I received a call from a representative claiming to be from the SCS group, threatening legal action, but further investigation revealed it to be a scam
Is This Legal Scam Trying to Trick You?
Summary — +12017338048
Expert Opinion
Recent reports show a wave of spoofed calls from +12017338048 using legal‑sounding scripts to pressure recipients into calling toll‑free numbers. Callers repeatedly mention "undeliverable documents," urgent lawsuits, and a mysterious "ADS" or "central processing" entity, but no verifiable details surface. The pattern suggests a classic phishing scam aimed at seniors and anyone likely to act out of fear. Hang up immediately, block the number, and never provide personal info or payment. Report the incident to your carrier and the FTC, and consider a call‑blocking app to filter future attempts. Stay skeptical of any unsolicited legal threats.
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Recent Reports for (201) 733-8048
I recieved a call from a women claiming to be Lisa Stevens, she said she was from a company that works with 'ADS' and that they have legal paperwork for me, but when I didnt call 877-724-3199 with the case number, she called my work landline
I have been continually harassed by Lisa Stevens, who has made heartless demands despite my attempts to brush her off.
It seems there is confusion regarding the phone number in question, as the warning was intended for a different number, 201-733-8048
A call from 201-733-8094, referencing a file number and claiming serious legal action, prompted the caller, Alan Pierson, to request that I contact the office handling the case at 888-666-0986. However, a Google search for this number yielded no results, indicating a potential scam.
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Two identical calls were received, including one for a different name that is not mine.
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The caller, who claimed to be Sabrina, attempted to persuade me to call 888-721-2948, using a spoofed number that mimicked my area code, a tactic also used to call my boyfriend's and parents' phones.
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It really scared me, espectially considering the situation!
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The caller attempted to contact my ex-husband, providing an 888 number and a reference number, and ended the call with a cryptic 'thank you for answering the call'.
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They know i am not my son and they also know how to contact him
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A call was made with a claim of legal documents, providing an 888 number to call back, but it was apparent there was confusion, as they left a voicemail intending for someone else.
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Sylvia Lopez contacted me on behalf of her office regarding a matter that may lead to legal action, including a potential lawsuit; I was advised to call 1-888-901-4812 and reference file number 22-9570, as this matter is time-sensitive.
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Similarly, I received a call from this number, and they even contacted my ex-husband from 25 years ago, demonstrating the desperation of these scammers, who seem to target a wide range of individuals.
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Jason Allen contacted me regarding a matter that may result in legal action, including a lawsuit, I was asked to contact the firm handling my file at 888-849-1468, refering to my file number 22-84764, this is a time sensative matter
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The comments about a summons for you is a typical SCAM, if it was legit, you wouldnt be warned beforehand
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A person claiming to be Stephanie Thomas, contacted me regarding a matter that had been forwared to her office, which may result in legal action or a lawsuit. I was instructed to contact the firm handling my file, at 855-896-5750, and reference my file number, to discuse the pending actions
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I recieved a voicemail, stating it was an urgent message about a lawsuit, and asking me to call back
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A call was received from this number regarding a supposedly undeliverable legal package for my deceased mother, allegedly from 'ADS'.
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While I was at work, I got a call from this number, which is absolutely appalling
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It seems that the anticipated outcome will not materialize, and the wait will be futile.
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The caller claimed to have undeliverable documents and posed as a representative from central processing, but the situation seemed fishy.
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A voicemail was left by Mr. Shaw, mentioning a potential lawsuit and providing a callback number.
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Received a call from an unidentified lady, claiming to have attempted delivery of urgent legal documents to my husband, and asking if someone would be available to sign for them in a couple of hours. She provided a sender's name, 'Ads', and a phone number, 888-573-2585, which led to a recording stating it was the Corporate Processing Line
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The voicemail left by the caller was clearly a scam.