Random Call Saying I was being Served...?

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I just got a call out of the blue saying I was getting served. She wanted my initial name spelled incorrectly but in a comparable way.

She provided me with a lawsuit Number but withheld the court’s location and the identity of the person bringing the lawsuit against me. She only provided me with a case number and a phone number. Nothing more. She also didn’t have an email address or a website to give.

At this point, what should I do?

How can I tell whether this is a legitimate business and not just a bogus scam?

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Scam. This type of notice would not be handled by phone, only in writing. Give her NO information.

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What’s your location?

Ignore for now, unless you can think of a likely reason you’re being sued in which case maybe prepare for it. Service has to be in person.

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I am an attorney. This is not how service occurs. There is no service by phone.

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You will either be served in person by a court officer (like a deputy) or, more commonly in my experience, by mail. It’s generally best not to respond.