716-550-8150

Claims that the person they are seeking "or their representing attorney" needs to contact them immediately.  Sounds like a scam.  Used to get many calls of this type, claiming to be "urgent" for the person to call back.

So what if I do owe money to a check advance co. I am currently strapped due to paying back other debt. Can they prosecute from there as they claim?

The caller ID was # 716-550-8150 the rep id'd himself as Steven Kaiser at ext 114 from the check dept, I didn't know who it was this web site was really helpful. Thanks

Hi.  I received a call today from Gateway Associates in New York.  The woman who called said that there are pending charges against me for criminal action, etc. etc. and that if I didnt return the call I will be sued or go to jail.  The number was: 716.55.08150.  Is this legal.  I have no idea what she is talking about.

You this Mr. Kizer calls asking for a guy that lives in my town with a ssn close to mine. I call him back and I have tracked this guy he is looking for down. They guy he is looking for said he is looking for me when he calls him. I think he is fishing for people that have something in common. I would like to find him and put a stop to this.

Received call from someone named Alan claiming to be from Gateway Associates. They said that there was a "situation" involving my SSN and if I didn't call back by 7 pm, a "decision would be made on my behalf". I tried to call the number back, but it just beeps really loudly and hangs up.

Got a call from John, with a file number and stated I should call 888.716.2505 x 111, however the call came in from 716.550.8150 (per caller ID)

This person has left me messages as well as my supervisor... It is crap already

This person continues to call, but am not able to get through to get any information. I have reported them to the authorities.

I am getting harrasing phone calls from this number. I dont think it's legal, and they are totally out of their mind, saying thre is some internet security breach going on etc...

TOtal crap

Known ACI phone numbers to block/ignore.

503-433-1386
716-418-7183
716-492-8100
716-550-8150
716-580-6102
716-580-6103
716-580-6105
716-580-6106
716-580-6110
716-634-7955
716-995-7300
800-213-7163
800-753-0628
866-876-0224
888-400-7804
888-716-2505

Said there was pending check fraud charges against me in my county and I had better call back ASAP to stop the proceedings.  Well....since I didnt write a check to them, there isnt any fraud, and since it was a payday loan and I dont have a bank account anymore for them to zap they are resorting to lies to get me to call.  Not doing it.  My BK lawyer says not to call and they can pound sand and get in line.

I know that by law they cannot call your coworkers or supervisors..... sue them

A got a call from this number. A man left a message for, someone other than myself. He said he was Steven Kaiser with Gateway and he was calling regarding check fraud. I keep getting this other persons phone calls.

I received a call from a Neal Richards from Gateway Associates. He stated that I had a past due debt with a cash advance company. I told him I included all of my past due loans in my bankruptcy. I tried to provide them with my Atty info and he started threatening criminal charges. He told me I would be arrested at 11 A.M the following day and hung up

I got a call from a Guy he said he was from gateway and that I needed to call him back asap. I don't know what he is talking about and who he is. What do I do?

Gateway Recovery Associates
3411 Delaware
Kenmore, NY 14217

BBB Warns About Collection Company With F Rating Targeting Local Residents

DAYTON, OH – June 4, 2010 - Recently, your Better Business Bureau received a call from a Dayton woman about a collection company that has been contacting her. A representative from Gateway Recovery Associates suddenly began calling her to make payments on a debt she was unaware of. The gentleman said he was with the company’s check fraud division and needed her to make a payment of $400. He threatened there was a warrant out for her arrest and asked her for banking information to set up a payment plan. Initially, the woman gave her checking account information to the caller. But, realizing it may not have been the wisest action, she closed the account.

Gateway Recovery Associates, located in Kenmore, New York, has an F rating with your BBB, its lowest rating. Reasons for this F rating include:

· Your BBB doesn’t have sufficient information to determine how long this business has been operating

· The company’s failure to respond to four complaints filed against it

· Your BBB doesn’t have sufficient background information on this business

The complaints against the company concern a contract dispute, customer service issue, product issue and refund or exchange issue.

