Scherwin and Associates Reports & Reviews

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A man called me from 866-618-0718 and left a message. The caller id said [email protected]. The message said there was a judgement against me. I called and he said I had an account in 2005 that went into default in 2007 but the address he gave me I didn't live at on either of those dates. He then said he had a call from his lawyer could I hold. I held for some time before he hung up on me. I called back and even though he had the same voice he said he was someone else. When I started to ask questions he got frustrated and said "do you want to resolve this" and I said no and he said ok goodbye and hung up. I look up the company and this website is what I found. This is a scam and don't fall for it.

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They called me last week and said I had a civil judgement against me and to call some number. I called and they said it was from Capitol one credit card I had in college almost 20 years ago and it was now $4000 but they would settle for $1500. They claimed they mailed me 2 letters and they had an old address from years ago and my current address. I knew it was a scam. That credit card has been written off and off my credit report years ago. Companies like this buy old debt for pennies and try and get anything by scaring people. Don’t fall for it! Claiming they tried to serve people which is bs. I told her to email me which they did and I marked them as spam without even opening it. If it’s a real debt it would be something that is on my credit meaning still Active. Capitol one dropped off my credit almost 10 years ago.

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Same as mentioned above but the called my mom she passed the info on to me! Here is an email he gave me [email protected]

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Just came across this:

Wilson v. Scherwin & Associates, LLC
California Eastern District Court
Judge: Troy L Nunley
Referred: Jeremy D Peterson
Case #: 2:21-cv-00897
Nature of Suit 480 Other Statutes - Consumer Credit
Cause 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Case Filed: May 17, 2021

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I received a phone call last Thursday from a woman who stated that they have been trying to get ahold of me. I thought it was another telemarketing call. She said that I have a civil suit pending against me and gave me 866-618-0690 # to call. This was a “direct” line to Sophia. Red flag #1 which I didn’t see right away as “civil suit” was on my mind. Usually, when calling a law office you would be routed. After briefly asking me to verify the last 4 of my social I asked Sophia several questions - she informed me that I am being sued for $12k from Citibank credit card. I told her that I don’t even remember that credit card and the statute of limitations would have been up awhile ago. She stated that if it was it would not be in her office. She said we mailed 2 letters and didn’t get a response. I asked what address do you have on file. She gave me 2 addresses that I haven’t lived at in years with 1 being over 9 yrs ago. I asked for validity of the debt and she said that the debt is real and you will be seen in court if you would like to dispute it. I asked her if she could send me the documents that she has to my email address so I can see what I am up against. She agreed. The following day I called and said that I didn’t receive any documents from her company evidently they sent it like most of us on here, through DocuSign. They do this to get validation that you received the email when you open it. Yes, as soon as you open the email it is marked as received to them. The demand letter stated that I owed $4500 not $12k that was initially told to me. Red flag #2. I called Sofia (so nice having a direct line with no wait) and asked about the discrepancy. She said if we goto court that is what we can sue for and sometimes I have seen it go higher but if you want to resolve the matter I can help. I was still hesitant due to the fact I don’t know much about the company she is calling from and asked about the legitimacy of her company. I asked about a website - which she didn’t have. She was getting angry and said that I could check with the Secretary of State ease my concerns. I told her I will call her the following day. So, I checked secretary of states website sos.ca.gov and found out the following:

It is a foreign limited liability company with 2 principal owners: David Brown from hesperia ca and Serena Lopez from Colton CA.

Interesting enough a David Brown from Hesperia Ca was arrested on 10/4/11. Are there two David browns in Hesperia?

The company’s physical address on the secretary of states website is:
9431 haven Ave ste 100 Rancho Cucamonga ca 91730. This is the same address listed for their mail and the same address listed on the demand letter sent to me.

The company has only been in business for 1 year and 4 months.

I called Sofia this morning (direct line no wait) and asked about what happens if the debt was valid and what would a settlement look like if I wanted to go down that road since getting a lawyer involved might be more expensive than the debt. They offered 50% off which comes out to 2250. I would have to pay $1,125 by Friday and the remainder in 30 days. In order to do this I would have to sign a DocuSign email giving them my credit card information and authorization to do so. In other words a legal binding contract that you can not get out of. I was traveling at the time so I told Sofia I would look at the document when I get home and will call with any questions. Once I got home I decided to take another look at this company. I couldn’t find anything on the company itself. I decided to look at the address. The address is to : rancho cucamondo private offices; virtual offices and premier work place. Their phone # is 909-912-1900. I asked the receptionist (or whoever answered the phone) that I have been contacted by Scherwin and associates and was wondering if they were still in ste 100 if I can come down. She informed me that they did have a virtual office and collected mail at one time but they are no longer there. Red flag #3.

