I initially got calls about 6 or 9 months ago. Then it stopped for awhile. but now it has started again. I have an ex-wife who sometimes lists me as a reference, so I return any and all calls regarding money. The first call was from Officer Fran or John Williams. When I called back it was Officer Harry Johnson. I am fairly certain than middle eastern parents don't name their children names like these. In the initial contacts, they stated that I had obtained money from some payday cash advance company, which I have never used. They never offered any type of proof and with just a few words of denial on my part, they said my name was a mistake and would be removed from their list (obviously not!) This last set of calls started in March 2011 on my cell phone. They refused to provide the method in which they obtained my telephone number and name. I believe if one tries to intimidate another into providing funds under false pretenses over the phone, it is extorsion or at the least, wire fraud. The only tool I have ever had success with is to tell them that they are being recorded (which they are, really!), which usually ends the conversation on their end. I always tell them I am going to the US Attorney with my recording, which is definitely a hang-up generator!