This scam campaign centers around United Group Inc., a company with 75 CFPB complaints in the vehicle loan or lease industry, operating in coordination with three connected phone numbers: 775-523-4307, 828-367-1782, and 888-727-9141. Despite the lack of FTC complaints specifically tied to these phone numbers, the entities show strong operational connections through same campaign relationships (confidence levels of 0.70) and reported together incidents (confidence levels between 0.35-0.50). All three phone numbers are linked to United Group Inc. through consumer reports, suggesting a coordinated operation using multiple contact points.
The campaign appears to employ diverse fraud tactics beyond vehicle financing, as evidenced by community reports describing award plaque solicitation scams, fake church donation requests, and fraudulent travel expo invitations. One report details an individual requesting 50 award plaques with changing design specifications, while another involves a quote request for East End United Methodist Church materials. A third report promotes a "Travel Expo 2026" offering flights on major domestic airlines including American, United, and Southwest, using official-sounding language to appear legitimate.
The 75 CFPB complaints against United Group Inc. in the vehicle loan sector, combined with the multi-faceted approach seen in community reports, indicates this operation targets consumers across multiple industries and may be using the legitimate-sounding company name to establish credibility while conducting various fraudulent activities through the associated phone numbers.
To protect yourself from this campaign, verify any unsolicited contact by independently researching the company through official business registries and never provide personal or financial information to unsolicited callers. If contacted by any of these numbers or by United Group Inc., hang up immediately and do not click any links in emails or text messages. Report suspicious contact to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to the FCC for unwanted calls and texts. Before engaging with any business, check if phone numbers or domains are safe by searching complaint databases and community reporting sites.
This campaign represents a moderate threat level due to the established company presence generating significant consumer complaints and the coordinated use of multiple phone numbers across various fraud schemes. Consumers should exercise heightened caution with any vehicle financing offers or unsolicited business opportunities, and regulatory agencies should investigate the connections between United Group Inc. and the associated phone numbers for potential coordinated fraudulent activity.