global pre litigation

I should have proof read. It was supposed to read that she said they weren't subject to the fair debt act

Debts are civil, not criminal. You cannot be prosecuted,, sent to jail, etc. Ignore the calls. If they persist, file a complaint with the FTC.

file a police report as this scumbag scammer broke the law hand over fist.do that on top of bingonut's advice knowing again a scumbag scammer.

One of these companies tricked my wife and she ended up paying them $200 over the phone one afternoon. The debt was supposedly from a loan taken out several years ago that was finally going to court. Back then I had a terrible job and was already served papers the proper, legal way and it was embarassing. She didn't want the same thing to happen to me that day so she agreed to pay them something but they never followed up with a call, email, etc.These people prey upon the uninformed masses. Call the people that do this and the tactics they used whatever you want - ultimately it's smart. It gets results and sadly yes, people do lose money on this. I just wish there was a way to turn the tables on them and watch them squirm.

read the entire thread.of course it's a scam.report them,and ignore them.

a complete bunch of unarrested criminals states things like you are being sued,and you commited fraud isn't illegal?not only that shill,but saying those things to 3rd parties.you are shill,and a loser.plus you most likely work for bottomfeeding slime as only someone of your dubious ilk would even try to defend them.btw i know someone who does collections and they saw this thread and immediately said bottomfeeder.so back to the phones shill.

I got a call today while I was at school. The call came to my home,so my son answered the call. Someone on the phone told him that it was urgent that they speak to me because I was in trouble,so my son called my cell phone while the person was still on my home phone,because my son was worried,and concerned about the trouble he was told I was in. He could not reach me on my cell phone,because I do not take my phone in class. So as I was leaving school I checked my cell phone as I always do. I noticed I had a missed call from a number I did not know,so I assume my son gave this person my number after he{my son) could not reach me. I did not call the number back because I also noticed that this caller had left me a voicemail,so I decided to listen to the voicemail. It told me that I needed to call that number because I was being charged for a claim against me,and it was urgent that they speak with me. It also told me that I had been warned and that this was the only notice I will get. When I got home,my son told me about the other call I had got. He also gave me the phone number I was told to call,along with a case number. I called the toll-free number,and spoke with someone who told me about the charges against me from a payday loan company(Advance America). They say the loan was back in 2008 for the amount of $970. They told me that I needed to pay the money or I would have to appear in court, Come to find out the first call came from the person who was to serve me the documents to appear in court. I messed around and gave them my credit card information,but they were only supposed to get the payment on a certain date. After I got off the phone with them,I got puzzled. My instincts kept telling me that something was not right about this ,so I did some more calling. First I called the company they say I had the loan with,and explained to them what was going on,and they say it is a scam because they had already gotten calls from others with the same problems,so they gave me the number to the FTC. After I finished taking care of all of this,I called that person(scammer) back and informed them of all that I had done. I told them that I knew this was a scam. Guess What? They told me that they would not be taking any money off of my credit card(but of course I already cancelled it). At first they were still sticking to their story,trying to make me believe that I had to pay this money or go to court. I told them I was not paying so they told me that someone would be bringing me someone(the caller that left the voicemail) would be bringing me some documents and then hung up the phone. I waited for the documents they say would arrive in 20 minutes by the first caller,which is the same person that left the voicemail. But of course no one ever came,and I did not receive another phone call. These scammers really need to be stopped.

The same thing just happened to me today. My dad called me telling me that someone called him twice today saying that they were taking me to court for an old payday loan from way back in 2008. They gave him the number 1-888-307-1059 and a claim number to give me. My father said the guy who called him and gave him that information called him from 614-929-3687. I called these people and they told me that they was E-Z Money payday loans was taking me to court for fraud and breech of contract. These people had an address on me and that I haven't lived at for 6 years. I told them that I haven't received any letters regarding this. They told me that it is my responsibility to forward my mail when I move... (I put in a change of address EVERY SINGLE TIME I move. I use to work in collections so I know my laws. The funny thing is this... how can they try to get money for a debt or try to serve me papers when THEY NEVER ASKED me what my current address and phone number is. They contacted my father trying to reach me and my father only had his current number for 2 months... the number I have I have had for some time now.... hmmmmm... sounds fishy doesn't it.

