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Submitted by on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 23:13
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Information for all of you dealing with these low life criminals................

Check Administration Services, also known as Dept. of Check Administration.(to sound scary on the phone)
I got their address from the New York Secretary of State office. It is 167 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14222. This is a residential neighborhood. Not sure if they operate out of their basement, or if this is just a fake(front) address. GoogleMap it and you will see. The phone number they use is 1-888-412-1850. They have only been around since March. They are a standard debt collection agency, and CANNOT ARREST YOU!

Here is a list of some of their illegal tactics:

Call your family to imply that you are a criminal, and that you are going to go to jail if you don't pay up. Tell you that you are being charged with some sort of bad check crime. Impersonate a lawyer and threaten a lawsuit. Impersonate a government official and threaten that you are going to prison. Call you early in the morning against fdcpa rules. Harass you verbally on the phone. Trick your caller ID into saying the call is being received from a courthouse or sheriff office. Individual employees use fake names.
Threaten that charges are "being filed" when in truth they intend not to take the action they are threatening, whether they can or can't anyway. Call you even though they are aware you have filed for bankruptcy. Flat out lie about your case. If they have done anything like what i just listed, they are breaking laws and FDCPA rules.

Here is what you can do to report them or sue them.

(1st and foremost try to obtain any evidence you can. Phone messages, written statements from family they have called, letters they have sent you, even recorded phone conversations with them.)

The most important person to contact is Karen at the New York Attorney General's office. She is the SR. in charge of consumer fraud. Her phone number is (716) 853-8400. She is very knowledgeable and friendly, and already aware of this company.
Next you should file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Their phone number is (877)382-4357. Reference this case number, 19331109.
Next if your caller ID is showing anything other than unknown, private, New York, or Check Administration Service, than you should contact the FCC about this. Contact them at their website fcc.gov and file a complaint.

And finally, here is the attorney you should contact about filing a lawsuit. She is aware of this company and the illegal tactics they use, and ideally is located in Buffalo along with this company. Her name is Andrea Schillaci, and her phone number is (716)849-8900. It should only cost you about $200 to get your lawsuit rolling. If you guys need any more info, just post your questions and I will reply. GOOD LUCK!


I dont know what experience you had with this organization but they have been nothing but helpful. I was caught up with several checks i wrote to loan orgs and they showed me how to clear them up. Provided me with accurate documentation and i was able to open up a checking account without any problems when it was said and done. Not only that they assisted me in clearing up my credit.... Nothing but good things to say about this company.


Submitted by on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 06:32

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1st person i've ever seen have anything good to say about this company. something tells me you work for them, and are trying to improve their image, Satisfied.


Submitted by on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:47

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Recently, someone contacted me claiming to be giving a courtesy call from the Sheriff's office regarding my father. She stated that my name had been given as a reference and that two charges were pending toward my father. She said that he would face an attempt to defraud a financial institution and theft due to a bad check. If he did not contact Check Administration Services immediately, a summons would be sent to his home or work.

He did contact them and they demanded that all money be paid in full without delay and that no payment plan would be accepted.

All of this allegedly occurred three years ago. No notices were ever sent to my father. Additionally, when I contacted this company and demanded a statement, they sent a piece-mealed letter. It did not have my father's correct last name nor was his address correct.

A lot of information was left in a voice message to me. Are these types of companies even allowed to leave such detailed messages to those other than the debtor?

I do not want to see my father go to jail or court, but the whole situation has me feeling skeptical. I cannot believe that a collection agency would demand full payment upon the initial contact. They do not have any solid proof that the debt is owed. I asked for a copy of the check, but representative got combative and said corporate has it and the court has it. I could request it from there. I don't know. Whenever I asked for a website, they said they did not have one.

They never told me the county in which they allegedly filed the summons. Additionally, whenever I try to research this company, I come up empty. However, whenever I research their address, I come up with about 3 different companies other than the Check one.

We are not even on the East Coast. This is stressing me out because I am worried about my Dad. Even if he does owe it, which I am not sure of at this point, how can I find out if a complaint has been filed with the court?


Submitted by on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 19:00

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how much is still owed to check-n-go?what they did is against the law.you will not be arrested for owing a pdl.debts are civil
matters not criminal ones.also what state are you in?that being said,send a DV and C&D letters,send them certified mail return receipt.


