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Got a call from the same number and same message and does not say who they are calling for. sounds like a SCAM!

It's a debt collector from direct recovery. I called the number back after receiving the exact same recording.

This is a legit debt recovery service company.  When they left a msg and I called back, it was about a debt to a cash store loan where my phone number had been listed as a contact.  The information about the debt indicated a family member, or possibly someone that had used a family member's personal information.   In any case, it was worth the call back to them, to find out more information.

Same as others.

I received the exact same msg....word for word.  Is everyone in trouble

I got the same message word for word

Received a call, only identifier of call was Corey Hendrix stating I or my council had 30 hrs to return call or I was to be prosecuted. I returned call, still did not identify who they were. I asked and they did not answer. I was asked to give someone else a msg to call this number. I asked for my number to be removed. She stated she could not hear me. I then asked for a supervisor, she responded she was (still no idea who she was, first person hung up on me). She told me I needed to slow myself down. Then said my number had been removed. Thought she said she could not hear me. Not sure STILL who this number is connected to, but it came up New York on caller ID. It was not intended for me and extremely rude people on other end.

Just another debt scammer attempting to scare people into paying bogus debts!  Oh, and threatening legal action - and prosecution - is illegal, per the FDCPA!

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Any chance you can give us the address of this "legit recovery service company" (sic)?

Thanks

That doesn't explain the FACT that innocent people are receiving calls from alleged debt collectors using outdated phone numbers. I know this is the case because I have gone through it myself.

Thank you for posting this BS.  It gives everyone a chance to tell the truth so that shills such as yourself and the unethical practices that such companies engage in, can be brought out to the public.  Well done.  You've given us a forum to expose your theft.

Why the heck would you call them back? If it wasn't your debt, proven by US Mail, why would you call them? If it was someone else's debt, it has nothing to do with you so why did you waste your time?
And if they're calling you regarding someone else's debt, that doesn't mean they're legit so what's your basis for that claim?

Report them:

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection (Threatening civil proceedings with no intent to follow through, or threatening criminal process in order to collect a civil debt is a  violation of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.)  The same goes for endless telephone harassment

Also contact your local attorney general

DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC
Posted in:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-218-206-8573
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-628-232-2023/2
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-269-9628

Web site gives no physical address:  http://www.directrecoveryservices.com/contact.html
Whois.com info on the web site:
directrecoveryservices.com registry whois    Updated 1 second ago - Refresh

Domain Name: DIRECTRECOVERYSERVICES.COM
Registrar: GODADDY.COM, LLC
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 146
Whois Server: whois.godaddy.com
Referral URL: http://www.godaddy.com
Name Server: NS75.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
Name Server: NS76.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Status: clientRenewProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Updated Date: 25-feb-2016
Creation Date: 08-sep-2015
Expiration Date: 08-sep-2016
directrecoveryservices.com registrar whois    Updated 1 second ago
Domain Name: directrecoveryservices.com
Registry Domain ID: 1958561315_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com
Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com
Update Date: 2015-09-08T19:00:13Z
Creation Date: 2015-09-08T19:00:13Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2016-09-08T19:00:13Z
Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email:  @godaddy.com
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.4806242505
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name: Elle Gusman
Registrant Organization: Direct Recovery Services
Registrant Street: 255 Livingston Street
Registrant Street: 4th Floor
Registrant City: Brooklyn
Registrant State/Province: New York
Registrant Postal Code: 11217
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.7188555300

BBB gives them a F rating with an alert that the mail was returned and 2 complaints:  http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-rev ... klyn-ny-160177/
There are 2 law firms listed at that address on that floor:  http://pview.findlaw.com/view/3522368_1
http://opendatany.com/attorney.php?id=3989167
Texas ADAD report:
DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
Permit No: 160003
Type:     ADAD
Permit Approved Date:     2/5/2016
Date Last Renewed:     2/5/2016

DBA Names
________________________________________
No DBA Records

Contact Information
________________________________________
Company / Physical  (Mailing Address)
DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
ELLE GUSMAN
OWNER
629 7TH AVE
SUITE 1
TWO HARBORS,MN 55616
Web:  www.directrecoveryservices.com
Email:  egusman@directrecovery.org
Phone: 646-938-3123
Toll Free: 855-269-9628
Fax: 718-873-9319
New York Dept. of State info:
Selected Entity Name: DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC
Selected Entity Status Information
Current Entity Name:    DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC
DOS ID #:    4223752
Initial DOS Filing Date:    MARCH 29, 2012
County:    KINGS
Jurisdiction:    NEW YORK
Entity Type:    DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Current Entity Status:    ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information
DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC
255 LIVINGSTON STREET
4TH FLOOR
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, 11217
Registered Agent
NONE

Bizapedia has one listing with them on the 3rd floor:  http://www.bizapedia.com/addresses/255-LIVING ... N-NY-11217.html
Which also seems to have a lawyer’s office in it.