I received the same call today, same number of attempts to reach me and same dates as the first person. I got a call from 1-855-203-2449 and the person that called first was Corey Adams and the second one was Joe Sanchez. They were rude and could not give me accurate information, when I told them I had already cleared this up he got even more rude and threatened me with criminal charges. I told him I did not feel comfortable giving any further information and I would have my lawyer contact them. He then got more mad and said good luck with that if you get "served" today.

i recieved the same call today. they told me i owed for a loan i took out years ago. now i know i cant go to jail for it but it is money i took and never pay back regardless of how they are trying to recover the money i do owe it just like anybody else who took a loan and never paid it back. the reson why i googled this is just like you all did was because i do know ppl scam but is this really a scam when i did take out the loan and i know i never payed it back. coming from collections for 20+ yrs i know that they said nothing illegal or did anything illegal.

OMG.. I just got a call from Global Pre litigation firm and i was so puzzled. so i spoke to 2 different people. The first one was a butt and the supervisor was very nice and calm. the same exact stoy as you all are saying. It is a scam. WHen I heard that the rude man would serve me papers to appear in court, I got nervous, but then I said to the lady... Let me check the BBB and I'll call you back with my credit card number... So instead I googled the name and here it is..!!! SCAM.!!!! so glad I took the time to goggle it first. And if any man serves me anything it better be an apology. lol. I have been a victim of this same type of scam. HOw do they get ALL of your loan info and job and address info? This is crazy. Thank God for google and you all posting the info. I am soooo relived now. Can't wait for them to call me back. lol.

Same story. Gave them my attorney's name and phone number. They didn't want it. Really? Pre Litigation and they don't want to speak to my attorney? What a crock of crap. You did exactly the right thing, By the way the number they called me from was 888-357-9195 and the guy who wanted to serve me papers called from 619-754-9881.

You did exactly the right thing. This agency is in clear violation of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Continue to ignore their demands for payment and the previous response you received is correct as well. You cannot be prosecuted in criminal court for this kind of debt. This company's claim to do so is the first of several violations for the FDCPA. You're the good person here, they are not.

I just received a call saying that some guy needs to speak to my daughter right away. I called the number he gave her to call and then gave them a claim number they gave me. I felt the guy was a little off when I spoke to him so I did a search on the computer just like the rest of you. I am waiting for him to call back so I can give him a piece of my mind!

Nice to see bank finally helping people to understand this - never admit you owe something over the phone - that is why they use these scare tactics to get people to cave and pay.. always make them send you something in writing to validate debt - they have to by law and then you can decide if you owe or not and can send out a cease and desist if needed.

OMG. The same thing happened to me this week! A man said he was paid as a locator to find me and he threatened me with fraud and said he was on his way to my home. I also called the number he gave me and they said I have to pay a debt for payday loan in 2009. I asked for more information and for their address and zipcode. They said flat out NO! I don't need it and to just pay with my master card. Yes I was frightened and didn't understand why but I went ahead and setup payments arrangements. I later called the fraud department at my bank and they canceled out my bank card immediately. Fraud dept. said not not setup anything until they send a statement of debt to payday loan. I learned a great lesson today.

Been through the same, got a call from some litigation company saying that they tried to serve me at an address I haven't lived at in 10 years and prior to taking out the loan with the debt they were representing.....such as scam. I told them go ahead and serve me at my current address......

I was awoken this morning my a two strange phone numbers. The first was: 203-871-7304. The second was 203-806-4005 which called me twice after I ignored it. The area code is from Connecticut which is where I am from and I answered it because I thought that it may have been important. The man on the phone had an urgency in his voice and asked about my sister and how he could get in contact with her. I told her that I would relay any message that they had but of course I wouldn't give out any of her personal information. He said that he had an envelope that he had to serve her and a claim number followed by an (800) number. He made it sound like she was either being sued or some kind of weird criminal charges were being brought against her. I called 800 number and it was answered by a girl at "Global, Pre-Litigation Company". I asked her what a prelitigation 'company was, and she aked for the claim number. I said, "before i give you that information, can you please tell me what a pre-litigation company is?" She wouldn't answer the questoin and finally hung up on me. I called back the original number, and the voicemail said somehting about how it didn't take messages- IN THE SAME VOICE AS ON THE 800 NUMBER's ORIGINAL RECORDING. It sounded like an 18 year old kid. This is a definitel scam. I just don't know how they obtained my phone number and information also. I am currently looking for phone numbers so I can report them. My sister also alerted the security at her work.

