866-508-1877

Message left stating he needed my lawyer's name for a pending lawsuit

Calls but leaves no messages, dont know who this is

This is NOT Allstate Insturance, the "good hands" people, as far as I could tell. I think it is "All-State Legal."

They did call me and left me a message saying that "There is a pending lawsuit and the information is very time sensitive as the paperwork for your case is being submitted this afternoon."

This is a collection agency calling about a debt that I had thought was paid.  Evidently, the "Legal case" is where it CAN end up, and the docket number is my file number within their organization.  The "legal representative" that contacted me was simply the debt collector's name.

Granted, if a debt is ignored, it could end up going to trial and very bad things could happen, but this experience speaks volumes to the decietful ways that collection companies will use and the depths to which they will stoop to try to con you into calling them back.

I keep receiving calls from 866-508-1877. They say they are Allstate Financial. I ask what they are calling for.  They tell me they are looking for Angela, who is my sister. I tell them I am not her, and asked if I can tell her what the call is about.  Then I am advised that they can tell me, they need to talk to her.  Well, I advise that she is not here, and that this is not her number.  They claim that they can’t verify that I am not Angela and still won't tell me what this is about.  Now I get a call every morning and evening.  I ignore the calls, but this is getting ridiculous.  First they won't tell me what the issue is because I'm not Angela, but then they won't stop calling because they can't confirm I'm not Angela.  It's not my fault if she doesn't call them back.  How do I get them to stop calling MY CELL PHONE!!!

Callers are Jerry Stevens x1532 & Mr. Green @ x1470.

I received another call from this number.  They refuse to tell me what it's about and don't believe that I'm not my sister!!!!!!!

Yet another strange 800 number...I got this message earlier today.  I have to call before 4:30pm to speak to a supervisor or else he will proceed with the case??  Not sure what debt this is (sorry to say I have a few from college years)...but they were all less than $300.  Could they really take me to court for a credit card balance 8 years old and less than $300?!?!?

No they cannot take you to court for this.

What a bunch of punks. I contacted this company to resolve an issue on my credit report. I offered to pay $100/mo toward my 1001.00 account. They take my bank card info and tell me im all set. Next day, they call me and then hang up. I call them back and they switch me to the "criminal fraud division". The guy tells me a gave them the wrong card number. I asked for him to repeat the number, and they had one digit wrong. I tried to correct the error (their error) but the guy said it was too late, tough luck. I had to give them a checking accout/routing number or they would persue legal action. Ha ha! I hope they do. I'd love to settle this matter in court.

I decided to call these people back and make one last attempt to resolve this issue. I spoke with Kim (x1470) and she verified that I had given the correct card number and that the person I spoke with before was obviously lying. I have only one idea as to why someone would do this, but its pretty far-fetched. In any case, its completely ridiculous. Kim was extremely helpful though, so hopefully I won't have any more problems.

I am going through a similar problem.  It is illegal for a company to call you on your cell phone.  This is the equivalent of reversing the charges since you pay for the air time on a cell phone. I wrote a letter to the company telling them they were calling my cell phone and to stop calling me or I will notify the Federal Trade Commission for the violations.  The calls have dropped off, but since this was a recent event I am waiting to see if they stop completely.  I suggest keeping a "contact log" including the number, name of the company, date, and time they call. At least this way you have some hard evidence if you need to pursue it further.

I received a message from "Allstate" saying that "There is a pending lawsuit and the information is very time sensitive as the paperwork for your case is being submitted this afternoon." When I returned the call, I was told that I had to take care of this right now or criminal charges were going to be filed against me. I almost made the mistake of giving them my bank account information, but something told me not to. The funny thing is that I filed bankruptcy last year and this debt was included in my discharged debt. I asked the caller if they were a collection agency and he said "no". What a bunch of liars. Don't fall for this...If they say they are going to file criminal charges against you, let them. I work at a law firm and they were going to file criminal charges, they wouldn't call to try to get money from you...they would just file the charges. My advice to anyone who recieves a call from these people...Do not give them any information over the phone. You don't know who they are. Ask for them to send you something in writing.

It would cost them more than $300 to pursue legal action. They are lying to you.