Submitted by paulmergel on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 05:25

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as i said in my original message, these people are nothing but low life frauds! don't cower down to them. you really need to contact Karen at the NY attorney generals office. them contacting you about your father is against the law, then throw in the threats of jail and false claims of summons, and you've got a case against them. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH!!! CONTACT KAREN AT THE NY ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE!!! I guarantee you i am the person that know the most about this company in the world(other than the frauds that work there). And I know best about all the illegal things they are doing. Contact Karen and file a complaint, if i get the message out to enough people, and they all file a complaint, this company will be shut down and the owners will more than likely go to jail. the reason they act the way the do towards you( threats, illegal activities, etc...) is because no one was ever able to track them down, so no one could ever sue them! but now you have all their information(POWER) to go get these guys, so i suggest you do so, for the sake of your fellow countrymen.


Submitted by on Sat, 08/02/2008 - 12:32

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(I won't back down!) sounds to me like you have to much time on your hands which makes perfect sense seeing that you right bad checks for a living, defaulting loan companies by not paying them back so you can pay for your drug habbit and TVs and maybe even the computer your using to right this crap and not keep your job at Arbys. Good luck getting these guys and I hope the courts come down on you hard!


Submitted by on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 11:28

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Guest...people turn RIGHT and are RIGHT handed, sometimes they are RIGHT and you are wrong, but we WRITE checks. Also, nuns wear HABBITs, drug addicts have HABITs. I magine you are of the latter variety.


Submitted by NASCAR_Devil on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 11:45

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These scum are based in NY City. They contacted me about a debt, so I wrote back asking for verification and they never answered. Several months later I receive writ of garnishment in the mail from the local sheriffs department. So I go to the local courthouse and sure enough, there's a summons there that I never received! Went to lawyer. The lawyer examines the paperwork and says there's nothing I can do! So now I've written to the governor, state attorney general and FTC complaining about this. What kind of a stupid country is this if one cannot even defend themselves against scumbags like these?! They even hire d a mouthy lawyer named Gregory M Maurer who will cut your whole family down if you even try and exercise your rights! My lawyer says there's nothing I can do?


Submitted by on Wed, 08/13/2008 - 11:41

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They called my work, super embarressing, and said I had until 4:30pm to call them, or they would send some down to where I worked and have them wait in the parking lot! They told my wife I was going to jail and all this. What are my options? I left a message with Karen in New York, but I don't need people coming to where I work. HELP??? Advice??


Submitted by on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 13:43

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These people are at it again. I already filed a complaint with the FTC, and will be contact Karen at the New York Attorney General's office. (716) 853-8400. I hope that they enjoy this from someone who went through Business Law...


Submitted by on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 19:44

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I do have a complaint about these folks at check administration. Yes I did have a check loan and paid these people half of what I owed. I set up another date for payment but as my luck has it I was only able to come up with half. When I called and talk to this woman last name allen said well if this payment doesn't go through we will take or suspend your drivers liscense and/or your nursing license. Being that my nursicng license is my livelihood, I proceeded to call the state board of nfursing and they said they cannot touch my nursing license and she suggested I call the Attorney General. Yes, I owe them the money. I wouldn't of taken out the loan if I wasn't having issues. I never intended for it to get this far. Oh yes, Deb Allen and some other fella who threatened and belittled me!!!!! Beware


Submitted by on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 15:43

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Help!!!! Was contacted by this place yesterday, the number they gave as a return was 866-676-9730, does anyone know this number? Also, shortly after making the mistake of not blocking my cell number and returning their call, first I got a call back from a blocked number and then shortly afterwards got a call from the Coronado Police Dept. Think they may have spoofed the number. Has anyone ever had this experience?


