Angela H Icm

Scam/Fraud

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Received a phone call and voicemail from 832-430-**** stating there are pending charges involving my name and social. If I don"t call back they will move forward with the case. I call back, they say they are issuing 2 felony warrants for my arrest for some payday loan I supposedly took out in another state and repaid with a bad checking account. All false. When I started to ask for more information, he got upset and told me good luck at my bond hearing and hung up (haha).
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Reason of review:
Poor customer service

Preferred solution: Shut them up

Belinda S Qox
map-marker Coudersport, Pennsylvania

Called me at work and my daughter

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a phone number from Altoona, PA would leave me a message stating they are a mediation service attempting to collect a debt. Called my place of work and my daughter. I called the # and Ms Johnson stated that I had gotten an online Payday loan in 2011 and did not pay it back. That it was with a Gateway Holdings Company. I tried explaining that I did do a payday loan in the past but paid it off and it I have never heard of this company. I have never received anything in the mail stating I owed anything. She repeated my address and the street address was correct but the city was incorrect. I informed her that it was incorrect but did not give her the correct city. She kept over talking me. I asked again and again to please send me something stating I owed this debt but she informed me that they are not a billing company and would send me a letter stating I paid the debt but could not send me anything in writing that I owed. After questioning her further she became aggravated and told me she had my social security # and if she wanted to do something that was not legitimite she could. Then recited my ss# to me correctly. Then told me she was calling to make a settlement for a lesser value than what was owed but seeing as I was refusing to pay she would procede with moving forward with the judgement. I explained that I was just trying to understand what was going on. She told me I admitted that I took the loan out. I said "Ma'am! I did not admit that I owed I just said I had taken a loan out in the past." She then hung up on me. I called back got another girl tried to explain to her and that I did not want to speak to Ms Johnson and she then told me I need to speak to the case worker in charge of that file. Put me on hold for 4 minutes then I was disconnected.(Hung up on) I called back and it goes from the intro to "on-hold" music. I feel like its a scam but the fact that she knew my ss# terrifies me. If anyone has an input would be appreciated. 844-350-****
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Preferred solution: I want to know this is a scam or not.

2 comments
Guest

This is a scam. Thousands of other are receiving the same crazy call. Block and ignore.

Guest

Here's your input.... Stop with the @#$# calls and start writing certified letters.

Ask them to send you proof of the debts. After you get the paperwork, pull you back up and prove to them that you paid the loan off.

I'm sure you'll say you shouldn't have to do anything... You don't IF you want the calls to continue and eventually be sued into a garnishment.

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Anonymous

Scam Job

Called and said I owed money from 6 years ago. Said either pay up now or States Attorney will haul me to jail. Telephone number called from 727-350-****....had part of my information and where I worked and where I use to live. Said that unless I make a deal right then for $1100 to them I would be visited by the police for fraud and stealing. The lady was rude and nasty and slammed the phone down on me. Lots of clutter and confusion in the background. Was on the do not call list. I tried to look up on internet about the company and they are given a horrible rating along with the same kind of reviews I just gave. They are scams and never once mentioned they were a debt collector.
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Anonymous

I was called by Legal Mediation Practice

A woman came on and told me she was going to take me to court but gave me no reason as to why. She only said documents have been filed. She wanted my Social Security and my Birthdate. I refused on both as if they were a real collection agencey they would already have this info. I asked for her direct phone number and at that time she hung up on m. Prior to me speaking when she called I just listened to her and other ppl in the office talking and very unprofessional subjects before I said hello. Her number from my cell is 904-775-**** from my phone
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Anonymous

Legal Mediation Practice - Review in Collection Agencies category

I have someone now calling me from ohio could it be the same company or people
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Guest

I received 2 calls from Legal Mediation in Ohio. Spoke with some lady and I had no idea what she was talking about so I hung up.

Called my atty & he said it's a scam. She left 2 messages ... block the call & ignore it.

Atwater Ohio . He's looking into it.

Guest
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Ive been receiving calls from These same people....they have called my family members also stating there is multiple allegations against me. I called them back told them not to call me nor my family again, was told they won't stop calling, over and over and they hung up on me.

Now they are calling leaving messages stating they are going to call my employer, verudy residency a d wages.

And that failure to reply will result in a decision being rendered against me... i have filed complaints with the attorney general in my state but don't know what else i can do to get these crooks to stop harassing me!!

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Anonymous

DEC 9 2016

I had recieved a call 515-200-**** .Her name was vivan green, she said i owe money i took out a loan. I never took out a loan they new were i used to work and my address , THIS is mess up it is the biggest scam of them all, DO NOT FALL FOR IT. I CALL MY LAWYER and she told me it is a scam they trying to get your money. I told the scamers i call them back , she auging with me so then i put two and two togeather why fuss with the person if you trying to get money from the person ,dumming.... SO Vivan said she see me and court Yea right i was SO upset i told them to get a job and stop scanning people.
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Guest

Scams like this depend on getting people upset. You would be shocked by the number of gullible people who fall for it and send serious money by gift card. Keep passing the word.

