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I received a call on 4-20-12 at 8:45pm.  The caller stated he is looking for _______________ who is my spouse.  The caller stated that he is attempting to verify employment for ____________ and that ______ listed my wife as a reference.  The person he was referring to is my son a my son is not looking for a job as he has a job.  He asked me if I knew him and and I said nope don't know him never heard of him.  This is a deception by Diversified Collection Services, Inc. not providing information under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  They are a scam and will do anything to gather information illegally.

My bf called them to set up a payment plan and now they are calling everyong inluding me about this.  He called them Monday and I got calls on Tuesday and Wednesday.  He is trying to fix what he did wrong by defaulting on his loans and they are already going after people.  Terrible business.  terrible.

I will happily file a compaint or tell them off next time they call me.

I made the same mistake as "B"'s bf. I am not a dead-beat and realize that I need to settle up with my student loan: however, times have been tough. I took their call to honestly engage them in how I can begin making good on the outstanding balance. After that, these [***] immediately called ... 1) my father 2) two of my employees 3) my wife 4) and call on average 3 times per week. I AM PISSED OFF. These guys are out of control. The lady who keeps calling EVERYONE is "Ruth." It's these kind of collectors who really make you want to shut down and not honor your obligations. They are horrible.

Got a phone call from this number June 4th.   They called at 8:40P.M. at night.   I switched the message recorder on and they would not leave a message.    I WILL REPORT THEM TO THE DO NOT CALL LIST PEOPLE.   MY CALLER ID SHOWED GRANTS PASS, OR.     Don't have any loans, debts, credit cards, etc.  STOP CALLING HERE.   I HAVE AN UNLISTED NUMBER BUT I GUESS AT&T  has sold my phone number.  GOOD OLD AT&T------that tells you NO we don't sell your number.   THESE SOLICITERS and TELEMARKETING PEOPLE are the reason I got an unlisted number but it has not done any good.   GUESS I AM GOING TO HAVE TO CALL AT&T and tell them they owe us money for selling our number,  since we are paying for it.

PHONE CALL June 6.   WOULD NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE.   FROM GRANTS PASS, OR.    I DO NOT OWE ANYONE ANYTHING.     STOP CALLING THIS PHONE NUMBER.    I AM REPORTING YOU TO THE DO NOT CALL LIST ONCE AGAIN.    THIS IS AN UNLISTED NUMBER.    CALL ONCE AGAIN AND I DO HAVE A SHARP WHISTLE YOU WILL GET TO HEAR.

Just rec'd this call. I let it go to my answering machine since I did not recognize the #. It is now added to my growing list of 'blocked' #'s. This call came from Grants Pass, OR. Who the heck are they!!

I received another call from this number on June 13 at 5:29 p.m.  Numerous calls lately.   I picked the phone up and ask them what they wanted.   They ask for someone I have no idea who he is.   I yelled at her and made her upset and told her I was going to sue them if I receive any more calls.

I received a call from number 541-955-7800, Kelly Richards, stating that she was calling for an old frind, one I haven't spoken to in 3 years.  She said he had listed me as a reference, so that's why she was calling.  She proceded to ask if he still lived and asking if she could get a contact phone number... At which time I asked what the reference was in regards to.  She said it was a business matter and without his permission she could not give any information.  I stated that without his permission, I could not give out any personal information.

Here is her information: Kelly Richards @ 800-927-7667 ext. 7863

My mom received a call from a lady today from this number. Of course Asking for me. My mom told her that I wasn't here, and if she could take a message. So that I could call her back. The lady demanded my mom's name and then hung up. Called back, said they got disconnected and then decided to get nasty with my mom. Using profanity, and just being plan nasty. My mom finally got nasty back at her, told her off and hung up. If this is a so called Collection Agency, why would they use profanity, and be rude. I thought they had to be professional.  Is their a way that I may complain about the lady.  I do have student loans, but I am paying on all them. So this makes no since to me.

The FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

The CFPB: https://help.consumerfinance.gov/app/studentloan/ask

The US Department of Education:

http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/collections/collection-agencies/

You might have been listed as a personal friend of someone who took out loans, if they dont pay, the collectors will call references to track them down.

Female....and I say female because this human being was definitely not a lady in any sense of the word, called wanting info about another person. When I wanted info from her.....she repeated her name....DUH ! !
   I said that I heard her....But WHO are you ? Her reply was "Why are you yelling at me" .... I told her "YOU called me....WHO are you?" Finally I told her she's a [***]....and she said "NO, YOU ARE"     (Insert lots of laughing here..because that is what we use to reply to kids back in grade school). Crazy world where people like that can get a job working the phone ! ! ! ! !

Buzz off, blood-sucking LOSER. Can't get a real job?

No message, they just keep calling everyday!

Recieved a phone call and didn't answer no message left. 20 min later got a call from my mother in law saying they called her. I've only been married since June and have no current debt and all student loans are in proper order. My mother in law called back asked them not to call her as its not her issue and in return was treated very rudely....I pray he calls me back, want to harass someone? Be ready to get it back! If you can't tell me the exact debt then the only one who should be contacting me is the company in which the debt is with.

I called Valerie Black back and she immediately asked for my social.  Said I was being reviewed for a defaulted student loan.  SCAM

if you have a defaulted student loan it is attached to your SSN. There is no scam about taking out a loan & breaking your contact by not paying it back. For those of you who CHOOSE to pickup & hangup, ignore, &./or play games the consequense ALL on you. When you have a Federally backed loan you need to take care of it. Other wise you get your pay check garnished, 100% of your federal taxes ceased by the Dept. of Education. The CHOICE is all up to YOU weather you CHOOSE to take care of it voluntary or involuntary.

[***] off scammer.

Funny how I just got an update letter that pertains to my student loan and it says that I have a "0" balance, all I do when they call is answer the phone and I just put it down next to the tv so that can listen to the tv show that I'm watching, I have proof that I paid my student loan so I have no reason to talk to them, and I never will

A man named "Alan" from this company called my business phone looking for a former employee. The manager answered the phone and notified "Alan" that there was no employee by that name employed here. The manager was polite and gave his name when asked. "Alan" then requested to speak with a manager. My employee notified "Alan" that he was the manager. So "Alan" then requested to speak with someone above him. Once again, my employee notified "Alan" that he was the manager and if there were any problems he could speak with him. "Alan" became irate, started yelling so my employee told him to have a good day and hung up the phone. At that point, my employee instantly assumed this was a creditor and notified me of the phone call. In an attempt to rectify the situation, I called them back and spoke with "Alan". I notified him that I was the owner of this business and verified that the person they were looking for no longer worked here. Instantly he questioned why the other person he spoke to said he was the manager. Once again I verified that he was the manager and I was the owner. I did let "Alan" know that I did not appreciate the way he called my business and treated my employee. He instantly got snippy and stated that my employees should not be so rude, then hung up on me. So, I called them back and requested to speak with a manager. I was forwarded right back to "Alan". I told "Alan" who I was and that I wanted to speak with a manager. He proceeded to inquire why, which I did not answer. I repeatedly asked to speak with a manager with every question. When he stated he needed to know why so he could appropriately transfer me, I told him I didn't care what manager he transfered me to, I want to speak to anyone other than you. He refused. At this point, I became mad and cursed at him, which at that time he stated I was being really professional and hung up the phone. So, I called my local police station. They suggested I either call them back or wait for them to call back and notify "Alan" and his company that a harrassment report will be filed against them if they continue to call. I did call back, talk to "Lois Reed". Notified her to who I was and that a report has been filed and if they call this business again, we will proceed further. I didn't even give her a chance to respond. I let her know that was all and hung up the phone.

With all the complaints I've seen made against this company, I can't understand why nothing has been done to stop this kind of harrassment yet. All I can do is my part. I will also be filing complaints with the BBB, Atty Generals office and Federal Trades Commission.