Submitted by on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 08:05

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Has anyone actually taken these people to court, im in the process of filing a suit against Check Adminisration SErvices, they failed to update my credit report, and failed to send out a receipt when they verbally agreed they would. Also they threated to prosecute me with Fraud if i didnt pay them im defnitley suing there

****, i gave them few tiems to respond to my emails and letters they havne't replied anyone considering suit againt them let me know xxx Email removed for your safety..Bossy4455

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Submitted by on Tue, 10/14/2008 - 12:51

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Yes we have had experience with this company. From the sound of others who have posted, our experience is the same. Since these people don't want to reveal who they really are or the type of business they are, I not sending them one red cent. They are showing signs of being the frauds to me


Submitted by on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 12:04

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check administration has a web site at checkadmin.com


Submitted by on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 13:03

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I just had this happen yesterday! I was called and told my husband was fixing to be picked up and put in jail for Malicious intent to defraud a financial institution, before they new who I was they gave me all his private information and said if he didn't call them a.s.a.p. that he was looking at going to jail. everything we have read is true,we are in the middle of contacting the information listed on these posts but cannot get thru to the attourney general at that number,,please help!!!!!!


Submitted by on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 06:01

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Got a call from these people yesterday and gonna try to report them everything in this is true about what they do.


Submitted by on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 08:58

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I've never heard of them, either...but, they sound like they are a CA trying to collect on PDL's. Again......( I said this in another thread..) how can 'legit' CA's collect on something illegal, like PDL's?


Submitted by sdchargers_63 on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 09:22

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If any of you need to have a good laugh today, go to this web site, checkadmin.com and read about how wonderful this company thinks they are and how well trained they are, how all they want to do is help you. Have your laugh then file your complaints with the proper authorities. This is proof that they are frauds.


Submitted by on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 12:13

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OMG! Thanks so much for that information! These people have been calling my mom and my friend for several weeks now threatening to serve me with court summons on my job. I filed bankruptcy and infromed them of that, but the calls persist. I was so scared and convinced that they were coming to arrest me, that I treid to borrow money from my family to pay this debt, that had more than doubled the original amount that I owed. Thanks for this info.


Submitted by on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 18:43

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I agree with Dorothey go to the web site and read everything about them what a front they put up. I am waiting on the paperwork to file on them. I hope everyone who is dealing with these low life's will do the same.


Submitted by on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 06:33

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we got all the info on thes people we could, names, address, phone numbers . Here is some of the names should you need them Debbie Smith Process Server, That is what she calls herself anyway, Matt Murphy investagator that is what he calls himself anyway, Steve Grevis processor that is what he calls himself any way. We called the Attorney Generals office in NY and reported them, we then called the BBB and filed on them, we then called the FTC and filed on them. After we had all the ammo we needed we called them back and let them have it with both barrels, and you could have heard a pin drop on their end of the phone. First word's out of Matt Murphy's mouth was im calling the Prosses Server we told him to go ahead we were waiting on her to show up then he hung the phone up. After a few minutes went by we got a call back from a woman that was kissing our azz's we then laid the law down to her to.Ok enough said i get soooooooo mad at people like this how can they sleep at night or look in the mirror after knowing what they have done to people. All i can tell you is to call their bluff and file on them it worked for me. Also we called the district attorneys office in the county we live in and they wanted information on this company and the people that were calling us. DONT MESS WITH TEXAS. Hope this info will help you GOOD LUCK


Submitted by on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 07:25

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Talk about 'gaining up' on someone?! Good for you!!!!!!!!!!! So many frauds out there..just don't know who to believe anymore. Glad ya all got the 'ammo' ya needed, to deal with them.


Submitted by sdchargers_63 on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 07:31

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These guys need to be reported to people who can shut there illegal operations down

go to budhibbs.cm and let him take care of them :?:


Submitted by on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 13:25

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In the past, I have gotten calls. I don't know who they were but, they left messages stating "We need to speak to so-ans-so concerning a personal matter." And left some refernce number to tell them. They called with a private number, so, I don't know if it was this company or not. I never called them back.


