threatening calls
Date: Mon, 08/09/2010 - 11:05
It is a scare tactic! Just tell him you are on to his nonsense!
It is a scare tactic! Just tell him you are on to his nonsense!
Quote:Originally Posted by Anonymousi got a call from a place ca
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Originally Posted by Anonymous i got a call from a place called federal check recovery and they told me they were serving me papers for writing a bad check on a payday loan from 2007. I returned this call and told them the persons name a jeffrey diaz and they told me there was no one with that name there.this man said on his message that he was giving the opportunity to settle this matter or he would be at my house between 3 and 5 to serve me with court documents. |
I have been told many of times that someone was coming to my house to serve papers on me or to arrest me and take me to jail. They have even said they were coming to my place of employment. I have been waiting the last 4 months and still no one has come to serve papers or arrest me and take me to jail. Darn..I was hoping they would come and take me to jail, I need the rest.
You should file a complaint with your local police authorities f
You should file a complaint with your local police authorities for the harassments over the phone. This company, as far as I know, is from Columbia, MO 65203. They are not accredited to BBB as well. As frogpatch said, they're just trying to scare you so that you pay them.
It appears that the collector used an abrut collection tactic in
It appears that the collector used an abrut collection tactic in an attempt to collect on the debt. This collector violated The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the collector can get fined for violated this act.
A collector cannot threaten legal action against you unless you have already received a summons to appear in court.
A collector cannot throw you in jail for a bad debt nor can they treaten it. That is also a violation of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
You should contact the Federal Trade Commission & get this company fined for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Collectors get away with these type of tactics because consumers are not aware that there are laws in place to protect them.
I hope I was able to put your mind at ease and address your concerns. If in need of free financial counseling, please do not hesitate to contact me.
And if this company is in the US, I'd sue them for not only viol
And if this company is in the US, I'd sue them for not only violating the FDCPA, I'd also sue them for impersonating a government agency. Federal Check Recovery? Sounds like they're impersonating the govt to me, no?
This is all well and good but serving them would probably be imp
This is all well and good but serving them would probably be impossible as they make up all the names they use! My attorney could only serve half ogf the collectors I was suing back in the latter days of PDL Hell! Using Federal in a name is not illegal ie Fedex.
You have a good point, Froggy but, if you can nail 'em, I say na
You have a good point, Froggy but, if you can nail 'em, I say nail 'em! :) It is a crime to use the word "federal" in your company name if you're a debt collector and it could reasonbly be misunderstood that you are collecting on behalf of the federal or state government.
15 USC 1692e ?? 807
False or misleading representations: A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:
(1) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof.
(2) The false representation of???
(A) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or
(B) any services rendered or compensation which may be lawfully received by any debt collector for the collection of a debt.
(3) The false representation or implication that any individual is an attorney or that any communication is from an attorney.
(4) The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action.
(5) The threat to take any action that cannot legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken.
(6) The false representation or implication that a sale, referral, or other transfer of any interest in a debt shall cause the consumer to???
(A) lose any claim or defense to payment of the debt; or
(B) become subject to any practice prohibited by this title.
(7) The false representation or implication that the consumer committed any crime or other conduct in order to disgrace the consumer.
It is worth a try! But my guess is they are off shore somewhere!
It is worth a try! But my guess is they are off shore somewhere!
Quote:Originally Posted by Lizzie1014I have been told many of ti
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Originally Posted by Lizzie1014 I have been told many of times that someone was coming to my house to serve papers on me or to arrest me and take me to jail. They have even said they were coming to my place of employment. I have been waiting the last 4 months and still no one has come to serve papers or arrest me and take me to jail. Darn..I was hoping they would come and take me to jail, I need the rest. |
I just responded to a post a few minute ago about a company call
I just responded to a post a few minute ago about a company called Crime Prevention! I wonder if they have a dog with a Sherlock Holmes hat! When I Googled their phone number they are all Indian or Pakistani with names like Jones and Nelson! Rediculous that people fall for this nonsense!
These folks have recently harassed me over a payday loan I never
These folks have recently harassed me over a payday loan I never took out. They call repeatedly, threaten to "serve me papers", and take me to court. I have filed complaints with the Dept of Justice and the FTC. I would encourage everyone who has a similar encounter with them to do the same. Here is their contact info from the Georgia Sec of State website:
http://corp.sos.state.ga.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?1602506
FCR 09 INC
Vinci, Pietro Anthony
2021 Amber Dawn Way
Lawrenceville GA 30043