Department of Law and Investigtion

can you tell us the phone number they are calling from, or the number they tell you to call them back at? I will do some checking on my end if you can do that. This sounds a lot like some of our old debt collector friends that have been lying to consumers for years...

The number(s) are 646-727-4433 and 646-727-4434. I'm just at a lost here. I received another call from them this afternoon and Officer Alex Hoffman told me that this would be the last time he would call so now I will be in trouble.Thanks for your help

If you ever do talk to this "officer" ask him what exactly he is an officer of and inform him you are recording the conversation as you are sure the REAL officers will be keenly interested in him impersonating them. :)

You will be in trouble. Yeah right. You can not be in trouble for debts..there is no debtors jail any more. The fact they are even saying this is a classic indication that they are collecting illegally. I just laugh at them and tell them to come and get me.

U know this has made me so nervous and upse having to continue to deal with people with these people. So, u don't think anything will come of it? All u have to do is google them and read all the comments people have made----they are just trying to scam people. I wonder if anyone else has gotten these calls like I have? They are not even a legit company......It has made me very upset these last couple of days.

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Ok, so y'all are saying that I should just go with the flow and not stress out about these so-called offficer's and their calls? Because they are scammers and crooks......preying on innocent hard working people just trying to get by in life. We'll y'all go on-line under Department of Law and Investigation and read the comments other people have put on there.....let me know what you think?
I'll keep you posted if anything else happens.

Thanks

i looked and they are a scam.do not worry about them.not worth it.

Thank you so much I just needed an outsider to help me with this....but the sad thing I was second guessing myself as I knew they were scammers.

You second-guessing yourself is exactly what they want. These folks use fear, uncertainty, and confusion to separate you from your hard-earned money. Do me a favor... Go to this page on the FTC website, and spend a little quality time reading. It's a FAQ page on the FDCPA, the federal law that regulates what collectors can and can't do. It'll confirm what we're telling you here.

Ok, you know they told me that was my last call yesterday...they have called me 6 x's today. One time they called my work and spoke to my manager and she told them not to call here anymore, they hung up real quick after they found out who she was.

So, I'm hoping it is finished...........

Is this, perhaps, related to an online payday loan? If so, which company/website?

I'm not sure who the Department of Law and Investigation is calling about, since I didn't talk to anyone. But I received calls last month from Affidavit Consolidation Service about a so-called defaulted payday loan that I took out. But when I looked back on my bank statement for that particular month they were asking about---I didn't get any payday loan deposited into my account(I have received on-line paydays before)m
I'm thinking that Department of Law and Investigation and Affidavit Consolidation Services are connected.

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When ACS called Jan 7, 2010, they claimed I borrowed from Advance Cash USA in the amount of $300. But I was supposed to have gotten it in June 2009 deposited into my account. The call back number is 813-319-2653, I went on to explain to them I would have to check over my bank statements. They wanted me to pay $508 to stay out of court. Not paying if I didn't get it. So, I looked and nothing was deposited in June 2009 except one payroll check and I quit using that account in the middle. Of June 2009. So nothing went in that account after June 15th. So ACS kept calling and I never answered them.
So, then Department of Law and Investigation picked up maybe a week or two after that. Don't know what they want not answering them......
I only have one payday loan out now and its with Upfront----not sure about them. I'm only paying interest for now and I'm from Mississippi.

Thanks

Ok, how do I get them to stop calling my work number....they will not stop? I'm getting really nervous and it's messing with my nerves again. I can't keep doing this, either serve me or leave me the crap alone. I'm still not going to send them money until they prove I owe it.....

Any suggestions please.................

That is really tricky because you have to give them a reason to not call you any more....I mean that you have to make it a waste of their time to call you. ACS is currently calling me as well, but since I know my rights and the laws I don't sweat it....I told the lady that she is going to have a hard time suing me since ACS doesn't hold a surety bond in TX and even a harder time garnishing my husband since Texas has no garnishment.

You can send them a cease com letter, but they will likely ignore it. You would have to actually sue them to get them off your back.

I just make it unattractive for them to call me, but this doesn't work for everyone because if they even think they are getting to you, they will continue to call. They get disgusted with me because I heckle them, make inane conversation and string them out.....it works for me as the calls have mostly stopped, but as I said, likely because I called their bluff and make it unattractive to call me......I think ACS was the company that ultimately tried to tell me they were going to take my house and I argued with them for a good several minutes that they had no right to take my barbie dream house.....I posted that in another thread.....dumb jerks didn't seem to know I didn't own a house and was just messing with them.

Anyhow, basically my point is that you can either sue them or just make them not want to call you.

Ok, they called my work again this morning but nothing on my cell phone........and they were told again not to call me at work. So, do you think that's a good sign or what?

Thanks

Ok, they(Department of Law and Investigation) called me again at work this morning and was told again not to call here...........no calls on my other phone.

So, does this mean it's over for awhile at least, maybe they gave up.....I sure hope so, I'm not sure how much more I can take......

Thanks

Ok, so much for them not calling me anymore, how could I be so stupid. Just got a call from Department of Law and Investigation. Officer Alex Hoffman said there would be a legal case sent to the county court or state court and I would have to be in front of a jury and pay fees or something.Ok, so can someone advice.

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this place is another alias of US NATIONAL BANK,the scam in INDIA.i advise anyone contacted by these losers to never speak to them again.instead use whatever call back number they leave on your v-mail and go to FTC.GOV and file complaints.they seem to change names like brett favre changes his mind about retirement.just don't even speak to them hang up if you somehow end up with them on the phone hang up,and keep hanging up.file the complaints.the FTC needs alot of complaints before acting so file them.

