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Bass & Associates 866-900-7694 Bank Fraud

Date: Tue, 07/25/2006 - 06:50
Submitted by PinkLady on Tue, 07/25/2006 - 06:50
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Now awhile ago I posted a topic about a call I received from pre-litigations from 866-900-7694. Now today I get a call from a different lady form the same number 866-900-7694 and now she is telling me it's Bass & Associates. Seriously what is wrong with these people.
One day I get a call from a woman telling me to reach her at two 904 numbers. She then tells me she is from prelitigations/interstate wire compliance. Then the next day she calls and leaves the 866-900-7694 number to call her back on. Then today they are Bass & Associates with the same number. They proceeded to tell me i committed fraud and the papers are in the process of downloading and I will be picked up on site. She asked me if I had ever been picked up on site before. Not to mention I heard a few chuckles in the background. She told me they were going to be faxing papers over to my employers. The best part is she even gave me a case number.


Q.B. I think Tennessee would be interested on how to find you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont play the game if you don't want to lose across the board.....You are such a liar and i hope the ag conducts a drug test on you for chasing the white ghost!!!! Stop telling lies on how Bass trained you because you know like i know that wasnt the case!!!!! Remember your information is not completely accurate!!!!! THINK ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION......

[color=DarkRed]Personal attacks not allowed. Post edited because of violation of TOS, point number 11 - Mike[/color]


Submitted by on Tue, 08/07/2007 - 07:11

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Andi, it's all a lie, your husband is not going to jail over a civil matter, no matter who he works for. Even broken contracts; a civil matter. If anyone is going to jail it might be the Jacksons (Bass owners). Interesting that they are still operating in this manner. Looks like they are trying to get it while they can.

One more thing, contact the Florida AG by all means. In his lawsuit he's also requesting that Bass pay restitution to many of the people they've ripped off. Look up the complaint he filed. He himself uses the words "fraud" and "extortion".


Submitted by Law Student on Tue, 08/07/2007 - 19:30

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Go ahead tennessee already knows where i'm at you forgott they took child support out of my check and the white ghost be for real. I know more than yall think i know its on. I hope yall know thats another lawsuit also because i know its yall and thats a breach of employer and employee confidentiality which frank has already broken that july 2nd so be careful and plus he ripped my bonnus check up in front of witnesses.so go right ahead and i'll bust that a** for slander.and p[lus i thought your atty told you guys to stop posting comments back,it urks ya huh.we'll break bread and you guys can rest or else put your helment on and lets ball.i'm not afraid of your petty threats .yall got more to loose than i've already loss. P.s. be on the look out for the album coming soon 09-25-2007


Submitted by on Thu, 08/09/2007 - 08:41

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I am a former employee of this company and as a bill collector I am getting real tired of all the slander. It is one thing for people who dont want to pay their bills to write lies but for people who bass looked out for, you are wrong.. 1st of all you don't only hurt the people in charge, but you also hurt the people who are still there and trying to take care of their families. When I was there, they never taught me to do anything illegal and they tried to the best of their ability to control it. Also it seems the people that are spreading the lies and rumors are the ones who were actully doing wrong...All I have to say is to remember God sees and knows all and hurting one another is not the answer. Can't we all remember there is a reason and a purpose behind everything in life and if this was a life experience you didn't like then treat is as just that and move on....stop hatin...


Submitted by on Wed, 08/15/2007 - 17:55

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Guest it is a well known fact that your company collected using illegal methods.This has been proven before and is also why a news reporter and a Attorney General is involved in this lawsuit. The truth is a absolute defense to any slander suit and I have no doubt any member of our board would prevail in that type of civil action. I would suggest you ask your companies attorney if it is really smart for you to be posting here while under threat of civil action in Florida.It would be very easy for the Florida Attorney General to access these posts on this forum.

If you are indeed a professional collector who follows the law,then I commend your standards and hope you find a good employer in the near future.


Submitted by cajunbulldog on Thu, 08/16/2007 - 04:08

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Guest: If you truly believe that anyone would think Bass was ever acting legally, you are deeply disturbed. If you want to file a slander suit, you can start with me, and I gurantee that it would be the last time you bring up the word 'slander'. Bass has never followed the laws while collecting and bringing people to tears with their illegal threats of arrest. So many consumers, who never met one another, with the same complaints...hmmmm...coincidence or mass hysteria? Bass and Associates are crooks, run by felons, with the former owner sitting in jail with a bottle of KY jelly. There has never been an actual account of Bass being held in high regard by anyone. The Attorney General does not sue for the hell of it, there has to be good reason(s) to bring forth a suit. So please vacate the site, and don't forget to pack up your outright lies and defense of Bass and their criminal enterprise.


