Bass & Associates 866-900-7694 Bank Fraud

What I am concerned about is how he got my information. I have used payday loans, but not from the company he said or the dates he said so it makes no sense........plus i didnt default on them. I wonder if they hacked into some database, and if so then he would have my real ssn#, which he doesnt. All very strange.
He also called and left a message for my other friend, but thankfully she didnt take him seriously, she actaually laughed at him.
He hasnt bothered us today though. Ever since I mentioned the word "law" to him, he did not seem very interested in talking anymore. I even mentioned that i would be in florida in september and be happy to stop by, and asked for an addressand that made him even angrier...........then he hung up. Spineless coward.

the previous post is mine........I forgot to put my screen name.........by the way Pinklady, your family sounds awesome since they would make that POS cry like that

I had dealings with these people and was told that I was going to be arrested "on site" with in the next 20 minutes. I told the lady I was talking to that I will stay on the phone with her til the cops get here and we will see if you're actually telling the truth or not..." the lady her name was Mary said fine....1 hour past while we chit chatted about her family and her husband (she even asked me if I would come to her office and take her out to dinner and later get a hotel room for the 2 of us), NO COPS showed up...I then porceeded to tell her that I had her number (phone number) and was going to press charges against her and Bass & Associates for Aggrevated Harassment, attempted bodily harm, (she said she was sending 2 guys to my house to beat the money outta me as we spoke), and falsely reporting an incident....She hung up. Never heard another word out of them til today. I will call them Monday and do it all again. I love playing their game. Call their bluff they are too niave to know that there are smart people out there that know better than they do that it takes alot more than just a "download of Information" to have you arrestedon a bad debt PLUS you can't be arrested for a debt (unless there is PROVABLE fraud invovled). I one upped them too I sent the money they said I owed them every penny ($2574), all in MONOPLY money......LOL

LOL, that's great. And the beauty of it is while you were keeping them on the phone, they were paying for the call! I love it....

Monoply money, that is so funny. I would love to be a fly on the wall to watch them open that envelope..ha ha

Monopoly money??? That's GREAT!!!! Better than my holding the phone to the toilet and flushing it when they call......

they are the ones committing fraud! give me a break!
"thanks to the help of bass and associates, i am finially debt free."
"i am ecstatic that i am debt free thanks to bass and associates"
"I recently dealt with Bass and Associates and they were very helpful."
Sounds like ads to me! SERIOUS GUYS? BASS AND ASSOCIATES CAT EVEN COVER THEIR NAMES ON HERE! nice try but your shameless plugs wont work. My GF just got a letter and I'm glad I did this re-search! Wont get a dime out of me! losers. BTW Bass and associates doesn't even have a web page

Bass Pre-Litigation Services, LLC

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Reported on Friday, September 19, 2008 7:09 PM


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The BBB has been unable to contact the company concerning complaint(s). We have not been able to determine a valid address and/or phone number for this company.
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Name:

Bass Pre-Litigation Services, LLC
Phone:

(800) 871-7730
Address:

314 West 44th St., Jacksonville, FL 32208

Business Category:

collection agencies
BBB file opened:

September 27, 2006
Additional Locations and Phone Numbers
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(877) 281-2220, x333
(877) 281-2224, x317

Number of complaints processed by the BBB
since the firm's BBB file was opened in September 2006: 78
in the last 12 months: 6

Complaints Concerned:
Service Issues (47 complaints)
11 Resolved
1 Unresolved
2 Delayed Resolution
33 Company did not respond
Credit or Billing Disputes (29 complaints)
3 Resolved
2 Unresolved
1 Delayed Resolution
22 Company did not respond
1 The company could not be located or is out of business
Contract Disputes (2 complaints)
1 Delayed Resolution
1 Company made every reasonable effort to resolve
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Bass and Associates

The following was written by Consumer Advocate, Anthony Lemons:

Quote:
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:

Quote:
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.
???? 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

The following was written by Consumer Advocate, Anthony Lemons:

Quote:
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:

Quote:
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.
???? 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

I got a letter from Bass and Associates about my husbands car and his bankruptcy. They are holding the balance of the note and I am paying them monthly so we do not have to give the car back. Are they on the up and up?

in a word...no.you should have sent a DV letter to them.they are as crooked as a summer day is long.

If I remember right, there are two Bass & Associates--one is actually on the up and up and the other one is the sleazy one that Paul is referring to. What address did they give? If it's a Florida address, I would run for the hills!

Anonymous quoted, from the BBB:
Quote:

I recently received a call from a "lovely" lady named angela from bass. She told me since my chapter 7 bk has since been discharge, they are collecting on the secured interest item in my bk filing. I told her that she would have to contact my laywer to discuss this. She told me that there was no reason to contact the lawyer because they would just tell her to contact me directly.
She then told me how much money they wanted....needless to say i claimed that in my bk filing with the creditor. Then told me to pay fair market value for the item, or i can set up a time for them to come and repo it. Tried to get me to tell her where it was. All this time, she was becoming more and more angry with me. I told her that my lawyer will be in contact with her, and she hung up on me.
Are these fools really able to come and get something that i clearly claimed as an asset in my filing, and wait til the discharge is final to do so? Help me!!! I am losing sleep over this nonsense.

Don't lose sleep over it, relax. If it is legitimate, then they would send it to you in writing. Pass the number and info about the call to the BK attorney you used, in writing preferably.

Well, here's my problem. I returned my items to Bass and Associates and they state they never received them. And of course I do not have my reciept from Fed-Ex. Does anyone have the address where you send surrendered items? I am having no luck getting it or any other help in tracking this package. I can't imagine it just got lost..........

Call Fed-Ex and ask them.

guess they are having a party with your returned items.. next time check with your lawyer first.

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Funny how the "anonymous" "people" who keep responding positively about Bass and Associates does so right around the same time as each other. They have to work there and are trying to make B&A look like a good company when they are really punks.

Why is your address for Bass & Associates in FL when I have been making my payments to AZ???? Sounds a lil fishy to me?

These yahoos are nothing but a low brow bunch of losers who go around trying to muscle people into paying debts that have been discharged by US Bankruptcy courts. They try and intimidate people into admitting/acknowledging debts that have been discharged and then they try to collect on them, even though they have no right to. DO NOT acknowledge ANY correspondence or contact from them. DO NOT give them any information at all....no name, no address, NOTHING!!

I looked up Arrowhead Investments with the BBB with the address of the company listed as Salt Lake City Utah. According to the BBB there is no such business listed. I have visited Arrowheads website and I too had fallen prey to these people. What they fail to understand is there own Q&A section.
Q: Can I extend the loan?
A: Yes, after 4 renewals you will be required to pay down a portion of your loan plus any finance charges.

They were taking $90 every two weeks out of my checking account for several months. Every pay period is a renewal. By default the loan is paid.

Their bullying tactics must stop.