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I got one of this phone calls at work today, I was in such shock that I don't even remember from what office he claimed he was calling, however the number was blocked so I did not get a number, told me that an officer was going to come in tomorrow to my job and take me to court, I'm freaked out!

so, what happened???  I am in the same boat with the same guy.  I'd like a heads up of what I am in store for.  Please reply ASAP.

I recieved a call from a Alexander Davenport claiming to be an attorney in California.  He said that I owed 738.98 for a payday loan (which included $300 for the loan and late penalties)that I received which was never repayed back.  I told him that I never received a $300 payday loan.  I quickly asked him what date I took this so-called loan out and he said that he did not know and for me not to worry about it.  He told me that if I did not settle this matter that he would have me served at my job and that investigators would come and arrest me.  I told him that that was fine because I refuse to pay money for something that never happened.  He said that I needed to contact him at 760-282-2260 before 5 today with the payment.  I was so scared that I hung the phonbe up and contacted my attorney and started doing research online I came across a lot of complaints about this person.  I just hope that he will not call me again!!

i was recieving calls from an Alexander davenport stating i had a $300 loan. he wanted me topay him $789.38. he told meto fax him some infoand getit notarized. he then told me i was playing games and hewould send his people to my home while yelling at me. he didn't want to send oremail me proof. he then said he worked for the us govt. everyone i spoke to from thatplace sounded like the same guy. i filed a police report agaist him. he had me scared and just kept threatining me. fially he hung up on me.

So anyway the federal Legislature of Unsecured loans called me as well. They called me at work then 0 out and called everyone on  my team. Claim they were Officers and what have. They call all day everyday. The secrect service 989-4970580. They have finally stopped calling

I was contacted at work on 9/22/09 by a gentleman named Alexander Davenport wanting my attorney’s information.  I said I don’t have one and what is this concerning.  He said he was a senior attorney with the Law offices of FAA and I was being sued by Federal Legislation.  I could either settle this in court on Fri Sept 25th at 10am in the supreme court of California or I could settle it out of court.  He would not give me the name of the people I owed and just continued to say the only name I need to be concerned with is Federal Legislation.  So I figured this was legit, I gave them my debit card info and called my bank which is First State Bank of Shelton (308)647-5131 and told them to authorize a payment of 698.37 that would be done on the 22nd.  I called Mr. Davenport again later to make sure everything was good and he informed me that they were only able to get $300 from my bank and accused me of fraud against the Federal Government.  I explained that I authorized the bank to make the full payment and he continued to say I was committing fraud.  I continued to talk to him and he just kept saying that I was committing fraud.  I then asked for something in writing and he replied you will get it when the entire amount of 698.36 is paid.  I asked why he wouldn’t give it to me and he replied that I was in no position to be asking for anything because I was in the wrong.  I asked to speak to his supervisor and he said he was the senior attorney there and he made the decisions.  I replied if he didn’t send me something in writing that I was going to put a stop payment on the amount that I sent him, when he heard that he said fine I will see you in court.  I then asked where would this court appearance be and he replied that I would receive this on Fri Sept 25th at 10am.  He told me earlier that if I did not pay this that I would need to be in court on the 25th at 10am so I asked him that and he said that he never said that.  When I asked one more time for something in writing he got very upset and started yelling at me.  I then replied if he doesn’t give me the info then I was going to report him to the police and he replied "I am the Federal Government!!!  What do you think you could do by calling the police?"    He continued by hanging up on me.  During the course of these conversations he would put me on hold a lot!!  I could always here a lot of people talking in the background and no one spoke very good English...  On Sept 23rd at 6am AZ time I called the Bank and they said that there were multiple charges being authorized from All American Services in Hicksville NY in the amounts of 100, 200, 100, 200, 100 dollars all coming to a total of 700.00 dollars.  After finding that out I called back to speak to Mr. Davenport at Law Offices of FAA and I was referred to Kevin Jones but it was the same guy’s voice that said his name was Alexander Davenport.  I explained that I had spoken to my bank and they show these charges being posted against my account and his reply was I have only received 300 dollars I told him again I have proof from my bank that the money being charged was 700 and he then said that the 300 they had taken would be redeposit into my account within the hour and he would call me within the hour to give me notice of a court date and then hung up.  My bank has cancelled my Debit card to stop anything from being taken out of my acct.  It is now 12:30 PM AZ time and I have not heard from this company yet.  On September 25th I was contacted again by an Alex Watson ( same guys voice again) and told to call him back at 310-598-1752.  I called 2 minutes later and no answer.  So I called 310-598-1675 and spoke with James Falkner of the Financial Dept.  He immediately put me on hold when I identified myself, I was then transferred to Alex Hunt (after a 20 sec pause same guy that said he was Andy Hunt, Danny Martinez, and Alexander Davenport) and he began yelling at me for canceling the transaction that I authorized 2 days prior.  He said he still had $300 and was going to keep it and sue me for over $7000.00 if I did not give him the money right now.  I told him that I have proof from my bank that he has not received or is in possession of any money from me because my bank has froze my account and no money has come in or gone out for two days now!!  He then began yelling at me and said he would have a subpoena sent to me and I would see him in court in San Francisco next week.  I told him ok and I will show up with the records proving that his company tried to take out $700 in little amounts and had exceeded the at one time agreed upon amount of 698.36.  He told me if I could prove it to him he would gladly pay me up to “$10,000 US DOLLARS” so I asked him how I could do that and he said have your bank call me and I will assure you that I have 300 of your money and that your bank is committing fraud against them by withholding this money and freezing my account.  As soon as I started to tell him that I was going to do that he started yelling again and saying that he would see me in court,  I politely asked him to never call me at work again and he replied “ I am going to call your employer as soon as I hang up with you and put a black mark on your credit report with Trans Union and then I will freeze your credit ability for the next 7 years)  I told to go ahead and call my employer because they are aware of what is going on he then hung up.  I called him right back and he threatened to sue me for harassment if I didn’t stop calling him ( wow )  because I was violating some law.  I said I wouldn’t call him again if he doesn’t call me again, he then said good luck and I am going to ruin your life and I will see you in court next week!!!!!