I then called the 866 # and a guy answered. I am assuming it was David and asked him what his address was. He gave me the virtual office one that is no longer valid. I asked him why he is lying to me and told him I know that is not where you are. I then hung up on him. Sophia called ( literally 1 minute later - must be a small office) and left a voicemail saying if I had any questions I should talk to her directly. She then voided the demand letter so I didn’t have access to it. Good thing I have a photo of it!

I tried calling the number on the demand letter at 10pm - assuming I would get a automated voice mail system. I got nothing. The number is listed as 888-725-476-0482

I just submitted a complaint with the FTC and l am assuming Sophia (aka Serena) will not be calling me again.

I hope this helps as this has been a painful couple of days with threats being held over my head.

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I received some of this same info. The sos, the name Sophia, but the guy who I spoke with said his name was Marcus Rimerez. He told me that I Could reach Sophia at ex. 102 of 866-618-0718, but when I just called ( after reading this post) I got Sophia right away. So glad I came across this, thank you for your detailed description!

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Got a phone call from a lady stating I was being sued by HBC Bank Mastercard services from a card I had when I was young dumb and broke for about 500$ back in 2003. Last payment 2005.

Then I called the 888# and spoke to a guy that stated I was going to be sued for over 5 grand that I could pay 2 grand with interest for a nearly 20 year debt or he could talk to his lawyer on the other line and get the original owed funds settlement for 1 grand by reinstating the 30 day demand letter if I agreed to pay today.

He gave addresses I haven't lived at for years and phone numbers I since transfered away from. I asked why it wasn't on my credit report and he spouted off about some double jeopardy thing to which I brought up that it's been over 7 years since default and no report or mention or notice before this point I was even aware of. My partner got on the phone and demanded everything in writing pushed to confirm that the man in the line was not a lawyer, clerk, paralegal or anything beyond a debt collector scam.

What absolute bull[censored].

No notice, no balance, no verification of personal information, called my cell phone, etc etc

Do Not Pay This.

Get all your info first, they falsely represent themselves and they're just trying to get $$$$

Contact the original card holder support and get the info, more likely than not it's already been written off and you owe ZERO.

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Constantly trying to scam on Capitol one/Hsbc debt. Telephone numbers 866-618-0248, 916-217-6783, 323-801-5423, 323-405-6720, 408-730-7284, 800-352-5326, 323-652-3922. They even tried my wife's phone leaving text which is illegal. Threatened judgement and showing up at employment.

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I'm paying them now $250 a week until May 28th. Over $2,000 dollars. What can I do about this?

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Report them to the FTC and then file a claim with your bank

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1888 210-5587 is the number. It's still active.

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Scammer's phone 866 618 0248
Scammer's website its not working now
Country United States
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Initial means of contact Phone

A woman called me said I'm from a 3rd party I'm just here to notify you a law firm has been trying to contact you. They have tried to notify you through certified mail two times but it was returned to sender. Please contact them at 866 618 0248 here is a agency number for your case.
She told me my county name and court house and said there was a judgment against me.
I called the number guy stated it was a law firm and went and got my case said I owe $750 to Capital one. I asked why it wasn't on my credit report and he said when there is a judgment they take it off till its resolved. He couldn't tell me when the debt occurred. The email he had on file was one I have not used in over 10 years if not longer ago. He had my address and phone number. I did agree to small payments since I'm on a fixed income. right after I got off the phone, I looked them up while he was talking and they website was out of order. I called my bank got a fraud protection put on and my bank put up some an additional consumer complaint(they already had some from this company)

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Got a call from a number in my state to return a call to an 888 number, and gave me a file number to reference. These people were trying to collect a debt from 16 years ago claiming breach of contract for $6800 (they claim attorney fees) from HSBC/Capital One...(I was 19 at the time and had a card for maybe $300). Apparently they “sent me a letter” 38 days ago, however I never received said letter. They claimed they would take me to court and garnish wages and place liens on my home and vehicle. These people even knew my place of employment, last 4 of my social, and called my husband’s number looking for me as well. Yet they used my maiden name and didn’t ask me for my identifying info, she blurted it out. The lady, Shannon Bentley, stated she got permission from her manger to settle for $2350. She demanded payment in full today, but offered to break it up in 2 payments. I asked her to email the letter. She emailed me docusign documents to “settle” this claim, but never emailed me a copy of the letter. Glad I investigated the firm before taking action, although I had arranged to speak with an attorney tomorrow due to statue of limitations.

