Numbers with this prefix were first introduced in 1999.
While 7168038039 was originally issued with the info above, the owner of the phone number (716) 803-8039 may have transferred it through a process called porting.I got this too! For the second time today. I tried calling, just because I'm paranoid, and it's the same guy twice and they say they have to look up my account by my email address and then can't find me. Then they put the link to FinCen.gov. I called and emailed them asking about it... I'll update if I get a response.
Caller type: Unknown
I confirmed with FinCen that this is a fraud. Hope that's helpful for others.
TexasCaller type: Email
I received the same letter via email threatening prosecution for money that I do not owe. It is very upsetting that the scam artists have my social security number.
There has to be some way to stop these people
GeorgiaCaller type: Scammer/Fraudster
I received the same emails as the above person and what I'm worried most about is them having my social security number. I do not have a loan with these people note have I ever heard from them. Has anyone came up with a way to stop this. Is it a scam?
IllinoisCaller type: Scammer/Fraudster
In 2016, I received the exact same email from a "Jack Smith" regarding a loan I had supposedly taken out with some cash advance company that I've never heard of. He stating that I had 48 hours to contact them at 716-803-8039 and make some sort of payment arrangement or I would be prosecuted for the following:
(copy and pasted from the email)
[1] 18 U.S. Code ? 1033 [2] 18 U.S. Code ? 1037 [3] 18 U.S. Code ? 1030 which includes Criminal Breach of Trust, Violation of Federal Banking Regulations, Check Fraud Charges, Breach of a Legal Contract and Theft by Deception.
Needless to say I did not call the number and I blocked the email address. Have heard nothing since then. Sorry Jack!!!
South CarolinaCaller name: Edward Smith
Caller type: Scammer/Fraudster
Same email. Many of them. Signed by Alex Cooper. Called the number and for voicemail after first ring. They called back claiming to be officer Edward Smith. Heavy accent. Total scam
United StatesCaller name: alien richardson- usfederalinvestigations@gmail
Caller type: Prison/Jail Collect Call
sent e-mail saying pay 1000 dollars out of court in untraceable money or lose everything and go to jail. for loan don't remember taken out......asked for receipt for money sent and was told get one when all the money was sent....
e-mails sent to [ richard cooper]
OhioCaller name: Jennifer Davids
Caller type: Scammer/Fraudster
Received an email with lots of red lettering and capitals. I had to laugh when I saw the FinCen marking on the email. I work with the actual FinCen on a regular basis due to my job. I will have to print this out and fax it to a few friends there so they can look into it. They find these amusing and send them on to other departments to try and get these scammers located.
FloridaI confirmed with FinCen that this is a fraud. Hope that's helpful for others.
Caller type: Email
thank u i had the same thing happen to me today first time hearing about it and had all my old info and its scary they have my ssn but in the email they didnt have it all spelled out right? and yes email came form jennifer davids and the guys name was peter jefferson says hes an officer or something. I also called this company fincen.gov to see if this is legit waiting for a call back but since u already did i know its fake telling me im gonna have fines and go to court and blah blah
New YorkCaller name: JENNIFER DAVIDS
Caller type: Email
GOT AN EMAIL WITH MY SOCIAL SAID THAT I OWE $6800 AND TO PAY RIGHT AWAY OR I WILL BE ARRESTED EVERYTHING I OWE WILL BE TAKEN FROM ME. I HAD TO PAY $6800 FOR THE LAWSUIT AND $1500 FOR LAWYER FEES.
HOW DO I STOP THE EMAILS AND THE PHONE CALLS AND PROTECT MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
OhioCaller name: New York Crime Division
Caller type: Unknown
Concerned that they have my s.s.#. They need to be arrested for getting people's personal information. I personally did a fraud alert on my credit report in case these scammers try to use my s.s.#.
PennsylvaniaI got this disturbing email stating that im going to be prosecuted and that they have attempted to reach me and they have my social. This isn't funny and scary. These people need to be stopped.
Caller type: Unknown
I got this too! For the second time today. I tried calling, just because I'm paranoid, and it's the same guy twice and they say they have to look up my account by my email address and then can't find me. Then they put the link to FinCen.gov. I called and emailed them asking about it... I'll update if I get a response.
TexasCaller name: Jennifer davids
Caller type: Email
I got this disturbing email stating that im going to be prosecuted and that they have attempted to reach me and they have my social. This isn't funny and scary. These people need to be stopped.
Pennsylvania
