Feb 10, 2012
A man with a heavy middle eastern accent called me at work on 02/07/12 claiming l owed money on a defaulted loan from Advance America. He said his name was Tony Almeda and was calling from the law office of Richard Ross in New York. He recited my SS#, address, phone #, my bank and acct information and my email address. He obviously knew where I worked which is in surgery (that direct number is not listed) and my director's name. I've never taken out a loan with Advance America, but since he had all my personal information I immediately thought idenity theft. He told me he had to read my arrest affadavit to me and that a sheriff's deputy would be arresting me the following morning at work. He said I would be dragged before a judge and have to pay $5,484 and would need an attorney present. Since he had just broken numerous FDCPA laws I then realized this was a scam. I asked to speak to his supervisor wanting to obtain more information about these scam artists. After placing me on hold for a few seconds the same man came on now calling himself Steve Fox. I started laughing at him and said what's next "My name is Peggy"? I said this is such a joke and you're nothing but a scam. He then became very angry, threating me and said I had to talk to another supervisor because he was sending the authorities to pick me up immediately. A different man picked up calling himself Kevin Miller, but still with a heavy accent. He said he was calling my supervisor immediately to inform her I had stolen federal money and would be arrested. He said if I decided to cooperate I could call him back at 718-732-0171. I notified my bank immediately. When I checked the number for reverse lookup it came up Alma Sehovic. Beware of these names calling from that number. How they knew all my personal info is really frightening.