Victim Location 33315
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received a call from a blocked number that left a message stating that they had been hired to delivery a certified document which has been attached to my name and social security number. The person in the voicemail said that they were scheduled to deliver the document at my residence or place of employment tomorrow between 3 and 5pm. They then left directions to call the filing part at 833-729-1762 and refer to an index # that they provided.
I called the number provided and they claimed that they do not make outgoing calls. The person I spoke to identified himself as George Marin, working for DRC (Dispute Resolution Center), a company writes recommendations and review for bank and attorney groups for upcoming disputes. He claimed they had been retained by a WellsFargo to collect $820, and that WellsFargo is attempting to collect 3 times as much. He wanted to get my side of the story.
Victim Location 75063
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I expect this is a scam or might be. My wife received a voice mail message from a woman named Nicole who indicated she was a process server for Dallas County and she would be delivering suit papers the following day between 2-5 PM. If we had any questions we could call the business who filed the suit at 855-881-1047 and refer to a case number. My wife called and gave permission for the caller to discus with me, her husband. I called back and was told there was a suit filed by US Bank for an account that was closed with a balance due of less than $500 which may have included fees. Fees continued to accumulate until the balance $1562.40. The bank is tripling this to $4687.20. However I we paid the $1562.40 before the suit papers were delivered we should be good. If we did not pay we would have to go before a judge for a trial. At one time my wife did have an account and closed it, some 9 years ago. She has never heard from the bank for any reason. She closed from the account because money was missing from her account and the bank could not explain. I have never known a process server to call before delivering a suit. I have not known a process server to leave a message to call someone to find out what is happening before the suit is delivered. The pressure DSC applied to pay the "discounted" amount before the suit is delivered by the process server does not sound a reasonable business practice. I suspect this is a scam. DSC did identify my wife by name and the last 4 of her SS#.
Victim Location 32174
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received a voicemail from someone posing as a process server claiming that I was to be served a court summons on the following Monday and was told if I had any questions or wanted to reschedule to call (855) 881-1047. A case number was also provided.
I called the number and was told that I was being taken to court for an actual debt that I do owe from a long time ago (which is very small). I was told that they would be seeking FAR more than the debt is. (Thousands of dollars for a debt that is a few hundred).
After some back and forth the operator raised the huge red flag by telling me the debt could be settled "today only" for a much smaller amount than what they would be seeking in court and ultimately required that I paid them over the phone with a credit card.
They had my full name, actual details about my credit history, and the last 4 digits of my ss number.