866-229-2145

Number came up as Unknown.  Left message, speaking very fast (nondescript accent) stated name was Kim Jones, that account was forwarded to her office due to payment being declined.  Gave business name as ACS.

Called from private number stating my name had been attached to some bad check to a financial institution. It is a scam. They are looking for your private information and attempting to get money out of you. Please do not fall for it.

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name

Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.

Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Same lady is calling me about an Internet payday loan that I didn't take out. She says I owe 480.00. I even got proof from my bank that I didn't take this Loan. They say it's from peak3 from March 2013.

Received call from an "Unavailable" #; a Mandy XXXXX calling regarding 2 fraud charges against me- something about documents needed in regards to case #XXXXXXX; need to return a call to 1-866-229-2145??? She never said what company she was with, or what her extension was??? So tired of these people and their scams for money............

THIS NUMBER AND COMPANY IS LEGIT although I had hoped they wouldn't be lol! I received a call from this same number, it showed up as "Withheld" on my caller ID, but the lady did give me this number for callback purposes. She told me that this was in regards to a loan that I had to failed to pay and it was sent to her office for arbitration. I did some investigating and yes this number belongs to a company called ACS-Education Services and they handle student loans! OOPS!!

I have received repeated calls from this company, ACS, using either a blocked private number or an assortment of 866 prefix numbers.  When I push back and question their claim and who it is from and voice objections to their threatening manner and messages, they become VERY defensive and state that they do not have to put up with MY attitude and hang up.  I have filed numerous complaints and yet still get more calls.  As far as I can tell, they are just trolling for weak people who will give them info and or money.