800-297-6901

Other websites say this is a possible spam call

In the past week, I've receive several calls from this number. I hear a recording, then it says that an agent is not presently available to take my call, and the call ends.

Received a call this morning.  She immediately started asking for my date of birth, address, and last 4 digits of my ss#.  I asked where she was calling from and she said she would not tell me anything until I gave her that information.  Needless to say I hung up without giving her the info.

I just received a call with the same number, and I received a Voicemail from United Collections for Medical Collections from my son.  So I now know why they are calling me.

I also received a call like this.  He kept repeating his company and said he had my personal information but wanted me to verify before he would disclose what he was calling about.  I advised him I would not verify anything of that nature and hung up on him. I'm now going to block his number.

It's from United Collection Bureau trying to collect a debt, but won't tell me anything else until I disclose a lot of private information to "verify" they're speaking to the right person. I told the to only communicate with me through the mail.

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt.  It also must contains “mini-Miranda” telling you that it is an attempt to collect a debt and that all information will be used for those purposes.  The one other important thing that this letter must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified.
Read up on your rights here, get template letters to send and also make a complaint at this government site:  http://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:  http://consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php

UNITED COLLECTION BUREAU AKA UCB
Posted in:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-297-6901#p869125314332024197
Web site with contact info:  http://ucbinc.com/contact/
BBB page showing them as accredited with an A+ rating even though they have 176 complaints:  http://www.bbb.org/toledo/business-reviews/co ... -toledo-oh-7271
Chamber of Commerce page:  http://www.toledochamber.com/Collection-Agenc ... ureau,-Inc-2166
Employee reviews:
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/United-Collection-Bureau/reviews
http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/UCB-United-C ... ews-E658661.htm
Looks like some of the employees were not happy.
Possibly because they lost a class action FDCPA suit (wonder why this isn’t in the BBB report?):
http://unitedcollectionbureausettlement.com/
Ohio Dept. of State info:

    Corporation Details

Corporation Details
Entity Number    280543
Business Name    UNITED COLLECTION BUREAU, INC.
Filing Type    CORPORATION FOR PROFIT
Status    Active
Original Filing Date    05/06/1959
Expiry Date
Location: TOLEDO    County: LUCAS    State: OHIO

Agent / Registrant Information
CSC-LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE (CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY)
50 W. BROAD ST SUITE 1800
COLUMBUS,OH 43215
Effective Date: 08/11/2014
Contact Status: Active
Incorporator Information
JOHN BUTCHER
HAROLD S RICKARD
HAROLD F MEO
Filings
Filing Type    Date of Filing    Document Number/Image
DOMESTIC ARTICLES/FOR PROFIT    05/06/1959    B100_0088

DOMESTIC/AMENDED RESTATED ARTICLES    12/11/1961    B238_1508

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    03/29/1977    E259_1343

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    11/16/1977    E342_1990
DOMESTIC/AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES    03/03/1978    E388_1304

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    03/03/1978    G105_1007
DOMESTIC/AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES    08/22/1979    E640_1040

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    09/04/1979    E645_1892

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    04/22/1980    E741_1427
DOMESTIC AGENT SUBSEQUENT APPOINTMENT    08/20/1981    E950_1621

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    03/22/1982    F050_1654
MISCELLANEOUS FILING    12/21/1982    F181_0075
MISCELLANEOUS FILING    01/18/1983    F195_1340

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    08/20/1984    F510_1499

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    06/27/1985    F693_0613
MISCELLANEOUS FILING    07/10/1985    F693_0617
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    02/02/1987    G105_1011
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    10/08/1987    G257_1034
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    12/04/1987    G291_0027
TRADE NAME/BUSINESS ADDRESS CHANGE    12/04/1987    G291_0027
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    06/13/1989    G646_0856

TRADE NAME/BUSINESS ADDRESS CHANGE    06/13/1989    G646_0856

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    08/09/1989    G696_0462

TRADE NAME/ASSIGNMENT    08/09/1989    G696_0462

TRADE NAME/BUSINESS ADDRESS CHANGE    08/09/1989    G696_0462

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    08/09/1989    G696_0467

TRADE NAME/ASSIGNMENT    08/09/1989    G696_0467

TRADE NAME/BUSINESS ADDRESS CHANGE    08/09/1989    G696_0467

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    01/10/1992    H284_0066

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    01/27/1992    H310_0104

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    06/08/1992    H371_1134

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    03/26/1993    H567_0092

DOMESTIC CONTINUED EXISTENCE LETTER    09/09/1993    000000345440
DOMESTIC/AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES    12/21/1993    9336_0341