John North says, “Scammers and shady businesses often use scare tactics - like threats of police action - to make you fall for their schemes. Don’t fall for it. Take time to check companies out with your BBB. It could save you time, money and headaches. It’s easy to do. Simply, visit www.bbb.org or call (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301.”

If you’re contacted by a debt collector, your BBB and the Federal Trade Commission offer some advice. Remember, debt collectors may not engage in unfair practices while attempting to collect a debt. For example, they may not:

· use threats of violence or harm against the person, property or reputation;

· publish a list of consumers who refuse to pay their debts (except to a credit bureau);

· use obscene or profane language;

· use phone calls to repeatedly harass you;

· fail to identify themselves on the telephone;

· advertise your debt;

· threaten arrest if you don’t pay your debt;

· say they will seize, garnish, attach or sell your property or wages, unless the collection agency or creditor intends to do so, and it’s legal to do so;

· indicate actions, such as a lawsuit, will be taken against you, which legally may not be taken, or which they don’t intend to take;

· collect any amount greater than your debt, unless allowed by law;

· deposit a post-dated check prematurely.

· falsely imply they’re attorneys or government representatives;

· falsely imply you have committed a crime;

· falsely represent they operate or work for a credit bureau;

· misrepresent the amount of your debt;

· misrepresent the involvement of an attorney in collecting a debt;

· indicate papers being sent to you aren’t legal forms when they are;

· give false credit information about you to anyone;

· send you anything that looks like an official document from a court or government agency when it isn’t;

· use a false name.

Your Better Business Bureau and the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys (NARCA) offer the following tips when working with debt collection agencies:

1. Respond when you receive a letter or phone call. Keep an open dialogue. This is your opportunity to present your viewpoint.

2. Keep good records. Keep files of your bank records, history of places lived and worked, and copies of correspondence concerning your debts. If the debt amount is incorrect, you’ll need to be able to show you have made payments.

3. Be honest about what you can afford. Collection agencies will work with you to come up with an achievable payment plan. Only agree to a plan you can stick with to avoid further collection efforts.

4. Speak up if the debt isn’t yours. You have the right to request further information if you’re contacted about a debt you don’t recognize. If the debt truly isn’t yours, be prepared to explain. If you have information as to whose debt it is, share it.

5. Have a lawyer contact the collection agency if possible. Once this step is taken, the collection agency cannot communicate directly with you. Be sure to give the collection agency the name, address and phone number of your attorney so he or she can be in contact.

6. Don’t ignore a court summons, which means you only have a certain time to respond. The paperwork with the summons may contain a court date or instructions on what to do if you dispute the claim. If you think you don’t owe the debt, pay close attention to these papers. If you do owe the debt, contact the law firm that filed the case right away – they want to work with you on a payment plan.

7. Be involved – the outcome is in your hands. If you don’t appear in court or contact the collection agency about repayment, a judgment may be entered against you. Efforts will be made to collect the judgment amount from you, which, depending on your circumstances and what state you live in, can lead to severe consequences, including wage garnishment, bank account attachment and liens on your property.

If you believe a debt collector has violated the law, you may sue in state or federal court within one year from the date of the possible violation. You should also report problems with debt collectors to the Attorney General’s office and the Federal Trade Commission. You may also file a complaint with your Better Business Bureau. Visit www.bbb.org or call (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301.

http://dayton.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-about ... residents-19956

These guys are a scam. They couldnt even pay for their website!

http://gatewayrecoveryassociates.com

They called my parents' number leaving message leaving this number 1-877-716-2505 ext 112 ask for Mr Webser... When I called that number it doesn't exist.  on the Caller ID these numbers shows up when they called.503-433-1386, 716-418-7183, 716-492-8100, 716-550-8150, & 866-876-0224.

Thanks "NoBigDeal", these phone calls are starting to really get on my last one!!!