Thanks for the information on that. Ok, Unclewulf how would I go about registering.... :)

easy,go to the home page and you'll see a box on the right.it has two headings login and sign up.when you do sign up there will be a box asking you if you want a consultation.just decline that and you are in.

Thanks so much......

Oh my god I hate thees scumbags!! They prey on people's fear. They're usually not the original creditors any way. They purchase these debts and make money off of torturing us.

Whatever you do, do not admit on the phone that you owe them money. Don't say things like, oh okay i'll pay, or how much should I pay, or what's the minimum I can pay? that re-starts the clock.

Oh, my goodness they have called about 5 x's today......I've had enough, my nerves couldn't take anymore so I changed my number. Yes, I know that's stupid but I had to do something to help me make it through the day.

(((hugs)))

I don't have the specifics, but I believe your best bet is to send them a certified cease and desist letter. This would require that they verify your debt, and that they only contact you by mail. Once they have received the certified letter, any more contact other than mail is a violation.

Be careful how you word the letter. Nowhere on the letter should you admit to owing them any money. I hope someone here might have a sample for you.

Please breathe and relax. It's not a crime to owe money. It is a crime to harass and intimidate. You will be okay.

once again.this is a scam in INDIA.if called file a police report.then file an FTC complaint,in fact file several.use whatever number comes up on your caller id.do not engage these people.being they are in india letters would hard to send.just don't talk to them,return thier messages,or talk to them if they call you at work.

I have filed reports to FTC, BBB and all........Not going to talk to them because I don't think I could handle them on the phone. They would probably overtake me and I'll be getting upset and all. Thanks Paul.......

Ok, I know need some peace of mind here........They called my work yesterday and today stating the same thing.......Getting me for fraud. My manager spoke to them again asking for their name, address, and phone number so my employer's legal department could handle this........they wanted her name so they could sue her....so she hung up on them.

And yes I know this is a scam but my gosh, why do they keep calling. especially since I want talk to them. But they really make you start to second guess yourself and it makes you feel like maybe you owe it. But they need show proof, serve me for this civil matter or leave me the heck alone.

Just needed vent again.....

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I've been getin calls from these same people ad Im tied ot t. They call my job and my cell number. The person says his ame is officer David Mcoy Indian accent with an american name.. Wow what a joke. Something has to be done I'm so tired of these calls.PLEASE HELP

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i was geting the call last yr now then dam people call me agen i had it with them

Ok, these fools are back at it again. I had a break from them for a couple of weeks...now they called me at work from this number 646-727-4434 his name is Alex Hoffman (Huffman--who knows you know they can't speak English very well). He actually left his number this time...now that's hard to believe.


Any suggestions because I'm tired of it.......

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They have been calling today and they were told that I didn't work here anymore.....so that went ok for awhile. They just called back and was told the same thing but the Officer Sharon wanted the exact date so they could have it for there records and the person did not tell them anything. Then she went on to say if she wasn't told the date of resignation they would send an officer out to my work place to make sure we were telling them the truth or not about me still working.

Ok, I need some advice.....The Department of Law and Investigation is a scam right???????? Can they send someone out to my work place or they just trying to scare me??????

Please help I'm at my wits end with this and I don't know what to do.

Any comments will be welcome on this matter....Can someone help me???

Can someone read my post from above and maybe give some words of encouragement? I'm just about to go crazy with this....Thanks

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I have called my local police dept and spoke with them, they told me this is a scam going around and not to worry about it. They told me if I wanted I could come in and file a report but I think we all know it probably wouldn't do much good. My call was from 646-727-4433 from Officer James Brown - telling me if was seriously urgent that I return his call....blah blah blah... and it's not the 1st time this has happened to me. Each time it's the guys with the Indian accent, the last time they called they used the exact same phrases telling me how seriously time sensitive it was that I call them back and then when I did they said I had to pay $1200 right then or be in court the very next day. I told them it didn't work that way, I had to at least receive papers in the mail from court....he didn't like that, plus he wouldn't even give me a phone number for company I supposedly owed money for which was some cash advance place as well. It all stems from filling out for loans on the internet, just learn your lesson to never to that again so they can never get your info again, it's really scary these assholes have our social security numbers, our work numbers, and whatever other personal info. I have Verizon and I blocked the phone numbers so they can't harrass me. If you can do that I suggest you do for peace of mind. Good luck!!

They called again...........oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ok, not sure if this is the same people that have been calling me with the Dept of Law & Investigation........Here is the number that shows up on the caller id. Can anyone help me, the number is 903-841-5171

Ignore them. They aren't worth the effort and every single thing that comes out of their mouths is pure utter BS.

I have been recieving calls form the depatment of law and investigation, stating own payday loans from cash advance mutal, i never had payday loans from this company. when i ask what is telephone number so i can call the company, they just say it's out of thier hands now and you must deal with them. They demand i pay them $800 dollars are else i'm going to jail and noone will be able to help me but God. the numbers i have been getting calls are 425-998-2068,052-480-189,3052606273,214-461-0052 and soon. I have spoke to many men with an Indian accent name,Oscar Nunez, Dennis petterson and soone. I am going to file a police report today!!

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I just received a call from Alex Williams - Cash Net Marketing. Same story as above. Callback number 518-533-5340. This has to be fraud!!!

The numbners that have called me are 646-525-4064 & 904-395-5144


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