BBM Associates

Victim Location 32162

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Received a call asking for me by my former married name which I have not used in many years. A woman who identified herself as Lillian Sauyer who reported she was with United Courier Service Dispatch for BBM & Associates (BLOOMBERG BOGONY MEYERS & ASSOCIATES) contacting me because I was refusing to accept the documents they were trying to deliver. She spoke very quickly and made it sound urgent. She confirmed my address so I asked her to have the documents redelivered. She said that was not her job even though she said she works for a courier. She does not know she is part of this scam to collect illegal/old debts. (I had to ask her to speak slower and asked if she was from the North. She said she was. I suggested she slow down when calling.) She had no information about the case. She told me to call 888-251-8562 and gave me a file # 2018-XXXX. I called the number who answered "Corporate Office" I asked what Corporation Office? She was stumped. I asked what BBM full names mean. She gave full names and said they are located in San Diego. I was connected to Mr. Schultz who said he advised his client to file a civil suit in the amount of $2,012.75 because I had overdrawn a Wachovia Checking account. I told him I do not remember ever banking at Wachovia (it is possible just did not remember) but I told him I hadn’t used that name for many years. Basically, he hung up shouting "see you court"! My daughter also received a call for the same Lillian asking for me by my current name. Figuring it was a scam. I did a little research and discovered that the statute of limitations applies in this instance but that I would be best to "send a letter telling them that this debt is past the statute of limitations" for collection or a judgement could be entered against me. I called again and spoke to Mr. Schultz telling him I wanted the address so that I could take care of this matter. He said we could settle today for the amount of $809.60 and asked for my debit. I said I need your address. He said he could send the agreement to my email. I asked why this debt never showed on my credit report. He said it will once they get the judgement against me. He told me the debt was from 2009. So I said, so when you send me your email I will send you the letter. He said what letter? I said the one that proves I am telling you that this debt, if it exists, falls outside of the statute of limitations and therefore not legally collectible. I told I was advised by my attorney. He became enraged! Asked for my attorneys number. I said I will have her call you! Then he told me why did you say you were going to pay? Told me "I should grow up" and then hung up! Now, should I actually be served with papers I will legally need to write that letter about the statute of limitations or it can be found against me. This is a terrible practice, Beware!