Submitted by Anthony Lemons on Thu, 08/16/2007 - 08:13

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I too have been harrassed by this company, now they call me with a different name other then Bass off hnd I cant remember the name. But I did a search and found a website for job search in Jacksonville if you click on apply by email they give you an email adress for a Evelyn. You can find the job listing at a website called jaxjobs


Submitted by on Fri, 08/17/2007 - 12:03

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Now these jerk offs have resorted to contacting my son on this matter. Dont think they are supposed to do that. This guy calls my son, and says that they are going to have me arrested within 24 hours. Fortunately my son and I had talked about this place and their tactics. He told the guy, good luck, since my Dad is presently in India. The guy has the balls to tell him that they have Intenational Connections and that they will have me arrested here in India. If they aren't successful with that, they will have Customs and Immigration arrest me when I come back into the states. Once again, these aholes have stepped across yet another line.


Submitted by on Fri, 08/24/2007 - 19:17

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Is Bass and Associates a real law firm for legal purposes or a debt collector? And has any one ever dealt with a Ms. Griffy. I'm wondering if they are a real law firm because they are very unprofessional and very rude in manner. Please someone let me know


Submitted by on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 09:37

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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


Submitted by on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 13:42

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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


Submitted by on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 13:42

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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.


Submitted by on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 15:08

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You Have Been Found BY us.... Stand By.


Submitted by on Thu, 09/27/2007 - 10:06

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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
As a matter of policy, the Better Business Bureau does not endorse any product, service or company. BBB reports generally cover a three-year reporting period, and are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information contained herein is believed reliable but not guaranteed as to accuracy. Reports are subject to change at any time.
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.
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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


Submitted by Anthony Lemons on Fri, 10/05/2007 - 12:26

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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.


Submitted by PinkLady on Thu, 10/18/2007 - 09:14

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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


Submitted by on Fri, 11/16/2007 - 19:42

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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.


Submitted by on Fri, 12/21/2007 - 08:02

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These guys have been after me regarding an alleged payday loan for half a year now. They used to call my job every day making threats until I told the people at the front desk to ignore them, then they didn't call for months but suddenly called again today. The person who called said her name was "Chersey" - possible Chelsea? - from the "433 Division" and that it was regarding an "urgent legal issue".

F***ing idiots.


Submitted by on Thu, 12/27/2007 - 17:40

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Today they call from 404-000-4321. Seem to be the same people as Bass, only this time they said they were tracking me with a GPS they had put on me...LMAO. How do they say this with a straight face??? I am still laughing. The worst part is not only was this paid, but I have sent them proof via certified mail and since my job is taking me to FL adn GA over the next 2 weeks, I get to go visit them while I am there. I am sure they will love that!!


Submitted by on Thu, 01/03/2008 - 12:51

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I received a phone call from 404-000-4321 regarding a legal issue and I needed to return their phone call today or have my attorney contact them today!

Well where do I start. After my little investigation into the phone number and where I get a hit on it, it comes back to Bass & Associates. Well I paid those idiots almost 2 years ago now- Now they must want more money? I sent them the money Western Union same day payment service. I no longer have my receipt as I only keep them for a year. What can I do? Im not calling them, actually my phone number just became unlisted, and I have switched carriers - Im sure they will use that against me. Oh well... Any input?


Submitted by on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 12:27

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I too paid them over 2 years ago, i had my receipts and have sent to them several times. They still call and hope I will pay them more money. I even had my attorney call them and they didnt want to talk to him. As long as they are paid in full, just answer the phone and have fun with them, thats what I do now. Better to get a laugh out of them than to let them bother you.

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Submitted by on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 10:57

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Bub...only contact them if you know your rights and are ready to be "scared" by them. If nothing else you can file a complaint from the call.

Odds are they will tell you they are sending the papers to the court right now to have you arrested for a variety of offenses and wanted to let you know. it will probably be up to you to ask them who they are and what debt is owed. then suddenly, if you pay an obscene amount by a certian time today, they will stop the legal action they are going to take.

feel free to contact them...if you know your rights, its a riot.

and btw...a few years back when platinum b services threatened to come to my home or work and toss me in jail, they told me to send my money to Bass ( no associates tho ) and back then, the company wasnt even recognized as a collection agency.
Guess SJM and platinum are up to their old tricks again.