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I talked to that same lady today. Something didn't seem right

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I want to thank everybody on this page who wrote this out because I had a loan for Rent-A-Center 10 plus years ago I paid it off out of the blue on 4/27/2021 I had a guy call me give me a phone number and a count number they told me to give this guy a call and sound like a lawyer they told me that I had a bill of $1,500 and then knocked it down to 651.00 and then the guy said if you can get me a counter offer I said 400 they said ok I did not accept then my wife thought that was weird so I start researching the phone number the phone number is a Japanese phone number. the name on the bottom of the paper they sent me by email told me to sign is a football player Kansas City so I researched the name of this company and this cam
up and a guy on top had of all they paid I had something just like that looks just like it and the phone number that the guy gave me to give him a call back on is. 1-888-725-4013 and when I tried to use the website they have on the top page it just closed me out like it's not there I think they were trying to scam me cuz my information is online I just want to thank all the people that are on here getting people heads up with those people let me know if you guys have got scammed with the same phone number.

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April 21. 2021
I had a voice mail from a man named David Jimenez from a 502 number which is local to me. Telling me that a civil suit was being filed against me and that I had to call scherwin and associates at an 888 number.. they called both of my sisters stating the same stuff so I called back and the woman said her name was Shannon Bentley and she even called me back from a 818 number she stated I was being sued for $3742.32 and they will put my accounts on hold and garnish my wages if I don’t settle it and pay $850.00 after it was all said and done I asked what credit card exactly did I pay because I need it for my record the first email they sent said hsbc/retail store then when I questioned it more she said let her do some investigating and she called back the next day and said you had a Victoria’s Secret card and I of course said yes... she said that’s what it is. But if it was legit I feel like they should know exactly what debt you are being sued for without having to do any type of investigation.. And sends another email that says original creditor hsbc/ Victoria’s Secret. The next day I am going thru mail and I get 2 creditors that bought 2 cards of mine and Victoria’s Secret was one of them I talk to 2 managers at the collection agency and verified the original acct number they provided did not match with my Victoria’s Secret and that they have no clue who they are. So instead of stopping there I called every single credit card I have to Verify none of these accts have the same acct # and asked each collection agency if the debt had been sent to a law firm. Each agency said no we have payment plans that we can set up. That’s when I called and had to dispute these frauds! I knew better and still end up falling for the crap. The Email attachment is the last one they sent me.

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Thank you for sharing. My document looked this as well and I refused to sign anything they sent to me.

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I’m so happy I could help someone! Luckily I got to dispute their charge and their webpage is now suspended. ??

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I just want to thank you for putting your story out there that paper that show on the bottom of yours look like the one they just sent me yesterday to sign that I didn't sign cuz my wife and my dad that look kind of weird since it's been over 15 years ago that we paid off and my dad said in Washington the statue for that 7 years and if they really want to see you they have to show you paperwork on it so I looked up the name of operation manager and it's a guy from Kansas City and the phone number they're the first guy called me on it's a Seattle area code and when I call it it just hangs up on me so I read your story and the damn sounds like mine so all I wanted to say is thank you I think you said me a lot of money
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Victim Location 49201
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Debt Collections

A lady said I owed a webpay debt and that if I didn’t at least settle 500.00 that they’d put a hold on all my assets. She even knew my clinical directors name. Sh asked if my last four of my social number ended with xxxx and I said no my ssn doesn’t even have three of those numbers and then she said I’m sorry I was looking at a different number then she read off my last four. She wouldn’t tell me when it was taken out or any information on the webpay but after having the information on me that she had I paid the 500.00 cause I didn’t want them freezing my assets. It was later that night that I went over the paperwork she sent me that I researched them and found out it was a scam. I reported it to the FTC and contacted my bank.

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I disputed the transaction yesterday. Was you able to get your money back? And did they try to contact you again?

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6185, Magnolia Ave #258 Riverside, CA 92506, USA

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