Process server/Threatening calls

[ConcernedLady]

Hello! I wasn't too sure where to post this but I need some guidance please!

 

Yesterday, I received a threatening message from a man from (855-515-3514). He stated my first and last name and that the message was 'to notify of a process server will deliver important legal documents' to my employer tomorrow between the hours of 12-5. He said I should have 2 forms of ID for verification. I was a bit freaked out, especially since I have paid all of my bills in a timely manner for the past 9 years so shouldn't be sued for anything. So I called the number and some strange lady answers and puts me on hold for 5 minutes which I then hung up. I never received a name of this 'company'.

 

So today, the same man called again saying he 'wasn't notified to take me off the list' so he will be serving me papers at my employer today. I am a bit rusty on the laws but this seems illegal. Can anyone please advise of what I should do? Thank you in advance!

[breeze]

He's lying, The process server doesn't call and tell you he's coming. Ask him his name, who he works for and an address where you can send mail. Check to see if it's legal to record calls in his state and yours, or just say you're going to record the conversation so you get everything right.

[SunnySideUp32]

He's lying, The process server doesn't call and tell you he's coming. Ask him his name, who he works for and an address where you can send mail. Check to see if it's legal to record calls in his state and yours, or just say you're going to record the conversation so you get everything right.

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[ConcernedLady]

He's lying, The process server doesn't call and tell you he's coming. Ask him his name, who he works for and an address where you can send mail. Check to see if it's legal to record calls in his state and yours, or just say you're going to record the conversation so you get everything right.

 

Thank you! Here's hoping they're just trying to scare me and are full of ****!

[breeze]

When you tell him you recording it be convincing and don't back down if he says you'bluffing or it's illegak, say you' telling him upfront the convo is being recorded. He will back down before you do. Hang in there. he's bluffing trying to scare you.

[Bad Doctor Frost]

There seems to be a LOT of these lately.

[Sandscrit]

Do a online court records search to see if a lawsuit has been filed. Like Breeze said, record the conversation. If it is a CA, then you have them for violations of the FDCPA for false or misleading representations in communications, unfair practices and harrassment or abuse. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Ask if the conversation is being recorded,if it is, then you have permission to record.

[cv91915]

There seems to be a LOT of these lately.

Lots of these, and also lots of people today who got $h!tty with me when I tried to help and tossed in a little humor. None of the latter in this thread, but all day in others.

Edited October 30, 2013 by cv91915

[chugs102]

 

There seems to be a LOT of these lately.

Lots of these, and also lots of people today who got $h!tty with me when I tried to help and tossed in a little humor. None of the latter in this thread, but all day in others.

 

 

 

you're so thin-skinned =P

[ICANHASMUNY?]

read the pinned topic on this.

 

http://creditboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=486657

 

 

Also, read the FTC advice, http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

 

and file an online complaint . https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1

 

the FTC has been aggressive in shutting theses operations down, but it's a game of " whack a mole"

 

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/08/western.shtm

 

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/09/procredit.shtm

 

 

also file a complaint with your states AG

[cv91915]

 

 

There seems to be a LOT of these lately.

Lots of these, and also lots of people today who got $h!tty with me when I tried to help and tossed in a little humor. None of the latter in this thread, but all day in others.

 

 

 

you're so thin-skinned =P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[pennypoor]

must be the season. i've seen a few of these already too CV.