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Starting on or around December 12, 2025, I began receiving unsolicited calls and a fake legal document via PandaDoc claiming I was being sued with a bogus case number (188802174606). The callers used spoofed local numbers (e.g., 817-290-4739) and provided callback toll-free numbers like 1-888-217-4606 (extension 259, "Veronica") and later 1-888-217-6551.They falsely claimed to be from a non-existent "National Process Service" (person named "Adam Robinson," reference number 495406) and threatened imminent lawsuit, service of papers, litigation, or "non-compliance" consequences unless I paid immediately to settle a nonexistent debt.Under pressure from these threats, I made a $1,300 payment. I immediately disputed it as fraud with my bank. The scammers continued harassing me with calls, including threats to "proceed with investigation" if I didn't withdraw the dispute, and later falsely claimed they "refunded the money" but would escalate to litigation if I didn't call back.They also called my sister-in-law the same day I answered one of their calls, leaving messages about me to intimidate and pressure me further.My bank investigated, initially closed the dispute (likely due to fake evidence submitted by the scammers), but ultimately ruled in my favor and permanently refunded the $1,300.No real lawsuit exists (verified via court dockets), and these are clear violations: false threats of legal action, harassment of third parties (family), attempts to collect a fake debt, and intimidation to prevent a legitimate fraud dispute.Involved numbers: Caller ID spoofed 817-290-4739 and others; callbacks 1-888-217-4606 (ext. 259) and 1-888-217-6551. Fake entities: "National Process Service," "Adam Robinson," "Veronica."