Submitted by on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 14:36

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Everyone on this site who says "thank You" "They Were Great" Ect. Are Bass & No Class & Assoc. Employees. It is a Federal crime to intimidate someone or threaten jail time to someone who doesn????????t pay. The truth is the Holeyer than Now Employees Probably Have a Low Credit Score Themselves and go home to dodge collectors when they go home.

Welcome to the crash of the economy. Most of US Are good people in Bad Positions BASS who never intended to fall behind. JUST LIKE YOU!! Call Me Again and threaten to have me picked up and I'll press my case all the way to Justice court for Extreme violations of the fair Credit Reporting Act. You should read it. If we all went to the AG's Office or wrote to Our Legislators we could collect a BIG Check from them and pay the other debts we have that don't act like cops!!


Have A Nice Day BASS & ASSOC. Your days are numbered!....


To everyone else Relax You have The Control When you have the money even if you don????????t have it all. If nodbody pays them the fail. If you need to remove this account to perfect your score then settle with them otherwise don????????t respond AT ALL to these thugs!!


Submitted by on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 21:41

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wow I am so gad I found this site............I too heard from Bass and Associates today at work saying they were going to arrest me about a loan I supposedly took out from arrowhead in august 2007..........which I never did and my bank statements prove that.........the joker I spoke to didn't even have my correct ssn#(which I did NOT correct him on), but he somehow had my banking ifo so I closed my account, my phone#'s and name I asked for proof of this so called loan and he wouldnt give it to me saying that I signed an agreement stating they would not be required to send me anything, which is CRAP because no lender in their right mind would put something like that in a contract b/c its illegal to collect w/o validating the debt upon request.
The guy barely spoke englished and threatened to get me fired from my job...blah blah........be arrsted right by 2 pm if i didnt send him $1500 immedietly......for a loan I never even took out!

Thank you for this site now I see am not alone............by the way it's past 6pm and look I havent been arrested, so everyone who is getting threats from these people, don't panic, but do report this idiots to you AG immedietly, they need to be stopped.


Submitted by on Fri, 08/08/2008 - 15:25

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by the way........the first message from christopher he stated my ssn# (the one thats not even right).....I'm just curious if anyone knows if that is legal..........just trying to collect anything incrimiating against them, though it might not do me any good since they dont even have my real ssn#(thank god!)

He just left me another message saying my days were numbered at my job, only a miracle will help me now, my life is ruined...ect ect, and at the end to said "I'm not kidding with you!". How proffessional.


Submitted by on Fri, 08/08/2008 - 15:53

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Wow, they never learn, do they. Stating your SSN? He just probably made up one and hoped that you would correct him, so good for you for not taking the bait there. And if they get you fired, ask those Einsteins how you are supposed to pay them? Doesn't make sense, does it. How close does that get them to getting paid? What slimeballs....


Submitted by kscornell on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 11:45

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That's what I am guessing, At least I'm not as worried about idenity theft since he doesnt have my real ssn. I'll admit the phone call made me nervous at first, but then when he stated the wrong ssn...plus I never took out any loan on the date he stated or from arrowhead so thats when I realized he was full of crap......now when he calls I just put the phone up to the toilet and flush it. I called his bluff, and guess what I'm not arrested and I still have my job. Even if the debt was mine I highly doubt I'd et fired for defaulting on a lousy $200 loan.


Submitted by on Mon, 08/11/2008 - 15:35

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now when he calls I just put the phone up to the toilet and flush it


That's pretty funny, now if we could actually put the whole Bass crew in the toilet that would be perfect.

It's been two years since my run in with them, now I just sit back and chuckle about how freakin scared they had me..I was actually considering calling in to work because I was afraid somebody was going to come get me. I kept getting up and walking towards the window looking for the MEN IN BLACK to come carry me away...lol


Submitted by PinkLady on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 14:08

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Yea don't they all belong in the toilet...............I am so livid at them right now, they actually called one of my friends trying to get her to agree to press charges against me because I put her as a cosigner on this supposed loan I took out.....which by the way they still refuse to prove. She believed them at first and called me screaming..........thankfully I was able to calm her down and explain that it was a scam, that even if I did take out this loan, I wouldnt have been able to put her as a cosigner w/ o her knowing it. So as proof she called back and asked him her ssn and sure enough he didnt have it, and also he hung up on her. so now shes reporting the call to the AG in florida and maine. Now I'm afraid this has put strain on our friendship so I am outright livid at these morons. So when I heard from this christopher jerk I informed him he was being reported and the chicken hung up the phone. I really hope that ends it b/c i am back to being really upset because they are now messing w/ my friends...


Submitted by on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 14:45

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