Like a wolf in a sheep’s clothing, these calls masquerade as legal threats to force payment. The pattern—multiple missed calls, claims you’ll be arrested, demands for cash via prepaid cards—matches classic debt collector scams that violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Never share personal or banking details, and don’t send money to a prepaid card or fax. Hang up, block the number, and file a complaint with the FTC, FCC, and your state attorney general. Keep a log of dates, numbers, and exact wording; it strengthens any future report. If you feel unsafe, contact local law enforcement to verify any legitimate summons.
This is part of an Indian scam; the individuals have made threats, prompting reports to the FTC and the Attorney General, and it's advised to turn the number in and block it to prevent further fraud.
Jeff, the caller, left threatening voicemails and continued his threats when I answered the phone. I reported him and the number to the Attorney General and the FTC, as advised by all agencies that this is a scam. I confronted him about his scamming activities and informed him I had reported him to state and federal authorities, demanding he cease the calls. Since then, I have not received any further calls from him.
I'm trying to reach Mary, having sent her an email, and if she hasn't received it, I'm asking her to let me know here.
Email address has been provided
A response to a potentially spammy message expressed gratitude and shared personal struggles, including having children with special needs and rarely going out, but the context of the conversation is unclear.
Its ridicolous, thay would threaten to cal the authorties, thats nonsens
It is uncertain whether this call is legitimate.
Today, a call was received from 920-636-4434, purporting to be from a law office, threatening arrest unless a payment of $533.00 was made; it is unclear how they obtained personal information.
After receiving a call from this number today, I am seeking advice on the type of attorney to contact to stop these calls. Given that they possess my information, I am concerned about the potential for financial exploitation.
A call was received today claiming that a payday loan of $8000 was owed and that arrest was imminent, with the caller identifying himself as Jack Smith
Repeated calls from this number have been threatening me with jail time if I do not pay a supposed debt of $8000
I received a call from this number, threatening me with jail time if I didn't pay $50; it's absurd
As an attorney, i can confirm that this person, who calls himself Jack White, is a con artist. When i contacted him regarding a client, he panicked and asked for my bar number. After i provided it, he hung up, and the line was no longer in service. Debt collectors are obligated to follow the Fair Debt & Collection Practices Act, which this man clearly doesnt.
They keep calling and saying they are from a law firm and that they need for me to call them back or my attorney and that there is a class action suit against me and that I will be sorry if I dont call them back, THEY just keep calling saying Im going to jail, they said within the hour they are coming to get me
It's essential to ignore these calls, utilize a call blocker, and report the numbers to the relevant authorities, including the FTC and FCC, as these individuals are attempting to extort money and have no legitimate means of taking action.
Take a deep breath, Mary and Nichelle, and refer to this discussion
I was bombarded with around 20 calls within an hour, with the caller threatening me with jail time and child protection services if I dont pay $410, which is absolutly ridiculous
I just recieved a call from someone claiming to be from my local police departement, they told me to chang my number and that they couldnt help me untill a crime was commited, it's very Stressfull.
Fortunately, I didn't fall prey to the scam, and only sent a fax with no sensitive information, much to the scammer's dismay, and I'm seeking someone to talk to about this ordeal.
If your concernd about pdl, dont answer the phone, ther are 12 states where pdl is illeagal, you can also check debtconsolidationcare.com for more informations.
I've been receiving calls from these numbers, including (508) 313-8122, (920) 636-4434, and (508) 463-0785, which are causing me distress
I'm really scared, they have all my informations, and my kids, whats gonna happen to us?
After receiving 18 missed calls and a voicemail stating I'd be jailed, I'm extremely frightened, especially since they seem to know a lot about me and continue calling from different numbers.
To MARY, dont panic, its a obvious scam, they need to provide proof of debt which they cant, never send a walmart card and dont give them your banc info
Be cautious, as this is a scam - review the PAYDAY Collection scams discussed in the forum threads
I have recieved a total of 18 missed calls from this number, and others, they are threatening to send me to jail if I dont pay 465.66 by green dot Walmart, its scary how much they know about me.