Anonymous

Short Review on January&nbs-05:00;07,&nbs-05:00;2017

I received one stating my friend took out a loan under my account There was fraudulent charges.I closed that account years ago and saying it falls under me.I had to send them.988.00,by 3:00,or I will be arrested. They knew my address home address, where i use to work.Scarey.I looked up the number can't find it listed on White pages m
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Anonymous

Short Review on November&nbs-05:00;14,&nbs-05:00;2016

Got a call from Lacey Carter, saying i owed for a check cashing place that i had never been to!!!! Complete scam!!!!!! Charged my card and did not void transaction. I had to call and cancel my card. Until this is taken care of, little do they know my in laws are US MARSHALLS!!!!
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Anonymous
map-marker Dallas, Texas

Legal Mediation Practice - Review in Collection Agencies category from Dallas, Texas

Has anyone gotten a call from a mediation service with a 936 area code? They leave a voice mail that they have a legal matter pending if i dont call them back they will star legal action. Just wondering if same scam using texas area codes
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Guest

I'm getting these calls daily now. I just block the number.

Guest

I also have been receiving the same Mediation Services voicemails every day for the last week from a 936 number. They don't even ask for me by name which is why I suspected a scam. If you find out for sure, let me know

Guest

I received a call today from a women name Melissa, she said I owed for a pay day loan from 10 years ago. I knew she was lying because she gave me my ex- husbands old email address.

I researched the name of the company and their located in Texas. I contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed a scam alert.

Guest

I got one just this morning from them. The phone number had a 515 area code. (Iowa) Glad I checked into it on here.

Guest

They are using Texas area codes, Indian area codes, Florida area codes...etc. I've receive 4 calls/voicemail's now saying I need to call them back and if i don't i wave my right to legal counsel.

Guest

I had a call from 936 and told me the same thing about charges. That they will put on me and they was a legal. Mediation service from Monroe TX And said that to avoid charges to be made to pay to keep this to happen and Thats way I feel its a scam

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Anonymous
map-marker Glastonbury, Connecticut

Mediation Services: Harrassment and servious threats as well as racial and Homophobic slurs

Both my wife and I Received a call from Richard Bates of Mediation Services 859402**** out of Lexington Ky. The call as most of you know, threatened legal action against me for a debt from 2012 that has never existed. The caller was aggressive and advised us to seek legal council. When I called back and informed the person who answered that I was aware of his scam he called me a criminal. I told him if this legal action was indeed legit to send me correspondence and bring it on. He then hung up. I called back and the next man who answered immediately began utilizing racial and homophobic slurs and literally yelled at me. I called again to assure I was taken off call list. The moment I called he picked up and called me a name too bad to repeat and hung up. This is harassment of law abiding citizen. Its been going on for a while and no one seems to be taking action in order to stop these predators. People have enough stress than to have to deal with scam artist thugs such as this and serious legal charges should be brought against these bottom dwelling individuals. WHAT HAS OUR COUNTRY COME TO? Harassing myself and other veterans as well as other hard working individuals need to cease now!
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Guest

I called one place back about 80 times just trying to get those individual answers and finally I told him don't call me and I won't call you

Guest

If you make it a point to take some time call them about a hundred times asking questions that you know they can't answer unless they were a legitimate establishment ask them about the the company name do they have a license who's the highest-ranking supervisor on shift currently and if you can speak to them ask them about their physical address and you can mail it

Guest

I had someone call me yesterday and then called me at work saying that I needed to be home to sign something

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Call them back every chance you get and ask for their address because you want to see what an office full of cowherds look like. They really like it. Lol

Guest

I too have received phone calls from this company.initially a person leaving voicemail message as Kevin Reynolds. After answering his follow-up call he asked me to verify my name and address and once I did so he hung up.

When I tried to call back the number I was calling from a message said that this number is not in service. I spoke to someone else on a later date who told me that I owe money to a cash advance payday loan company could not give me direct details as to the amount of money owed or the actual address of the business that I owe money to. I called back later, and spoke to a Nick Davenport who only would repeatedly say that I will be arrested and then I will get all the details I asked for at my bond hearing. He told me there's no one in that particular Department that can give me the information that I asked for which I advised him I work collections before and even though you cannot give my personal information to anyone else anyone in your office can give me the information I'm asking for if you are indeed asking for financial resolution.