Seriously, I don't believe you "don't be so sure & immediately judge".  I have been getting these calls for months now and have seen absolutely no proof of this debt.  I even checked and, guess what, I didn't even have a checking account when this loan was supposedly taken out.  Also, my father is an attorney and has been advising me on this situation.  You have to be SERVED the SUMMONS weeks before the actual court date.  NO COLLECTION AGENCY CAN HAVE YOU ARRESTED! IT IS A CIVIL MATTER AND CAN ONLY BE HANDLED THROUGH A LAWSUIT! My dad, the Federal Trade Commission, the Oklahoma Attorney General, and the Better Business Bureau (I contacted all of them) and all agreed that this is a major, country-wide SCAM.  Honestly, I think it is made up of a small group of people that think it is ok to scam money out of innocent, hard-working Americans.  Maybe you are one of them.  This Logan Smith may be a legitimate attorney and not associated with the scammers at all.  However, if the caller says there are from the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans", it's bu***hit!  The "Financial Accountability Association" and "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans" DO NOT EXIST!!!  THERE IS MOST DEFINITELY AN ALERT ABOUT THEM PUT OUT BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU! IT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS THESE TWO COMPANIES, ALONG WITH OTHERS!  BEWARE!BE ADVISED: Unless you actually receive proof of the debt, they can't do anything.  Legally, they must answer questions you ask them about the suit; these guys often refuse to give certain details like dates, amounts, the name of the loan company, etc.  Legally, THEY MUST TELL YOU THIS INFORMATION! AND THEY DO NOT HAVE TO GET YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO FIRST!  DON'T FALL FOR IT!

Don't be so sure & immediately accept this as being a scam.I would advise ya'll to use some discretion and hande this situation with care. Until 1 month ago, I too took these guys for scammers. However, I was sued by them & I was ordered to pay $6 grands. My loan amount was only $300!!!!Only 2-3 guys are authentic however, & most are phoney. The authentic guys are very courteous if you are nice to them and don't swear or hang out on them. But, if you do so, you are not going to have a great time with them.I was sued by Logan Smith. Stay clear of this guy!!!  I did run a check on him with the CA bar members list . He is genuine & he's a man eater!!!!! Learn from me & check if you are dealing with him. If yes, resolve with him!!!

i too got a call from these people. the man said his name was dave cooper and spoke with a heavy indian accent.i asked to speak with someone who speaks better english as i could not understand most of what he was saying. he proceeded to tell me that he was the lawyer in charge of my case but could give no info on who was bringing the charges or his licensing number or any other pertinant info.total scam.