Other complaints:
http://badfinance.org/review/1469841/direct-r ... debt-collection
http://forum.freeadvice.com/debt-collections- ... cam-536015.html

They have been sued:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/1067 ... y_Services,_LLC

Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) postmarked within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt.  It also must contains “mini-Miranda” telling you that it is an attempt to collect a debt and that all information will be used for those purposes.  The one other important thing that this letter must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days of receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified.

Read up on your rights here, get template letters to send and also make a complaint at this government site: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:  http://consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php

File a complaint at the NY State AG's Office here:  http://www.ag.ny.gov/http://www.ag.ny.gov/

Got a call today June 2 from this number from Cory Hendrix. He never mentioned my name. Said to call
Back by 6:00 tomorrow night or legal
Action will be taken

The "phone number listed as a contact" is a common premise for hassling people who owe nothing, under the guise of skip tracing. It is also no excuse for blabbing about other people's supposed debt problems.

This is a little tame for your Brooklyn Bully pals, no? Last time they were on my radar their reps were posing as Federal agents delivering an ominous "final notice".

The transcript is both appreciated and useful. Assuming this to be the first anyone hears of the "case" to "rectify", mine would be a simple unspoken reaction. Direct Recovery has until 06 June to postmark my required dunning letter. If I don't see one by 10 June I'll add that FDCPA violation to the civil complaint I'm drafting for making idle litigation threats, conflating those threat calls with legal process, interfering with my right to review and dispute a debt claim, and any other bad behavior observed meanwhile. They will "hear from me or my counsel" when I'm good and ready to serve a real summons as opposed to their phantom lawsuit.

Interesting stuff from their website.

Contacted By Us?
DRS
Direct Recovery Services, LLC
info@directrecovery.org
855-269-9628 Toll-Free
718-873-9319 Fax

BY AN ACCOUNT MANAGER

If you have been contacted by our office, please consider the following suggestions that may help you resolve your conflict.

Your account came to us from someone who values your business. However, just as you depend on an income to pay your bills, those who extend credit must have payment for their goods and services in order to pay their bills and remain in business.

Now, your account is past due. It is time to find a solution.
If you believe you do not owe this bill or have questions about this bill please contact us immediately! This allows us to provide a response to the issues you raise. If you do owe the bill, please make payment now. If you are unable to pay in full at this time, please let us know why and we can establish a suitable payment arrangement. Whatever the reasons are for your delinquency, to get this matter resolved you should contact our offices.

Please read any notices or letters that we send to you carefully. They contain important information about your account and options to resolve it.

Helping consumers like yourself solve their financial problems is our commitment. Our staff is experienced in the field and are able to assist you if you let them.

If your account is in our office, it may have been already reported to the credit reporting agencies as we report all accounts to the credit reporting agencies.  This usually takes place 30-60 days after the account is placed in our office.

BY AN ACTION ADVISOR

If you have been contacted by an Action Advisor it means that your account has been selected for legal action.  Please understand that if you contact us you may be able to rescind the process.  Communication with us remains your best tool in controlling the outcome of this process.

Yep. Another attempt by a "Buffalo Buffoon" to be something other than a "Fart in the wind". His "Action Advisor" will now advise him to shut this number down & get a new box number. A new web site (we know who will host that one) will be coming soon.
The poor lil' SOB is going to be wondering what went wrong. All this time he's been thinking he was his "best tool"...

On the about page : http://www.directrecoveryservices.com/about.html
They have a "Memberships" line and under that line the logo for :
ACA Internation (The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals)
To the right of that logo, is the logo for "BBB Accredited Business"
Under those two is the logo of the CFPB, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
 eh ? membership ?
None of these have clickable links that would take you to the corresponding website.

== also on that page :
' We practice our PhD, or "Preserving Human Dignity," philosophy when talking to clients...  we will collect money while maintaining mutual respect. '

Of course they do. The client is the person trying to get a debt repaid. The people this operation claims have unpaid debts are not clients.