Scam Detective
Phone Number

888-251-9830

Last reported May 10, 2026

Suspicious
  • 1 FTC complaints filed against this number
  • 21 community reports from users
  • Most reports: Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)

Campaign Intelligence

This scam campaign centers around fraudulent debt collection activities involving multiple entities impersonating legitimate debt collectors through coordinated phone and web-based operations. The cluster includes four phone numbers generating consumer complaints across multiple states, with 888-991-5696 receiving the highest volume of 3 FTC and 4 FCC complaints specifically targeting debt reduction services in St. Cloud, Florida, Cleveland, Ohio, and Show Low, Arizona. Phone number 888-251-9830...

**Scam Campaign Report: Multi-Entity Financial Services Impersonation Network** This analysis reveals a coordinated scam campaign operating through a network of 15 connected entities, including 10 phone numbers and 5 financial companies. The campaign appears to center around phone number 8882403449, which serves as a hub connecting to at least 5 other numbers through high-confidence same-campaign relationships (0.70 confidence): 8557212692, 3062620373, 8335153637, 8334081584, and 8776821081. De...

This cluster centers on 2451 connected domains tagged as GuLoader, NorthKorea, trojan. The domains include cdn.discordapp.com, 91.92.241.152, 91.92.240.222, 158.94.208.174, 178.16.52.44, 158.94.211.102, 158.94.210.93, 158.94.208.52, i.postimg.cc, s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com, storage.googleapis.com, 178.16.52.18, 158.94.211.101, 158.94.211.100, local-host.life, dropmefiles.com, limewire.com, 62.60.226.159, id8965.com, valfanto.com and 2431 more. 633 of these domains have been flagged by threat int...

This cluster centers on 1486 connected domains tagged as AgentTesla, None, js. The domains include i.postimg.cc, cdn.discordapp.com, s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com, pastes.io, dl.dropboxusercontent.com, ltcexchange.bitparking.com, bitcoin.sipa.be, litecoinpool.org, cryptocoincharts.com, sigaintevyh2rzvw.onion, toremail.net, lelantos.org, www.sigaint.org, epjhlyfgxenf2q4o.onion~~, inocncymyac2mufx.onion, torbox3uiot6wchz.onion, 344c6kbnjnljjzlz.onion, mailtor.net, bscscan.com, securitized.io and 1466...

This cluster centers on 2559 connected domains tagged as GuLoader, NorthKorea, trojan. The domains include 83.224.148.34, 14.236.247.68, 120.157.72.59, 95.127.248.192, 116.110.179.199, 116.101.73.68, 95.127.250.241, 152.173.199.182, 91.80.129.100, 59.88.45.188, 117.216.5.20, 182.60.11.164, 41.146.14.165, 120.157.46.38, 59.182.90.199, 113.168.249.76, 78.132.114.25, 171.241.208.124, 120.157.229.220, 14.236.84.25 and 2539 more. 640 of these domains have been flagged by threat intelligence feeds inc...

**Debt Collection Network Operates Through Interconnected Companies and Communication Channels** Our analysis has identified a debt collection operation involving three companies that share communication infrastructure and have generated significant consumer complaints. Shepherd Outsourcing, LLC has received 437 CFPB complaints, while Credit Corp Solutions Inc. has accumulated 2,722 CFPB complaints, and ACCOUNT SERVICES INC. has logged 8 CFPB complaints. All three companies operate in the debt ...

This cybersecurity analysis reveals a multi-faceted scam campaign operating through a network of 5 connected phone numbers and 2 companies, targeting consumers with fraudulent government, debt collection, and mortgage-related schemes. The central phone number 7712473390 has generated 4 FTC complaints for calls pretending to be government agencies, businesses, or family members, with activity concentrated in Pharr, Texas. This number shows strong connections to four other numbers in the campaign:...

This scam campaign operates as a coordinated debt collection scheme utilizing five interconnected phone numbers that share the same campaign infrastructure. The central hub appears to be 877-684-0410, which connects to four other numbers: 888-251-9830, 888-380-9079, 469-982-5001, and 888-691-7134. These numbers have been reported together by consumers and demonstrate shared operational patterns consistent with a unified fraudulent operation. The campaign has generated significant consumer compl...

Our cybersecurity analysis has identified a coordinated scam campaign involving five phone numbers operating as part of the same fraudulent operation, with phone number 8335704667 serving as the central hub connecting all other numbers in the network. The campaign utilizes phone numbers 8884004570, 8882519830, 8885087913, and 8337323951, all linked through same-campaign relationships with 70% confidence levels. These numbers have been reported together with two companies: My Mortgage, Inc., whic...

This debt collection scam campaign operates through a coordinated network of three toll-free phone numbers: 855-803-4795, 855-582-3270, and 888-251-9830. The campaign demonstrates clear operational connections, with 855-582-3270 and 855-803-4795 showing a same_campaign relationship with 70% confidence, and 855-803-4795 connecting to 888-251-9830 with the same confidence level. Additionally, Collection Solutions Inc., which has generated 6 CFPB complaints in the debt collection industry, has been...

