(760) 514-0173

I got a call this morning and last week from these animals. Caller ID 052522977 showed this bogus number. Thanks to all of  you, I traced them as far as Cash Connect. Cash Connect is not a legal debt collector. They are scammers. The numbers they use are 760-514-0173 and 760-514-0172 and other possible numbers. What they due is call from an offs**** call center masking the call or illegaly using someone elses number without them knowing about it make these bogus collection calls.  Tracing these numbers will eventually lead to a dead end. Cash Connect is not a legal company in any of the 50 US States. There are companies with similar names but they are not the same type of operation. There are also Pay Day loan companies who use the name Cash Connect or Connection. These businesses are usually a front for some othe illegal activity which why when you find their website the contact us is always a blind form to some email. Companies that hide behind a vail like this are definitely setting traps to defraud people out of money.Your options are as follows:1. Tell them to F-Off when they call and **** up.2.  Does this sound like the calls you are receiving? 3.  Any lawful debt collector will tender their claim in writing per the requirements set fourth in the FDCPA.4. See below.PROTECT YOURSELF!  IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU MUST READ – HOW THE SCAM WORKS AND WHAT AGENCIES TO REPORT THEM TO LONG RUNNING AND KNOWN SCAM – ALL OVER INTERNET AND NEWS FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS NOW Fake Debt Collectors – Terrorizing Consumers http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5621205&page=1MORE ON FAKE DEBT COLLECTORS http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-904-425-9141http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/call4action/17285785/detail.htmlhttp://www.800helpfla.com/newsletter/2008/092008.htmlhttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/ks_debt_collection.html   latest release of information on this scamhttp://www.w***o.gov/internetloanscam.cfmIf you are targeted by these criminals, be sure to report them to all the following federal and state law enforcement agencies (most of which you can do online or over the phone): 1.    The U.S. Secret Service is responsible for protecting the country's financial infrastructure and payment systems from international and domestic threats. Call or write your local Secret Service field office to alert them to the details of this attempted extortion. The addresses and phone numbers for the local Secret Service field offices are listed at http://www.secretservice.gov/field_offices.shtml or in your phone book.2.    Alert the FBI at https://tips.fbi.gov Be sure to tell the FBI that you are being targeted by extortionists over the phone. And if the crooks claim to be law enforcement or lawyers, officers of the court or bankers, be sure to include that information in your report.3.    File a complaint with your local police. Most police departments will take a report over the phone.  Be sure to tell them that you're being targeted by an extortionist and give them all the details.4.    File a complaint your state's attorney general, the contact information for whom is at www.w***o.gov5.    File a complaint online with The Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=enIf these crooks call back, promise them nothing, pay them nothing and tell them nothing other than that you know they're a scam and that you've reported them to law enforcement. (And be sure to report them to all the agencies above each time they call you.)By the way, here's just a small sample of numbers used by this particular group of scammers. Read the reports and you'll see the same pattern time and a***n -- phony organization names, thick foreign accents, and oddly worded threats that are so melodramatic and ridiculous that it's laughable:http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-771-9249   Scammer posting here as GARY and GARRY JONES http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-860-4509   Scammer posting here as Mike Hendersonhttp://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-212-500-0839   Scammer posting here as Ricky http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-201-244-7722   Scammer posting as Carole, David Brown and Amandahttp://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-626-200-4646   Scammer false postings at this new number as silshan kanniue and Tina – preparing a new number to use.http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-424-354-4270   Scammer false postings as Rosehttp://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-785-4479   Scammer posting as Robert http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-909-327-4870   Scammer false postings as Marry http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-646-274-1143   Scammer false postings as Karen Miller, Chichi and Tom Little http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-561-300-8018   Scammer false postings as Marco Polo (real original)http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-877-226-7488   Scammer false postings as SAM, David Shttp://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-888-706-7463   Scammer false postings as George http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-349-7382   Scammer false postings as Towanda Robinson, Shannon Walsh, Jack Dawson and Cynthia http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-760-514-0132   scammer false postings as Suzy01, Johanna Hall, Cindie McMellon, Michael Dublin, Mark Williams, Carol and Rio   (800notes removed some of the scammers posts because the all came from the SAME IP ADDRESS) http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-209-797-2212   scammer false posting as Jaison Connar http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-707-401-4056   Scammer false posting as John Carner, KSR http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-650-241-4604   Scammer false postings as jhon and Kevin http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-708-401-0535   Scammer false posting here as JHON