Clearly, these messages are a classic debt‑collection scam masquerading as a "Mediation Department" and using names like Thomas Hughes to create urgency. The pattern—generic greetings, a demand to call a toll‑free number, and threats of legal action—matches known impersonation tactics. Victims should never provide personal or financial details, block the originating number, and report the incident to the FTC and their phone carrier. If a call references a debt you don't recognize, verify directly with the alleged creditor using official contact information, not the one supplied in the text. Staying skeptical and protecting your data are the best defenses.
A debt collector sent a text message attempting to collect on a settled debt from 14 years ago, despite having proof of payment.
My husband's ex-wife, who passed away last December, got the same text, it's pretty odd.
I recieved a message from this number, but they used my old name, which I havent used in 14 years, thats kinda creepy.
A message was received from Thomas Hughes of the Mediation Department, urging contact at 833-431-3109. The message was sent from the cellphone number 561-589-1966.
A text came in just minutes back, stirring up a tough reminder since it mentioned my dad's name—he passed away two years prior. 😭
I recived the same sms today at 1:00 p.m, and i just blocked the number
Similarly, ive recieved this messsage too
It appears I have been targeted by a scammer claiming to be Thmas Hughes, attempting to solicit personal or financial information under the guise of mediation, likely to gain access to bank account details.
I got a text from this number today saying i need to contact thier office at 833-431-3109, but i know i dont owe any debt, seems suspisous
The message received was identical to others, strongly suggesting a scam
A message was recieved from this number saying:
Following a text, a call back revealed a claim of delinquency on a Ford vehicle, which I've never owned; the request to settle for $2500 seemed like a clear scam, especially after the caller became rude and hung up
Same experiance as everyone else, the 'Mediation Department' texted me in an atempt to defraud someone else, they clearly got the wrong person and number.
Not really strange, this is a debt collection scam, they use this tactic to create panic and embarassment, so the victim pays to make it go away.
I've recived a call and text from this number asking for KIMBERLY CLARK, which is odd because my ex-husband's previus wife had the same name
I received a similar call, and surprisingly, they had access to my social security number.
A mediation department allegedly contacted me via text message, urging me to get in touch, despite my having no outstanding debt or credit issues.
A call was received from the mediation department, allegedly from a specific phone number.
