Fake Debt Calls Operating Under "AD Processing" Rotate Across Eight Numbers

By Ken Duggan · June 12, 2026

Eight phone numbers are tied to a fake debt collection campaign operating under the name AD Processing. Consumer reports describe vague legal threats, contact with family members, and callers who disconnect when asked direct questions.

What the Reports Say

A report submitted to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in April 2026 describes a voicemail directed to a consumer's ex-husband. The caller identified herself as "Jane with AD Processing," referenced a complaint and a case number, and warned that documents were being prepared for delivery. A case number with no named court, a deadline attached to no named debt, these are recognizable pressure tactics in fraudulent collection calls.

Two reports filed in May 2026 add detail. One consumer described a caller identifying as "Mrs. Clark with payment processing" who tried to confirm their home address and had already reached out to family members. When the consumer called back and asked what the matter concerned, the caller hung up and then stopped answering entirely. A second report from the same date describes a caller named "Darryl" who opened with a debt consolidation pitch and then stated, "We have your name, phone and address." Claiming to possess personal data is a pressure tool designed to make the contact feel harder to dismiss.

A fourth report, also from May 2026, describes a collection notice from a caller named "Shepherd" referencing a debt the consumer says does not exist. That consumer stated they would not call back or follow any link provided in the message.

The Numbers Involved

Eight phone numbers appear across these reports.

None of these numbers currently carry complaint volume in the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) federal dataset. That absence may reflect how recently the campaign surfaced, or simply that affected consumers have not yet filed federal complaints.

How to Respond

If you receive a call from any of the numbers above, do not confirm your address, make any payment, or follow any link the caller provides. Ask for the caller's full name, company name, and the name of the creditor they claim to represent. A legitimate debt collector is required by law to provide that information. A caller who hangs up or refuses to answer those questions is not operating as one.

If the caller has already contacted your family members, document that and include it when you file a report with the BBB or with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

For the full list of numbers and reports tied to this cluster, visit the AD Processing campaign page.