Submitted by sdchargers_63 on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 14:41

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i also was someone who went to check n go, over a yr 1/2 ago, i live in nh though, and i was very loyal in always paying back what i borrowed, until i was laid off, and had nothing to pay back with. finally after months of searching for a new job, i contacted them to make good on the debt, and they had no file on me. so i called the head office here in manchester, again no file on me. i was well aware eventually this bill would show up someday, so i chose to wait. tuesday while driving my roomate to work, her phone wrang and it was a woman from this company, who asked who i was to my roomate, she answered " a friend" . i was driving, and my roomate not knowing what to do decided not to just hand me the phone. the woman proceeded to tell her the amount i owed( which was a ton more then originally) and also if i didn't call her back within the hour there would be a bench warrent for my arrest. she also went on to call me a deadbeat, and a few other things. my roomate was very smart and kept her cool, but wrote down everything down. also ontop of this she informed my roomate of the other 2 people i had put down as references, and that she would also be calling them.
when i called this woman back i was out of my mind pissed! she broke so many debt collcting laws it isn't funny! i have fully admitted to the fact i knew i owed the money, and was willing to pay it. she denied saying she threatened a bench warrent,( but i heard her) she then tried to tell me she had every right to discuss this matter with anyone i put down as a reference. went on to insult me and call me a deadbeat, and because i happen to know the law, what was i a professional debtor? i called her a jackass, and she hung up on me.
i waited and calmed down, then i called back and spoke to a man, who was actually very nice, although he said he had to collect the full amount that day, or there would be a summonse served to me. he also swore the woman didn't say a bench warrrant, but a summonse. he then went on to tell me they were located in ny, and i asked if they were going to come to nh to take me to court, and he said " no we will have someone there summonse you."
at first he stated they were not debt collectors, and they were not calling to make payment arrangements, that it was a curtousy call. in the end of this conversation, i ended up giving them my cc# and agreed to pay a total of 200$ per week for 5 weeks to pay this off.
after much stress, i sought out legal counsel myself on this and they gave me a list of questions to call and ask them. upon calling and asking, when i asked for the address, the man on the phone asked if everything was alright and i told him" yes i just wanted the name and address of your firm whereas you didn't give it to me before" i also then asked what type of firm they were and he stated they were a cc/ check fraud company.
i reported this to my legal counsel, and he informed me they are no more then a debt collector with a fancy name tacked onto it, and after everything they had just put me through, make them take me to court.
when i called the man back i told him they did not have my permission to withdraw any money at this moment in time, and also by fdcp laws, i want all communications with me only in writting. he then stated he had a feeling that was what this was about when i called earlier, and went on to ask who my legal councel was, and i told him i was done talking any longer. i hung up.
5 min later he called me back to state if i was going to quote the fdcp law, then i should know it needed to be in writting so i told him, yes i am aware of that and i am on that, i was just giving you a courtousy call to inform you of it. he then went on to call me a child, and became very angry, and said i would be summoned today!
also another thing this man threatens is to go through chex systems, and pull up every bad check a person has ever written, just to let you all know, they can only bring up in a court of law the check from check n go, anything else from anywhere else is unsubmittable( which i spoke to a friend in collections, who has people he has to collect debts from, from several different accounts, and he cannot ever walk into court legally and bring up any of the other debts the person owes, other then the one at hand.)
i again told this man i was done speaking with him, and he called me a child and i hung up.
the best thing i can say is, keep your cool, and do your research as i have done. i googled their company and this was the #1 site to go to.
strong arming people into paying debts isn't the way to go. bad things happen to good people all the time, and shit just happens. not everyone with a bad check is a monster or a dead beat, bad things just happen all the time.


Submitted by on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 10:01

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I am going through the same thing right now with these people. They are threatening me and my family so I already made all the complaints. Thanks for the address.


Submitted by on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 13:43

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I want to speak to anyone here who has dealt with this company. I am an attorney in Minneapolis. One of our practice areas is consumer protection. I have a client who had a similar experience to those people who have posted. Please call me so
I can learn more about your contacts with the company. I am only interested in getting voluntary statements from you to further define this company's business practices, especially the practice of using call ID spoofing (making fake numbers/names show up on caller ID). My client also had fake caller ID show up (supposedly from the court). Thanks for your help.