After that point it became simply a barrage of insults including me being called ignorant and a bozo and which I continually asked for a supervisor or someone else in the correct department since he certainly couldn't have and was not trying to help me gain the information needed to resolve this situation. He simply kept telling me that I will find out when I get picked up by the police. At that point I advised him that I am former law enforcement and no one will be arresting me about an unpaid bill.

Admittedly after a childish back and forth he eventually hung up. 100% Scam.

Guest

they just called me. I don't answer calls if I don't recognize the number.. I have no business with anything or anyone in Ky so when I heard the voicemail I automatically knew what it was....Delete!

Guest

Scammers don't care about your country.. or about you.

Machele Imf

Why in the world would you call them back in the first place?

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Anonymous
map-marker Indianapolis, Indiana

Legal Mediation Services

I just got a call from this company located in Kentucky. The lady I spoke with then continued to read off my social security number, my email address, and one of my previous addresses. She told me I was set to be prosecuted for malicious intent...she was cordial until I started asking more questions. The name of her company, the location this supposed "loan" originated from and the dates. She said she would turn the case over to the states attorney. I told her I needed to call my husband and she said if we get off the phone today without setting up a payment plan and making the first payment today she would send the case over. Then she rudely hung up on me. The phone number she called me from was (859)215-****.
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Guest

Wow This happened to me just now

Guest

I received a call from Kimberly who stated she was with Legal Mediations in regards to a payday loan I supposedly secured in 2012, she told me I was being prosecuted for on criminal charges and turning the case over to the state's attorney office for not repaying this supposed loan, when I asked her the name of her company again and the location of this supposed loan and the originated date and company she became quite rude, yelling and creaming on the phone and advised me the police would be knocking on my door at anytime to arrest me if I didn't make a payment at that moment. When I told her I would be speaking with my attorney she hungup. The number she was calling from was *801) 317****.

Guest

The number they are using today is: 904-930-****. Claiming they are collecting an old payday loan of $993 and that $3000 in attorneys fees will be added.

It's a total scam.

They claim they are collecting for CNG Financial.

I never heard of CNG. It's obviously a serious scam.

Guest

Julia left vm. My social was given and a certified letter is being mailed to me along with documents to garnish my wages. What is this mess?

Guest

Just got the same call....859-208-****

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I also got a call from 859-208-**** he was rude and was screaming on the phone threatening to take me to federal court.

I dont know how this is legal

Guest

I just got a similar call on my voicemail by somebody called "Steven Rogers" and he said that he has a case that requires my immediate attention and asked me to call him on (859)208-****. He also said that if he doesn't hear from me or my attorney that he will waive my rights to council and submit my case.

He ended his voicemail with "Govern yourself accordingly". Unbelievable.

Guest

I just received a call as well, started asking questions, and she kept talking over me...so I talked over her and then she hung up on me. I called them back, and they hung up again, and I called them back again. My attorney will be taking it from here...this should be a good time for her...

Guest

I been receiving calls all week and it's the same number( identifying themselves as Steven Rogers. The other number is 859-208-****. I'm about to report them.

Guest

They called me too number 859 208 **** spoke to a Tracey Walker gave me a badge I'd as well 74044-6 then gave me her returned phone number 859 904 **** and no one answered .how do I file a report?

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Anonymous
map-marker Boca Raton, Florida

Review in Collection Agencies category from Boca Raton, Florida

I got a call from Mr Davenport, saying in 2012 I took out a cash lone, and he had a warrant for my arrest being issued at 1600Est. I advised him that could not be true Bc I was oversea. I still have the orders for afghan. The the *** calls my wife who just had a miscarriage got her all worked. Now I'm really pissed and want his head. I kept calling back to the point they changed the number and company name.
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I got a call from an 800 number the lady asked if I received paperwork from them and insisted I call another 800 number to see what the matter was about. I'm not sure what to make of it.

Anonymous
map-marker Cabot, Arkansas

Legal Mediation Practice Debt Collection Review from Cabot, Arkansas

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First I received a voicemail stating legal action filed against me. Called# (Kentucky 859 area code)back spoke to a female Tracy Walker who stated if issue was not resolved today by 4:00 central time,I would be picked up and charged with check fraud. Both she and I recorded the conversation. I had not had an account with Bank of America in over 8 yrs. They would not disclose location supposedly due to security. They also said there were only two ways to pay debit or credit card. She gave me three options of paying off $1,703. I explained that I did not have the funds so she said we could settle for $908, 425 payments, or pay a downpayment of $270 today. I will file a complaint with the BBB and Attorney Generals Office.
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Guest

Ok I had a place call me for cash advance I actually did take out 4 or 5 years ago. That I actually do want to pay.

However Danielle from legal mediation said my x in laws were willing to sign papers saying I don't pay my bills. Wth? Then said they could suspend my license. So I called my attorney.

