This caller, identifying as Collaborative Resolution Group (CRG), is likely a debt collector using aggressive and possibly illegal tactics. They claim to have filed a case for a payday loan, but users report inconsistencies like changing case numbers and harassment of family members. Some users found the company to be legitimate, while others believe it's a scam. The key red flags are the lack of a debt validation letter and the use of threatening language. If you receive a call, verify the debt and report any harassment to the FTC and your state's attorney general. Don't give out personal information and consider blocking the number if the calls persist.
The tactics used are likely against the FDCPA and numerous state laws, involving illegal practices.
I too was contacted by CRG, and having worked in debt collection, i knew exactly what they were doing. They employ what we call 'hard' tactics to collect debt, but fortunately, their aproach didnt bother me. I do owe money on a Visa card, but currantly i'm unable to pay, so i told them to try again in a year when i might be employed and care about my credit score.
It will be great when all these debt collectors and fake law offices get whats coming to them.
Probabaly they were a legit company once, but now they are like many other collection companies in the U.S., turned to criminall activities, extortion and all, dont get me wrong, there must be some honest collection companies left, but they are becomming a minority, if you owe them no money, you should contact the FTC online
The name associated with the call is Karl Frankovitch.
I wonder if this law office is the same one featured in the TV show LA Law
You are correct in your assement of the situation, i agree with you.
This scam origionates from Lewiston New York, where a caller attempts to notify you of a proces, but no legitamate server would do so, especialy not across state lines, so if they call again, be sure to read them the riot act and tell them they are legally worthless.
Identifying themselves as Collaborative Resolution Group, this entity appears to be a debt scam operation, lacking credibility.
Actually, i found out the group i was lookin for was in Texas, and they have a warnin on they're BBB page about not bein associated with CRG and Associates
Their claims are unfounded, as federal law dictates that debt validation letters must be mailed within five days of initial contact, placing the burden of proof on the caller.
I was trying to look into this number, and I found out they are debt collectors, but they didnt mention the name of the attorney or the address of the company, which is pretty suspicious
It's a clear case of multiple scams in one, This is rediculous, It's two scams in one!
Obviously this is a scam and you are probably alot more invoolved than you should be, I hope the 2 dollars you earned was worth your dignity
Reporting these callers to the FTC and state Attorney General is advisable, as they are not legitimate; debt issues are civil, not criminal, and blocking their numbers may be necessary
Further investigation revealed that this office is indeed legitimate and based in upstate New York, despite initial confusion with a similarly named company in Nevada.
It's been reported that this number is used to claim a case has been filed for a payday loan. However, in WA state, such claims are not feasible, and the statute of limitations for fraud has expired. Furthermore, the case number provided keeps changing, and my family is being harassed for my contact information.
Initially, the company was thought to be a scam, but research revealed its legitimacy, and a debt was found to be owed, which was subsequently paid, with the transaction being recorded as a law office payment.
Following a call from this company, I did some research and found another company with a similar name in NV, but this one seems to be a legitimate office in upstate NY; the debt they claimed I owed was verified on my credit report, and after speaking with them, I made a payment, which appears to be legitimate.
They keep calling my family, saying I have a case, but the case number always change, thats ridicolous