Chris Gonko
Scrimshire, Martineau, Gonko & Vavreck, PLLC
toll free 877-659-9500


Submitted by on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 16:16

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This company has been nothing but helpful. Its seems like everyone on this site only wants to bad mouth these people. I feel into a hole when i was in college with debt. You have to eventually take some responsibility for your actions in the past and own up to them. Nobody wants to do this anymore. This is why our ecomony is what it is. Everyone wants to blame the next person. It seems like it is always someone else's fault but your own. We need to grow up as individuals and as a nation and take responsibility. these people are trying to help you if you believe it or not. If any of you want to have anything in the future you have to have good credit. This is why we are in the mess we are in with this ecomony. They would give credit to anyone and anything and most people defaulted on it Whether it was a car loan/payday loan/ mortage. As long as you had a job and a heart beat you were considering for a loan and credit. Now your going to need good credit to get a job. Why would employers want to hire somone that is irresponsible and cannot even pay their own bills on time? are those same people going to be responsible and come to work everyday on time and do their job to their best of their ability? THINK ABOUT IT. Especially with the unemployment rate at an all time high. Jobs are scarce. So would you rather hire someone that is responsible in paying their bills or someone that could care less????? Stop blaming people for your mistakes. Grow up and do things for yourself we will be a better country and you will have a better life for yourself and for your family. Its not that hard people.


Submitted by on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 12:14

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boy that was quite a load of troll spew wasn't it?let me show the holes in guest/bobo's post.

1)this CA is illegal in every sense of the word.go to budd hibbs site it will be confirmed.
2)without a license to collect or own debt they can't report on your CR.
3)this CA should be out of business for there illegal tactics.

thanks for sharing,but nobody here cares what a troll/shill/bobo thinks.


Submitted by paulmergel on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 12:32

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I've been contacted by a group called Dept. of Check and Corporate Services. The gentleman informed me his name was Investigator Rodgers and that he was following up on this file. He said he likes to contact the debtors before hand to hear their side of the story. He said that I wrote a check to a cash advance outfit feb of 2005. Here it is Dec 2008 and this is the first I'm hearing about it. He said that if I didn't pay 473.00 dollars that he would issue a summons. I asked him what the face value of the check was and he couldn't tell me. I asked him to also mail me some sort of proof ie:copy of the check, list of fees, the check cashing co.'s return check fee policy and he told me that by the time I got it in the mail it would be too late. He also told me he works along side Pat Corbett and Attorney that works for this company. I asked him for a call back number and he said "well don't you have caller id?" I do but the batteries are out. We mostly use our cell phones, so it's strange he was even calling me on my house phone. We've only had it 6 months. I don't want to go to court, but this all seems a little fishy to me.


Submitted by on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 16:18

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this guy is a scammer for sure.do a search in the upper right about patrick corbett law office and that will tell you all you need to know.i wouldn't take to the bottomfeeder rent-a-lawyer again.


Submitted by paulmergel on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 17:36

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Take Mr. Gonko up on his offer. He is a great guy and gave me great advice. Nothing against anyone here on the post but, don't just go by what is posted here. Make sure you contact a legal professional. Chris Gonko would be a good start. Chris even put us in contact with a lawyer here in Kansas to talk to. Thanks again for your help Chris.


Submitted by on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 13:20

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Patrick Michael Corbett, Jr. NYS Bar Lic#4186664 69 Fairvale Drive Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Phone: 716-631-9346 Work: 716-903-1144 Call and let him know what you think of him and his "Investigators." :D


Submitted by on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 05:41

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Here is who I filed a complaint with (they were very nice said Corbett was a source of many complaints).

New York State Office of Attorney Grievance Committees
438 Main Street, 8th Floor Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: 716 -845-3630 Fax: 716 856-2701


Submitted by on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 05:42

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if you do a search for patrick corbett.you will see that very address.great find guest.everyone who was called by these people should file the grievance.


Submitted by paulmergel on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 06:21

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I had the same call with the same threat of a summons last week. I was gonna make arrangements to pay, but they wanted it before the end of the year. They keep telling my job that they are going to come up there to serve me and get me for check fraud. I admit I owe the money, but I like to get documentation before I pay a cent. I had an issue with another PDL before and they send me all of the paperwork and I was able to go and pay them in the office of the collection agency. I know all companies aren't local, but I have now problems paying off my debts, I just don't wanna be bullied or conned into thinking I'm a criminal!


Submitted by on Sun, 12/28/2008 - 10:49

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They called me this am and told my 8 yr old son that If I didnot come to the phone immediately they would have a sherrif come out and arrest me...I had no idea who they were. After doing some investigating....What jerks....I am filing a complaint with the FTC. I have new phone numbers for them that I am not seeing on any message boards too....