This is the biggest load of crap ever. Listen guys whenever you are getting "charged" with something the police will just show up at your door one day without telling you and carry you away or will tell you that you need to tell yourself in. It happened to my ex's brother. Also my cousin is the number one lawyer in my city. As a African American male, I will admit they had me worried for a milli second. Also I have never been served with papers but my ex girlfriend's brother did while I was there. They also will not call you to tell you they are going to serve you papers. They will do a sneak attack. Because they have to make sure that you receive those papers before litigation goes further.

Google Voice is so cool, here is the transcribed message left by this scam bag with a southern US brogue.

Mr. (my nick name and last name), information is intended for you. Your claim number is, (some number). This is Roy, Dylan contact you regarding an order this been submitted to my office. I just need to verify the address present you with your form a claim at your residence and your place of employment. (my real first and last name) you have charges and a claim against you and at this point. I'm giving you one opportunity to contact the firm handling your claim to discuss this matter Now they can be reached at (866) 215-3872. And your claim number listed on this order. Is, (some number). Mr (my real first and last name) you have officially been notified.

I used Google voice to block this number with a "line has been disconnected" message

Global Pre-Litigation and their "Locators" have been blowing up my phone, my families and my employer.
(877) 641-7875 (Global Pre-Litigation number) (423) 218-1270 (Locator)... I returned the favor to the 877 number and they blocked my number, so I called them 327 times over skype which they cannot block. I had friends and family do the same. Just pressed random numbers on the keypad, high pitched whistles, screams, dubstep music and car horns. They started pressing touch tone pad back as soon as they received the calls, used profanity and hung up etc. These scammers don't like it when it's done to them! No, I will not give you my address to serve me papers and no, I do not have charges against me. Hope they die a slow painful death of gangrenous hemorrhoids.
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If they are asking for an address to serve you be sure and give them the address of your local police station...

Whast a load of crap, they called my in-laws with a case number tellign me I needed to call them back in reguards to a pre litigation case. I also got several missed calls on my cell phone and am unable to call any of them back... They were out of state calls as well... Its a scam, dont release any information to them!

I received a call from an unknown number so I let it go to vm. The young lady left a message. She announced herself as Khloe and said I have charges against me,and that papers were sent so that I will be served for court to appear for charges. The number she left was 888-815-1654. I called the number an provided the claim number that was left on my vm. The young lady tried to get me to verify my birthday, name and last four of my social. I asked her didn't she have the info since she was calling me. The lady told me I was being sued by some loan company regarding a fraudulent claim from 2009. She asked me was I served. I informed the lady that I had know knowledge of what she was talking about. She then said ok well you will be served and hung up. I must admit this did scare me some. I have received calls like this almost a year ago that was a scam. I don't have a record and I pray to god I never have one. My sister actually got scared and wired money to some of the same people because she was scared of going to jail due to she was on probation. Thanks for the info everyone!!!!

I received a call from an unknown number so I let it go to vm. The young lady left a message. She announced herself as Khloe and said I have charges against me,and that papers were sent so that I will be served for court to appear for charges. The number she left was 888-815-1654. I called the number an provided the claim number that was left on my vm. The young lady tried to get me to verify my birthday, name and last four of my social. I asked her didn't she have the info since she was calling me. The lady told me I was being sued by some loan company regarding a fraudulent claim from 2009. She asked me was I served. I informed the lady that I had know knowledge of what she was talking about. She then said ok well you will be served and hung up. I must admit this did scare me some. I have received calls like this almost a year ago that was a scam. I don't have a record and I pray to god I never have one. My sister actually got scared and wired money to some of the same people because she was scared of going to jail due to she was on probation. Thanks for the info everyone!!!!

