(202) 417 in Washington, DC

Fraud: Claiming to be U.S. Government with a grant in my name

Just can't call me James Morgan said he'll FBI agent

This number called me many times during a day. Left vague messages on my voicemail. Disturbed me on my important business phone calls. When I called back several times, all I got is a series of beeps. Rude and unprofessional!!! Watch out for them, please!!!

Called at 12:37 am

Calls 2 or 3 times a day. We are 88 and 80 yrs old. Too old to run for phone every time it rings. We see number and do not answer.

Calls every day. Identified as Washington DC - we don't pick up - It must be a robot since DC is shut down for the storm today.

This "International" number is annoying in the frequency of calls

Frequent calls .Strangly,last 4 digits same but area code changes. Calls are scams or threats of outstanding loan that I never had! Have reported to Ftc, local authorities.Block this number .

I have been getting calls from this number 202 417 2021and 202 417 7606, they left me a message saying I need to call them back by end of business today for check fraud and they will contact my employer. the first person I spoke with her name was Patricia Knobles and the second person I spoke with was John Johnson. they both say I owe money to check mate I have never been to check mate. They told me I could settle the account for 500.00 out of 1513.00. I keep getting calls saying I owe this money, I guess it is time to get Jessie. Dave S. Seattle,WA

According to Washington State Law (RCW 19.16.250) and the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 USC 1692), when a collection agency contacts you for the first time, they must give their name, address, and the name of the original creditor (the business or person you owe money to). They must tell you in writing the amount of the debt and any fees which have been added, such as interest or collection fees. You must also be informed of your right to dispute the information. In addition, a collection agency cannot: * Call you more than three times a week. Only one of those calls can be at work. You cannot be called between 9 pm and 8 am * Harass, intimidate, threaten, or embarrass you * Threaten violence, criminal prosecution, or use offensive language * Continue to contact you if you request in writing that they stop If you send a written statement requesting a collection agency to stop, they cannot continue to call or write to you to demand payment. If you have an attorney, the law prohibits a collection agency from contacting anyone other than your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, the agency can contact other people only to find out where you live or work. The collector cannot tell these people that you owe money. In most cases, the collection agency can contact another person only once. These same rules apply to contact with your employer. Additionally, a creditor generally has to bring an action to collect a debt within 6 years, pursuant to RCW 4.16.040. You also have the right to sue a collector within one year from the date the law was violated. If you win, you can recover money for the damages you suffered, plus an additional amount up to $1,000. You may be able to do so without retaining a private attorney in Small Claims Court.