Our cybersecurity team has identified a debt collection network comprising four interconnected companies that have generated over 3,100 consumer complaints across federal databases. The network centers around Shepherd Outsourcing, LLC (437 CFPB complaints), Credit Corp Solutions Inc. (2,726 CFPB complaints), ACCOUNT SERVICES INC. (8 CFPB complaints), and Comenity Capital Bank (2 CFPB complaints). These entities share operational infrastructure including phone number 8882519830, which has receive...

Details

FTC Complaints
1
Category
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
First Seen
3/23/2026
Last Reported
5/10/2026
Area Code
888

Linked Company Activity

EQUIFAX, INC.
1 BBB complaint · Credit Cards] [Business: Equifax Impersonator] [Location: MD, USA- 21207]
TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
4 BBB complaints · Phishing] [Business: TransUnion Imposter Sc
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
16 BBB complaints
CITIBANK, N.A.
23 BBB complaints
SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
1 BBB complaint · Advance Fee Loan] [Business: Said they were from Select Portfolio Servicing] [Location:
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
204 BBB complaints · Bank/Credit Card C

Connected Entities

Community Reports

Pay your T-MOBILE USA INC (T-MOBILE - for which the current creditor is JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC) account your way. Make your choice at https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/FP7nu4fcTC or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Shepherd Outsourcing] [Location: CA, USA - 94565]

20 days ago

Text message reads: This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector regarding your JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC account. Visit https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/FQ2o0jhOqZ. Reply stop to opt-out or call 888-991-5696. # of messages varies. Message & data rates may apply. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please see the attached document. acct disclosure: https://www.shepherdoutsourcing.com/cooos License Number 10916-99 SO Ref# 1013234624 Reply STOP to opt out. 2nd text reads: We have limited time to work with you before we return your JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC account to our client. See your options at https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/Fi9XnQukyp or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector acct disclosure: https://www.shepherdoutsourcing.com/cooos License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Jefferson Capital Systems LLC / impostor] [Location: CO, USA - 80104]

24 days ago

Spend five minutes or less to review your payment options for your Citibank, N.A. (for which the current creditor is Velocity Investments, LLC) account at https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/FPUITSYerw Or give us a call at 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector. License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Other] [Business: Shepherd outsourcing] [Location: PA, USA - 19518]

25 days ago

Received the following from a short code 91651. Texts started immediately after I traded in a phone and the amount was the approximate amount of the trade in. However, the messages didn’t stop after I completed the trade in, so no debt should have been outstanding. That tipped me off to it being a scam. Take control of your T-MOBILE USA INC (T-MOBILE - for which the current creditor is JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC) account. Visit https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/FvjJvUGCm4 or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Shepherd outsourcing] [Location: IL, USA - 62236]

35 days ago

if your T-Mobile USA INC (T-Mobile for which the current creditor is Jefferson Capital Systems LLc) account is returned to our client we may not be able to renew these offers. Save up to $178.88 in up to 3 payments when you visit https://portal/shephardoutsourcing.com/ESWWUqEal or call 888-251-9830. this text is from Shephard Outsourcing, a debt collector. License Number 10916-99 Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: shepherd outsourcing] [Location: MN, USA - 55446]

39 days ago

Pay your The Home Depot (for which the current creditor is DNF Associates LLC) account your way. Make your choice at https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/F7hhQmeRMw or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Other] [Business: https://portal.shephersoutsourcing.com/s/F7hhQmeRMw DNF Associates] [Location: NJ, USA- 07305]

40 days ago

I receive texts often that say the following: Benjamin, take advantage of your repayment options for your Credit One Bank, N.A. (for which the current creditor is LVNV Funding LLC) account while we have the chance to work with you. Visit https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/FzWHM1POx9 or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector. acct disclosure: www.shepherdoutsourcing.com/stdoosoffb License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Shepherd Outsourcing] [Location: SC, USA- 29708]

42 days ago

Received text message from # 91651 stating "We have limited time to work with you before we return your WEBBANK (SAATVA - for which the current creditor is JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC) account to our client. See your options at https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/Gp2Ea or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector. License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-ot [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Date R] [Location: CA, USA- 92705]

44 days ago

Visit https//portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/GwsrQ or call 888-251-9830 to take advantage of payment options on your outstanding balance of $853.17 for your WEBBANK (HTTPS://STORE.ASUS - for which the current creditor is JEFFERSON CAPITOL SYSTEMS LLC) account. Pay: - $426.59 in up to 10 monthly payments. 50% off, that's a savings of $426.59! -Payments as low as $50.00 -One time payment of $853.17 This is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector. License Number 10916.99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: SHEPHERD OUTSOURCING] [Location: WY, USA- 82431]

45 days ago

Received the following quoted text stating a debt collection attempt for a KHOLS card. "We have limited time to work with you before we return your CAPITAL ONE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (KOHLS CREDIT CARD - for which the current creditor is JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC) account to our client. See your options at https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/G8NjM or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out" I know better than to fall for these, and I don't own that card. [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Shepherd Outsourcing] [Location: VA, USA- 23851]

45 days ago

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