I received a call the first time in the spring from a guy "William Smith he left a message stating "the second you receive this message to contact him and at the end is said my name and ended the message by saying have mercy on my children. I called back the next day and this jerk had the nerve to demand that I write a letter apologizing for the debt and notarize the letter. Now he is calling my job stating that I will be sued and the place where I work will also be sued. I pray that this guy is caught and I am grateful that I did not give him my debit or credit card number. I am also happy that the company whom I called told me that it was all a scam. I feel bad for the senior citizens who have worked very hard to keep good credit and this indvidual calls and gets them upset. I hope he gets caught soon

This man claiming to be a "gary smith" is calling me in the same manner as the complaints above me. It is annoying and so fradulent. It is just getting old. The guy yells out an entire ssn which is the first red flag. If it is a legitmate debt, only the 4 last numbers can be verified. Also, if the debt was real, you would get some sort of mail explaining what you owe and some way to settle it up. This guy was yelling at me...which is another red flag. He said have a fun journey. Who even talks that way anymore?? It is just getting old. Knowing your rights is very important. These people are scammers. What ever happened to the good 'ol days where you had a real job to earn money?

This number is calling me over and over and over leaving no messages.  It calls for about 1/2 hour a day non-stop.  I have not answered and they never leave a message.  I will be reporting the number.

Here is the CBS Article:Bogus Debt Collectors Sweep the CountryMoneywatch.com: Better Business Bureau Issues Emergency Fraud Alert About Widespread ScamFont size Print E-mail Share 12 Comments PhotoScammers accuse the victim of defaulting on a loan and claim they are about to be sued. In some cases, the con artists claim to be lawyers with the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," BBB officials say.  (AP)Stories Buyer Beware: Web Supplement Scams 3 Debit Card Scams to Avoid (MoneyWatch.com)  This story was written by Kathy Kristof.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Better Business Bureau has sent out an emergency alert, warning consumers about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have significant private information about their victims. According to reports received by BBB offices in several states, the scammers accuse the victim of defaulting on a loan and claim they are about to be sued. In some cases, the con artists claim to be lawyers with the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," BBB officials say.The victim is then given the chance to wire money or provide bank account information for the debt collector to nab it electronically before the matter goes to court. In many cases, victims are subject to dozens of nasty, abusive phone calls in a matter of hours. More disturbing is that the bogus collectors have the victims' Social Security numbers, home addresses, information about employers, some credit references and even old bank account numbers. The victim is asked to "verify" other private information that could make them subject to identity theft. "Even though they have sensitive information, they are not real debt collectors," said Alison Southwick, spokeswoman for the Council of Better Business Bureaus in Washington, D.C. "We have to imagine that this is the result of some serious data breach. We don't know what it is yet but it was so serious that we wanted to get the information out right away. "It is extremely frightening how much information these people have about their victims," Southwick added. The BBB has already reported the scam to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Trade Commission. However consumers remain at risk. If you get one of these phone calls DO NOT provide any verifying information. Either hang up or demand that the debt collector send verification of the debt in writing. Then: * IMMEDIATELY put a fraud alert on your credit file with all of the major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and Transunion. Because the scammers have consumer Social Security numbers, your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft is through the roof. * You will automatically get a copy of your credit report when you issue the fraud alert. Be sure to read it carefully and identify any item that's not yours. * If there are numerous new accounts or "hard" inquiries-those are where you have supposedly requested credit-file a police report. (Soft inquiries are when a creditor has requested general information about you to provide a pre-approved offer of credit. They are nothing to worry about.) Also report the fraud to your local Better Business Bureau, which you can access by plugging in your zip code to the BBB link above, and to the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Meanwhile, if you have gotten one of these harassing phone calls, please share the details and how you handled it for the benefit of other potential victims. More from CBS MoneyWatch.com:

I had the same call today and this appears to be a scam.  Somehow they have my name, bank account, and references from something I did online. I have some legal background, so I refuted all of his legal nonsence about bail, attorneys fee, filing of lawsuits.  He refused to provide me details on the alleged debt, except he finally said something similar to what was mentioned by cyndy.  He kept contradicting himself on when the alleged loan was taken out and when it was charged off.  Virtually everything he said was in violation of federal and state debt collection laws.  Not sure what we can do because it sounds like they are calling from overseas.

I received a threatening telephone call from Gary Smith.  He told me to be quiet while he read the charges against me.  He yelled at me and said I owed 967.35 for a 300 dollar loan with a payday loan company.  I did not have a loan associated with the e-mail account that was given.  He scared me so that I authorized payment.  If I don't get my money back, it is my own fault for being so stupid.  I wish I had heard the news report on CBS before this happened to me.  I reported them to the fraud alert division of my bank.