Submitted by on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 13:43

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Yea they called me to by leaving a message, and i called them back and this guy was sayng all kinds of stuff like im going to go to jail and ask me questions about if i have a job cause i didnt have the amount of money he asked for and what do i do with my money i told the ass i pay bills he was very rude talking to me and i told him u need to stop being rude to me and the he said see u in court and hung up. I thought it was real funny someone calling 3 years after i had any dealings with check -N-go that this place calls me and instead of being nice he was rude and then hung up on me. Sooo i googled the name of this company and saw all this so i am going to make a complaint and the next time they call me i will know exactly what to say...thanks for posting this, it helped alot


Submitted by on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 08:37

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They called my cousin that had the same name as me giving out all these false allegation I will be contacting attorney office first thing monday morning.


Submitted by on Sat, 01/10/2009 - 10:49

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Actually called my local police department and told them what happened to me policeofficer said if you anything felony related you would be served with documents from the county where you live not way in new york, also he stated that the police doesn't call to see if your home before they come arrest you, he started laughing and said tell them to come up with a new line..... Lol they are liars


Submitted by on Sat, 01/10/2009 - 12:11

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This jackass called me yesterday. He asked for me by my maiden name, which I haven't used in 3 years. He asked if the Sheriff had been to my house already to arrest me. He said I was being charged w/ felony check fraud, theft of service and breech of contract. The more I tried to find out just what the hell he was talking about the more irritated he got. He at one point told me that because I wasn't crying (like some little girl) that I must be guilty. He also said that since my credit report hadn't been flagged w/ a fraud alert that clearly I was guilty. He said something about...do you know how often I hear people say that aren't guilty and they are. I told him I'm ex law enforcement and yes I DO know how often that is done. Well his tune changed right then and there. All of a sudden it became, this WILL BE filed against you instead of asking if the Sheriff had already been to my home or work. He said he wanted $2400 to settle and I laughed at him. Then he said, I assume you won't be settling. I told him, "Hell no!" Apparently, someone used a rock.com email (same as a hotmail account) to get an internet "loan" of over $400. Whoever this person was had my SS# too. They defaulted on the loan, obviously. I keep an eye on my credit report. Almost 3 months ago I found this bogus charge against me. So I disputed it. It was also tied to some bogus address on my report to a city I've never even been to. The company that put the claim on my credit report never bothered to defend their claim of debt. The negative item was dropped. Now this jerk pulled my credit report to see if I had filed a fraud alert on it...since I hadn't at that time, he just assumed he could harass and threaten me. Boy was he wrong! When I found out just what he was after I told him I had in fact disputed the claim on my credit report. To which he replied, "I don't know about that." He didn't bother to look and it would have saved him some more legal trouble. It is illegal to pull a credit report for debt collections purposes on a debt that isn't owed. Since it was disputed and dropped, it isn't owed. He wouldn't give me his name and he called from a restricted number. BUT...his info was all over my credit report. The company is Southern Tier Agency out of Depew, NY. And just to be clear, my credit report hadn't been pulled since Feb of 2008 prior to this guy. I've called my lawyer. I called the courts. I called the Sheriff (who I know due to tons of subpoenas being brought to me at work and at home). I called the local police. I checked for ANYTHING filed or pending against me in the entire state...NOTHING! So, what they are doing is illegal. They CAN NOT say the Sheriff is coming or threaten to sue/arrest you unless they actually do it. So whether you honestly owe the debt or not (as in my case w/ identity theft...which is now being closely monitored by programs I put in place), the threaten tactics they use are VERY illegal. Do not pay these guys or allow them to harass you. Get an attorney, many will do pro bono work (free work) and can help you. My attorney is all over this one.


Submitted by on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 16:51

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So is what everyone saying true?? I called and left a message for Karen. But these people say that the paperwork is in motion and I will be arressted. This was my fault of writing a bad check 3 years ago. I know this. But then for them first it was from $580 (which is what I owe) to $380 and then I get transferred to another woman who said the bank wont go that low and paperwork is in motion for me to be served and go to jail. I am so confused especially right now with the economy and I have been out of work since 2 weeks before x-mas. So I really dont have this money right now. Does anyone have any suggestions???


Submitted by on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 08:59

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