Victim Location 17019
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Debt Collections
On 1/14/2016 I received a call from a "collection agency" that started out by saying they had a "faxed order delivery" to serve me papers for a debt to a collector back in 2008 for a 500 dollar payday loan and reporting that they were contacting me on behalf of my local county court. They reported the debt owed back in 2008 was 500 dollars but due to legal fees and accrued fees the debt was now up to 2,100 dollars and if not paid my tax returns would be garnished. They convinced me to pay 500 dollars on the spot. I was very stupid and paid them the money but after being on the phone with them for 20 minutes was very worked up that I mad a mistake back in my college days and I wanted to make any debts right where I was wronged. I made a horrible mistake and lost 500 dollars. I’m now working with my bank to get it back but I would like to get the word out to others. The scammer knew my name, old address, email address, employer, and even where I banked. They specifically told me dates of when they emailed me items back in 2010 and specific days that the payday loan company deposited money in my account and withdrew payments from my account. This is very scary.