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    12/21/1993    9336_0341

DOMESTIC/AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES    05/11/1994    4119_0722

MISCELLANEOUS FILING    05/11/1994    4119_0722

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    07/11/1994    4172_0650
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    07/11/1994    4172_0654
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    07/11/1994    4172_0658
CONVERSION DEFAULT    01/01/0001    000000345441
MISCELLANEOUS FILING    12/02/1994    5026_0917

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    11/04/1996    5675_1185
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    11/04/1996    5675_1189
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    04/22/1997    5873_0999
AGENT NAME/ADDRESS TAX UPDATE    01/08/1999    AGNTUPDT
AGENT NAME/ADDRESS TAX UPDATE    02/01/1999    AGNTUPDT
AGENT NAME/ADDRESS TAX UPDATE    04/07/1999    AGNTUPDT
TRADE NAME RENEWAL    07/28/1999    199924400610

TRADE NAME/ORIGINAL FILING    03/03/2000    200008001797

TRADE NAME/ORIGINAL FILING    03/03/2000    200008001799

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    12/20/2004    200500302916

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    12/20/2004    200500302918

DOMESTIC AGENT SUBSEQUENT APPOINTMENT    06/20/2007    200717201262

TRADE NAME RENEWAL    08/20/2009    200923200958

TRADE NAME/ORIGINAL FILING    04/22/2014    201411300355

TRADE NAME/CANCELLATION    04/22/2014    201411300354

DOMESTIC AGENT SUBSEQUENT APPOINTMENT    08/11/2014    201422601192

Old Names
Effective Date    Old Name
03/03/1978    UNITED CREDIT BUREAU, INCORPORATED
08/22/1979    U C B, INC.

Other complaints:
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/united-collections-bureau-c147061.html
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/ucb-united-collection-bureau/toledo-ohio-43614/ucb-united-collection-bureau-shirley-et-al-ucb-has-been-harrassing-my-80-year-old-paren-595553
Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt.  It also must contains “mini-Miranda” telling you that it is an attempt to collect a debt and that all information will be used for those purposes.  The one other important thing that this letter must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified.
Read up on your rights here, get template letters to send and also make a complaint at this government site:  http://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:  http://consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php

This number has been calling me nonstop since the beginning of the month. As soon as I answer, the lady asks for my address to verify that it is correct so they can go ahead with a claim against me. After I refuse, she gives me a number to call a "firm". The number they gave said "This is an investigations unit, do not leave a message, hang up." Needless to say this is a SCAM!! Beware people

I too received a call today, did not answer it as I don't know the #.
If it's collections for a medical bill I am on payments and they are not operating properly.  Who can pay what hospitals ask for in 1 payment!  Im not GOD!

Excellent information, thanks

They had my information from my medical bill but the wrong amount and wanted to collect debt.

United Collection Bureau called re an attempt to collect a debt. I know I don't have any outstanding debt. I called them back @ 866-416-3859. They asked for my birthdate but I wouldn't give it to them. Said they would then ask for the last 4 of my social. Can't tell me what the call is about uness I give them that information. Told them sorry & hung up.

this call is coming in for my 82 year old husband, we get put on hold for ever what is it

This caller wanted personal information on behalf of the homeowner which is in his 80s, they ask for his last 4 digits of his ss number. And said he needed to pay off a debt he owed. He hung up! Thanks god his care taker was there at the time or he might have just given it to to the caller

They do need to deal with this. See Big A's post above for this company's information. Follow the steps in what you need to know below, send them a cease & desist letter via certified return receipt USPS mail.

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://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
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.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/c ... ations-1282.php
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
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/debt-collectors-list.html
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-release ... rtners-announce

Follow the steps in what you need to know here:
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

Sounds like a scam trying to collect a debt

They said I had outstanding debt from 2013 but didn't go to doctor during that time.  I have great credit and we got pre approved to get a home loan and this was never shown in the report.  The person on the phone couldn't give me details but asked for payment and said they could do payment plan.  I think it's spam.

Got a voicemail from these clowns about a bill we supposedly owed......  Wanted all kinds of info but wouldn't say who it was owed to.  Came across as a scam.  If legit, send us paper, if scamming, they can do something with a rolling doughnut.  Added to the blocked list.

Fraud!  They stole a list and have partial info on you all!!!!  Do not give them any info!!!  These are the type of I.D. thieves you hear about.  They are taking advantage of those who don't understand.
CRIMINALS!  ID THIEVES!!!  BEWARE!!!