Jun 28, 2012
I also got a message left on my machine from 229-299-4399, Ext #118. A man with a heavy Indian accent who identified himself as "Justin" claimed he was from "florida investigations". The tone of his message was a clear threat. The same voice had left a similar message several weeks ago, but from a different phone number 760-483-3761. He even ended his call the same way...." (my first name) if I do not hear from you or your attorney immediately I wish you luck".
This is a "phantom payday loan" scam. Almost two months ago I had investigated payday loans. I was in a tight place, but luckily a friend was able to help me out. I DID NOT approve or accept any of the multiple offers that came through then and or are still coming through my e-mail. Unfortunately the information the payday loans website required to even start the process of searching for lenders is now out in cyber space. A search on both phone numbers show they are cell phones or landlines belonging to an indiviual, not a company. I left a message on their answering machine demanding they following the fair debt practices act and requesting a formal letter identifing their collection agency, phone number, name of agent, company they are representing and the amount owed of the claimed debt. Companies are REQUIRED to send a letter first, then a follow up letter. I work in fraud and merchant disputes in a bank. These kinds of scams are unfornately common these days when many people are experinencing tough financial times
Demand your rights and check out the numbers on the internet. DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY OR GIVE FURTHER CONFIDENTAL INFORMATION. These b***** are counting on your embarassment and fear.