A caller warned I’d get a warrant if I didn’t send a money‑gram, claiming investigators David Caldwell and Steven Beck were on my case. This is a classic extortion script that prey on fear of arrest. Legitimate debt collectors can’t issue warrants, and no court will demand cash through a money‑gram. Hang up immediately, block the number, and never share banking details. Verify any alleged debt by contacting the original creditor directly, not the caller. Report the incident to the FTC, your state attorney general, and consider filing a police report. Staying skeptical and protecting personal info stops scammers in their tracks.
Be cautious, as they are now operating from a new number. I also received calls from individuals claiming to be David Caldwell and Steven Beck, using the numbers 512-960-2702 and 512-271-5650. I have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
Similarly, i recieved a call from 512-271-5650 stating that i should get an attorney cause federal charges were being placed against me, they even contacted my father.
A call was received on my landline with a message claiming there was an investigation involving me, which is confusing and concerning
When dealing with such calls, it's best to confront them, inform them that you're aware of their scam, and threaten to report them to the authorities before blocking their number.
Investigator David Caldwell and Investigator Steven Beck contacted me, stating I was under investigation for an unpaid payday loan, and threatened a warrant for my arrest unless a $616 money gram was sent by 5 pm.
This is probably a scam, because debt collectors cant issue warrants, only a judge can do that
A call was received from this number, threatening to issue a warrant for my daughter's arrest.