How do I identify a process server?
How do I identify a process server?
Here are 7 ways to tell whether that “process server” that knocked on your door is legit:
- Do They Ask for Money?
- Do You Know the Person at Your Door?
- Is the Process Server under 18?
- Does the Process Server Threaten You?
- Does the Process Server Ask for Sensitive Information?
- Do They Identify Themselves?
Do process servers actually say you’ve been served?
Most process servers and private investigators do not say: “You’ve been served” then walk away. Our process servers do our utmost to receive verbal confirmation of the subject’s first and last from the person being served before they are handed the documents even when we have a photo and know it is them.
Why would a process server be looking for me?
The process server wants to serve you with some kind of document. Usually, this means that someone (in California, in this case) has instituted a legal proceedings against you (which could be a lawsuit, divorce, etc.).
Will a process server call from an unknown number?
He says if you get a phone call from a process server on strange, non-local or blocked numbers, it’s probably a scam. “The process server initiates the lawsuit by notifying the party that’s been sued that there is an action brought against them.” A process server is not going to threaten you with legal action.
Can process servers follow you?
Since process servers are required to follow all state and federal laws, just like any other regular citizen, it means they’re not allowed to trespass on private property.
Who are people who say you’ve been served?
When a Person is summoned to Court, in some cases he needs to be notified personally.