http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-518-212-0219  Scammer false posting as Prince Christian, ArpitScam alert: Bogus debt collectorsBy Leslie McFadden • Bankrate.comMonday, Aug. 3Posted 2 p.m.Bankrate reporter Leslie McFadden contributed this entry.This scam isn't technically about credit cards, but it is scary enough to post a warning. The Better Business Bureau issued an alert today saying consumers across the country are getting phone calls from bogus debt collectors claiming default on a payday loan. Of course, the consumer needs to pay a large fee to avoid arrest -- as much as $1,000.The caller poses as a lawyer, and may threaten extradition to face trial if the consumer doesn't pay up immediately.What makes these calls alarming -- and perhaps convincing -- is that the perpetrators reference the consumer's personal information, such as the person's Social Security number, driver's license number, previous bank account numbers, home address -- even personal references."The amount of information they have is really troubling," says BBB spokeswoman Alison Southwick. She adds that the amount of data points to a possible security breach.Spread the word to your friends and family: Don't give out personal or financial information to an unknown caller. Scammers can s**** Caller ID to display different numbers, so trust your instincts over technology.The BBB offers these tips:•    Ask the debt collector to provide official do***entation which substantiates the debt. •    Do not provide or confirm any bank account, credit card or other personal information over the phone until you have confirmed the legitimacy of the call. •    File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online if the caller is abusive, uses threats or otherwise violates federal telemarketing laws or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. •    File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau online if you believe a debt collector is trying to scam you.Consumer Alert: Attorney General warns Kansans of debt collection scamJanuary 29, 2010 -- Attorney General Steve Six is cautioning Kansas consumers about telephone calls from apparent fake debt collectors who are impersonating law enforcement officers in an effort to extort money from consumers.   Consumers are warned to not submit payments to these fraudulent debt collectors.When calling, the scammers most often state they are attempting to collect a debt related to an internet payday loan obtained by the consumer, but which the consumer never repaid.  Consumers state they have never obtained such a loan or paid off the loan years ago.  The scam artists have most recently identified themselves as ACS, National Affidavit Processing Department and United Financial Crime Division, but may use additional phony names.  It appears the phone numbers used by the scammers are “s****ed” numbers, so that the number appearing on a consumer’s caller ID is not the actual number of where the call originated. It appears the calls in question may be originating from outside the United States.When questioned, the individual calling refuses to disclose the full name or address of the collection agency they claim to represent.  These scammers have been able to provide consumers with identifying information, such as the consumer’s social security number, home address, e-mail address, names of family members and the consumer’s computer IP address.  Since the callers are able to provide valid personal information, consumers may become confused and believe they are being contacted in regard to a legitimate debt.If the initial debt collection scam is unsuccessful, consumers have been re-contacted months later with the scammers posing as law enforcement officers or officers of the court.  Typically, the consumer is threatened with arrest for fraud or some other fic***ious crime unless the consumer agrees to immediately wire money via Western Union.  The fic***ious officers strive to frighten and confuse consumers into compliance by using legal sounding terms such as “We’re filing an affidavit a***nst you” or by stating a lawsuit has been or is in the process of being filed a***nst the consumer.A hallmark of each scam has been calling consumers repeatedly at their place of employment.  This scam hit home when an employee of the Kansas Attorney General’s Office was repeatedly called both on her cell phone and at work.  Despite the employee’s repeated verbal disputes, the caller refused to provide any identifying information to allow her to send a written dispute. The scammer also continued to call her numerous times a day regarding a payday loan she denied obtaining. Two months later, she was a***n contacted by telephone by an individual identifying himself as an “officer”. “I denied owing the debt and refused to pay without being provided validation of the debt. I was then told, ‘If that’s the case, I will have local law enforcement come to your place of business and drag you out kicking and screaming’,” stated the employee.“It is important for consumers to know their rights under the law,” Attorney General Six said. “If a consumer is receiving calls from a debt collection company and believe it is a scam, I encourage them to contact our office immediately.”Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors are required to send consumers a written notice within five days of the initial contact.  The notification should contain  information such as the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed and a statement informing the consumer they have thirty days to contact the debtor in writing to dispute the debt or request validation of the debt. In addition, legitimate debt collectors are prohibited by the FDCPA from making false or misleading representations, such as the consumer has committed a crime, implying nonpayment will result in the consumer’s arrest, or using the threat of violence.More information is available on the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf. To register a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, call 1(800) 432-2310              1(800) 432-2310       or visit www.ksag.org.http://www.ksag.org/page/consumer-alert-attor ... collection-scam

