Scam Alert
I have been contacted by a Indian/middle eastern individual claiming I got a $200 advance directly deposited in my checking account back in March 2010. I have never gotten such an advance. He wants $425 or I will encounter several Federal charges for check fraud, theft and others. They have my old email, my phone, my SS#, and continue to call me on a daily basis. They will not send me any proof until I make an initial payment.
They have to send you legal documentation it's the law! If you have your bank statements then you know that you didn't receive the cash advance then I wouldn't worry. Call the FTC and also since they have your SSN I would contact the Credit Bureaus and let them know there is suspicious activity with your SSN and put a fraud watch on your SSN thru the three major credit bureaus.
I agree with Nay Nay. This is just a fraudulent attempt on their part to extort money out of you. Please follow the advice given to you already...immediately!
I was also contacted by these people and to this day i do not know how they got my number. It took 9 months before they finally left me alone. They will do all they can to get money even when you tell them you are wise to the scam. One person even told me he knew he was trying to scam me. Block their number. They will give up.