They are in violation of the FDCPA, which states:
§ 807.  False or misleading representations  [15 USC 1692e]

A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:

(1) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof.

(2) The false representation of --

(A) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or

(B) any services rendered or compensation which may be lawfully received by any debt collector for the collection of a debt.

(3) The false representation or implication that any individual is an attorney or that any communication is from an attorney.

(4) The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action.

(5) The threat to take any action that cannot legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken.

(6) The false representation or implication that a sale, referral, or other transfer of any interest in a debt shall cause the consumer to --

(A) lose any claim or defense to payment of the debt; or

(B) become subject to any practice prohibited by this title.

(7) The false representation or implication that the consumer committed any crime or other conduct in order to disgrace the consumer.

(8) Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information which is known or which should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed.

(9) The use or distribution of any written communication which simulates or is falsely represented to be a document authorized, issued, or approved by any court, official, or agency of the United States or any State, or which creates a false impression as to its source, authorization, or approval.

(10) The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain information concerning a consumer.

(11) The failure to disclose in the initial written communication with the consumer and, in addition, if the initial communication with the consumer is oral, in that initial oral communication, that the debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose, and the failure to disclose in subsequent communications that the communication is from a debt collector, except that this paragraph shall not apply to a formal pleading made in connection with a legal action.

(12) The false representation or implication that accounts have been turned over to innocent purchasers for value.

(13) The false representation or implication that documents are legal process.

(14) The use of any business, company, or organization name other than the true name of the debt collector's business, company, or organization.

(15) The false representation or implication that documents are not legal process forms or do not require action by the consumer.

(16) The false representation or implication that a debt collector operates or is employed by a consumer reporting agency as defined by section 603(f) of this Act.

Send them a Cease and Desist letter VIA Certified Mail (with return receipt requested) and DEMAND that they stop calling you and validate the "alledged" debt they are calling about.

Called for second time after 6 weeks saying that if they did not hear from me that they would initiate a lawsuit immediately. Message is the exact same as before, leading me to belive that it is a recording. Identified himself as Rick Stone "Director of Legal Operations" for Allstate.

OMG..Do not give them any information.  They are completely out of line, calling my job and acting like they are someone else.  The person who keeps calling is Corey Cash and he says he is going to file 2 claims of fraud against me and will be contacting my local police department for a warrant for my arrest.

you need to keep a record of who and everytime they call. what they are doing is completely illegal and cann be reported to the fcc

These guys are liars and criminals.  Don't fall for their threats. From www.budhibbs.com:

"This trash dumpster is so bad, I’ll let the FTC complaints speak for them and owner; Michael O’Connor:

"Complaints received on this organization by the FTC contain the following:
Some of the violations are:--Provide inaccurate information,--Deception,--Misrepresentation--Falsely represents character, Amount, Status of debt --Reinsert deleted item in file without notice--Knowingly supplies inaccurate information to credit bureau,--Refuses to verify debt after debtor makes written request,--Threats of violence,--Harassment--Obscene/Profane language,--Fails to reinvestigate disputed information,--Tells someone other than debtor about the debt,--Threatens to file criminal charges--Falsely threatens arrest, seizure of property--Calls debtor after getting "cease communication" notice--Calls any person repeatedly or continuously--Fails to identify self as debt collector

"O’Connor appears to be on his way to a Nevada prison, as his debt collection antics appear to violate all laws known to man. Help expedite the demise of Allstate and its disgusting and trashy owner by suing him at every opportunity. REAL consumer lawyers can be found at: www.naca.net"

no way these people are real ... they did do it to me .. my best advice is to do anything they say .. they are for real!!!!!

I read the details of all the other posts on this number before calling them back. I was prepared to only give them my phone number and for someone to get nasty with my. But I was surprised and they only asked when I would be able to make the payment.That was a shocker but my debt is only for a small amount.

There was a phone call from these people at my house today looking for my husband.  They stated that he needed to call today because there client has given them the OK to pursue charges this afternoon if they do not hear from him.   Alls the gentleman says is his name is Larry Lewis from the Legal department of Allstate and then leaves the message and the number.  Not for nothing but my husband works all sorts of hours and probably wont have time to call them back.  I actually am not going to worry to much over this since reading all these complaints on this company.   They left the same message last week as well.