CRF Acquisitions LLC —> Scammers!

Seems like the consumers that call me are not the only consumers that are getting harassed by CRF Acquisitions.  Check out these other complaints, below:

1.  Got a call from this number saying they had papers to file in my county-think it has to do with a debt that was included in my bankruptcy.  Even has a case number.  Guess they don’t care if they get sued for trying to collect on a discharged debt.Caller: CRF Call Type: Debt CollectorReply!0Robert Ewart29 Jun 2012Got scammed by these guys, only they claimed to be the “CRF Firm” or CRF Aquisitions”.  Have disputed the charge with VISA and will be getting my money back, but I though I’d share this with everyone.

crfacquisitions.com was registered June 6, 2012.  They are changing names to avoid some heat.   Be aware of these scammers.

Google Obrien Wexler and Associates, see the notes on 800notes.com about them, same story as here.  These are the same people doing the same thing under a different name.  Here is the guy who registered the domain name, his address, and his phone number

http://obrienwexlerassoc.com
This domain is owned by “Robert Ewart”
http://www.crfacquisitions.com”  is also owned by Robert Ewart.

From Godaddy.com, http://who.godaddy.com/whois.aspx?domain=obrienwexlerassoc.com&prog_id=GoDaddy

Here is is HOME ADDRESS, and PHONE #.   He has over 15 domains, I have found 2 for construction and roofing and 2 for debt collection so far.    All registered to this guy:
Registrant:
Robert Ewart
4041 Mapleton
N.Tonawanda, New York 14120
United States

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, LLC (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: OBRIENWEXLERASSOC.COM
Created on: 29-Apr-10
Expires on: 29-Apr-13
Last Updated on: 11-Apr-12

Administrative Contact:
Ewart, Robert ewartrm@gmail.com
4041 Mapleton
N.Tonawanda, New York 14120
United States
7168072404

Technical Contact:
Ewart, Robert ewartrm@gmail.com
4041 Mapleton
N.Tonawanda, New York 14120
United States
7168072404

Robert Ewart
There is a pic of him here, trying to sell a toy he probably bought with YOUR money!
http://www.dootalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=371679

BTW, his birthday is 6/3/1984
Robert M Ewart was born in 1984. Robert currently lives in Malone, New York. Before that, Robert lived in North Tonawanda, NY
Here is a list of his family
Mark E Ewart is related to Robert Ewart, who is 28 years old and lives in Malone, NY. Mark E Ewart is also related to Christina Ewart, who is 29 years old and lives in North Tonawanda, NY. Mark E Ewart is also related to Maureen Ewart, who is 52 years old and lives in North Tonawanda, NY. Mark E Ewart is also related to Nancy Ewart, who is 78 years old and lives in North Tonawanda, NY. Mark E Ewart is also related to Mark Ewart, who is 55 years old and lives in North Tonawanda, NY.

From Whitepages.com

Robert M Ewart
(716) 691-6504
1679 Ruie Rd
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-1941
Age:    25-29
Associated:    Mark E Ewart, Maureen M Ewart, Christina Ewart, Nancy E EwartCaller: CRF FirmCall Type: Debt CollectorReply!0lgs replies to Robert Ewart27 Sep 2012www.crfacquisitions.netReply!0angie green28 Aug 2012this is Mark Banks and was calling from a law firm and has paper filed and will be changed with Fraud.  I have 3 days to call back. they called my work and my daughters phoneCall Type: Debt CollectorReply!0Linda S.4 Sep 2012They  are trying to collect on a debt that was included in my bankruptcy.  Claimed to be from the county and offering a settlement.  Haven’t called back yet but going to.
I am sick of the fraud these people are getting away with.Call Type: Debt CollectorReply!0Linda S. replies to Linda S.4 Sep 2012I have contacted my state’s attorney general’s office and filed a complaint.  I strongly suggest anyone who has been contacted by these people do the same.Reply!0phatsam25 Oct 2012Recvied a all gave my name, and stated was John Stoval never gave name of company with, states was liasian for Dallas county I or my attorney would need to contact his office due to allegation on my name, social, DL#, for trying to fraud a financial institution of over $500.00, against bank acct had gave bank name, no longer have that accout with bank. gave a case #CV67932 and ph#877-884-6848,ext 2008. States if no response next action would be to obtain a process server and serve me at my place of employment, If you have that much information on me why not mail me the any paperwork they have on me, they have my address, if that is the case, so responsed to me by mail. Who are these people truly, are they a scam or are they legit, Can they harrase and threaten you like this. I need a true answer, after reading the post, I see some people say they are scam, other they are legit and work with you to resolve the issue, I am not sure what to believe, and the information about the company, not been a legit company, need some answers.Reply!0Alfalfa replies to phatsam25 Oct 2012Consumers across the country report that they’re getting telephone calls from people trying to collect on loans the consumers never received or on loans they did receive but for amounts they do not owe. Others are receiving calls from people seeking to recover on loans consumers received but where the creditors never authorized the callers to collect for them. So what’s the story?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:
Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written “validation notice.” The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.

Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller’s address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know whom you’re dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft – charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.

Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.

Report the call. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General’s office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General’s office can help you determine your rights under your state’s law.>

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt076.shtmReply!0PHATSAM25 Oct 2012Not sure who this company is state is out of dallas county received allegation against my name,ssn#dl from company tried to defraud company over $400.00, states info would leave their on 10/26/12 would obtain, a process server to have me served at my job, it was a civil case case#CV67932,name of company who indiviual with just his name is John Stoval, could be contact at 877-884-6848 ext 2008, I know most 800,866 or 877 or collection agenies, not the orginal debtor, also they or collection agencies that buy accounts for the orginal debtors. they purchase the debt and try to collect and get paid, for money they spent to purchase the acct. that could not be legal do by any means. I not sure, how it changed from debt over $500 to debt over $400.00 in less that 10 minutes, these calls came in 10 minutes, one on my cell# the other on my work number. they are harrassing & I would like for this to stop.Reply!0Jenni14 Nov 2012Can these people actually sue me if I still owe them $25.00?Caller: CRF FirmCall Type: Debt CollectorReply!0Jenni replies to Jenni14 Nov 2012I took out a loan with VIP for $400.00 and paid them $379.  I realized the balance was not going down and they said I still owed $400.00.  I closed out my bank account.  Now these jokers are calling saying I owe $900.00.  I told them I would pay them no more than $300.00 and could pay bi-weekly payments of $50.00 each.  They refuse to take bi-weekly payments and now say they are going to verify employment.  Can they actually sue me since I still owe $21.00 on the original loan?Reply!0*Daniel* replies to Jenni14 Nov 2012I just recieved a call from a John Stolar with Harris County and that i have a debt for over 400$ attatched to my name dl# and SS# and also stated i could lose my license up to 30 days if this matter is not paid . He offered me a payment plan aswell however i told him i don’t have a checking or savings to pay ACH he advised me to go purchase a Pre Paid Credit card  . i really don’t think this is legit . i’m just going to call VIP cash myself and ask them where i need to pay and if they say somewhere totally different and a different amount that would let me know its not legit  thats the best thing i can think of .i’ll keep you updated .Reply!0Jenni replies to *Daniel*14 Nov 2012Yes, please keep me posted.  I tried to send VIP an email but they do not respond to emails.Reply!0Dani replies to Jenni14 Dec 2012I also got threatening calls & reported them to the attorney general & fair Banking commission.Reply!0Mrs. R27 Dec 2012I had a message to call Victoria @ CRV 877-884-6848.  Did not say what it was in response to.  I did return the call.  Pushed 0 for representative. Victoria was not in.  I did not get the name of the man who answered. He asked me for my case number…I asked him what this was in regards to and what company CRF is?  He would not answer the question.  He told me he could look my case number up by my SS# or phone #.  I told him I would NOT give him my SS#. Gave phone number that the message was left on.  He could not find anything.  Again he asked for my SS#.  I told him I would not give that info and asked what it was in reference to?  He would not tell me.  I told him Victoria would have to call me back.  He told me she probably would get around to it in 6 mos. but He would probably see me in court before then, and then he hung up on me.  VERY unprofessional.  If this is a debt collector, I have absolutely no debt, nor have I or anyone in my household been turned over to any debt collectors.  We have zero debt and always have been debt free. I called him back and asked to speak to his supervisor. He told me he was the only one working and had too much crap to deal with than to play 20 questions with me and he hung up again.  I tried again to call back and get his name, this time he simply picked up and hung up.  I can’t believe this is a legitimate company that they can deal with people in such a poor manner. I am going to research and report this company/phone number to police.Caller: CFRReply!0allyson fling3 Jan 2013Got a call saying that I owe 700 dollars and they need a payment.I told them to send me paperwork on the debt and how they Came up with that number. The lady was very rude and said she was going to have the local authorizes come to my job to serve me with court papers. I told her ill see her in court then and she hung up on me. Think its a scam. The would have sent me something in the mail withthe amount I owe.Caller: debt collectorReply!0SUE7 Feb 2013FAKE FAKE FAKE!!! YOU CAN ACTUALLY TEXT THIS NUMBER. IF YOU HAVE A LOAN UNPAID BY VIP CASH, THIS IS WHY. BUT DONT GIVE YOUR $ OUT TO ANY OF THESE PEOPLE.Caller: NO NAME, JUST “A LAW FIRM”Call Type: Debt CollectorReply!0cynthia cobarrubias13 Feb 2013john stolar is what i understoodCall Type: Debt CollectorReply!0ak20 Feb 2013got a call from crf, said that I owed 548.00 to an online lender. not only is this not true,but the lady that answered the phone sent me to a guys voice mail. when he calleed and left the first message, he only referred to himself as Mr. Cooper. he called from 877-884-6848 ext:2010Caller: crfCall Type: Debt CollectorReply!0Concerned Consumera few seconds agoDon’t pay them a DIME!  Check out these blogs I found!

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