Received a call from a "James Denkins or Jenkins"  I didn't answer because I did not recognize the phone or area code.   He left a voice mail saying he had information for me regarding a suit to be filed against me in the state of California.  He said he was concerned because I was not aware of the allegations against me because I had not responded to a 10 day notice.  Ok, first off, I have not received ANY notice kind regarding a lawsuit.  Next, I received a call from my mother saying he had just called her.  She didn't give him any information and said I did not live there, but he told her that I had given that number as a reference (lies, because I have never given my parents number out as a reference or point of contact for ANYTHING!)

He did not identify the company he was from when he left the message on my voice mail and spoke with my mother. I never received a 10 day notice.......   I'm calling SCAM and BS on this one.  The number he called me on is new and only family and friends have it.  This is BS, trying to scare my mom with legal double-talk in the hopes she would give information.  Here's another number to add the BS/SCAM file!

"Concerned?" Like hell he is (excuse my French). He is NO more "concerned" than ISIS is, about the sanctity of life.

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name

Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.

Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

My name tralice my dad got a call for a james Dickerson saying that that there was a warrant out for my arrested and he with sheriff offices and that I need to contact him my dad did not give this man any of my infoemotion and he would not tell my dad what it was about are what offices he was calling from. I call my local police office and told them what happened they said this was a scam and if he call again to report it.

I just got the same call today he call my dad phone.

I just got a call from james Dickenson say I had a payday loan with check into and did not make good on it the they are sending paper work to state of oregon to put a beach warrant out for my arrested I let him know I file a be he said so. then I ask for them to send me something in writing by mail he had a very old address for me when I where I have not lived at in over 10 years. He said he with central  he state processing. With phone number 816 912 0013. He will not mail me any information he said he would only email me the letter when I look at the letter it don't look loget. What can I do.