206-239-1981

I just got a second call from this number. They wanted personal information before they would tell me what it was about. NO way I am doing that. I haven't lived in the Seattle area for almost 14 years.

This is a debt collection company.

No message left, don't know who they want or why they called. Wrong number or phishing? don't know!

2 calls no message. Cowards is what they are to me. Never lived In Seattle.

I recd a call from this guy that wanted my personal info..last 4 digits of my SSN and my home address... I refused to provide any of my personal info until he provide the nature of his business.. he refused and I did not share any of my contact info.

Weinstein & Riley. They are persistent buggers. They leave a long blank message on my machine,never asking for anyone in particular or saying what they want, they call every week or so. I've never lived in the Seattle area or on the West coast at all. I'm not sure what they want but I do know there are many people that share my name,it's a common last name. I also had my identity stolen back in 1999, way before it became a popular scam, and I'm still fighting with credit companies about the false charges. The person who did it was caught red handed and convicted and went to prison for 3 yrs. She should be the one they go after for restitution but apparently banks don't care they'll take it from whoever they can bully into paying it off.

Send them a Cease & Desist letter via USPS certified or return receipt mail. You can also send them a copy of the police report, along with the information on your identity theft and the information on this person who stole it.

Follow the steps in what you need to know. Here also is the information on these people:

http://www.bbb.org/alaskaoregonwesternwashing ... ttle-wa-503804/

BBB Accredited Business since 7/1/1991
Weinstein & Riley, P.S.

Phone: (206) 269-3490
Fax: (206) 269-3493
2001 Western Ave Ste 400, Seattle, WA 98121
http://www.w-legal.com
BBB® Accredited Business Seal
BBB® A+ Rating

Additional Information
BBB file opened: July 01, 1991
Business started: 03/16/1985
Business started locally: 03/16/1985
Licensing, Bonding or Registration

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

These agencies may include:

Washington State Bar Association
1325 4th Ave Ste 600, Seattle WA 98101
http://www.wsba.org
Phone Number: (206) 443-9722
questions@wsba.org

Washington Secretary of State Corporations Division
801 Capitol Way S, Olympia WA 98504
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/corps
Phone Number: (360) 725-0377
corps@sos.wa.gov
Type of Entity

Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Business Management
Mr. William Weinstein, President
Contact Information
Principal: Mr. William Weinstein, President
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To File complaints FDCPA/TCPA violations:
Your State Attorney General
Their State Attorney general
www.naag.org (you can find your state AG at this link).
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
http://www.rcfp.org/reporters-recording-guide/state-state-guide
http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations
Also with the BBB and follow completely through with it.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/haunted-phantom-debt
Seek a FDCPA/TCPA Attorney if need be.
***A company must be licensed in their state as well as the one they are trying to collect in if two different states are involved.

Some Tips:
*Keep all messages
*Take a picture of your Caller ID
*Keep any and all conversations recorded to your states recording laws, some require they be told, others do not. This can be transferred to a recording device.
*Keep a notebook handy for writing time,date, who you spoke with and what the conversation detailed.
*Check your SOL for your state as well.
*Attorneys need to be licensed as a DC to collect, all DC's must be licensed in their state as well as yours if different.
http://www.insideedition.com/investigative/93 ... debt-collectors

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

Caller left no message, use of an agency's name seems likely a ruse to get someone to answer the phone(?).