How can we reort this "company". They scared my partner into thinking I had charges pending against me. I call 866-269-3972 and gave them a # left on the message. I was put on hold and later asked if I was born on such & such date and it was my son's birthday . Then came the mumble jumble from them so bottomline is this company are using illegal and misleading tactics and should be reported, now that the govt. is back to work.

go to www.ftc.gov and file a complaint online.use the name ,and any numbers you have on this bottomfeeder.do that and also file a police report as well.then ignore future calls,and forward any messages to the FTC.

What ever happened with this?

What ever became of this- they are blowing my phones and friends and families..8Qaf2

Call your bank and local authorities and the local FBI if there is one. Report them to everyone you can think of.

Next time they call let them know that you know that this is a scam and that you are working with authorities to find and arrest them. I

If you gave them any bank information close that account immediately. This is a scam to get your money from your account.

In my situation it is just like the first.
A "Locating Service" called me harassing me at work, saying they are coming for me to serve me papers in a sealed envelope on fraud charges. Telling me i needed to call "Global" ASAP. I called global they are telling me they are a "pre-litigation firm" NOT a debt collector...BUT THEY ARE COLLECTING THE DEBT?! Won't give me an address, just that they are in Los Angeles, California. No mailing address, nothing. They said the debt is from a credit card i had from Credit One Bank. The original debt was $500, they are claiming i owe $1200. Because i was so scared with these threats, i actually paid them! I paid them because when i called the original creditor, credit one bank, the automated system transferred me to another company called "United Debt Holdings" who again transferred me back to "Global" I paid them $500. They said they would stop the proceedings to charge me with fraud and send me confirmation via EMAIL within 30 days?! That sounds fishy, no confirmation via mail, but EMAIL, and then emailed confirmation would take 30 days?! Well after 30 days NO confirmation!! So i called my bank and reported it as fraud, telling them the story. This was on 9/16/13 it is 11/15/13. Bank of America has it under fraud investigation, said it would take 45 days, but clearly its been longer, BOA DID take my $500 from "Global" and gave me an immediate "temporary" credit of the $500. Well now, Global is after me again, the locating service is calling AGAIN. I keep telling them i reported it as fraud and its under my banks investigation. They are NASTY people!

i really hope you learned from this as:

1)nobody calls ahead to tell you that you will be served
2)debts are civil matters,and fraud is crime
3)the losers broke the law in threatening you like that.

you need to file a police report.then ignore them as again a bottomfeeding pile of crap scam.

I received a call at work and home to serve me papers,if I didn't pay by credit card or prepaid card,its for check n go. I looked up the number 1-866-941-7594 and nothing. Is it a scam?

Reporting them doesn't work. Filing complaints doesn't work. Turning them in to your state's prosecuting attorney doesn't work. One thing I heard about that does work, and if everyone did it these guys would go away.

Pay them a little bit of money on your bank's debit card, schedule the balance to be paid a while later. Let the charge go through at your bank and then file a dispute of the charge. The bank won't reverse the charge, but they will give you the name and contact information of the company that put the charge through.

Once you have that cancel your card and record every future phone call you have with them until you have them recorded asking you for money for a debt that you don't owe their company (which makes them a debt collector) and not willingly giving you then name of their company, contact information, or validating the debt, (all of which they are required to do by law).

Get them recorded doing this as many times as you can, my attorney told me it's worth about $10k per offense. Then contact them at the number that your bank gave you and ask for a check, or just file suit against them.

I know a guy who had that experience, he is not allowed to talk about it because he signed a contract with them, but they will probably settle with you.

If they had to pay everyone they called, they would go out of business.

reporting doesn't work?i beg to differ as alot of AG'S are taking illegal pdl's,and the scum like this who violate the law seriously.it takes time as alot of AG'S are handling more complaints than ever so to say reporting them doesn't work is shortsighted,irresponsible,and stupid.i do agree that more people should gather proof,and sue places like this as your last point is right.if everyone they called sued they would be out of business.the rest of your post you can keep.