Earlier today, a surge of texts claiming to be from a “Mediation Department” and signed by Michael Davis has been surfacing across several states. The messages misuse deceased relatives, old marriage details, and Social Security myths to create urgency. This pattern matches classic scam tactics that harvest personal data and pressure victims into contacting a bogus office. Recipients should never return the call or provide information, block the number through carrier tools, and report the incident to the FTC or local consumer protection agency. Staying skeptical of unexpected requests for personal or financial details is the best defense.
It's clear that this is a scam, as liens cannot be placed on Social Security benefits and these benefits cannot be garnished; the scammers are misinformed and hoping the target is unaware that liens only apply to property, so it's best to ignore the call and block the number.
I received a warning that a lien would be placed on my social security due to an alleged payday loan from 2016, despite never having a checking account; the caller refused to provide attorney information or a phone number for their office.
I had a similair experiance, they sent me a text message with a name i havent used in 15 years, and it was also sent to my husband, obviusly a scam.
I got a text from some mediation department, they used my name and my ex husbands name, but we havent been together for decade, so they must be looking at old info
A text message was sent to my relatives, allegedly from Michael Davis of the Mediation Department, requesting contact at 855-789-8145, but the identity and purpose of the sender are unknown.
My relatives receive frequent calls from this number, but the identity of the caller is unknown
A text message originating from this number, also associated with +1 (315) 367-3934, raises questions about its authenticity.
I got a text from mr davis saying I need to contact his office
A message from Michael Davis of the Mediation Department requests that you contact his office at 855-789-7185.
I received a text from this number, asking for my deceased mother, stating it was urgent that she contact them.