaints about the company have been received by the attorney general's Economic Crimes Division since January 2006, with most coming since October. Investigators opened a probe in November. McCollum's lawsuit claims the company knew it was being investigated, yet continued its "abusive tactics."

"Consumers under financial burdens deserve our protection and consideration, not the predatory nature of these allegations," McCollum said in a statement.

According to the lawsuit, those tactics included sending employees to pose as government investigators; extorting money from consumers by threatening arrest; claiming and collecting excessive payments; and abusing or harassing consumers, such as calling them at work. All are illegal under state law.

(850) 224-7515

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10-18-2007, 09:14 AM
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I received a call from the number 404-000-3849 and they are doing the same threats as Bass & Associates. I'm pretty sure it's the same people, because they are calling about the same account that Bass called me on last year. This account was actually discharged in my bankruptcy 11/2006 but they keep arguing with me that it wasn't. I googled the area code and it comes up from GA..so it looks like they moved over a state, they must be running out of numbers to use in FL since they are constantly changing it. Oh and they used the famous words "GOOD LUCK" They keep calling my cell phone and they've called my job a few times.
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10-22-2007, 11:22 AM
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Good luck is their signature slogan. I hope the prison guard tells them that when its shower time.
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11-09-2007, 04:31 PM
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Here is the latest court document against Bass and Associates: http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/JFAO-74QJH9/$file/BassComplaints.pdf
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Hey Anthony,
I went there and couldn't find it. I just got a generic page for the Florida AG. Is there another link?
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Go to the Florida AG's office site - do a search on "Bass & Associates" - the link to the .pdf file containing the complaint filed against Bass & Associates will appear...
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Here's what a search will get you:

myfloridalegal.com/catalog.nsf?SearchDomain&Query=bass%20AND%20associ ates&Start=1&Count=30
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I got a call from some guy from india threatening to send 10 cops to my job and home to have me arrested because i commented bank fraud by not paying the payday loan back from Arrowhead investments. The sold my account and told me to call i collect. I got a call from this weird guy with all of these threats. I let them debit 800 from my account and he called the next day and made more threats. he says I owe 800 more and he won't except anything from me he says i'm going to jail and he'll send my 830.00 back
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They are at it again, I received a call from thema nd this time it is a new number, just wanted to make everyone aware. The number is 1-800-918-3844. Now they are not wanting to hear from me, just from my lawyer. These people are crazy and even if you pay them off they still want more. HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT HOLIDAY! and a SAFE NEW YEAR.
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