Meyer, Kahn & Associates

I received a call from my Employer stating that they received a faxed employment verification from Meyer, Kahn & Associates.  I asked my Employer to fax it to me.  Meyer, Kahn & Associates is requesting my dates of employment, position,salary,next scheduled pay dates and if I am currently being garnished.  I called the (888)810-9096 and was directed a a voicemail that announced that I had reached the "claims department".  I didn't receive a call back so I tried calling in the morning.  A woman named Tasha answered the same name on the fax cover sheet.  She stated that there was a problem with their voicemail system  She didn't answer the phone with the company name.  She named the original accounts but didn't give me seperate dollar amounts just a total of $1500 and some change then put me on hold to speak with her advisors.  She came back and stated that she would could reduce it to $1150 if I paid $150 today and $275 a month until the account is paid off.  I've had scam calls before but never had a company fax an employment verification to my job.  Is this a legitimate company and can the company still be a scam although they have access and would fax my Employer?  Please advise.