888-249-4134

Ken Hughes again, new number.  Called back to say your calling a private business line and he asked for my name, I did not give it.  He said are you "so and so" or "so and so" or "so and so"?  I said nope!  Your records aren't very up to date as those names are three very different nationalities (which he did a horrible job pronouncing two of them) and we have had this private business line number (for internal use pretty much only) for well over 10 years.  He swore and hung up at me (his representative, not actually Ken Hughes the scammer).  I called back and of course a different agent handle the call and she tried the same thing, I said I am going to cut you off, your other agent already asked me the names and I said no and I want our phone number removed, she said okay, will take a couple days and hung up.

I got a message like everyone else from Ken. I called and a rude woman whom I could barely hear told me it is a Chicago collection agency. She asked for someone else, I told her it's not me, and we'll see what happens. People should know that in many states collection agencies are not allowed to leave their purpose for calling on a message - this is to protect your privacy. I'm not defending this guy, but don't assume the worst because someone leaves a cryptic message like that. It might be legit.

Got a message on my answer machine to call Ken Hughs on an urgent matter.  Who is this clown, and why do I keep getting calls.  I think it might be some kind of scam.  If anybody knows anything abough this bonehead, please let me know!

THis clown left a message on my work phone.  I'm not calling him back, and he can't be a collection agency, because I don't have any credit cards or dept.  He's got to be a scammer.

We have had calls at 630 Am from this Ken Hughes clown.  Thhey are scammers who pretned you have an old debt.  MR BUSH pushed legislation to allow this.  Call him back and waste their time.  See which of us can stay on their line long enough. Maybe this will send them the message to stop this harrassment. If there is anybody who wants to due a class action lawsuit against this Chicago "Debt" Collection agency, sign me up

Two calls left on voice mail:
  1) May 21, 2007, 1003 hrs. (MST)
  2) May 26, 2007, 1820 hrs. (MST)
I don't know "Ken Hughes," nor do I call back people who won't tell me the nature of their call, no matter how important they claim it is.

I get this guy every now and then -- 'Ted Hughes'. I wonder if it's student loan stuff?

First thing, if they call, ask for there mailing address. Once you have obtained it, find out if the call is for you, if so do not tell them anything, but send them a letter stating that ALL future contacts be made through the US Mail. BY US Law, once this letter is received, they can no longer call you and must mail you, any future calls can be dealt with through legal means. I would also send the letter so that you get a copy of their representatives signature.
I might also suggest getting a tele zapper, it may and may not do a thing unless this was an automated call which it sounds as if it is.

We get REPEATED phone calls from Ken... tried calling back and only twice did I get ahold of someone both times they wanted information from me that a legit co would have already had if I owed them money.  He is SO HATEFUL on the phone and the people you do reach cuss and swear and get hateful and threatening.. I screen all my calls now ... I guess the best we can do is continue to let him call... he won't achieve his goal with me!  The worst part is having to keep the volume of the machine all the way down when we have company... but oh well...what is a person to do?  I am considering changing my phone number but it is such a pain...If anyone has started a class action let us know!!!

Call on voice mail from May 7th:

Its important you contact Ken Hughes at 888-249-4134.This is not a solicitation or a sales call.Once again it is very important you contact Ken Hughes at 888-249-4134.Thank you.

Phone number appeared on my caller ID. I have gotten repeated calls from the "Ken Hughes" folks.

This phone caller with his rude, gruff voice has called my number repeatedly, at least every four days.  We owe no one any thing, so we do not bother with his jerky messages...  If any one does start a law suit against him for harrasment count me in!!!  Our number is in the do not call list-  Lot of good that did:(

same idiot, different day

Voice message with caller ID from Ken Hughes. Calls repeatedly at least once a week.

An obvious prank call.  They could be dangerous!

1-888-249-4134 called husbands cell #. when we returned call, no answer except recorded voice saying it is "merchant credit guide" and hold for next available agent. no one ever answers. We don't give out cell # except to friends & family. Sounds like scammers.

called tonight with a record message asking if I was so and so.  I'm not.  Dial 1 if you are 9 if you aren't.  I didn't dial anything.

Same thing happened a few days ago.

This number keeps coming up but we do not answer anonymous calls. They never leave a massage.

Leaving message in my maiden name.  Check this web site after hearing a scam report on the local news.  Be very careful, one of these has been reported to charge you ten dollars a minute when you call them back.

I talked to a Mr. Gardner from Merchants Credit Guide. He knew the last four digits to my social and was calling about some credit cards that I had 10 years ago (which was supposed to have been taken care of in my divorce). He asked me if I intend on paying them. I told him if I had intended on paying them, I would have done it a long time ago and that if I hadn't paid them in 10 years I would say it's safe to say that I am not going to pay for them. He told me to have a good day and hung up.