Scam Detective
Phone Number

888-251-9830

Last reported Jun 9, 2026

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

This phone number cluster involves 2 numbers linked to Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) complaints primarily targeting consumers in St cloud, FL, Cleveland, Ohio, SHOW LOW, Arizona. The numbers are 888-991-5696, 888-251-9830. Together, these numbers have accumulated 9 consumer complaints across FTC and FCC databases. Per-number activity, 888-991-5696 with 7 complaints, 888-251-9830 with 2 complaints. The connected infrastructure includes 1 domains (portal.shepherdouts...

This phone number cluster involves 1 numbers linked to Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) complaints primarily targeting consumers in CRESCENT CITY, California. The numbers are 888-251-9830. Together, these numbers have accumulated 2 consumer complaints across FTC and FCC databases. Per-number activity, 888-251-9830 with 2 complaints. The connected infrastructure includes 1 domains (portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com); 1 companies (Shepherd Outsourcing, LLC) with 502 CFPB c...

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Details

FTC Complaints
2
Category
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
First Seen
3/23/2026
Last Reported
6/9/2026
Area Code
888

Where These Reports Came From

States where people filed Better Business Bureau reports about this number. This shows where the people who were targeted live, not where the call comes from.

California
4 reports
Washington
2 reports
New Jersey
2 reports
Minnesota
2 reports
Illinois
2 reports
Connecticut
1 report

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.
17 BBB complaints · Fake Check/Money Order] [Business: Unknown] [Location: West Point, MS, USA - 39773
CITIBANK, N.A.
34 BBB complaints · Debt Collections] [Business: VR law AJ and associates
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
246 BBB complaints · Credit Cards] [Business: Wells FARGO - impo
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
119 BBB complaints
PNC Bank N.A.
25 BBB complaints

Connected Entities

Community Reports

"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/nrEvSkcgbq or call 888-251-9830. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector acct disclosure: www.shepherdoutsourcing.com/stdoosonb License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out" [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Shepherd Outsourcing and Jefferson Capital Systems LLC] [Location: Danbury, CT, USA - 06810]

19 days ago

Visit https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/nV6uiVe5WX or call 888-251-9830 to take advantage of payment options on your outstanding balance of $1,482.59 for your JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC account. Pay: - $593.04 in up to 10 monthly payments. 60% off, that's a savings of $889.55! - One time payment of $1,482.59 This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector. acct disclosure: www.shepherdoutsourcing.com/stdoosonb License Number 10916-99. Reply stop to opt-out [BBB Scam Type: Other] [Business: Jefferson capital systems llc Date R] [Location: Newport, KY, USA - 41076]

24 days ago

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]

66 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]

70 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]

71 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]

81 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]

85 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]

86 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]

88 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]

89 days ago

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