wow this is the same **** they told me how do we put an end too this, i had to c****e my number.

i recieved that same call also, they have called my Job and even got money from me.

Now these a holes called my mom last week and said they were filing charges. it's wednesday of the next week. hmm..how long does it take to issue a warrant in the state and county of texas?

i received a message from a officer jason lee saying that my social sercurity number was being investigated by the government thats a bunch of bull sh...........!!!!!!!! people beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HI, I just reported this person on the telephone # of 052-522-977, This person has called me nine times today, telling me the some **** he is  telling all of you! This guy is just a scam artist, he called me a few months ago and I thought I had gotten rid of him, but he is back. Please report this guy so we can get this stopped.Check the number listed above if you haven't, you will see the same type of reports.

What I did the last time they tried this trick on me a year ago, I asked to get the name and number of the company that has a complaint from me and an official letter sent via certified mail to me with all the information stated. They got mad and said they are through talking with me and I have never heard from them a***n until now.  Must think I forgot about them and can try to scam me a***n.

i am getting a call from this number as well. the person calling identifies herself as officer cynthia harris. she has called multiple times telling me either me or my attorney needs to call her back about a class action law suit a***nst me in the state county court of texas for violation of federal banking laws, check fraud, and theft by deception for a payday loan they say i didn't pay. now she is saying if i dont call back they will send the sherriff to arrest me so that i can appear for my court date. i have already filed a complaint with the AG office in texas and with the FTC but it hasn't helped. can they really arrest me? does anybody have any advice?

I just received a call from Ofc. Jason Lee as well.  Him leaving a message and ending it with God Bless really let me know it was a fraud.  What collections agency or law enforcement is going to say God Bless.  Dealt with them a year ago and called them on it.  They never called me a***n until now. lol

This people r fraud keep calling us from outside US don't pay them any money they r a big SCAM they eat up all the money collected from u saying it is for the bank. Any bank in US doesn't make any such collection remember that n b alert.

This guy just called my mom like 15 min ago and was tellling her she was going to get arrested if she didnt pay $300 dollars

I ALSO RECIVED A CALL AT MY JOB. RETURNED THE CALL ON LAST NIGHT NO ANSWER FINALLY THIS MORNING SOMEONE BY THE NAME OF JASON LEE SAID I HAD DEFAULTED ON A LOAN AND IF I DIDNT PAY 700.00 DOLLARS. THE POLICE WOULD COME TO MY JOB AND ARREST ME. SO I CALLED THE LOAN COMPANY OF THE NAME THEY WERE USING AND THEY****URED ME THIS IS A SCAM AND THAT THEY ARE INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE. PLEASE KEEP POSTING BECAUSE THEY REALLY NEED TO BE IN JAIL.

We are a business and I just received a call from Officer Jason Lee as well. He was asking to speak with one of our Team Members. I told him only in family emergencies, and he said "Oh, believe me, this is an emergency." lol. Thought that sounded a little unprofessional. There was a lot of background noise as well. Foreign voice, definitely a scam. The Team Member who he had called on had called us warning of this "harassing" guy calling her and her family. They get very rude if you don't give them want you want. (credit card info, ss#, etc.)Just wanted to put in our little tid bit. Hope they get thrown in jail.

I have been receiving calls from this number for weeks and would not answer. I usually do not answer numbers that are unknown to me. The guy on the other end said he was calling from the United Nations and had a legal matter that I needed to resolve. He stated my full social security number and my e-mail address. I am going to put an alert on my Social Security number and report these a**holes. It is ridiculous that people are plotting and scaming and stealing personal information. Please somebody let me know if anything comes of a report you have filed a***nst these fools.

we got a call like 5 times in one hour finally we kept this guy on the phone said his name was officer chris williams and that my husband had  a warrant for financial fraud was asking what my children looked like and their ages so i called 911 and had dispatch and the city sheriff come out and talk to him. this guy even gave the sheriff a hard time. the guy who called was even pretended to be a cop from our town. THIS GUY MAKES ME MAD!!!!

I got a message at work and on my cell by an officer lopez and officer cynthia harris saying i was under investigation. When i finally got through the guy got upset because i kept asking questions and said good luck. The second guy i spoke to officer lopez wanted my credit card information when i refused he got upset,

This guy is a scam artist. So answer it and let him have it. I did and told him i didnt have any money beacause i was a warewolf. He got mad and threated me then ***g up. Never heard from him a***n.

I also got a call from Officer Jason Lee at my work number stating that I was under investigation and that my Social Security Number was placed on hold and that I needed to call back 760.514.0173...the number was either busy or it just rang and rang.  I am going to call the local athorities to try and investigate this further...will post as I get more information

the man that called me said he was officer jason lee. i spoke to my a detective and he said that it sounds like someone is trying to pull a fast one. the guy that called hasn't called since then.

i got a strange message from this number that he was Officer Joe Brown and had important info for me to call back and if i dont he said good luck. number 7605140173caller id showed 052522977

This number called me at my job and left a message saying that it was important for me to call them or my state county court b/c there is an investigation on me and if I don't call them then they wish me good luck. I tried calling back the number and it does not ring or nothing. I search the number online and it comes out for california and I live in ny. At the end he still says once a***n you should call if not then good luck.