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Robot calls, I punch 1 to get a human, then ask what company he works for. he says Premier Debt Solvers. I ask how he gets his phone numbers. He laughs and hangs up on me.
Premier Debt Solvers is in New Jersey. Low life scum, they are.

The name of the company is Premier Debt Solvers, or at least that is their name this week and that could very well change next week.

Premier Debt Solvers
180 Sylvan Av
Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632

Why do they call, can not see how they make money w/ all these roto calls that they make even at a penny a minute, or they must have some very low unlimited phone plan, do the principals of this company have any criminal background?

Because they know that someone will eventually fall for the scam (those who do not bother to check them out first) and will pay them money.

They are also violating a court order to STOP  - so it is IMPERATIVE that you report them as indicated in the article

FTC Goes After Credit Card Robocall Scammers
 

11 Dec 2009
The Federal Trade Commission just announced its second major law enforcement effort this year targeting telemarketers who violated the Do Not Call Rule and other laws by making hundreds of thousands or even millions of pre-recorded robocalls to consumers. The cases announced target three groups that allegedly made robocalls to sell worthless credit-card interest-rate reduction programs for hefty up-front fees of as much as $1,495. At the FTC’s request, in each case, the court has issued an order temporarily halting the robocalls pending trial.

The three complaints announced today follow two filed in May that led to court orders stopping other telemarketers from using robocalls with deceptive claims about extended auto warranties.

According to the FTC complaints, Economic Relief Technologies, LLC, Dynamic Financial Group (U.S.A.) Inc., and JPM Accelerated Services (JPM) and related defendants made illegal pre-recorded robocalls to consumers, using names like “card services,” “credit card services” or “account services.” The robocalls allegedly claimed the defendants’ services could lower the interest rate on consumers’ credit cards.

In each case, consumers who pressed 1 after hearing the automated call were transferred to live telemarketers who allegedly misrepresented that consumers could dramatically lower the rates on their credit card. The telemarketers also said consumers would save thousands of dollars in a short period of time by lowering their interest rates and would be able to pay off their debts faster – for an up-front fee ranging from $495 to $1,495.

The defendants then falsely stated that if consumers did not save a “guaranteed” amount – typically $2,500 or more – they could get a full refund of the up-front fee. However, after securing the fee, the defendants allegedly did not negotiate lower rates on behalf of consumers and provided few refunds to those who were dissatisfied with the service.

The Economic Relief Technologies defendants also allegedly operated a related scam: using names like “Auto Protection Center” and “Warranty Services,” they tricked consumers into believing they were affiliated with their vehicle manufacturer or dealership, and falsely stated that the consumers’ vehicles’ warranties were about to expire.

The lawsuits allege the defendants broke the law by making illegal robocalls to consumers, and that their deceptive sales pitches violated the FTC Act and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule.

Additional charges include: 1) calling consumers whose phone numbers are on the National Do Not Call Registry; 2) calling consumers who had previously asked not to be called; 3) failing to transmit their caller ID information, as required; 4) “spoofing” or masking their caller ID information; 5) failing to promptly identify themselves, the purpose of their call, and/or the nature of the goods or services they were selling; 6) improperly abandoning calls; and 7) failing to make required disclosures in their robocalls.

I happened to be employed by premier debt solvers aka premier debt resolvers* and i find your posting very unreal since we are very well accredited by the USOBA  we have an A rating with the BBB and we deal first hand with the FTC

To Micheal who is employed by Premier Debt Solvers,

I try looking your company up at the BBB and couldn't find anything on you guys.  Can you tell me why or do I search for you by other "names."  I want to know because my mother got a call from Premier Debt Solvers and I want to make sure she does not get scam like many others I've been reading about.

Any information would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

@"micheal",
I too have been trying to find your "A rating" you have with the BBB and cannot seem to find it.  Can you back up your claim?  I did find a REVOKED accreditation* (as of April 27, 2010) and a rating of F when searching for "Premier Consultant Group, LLC" which matches 'Premier Debt Solvers'  So, micheal, I highly doubt you are who you say you are; and I will be surprised if we ever hear back from you.

@"micheal",
I have been trying to find your "A rating" you have with the BBB and cannot seem to find it.  Can you back up your claim?  I did find a REVOKED accreditation* (as of April 27, 2010) and a rating of F when searching for "Premier Consultant Group, LLC" which matches 'Premier Debt Solvers'  So, micheal, I highly doubt you are who you say you are; and I will be surprised if we ever hear back from you.

The reason Premier Debt Solvers had its BBB rating pulled is because there is an ongoing dispute with the BBB and legitimate Debt Settlement companies. There is an article on Credit.com about it, if your serious about working with a settlement company and not just trying to sound like a smart a** on anonymous boards I recommend you read the article. PDS is fully accredited with USOBA and is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce as well as the NJ State Chamber of Commerce. As far as changing of names go...it seems like some of you DID NOT do your research about the the company that you began to work with and ultimately got scammed. For that you cannot blame anyone but yourself. All of the scams that are out there, ultimately ruined the reputation of the industry and that's why the BBB and these legitimate companies are currently involved in a lawsuit. PDS did have an A rating up until the point that ALL of the settlement companies had their BBB rating changed to either F or NR. One way to gauge a company is to see how many UNRESOLVED complaints that settlement company has. (I am a current employee of PDS)

Don't you mean an F rating and revoked april/2010

These people are the same scum as one called national relief.  Out of Brooklyn. new name same game.

Benny, do your research before posting any unreal stuff about any debt settlement company!!!

have you tried contacting USOBA? How come you only did your research half way? Do your research all the way and find out the truth.

Debt Settlment (Complaint)    
Posted: 2009-11-02 by           thegoodguy10031965
They are a complete RIPOFF!
at a company called Debt Resolvers USA. Was I skeptical? Absolutely. But what made me listen was the fact that he was very pleasant with me, and sympathized with me. I decided to give them a shot, and as it turns out, not all of these Debt Settlement companies are scams, there are some good ones out there, and Debt Resolvers USA is one of them...

THIS IS FROM A DIFFERENT WEBSITE!!! THATS THE LINK! DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE
http://www.complaintsboard.com/?search=Debt%20Resolvers%20USA

Premier is a scam.

This company called my company to do a delivery for them.  We did the work and charged their credit card about $50.  They cancelled the payment and reported their card "stolen".  Now whenever I call they say that the person who placed the order no longer works there.  Definitely shady!!  Do no trust this company.

Usoba is nothing but an industry association fighting regulators against needed industry reforms. They have nothing to do with protecting consumers.

Further the rating of Premier Debt Solvers with the BBB is a C- not an A as you state.