He said if you owe it ok pay it. But make sure they are legit first. He also said no they cannot take your license. She,also said they could charge me with fraud.

Attorney said not true. Some people are just ***!

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okay i Just got a very similar call, her dates were way off as far as my employer and address, however she did know my SSN. I cant remember her name.

She said i took out the payday loan in 2012 and that is false.

Maybe in 2000 however i dont believe i just didnt pay it, its too far in the past for me to remember. She couldnt give me addresses to anything, not her company or the company who is supposedly going to file criminal charges against me

Guest

I live in Fayetteville,NC, Someone just called me with the same amount & the same phone number. The young lady name was Angel Locket & her supervisor name was Tracy Walker.

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Anonymous
map-marker Tampa, Florida

Scam artists - Legal Mediation

This # 678-701-**** called from Atlanta area saying my niece was being sued and she needed to reach her ASAP. They said they got my cell # from a family member that did not have her #. That is total bull and I would strongly suggest that you all file a complaint with the FCC. It is very easy to do, just go to their website. Only takes a minute. If you give these people the time of day they will continue to prey on less saavy consumers. Put them out of business ASAP. I say if you need money "GO GET A REAL HONEST LEGAL JOB". Now go file that complaint with the Federal Communications.
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Guest

How do I go about filing a complaint. These individuals called me as well from a 608-268-**** number

Anonymous
map-marker Reno, Nevada

Review in Collection Agencies category from Reno, Nevada

I had a VM from Mediation Solution Services, #713-931-****. Message claimed i had 2 legal actions against me and that i failed to respond to a 10 day notification letter from some court & that she needed to confirm i was aware of what was going on. They called my Mom & my sister multiple times in the day advising they needed to speak with me about a legal action. I currently have no bills in collections and know this has to be fraud and am very pissed they conta ted ny family as they made them very worried.
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Anonymous
map-marker Arlington Heights, Illinois

THE COMPANY'S ADDRESS & CONTACT NAMES

Before going straight to the names and address, please consider doing the following the next time they call you... The moment you answer the call, begin recording it and tell the caller RIGHT AWAY that you will be recording the conversation. The trick is to have your own voice at the BEGINNING of the recording saying that you are recording the conversation. After you inform them of this, repeat the caller's name to clarify, while recording, who you are speaking with and again state that you have made them aware that they are being recorded. If you are being called at your work place, and want them to cease calling you there, tell them immediately. I would then inform them that the only future communication I will accept from them or any of their agents or affiliates must be in writing. In addition I would demand that immediately cease all contact your employers, relatives, or friends for any collection practices that relate to you. If you want questions answered, ask your questions while they know they are being recorded. For instance: What is the reason for your call? What is the date of the alleged debt? Who is the original lender? What is your internal reference number? Are you an attorney? If you are not an attorney, who legally represents your company? I understand that you are demanding that I pay you $_______ by 12:00 pm (or whatever time you were told) today, is that correct? Are you familiar with FDC Rules and regulations? So, now you have notified them that you are recording the call, and you have told them to never again contact you, your employer, relatives, or friends by telephone. If they attempt any ofthose forms of contact again, you have the right to pursue this matter legally through an attorney familiar Fair Debt Collection Rules and Regulations, and you have recorded evidence that may aid you in a suit against them. Also, if you do have an attorney, you have the right to inform the caller that they are NOT to speak with you and should direct ALL calls to your attorney only. But, I would take it one step further, and send them a cease and desist letter (you can find them all over the place online) and I would mail it Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Now, I don't claim to know every state's laws, so it would beneficial to look into the Fair Debt Laws to confirm what I have typed, to be sure this information is helpful to you. So, that said, I did my own homework and found another posting which I have copied and pasted below. Hope this helps. This Company information was posted in September 15, 2008 on a website named callferret, by a poster named Derrick (Disgruntled former employee perhaps? Or maybe a very resourceful person) Mediation Group, a/k/a Legal Mediation Practices, Inc. 1919 Blanding Blvd Suite 4, Jacksonville, Florida 32210 Ph: 904-387-**** or 800-201-**** 866-601-**** 904-493-**** The owner is: President Donavin Warren, aka/Bill Roth 1834 Wild Dunes Circle Orange Park, FL 32065 Steven C. Pair, Vice Pres,aka/Richard Steele 9323 Bearsford Court Jacksonville, FL 32244 Managers: Terry Gallivan aka/Terry Flynn Tim LaFramboise aka/Tim Payne
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Guest

Thank you so much for posting this advise. I just received a call today for the first time from this agency. I have printed out this post so that I wlll be prepared.

Guest

Is this address current? I am receiving numerous harassing calls regarding an alleged debt and intend to send a cease and desist letter.

Tried doing research on this company to no avail. Please let me know if this address for this company is still current.

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