800-276-2423

Why are they calling me............ I don't owe anyone; anything what so ever. Just my electric and PRE-paid phone. My home is paid for (has been paid in full since 1989) I have just sent a cease and desist letter) I also record phone calls from them. after telling them at the beginning of the call they are being recorded _ they protest but I tell them if they remain on the call  _ they are agreeing to being recorded. They can't help them self _ they will keep calling and I will keep recording the calls. They want to play , I'll play with an attorney

From reading some of the reviews on the BBB site it appears this is a real scumbag collection company that violates all federal and state laws.

You need to send them a certified, return receipt debt validation (by law they have to go back to the original creditor to prove you owe the debt), cease and desist calling, or "not me" letter (this will be the best money that you have ever invested).  Also send it first class mail in case no one will sign for it.  Make a notation of that fact at the bottom of the letter.  You also need to report them to the proper agencies to which I have provided links to.  Then you need to go out and get a consumer lawyer to sue them on a contingency basis (no money out of your pocket) and let them pay you for the harassment.  If everyone did these three things, these crooks would be bankrupt and we would all be the richer for it.  Use these web sites to find an attorney in your state that will probably take the case on a contingency basis (no money out of your pocket up front):  http://www.consumeradvocates.org/
http://www.consumeradvocates.org/find-an-atto ... tates_value=All

Everything else you need to know follows including at least two agencies where you should report their criminal activities.

PRINCE PARKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Number threads associated with these crooks:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-276-2423/5#p1257753081086648943
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-704-841-2424/6

Website lists a PO Box in North Carolina:  http://princeparker.com/contacts/
BBB gives them an accredited A rating with 48 complaints and 9 negative reviews:  https://www.bbb.org/charlotte/business-review ... lotte-nc-105915
Not too many good reviews on their Facebook page but they do have pictures of the felons calling you:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prince-Parker-Associates/139579856090228
Looks like 2 out 3 employees don’t like stealing from people either:  https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Prince-Park ... ws-E1006692.htm
Looks like they were fined by Tennessee for illegal activity:  https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/commerce/attachments/DAR-07-2007.pdf
LinkedIn page for the head felon complete with a picture:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-parker-560b729
(I made a copy in case the scumbag takes it down).
North Carolina Dept. of State info:
________________________________________
Legal:     PRINCE-PARKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Business Corporation Information
________________________________________
SosId:    0336182
Status:    Current-Active
Annual Report Status:     Current
Citizenship:     Domestic
Date Formed:     12/3/1993
Fiscal Month:     December
Registered Agent:    Registered Agent Solutions Inc.

Corporate Addresses
________________________________________
Reg Office:     176 Mine Lake Court, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27615-6417
Reg Mailing:     176 Mine Lake Court, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27615-6417
Mailing:     8625 Crown Crescent Ct Ste 200
Charlotte, NC 28227-6795
Principal Office:     8625 Crown Crescent Ct Ste 200
Charlotte, NC 28227-6795

Officers
________________________________________
Vice President:    Pam Harris
8625 Crown Crescent Court Ste 200
Charlotte NC 28227
Treasurer:    Mark Kidd
8625 Crown Crescent Court, Ste 200
Charlotte NC 28227
President:    Jeff Parker
8625 Crown Crescent Court, Ste 200
Charlotte NC 28227
Secretary:    Steve Stroupe
8625 Crown Crescent Court Ste 200
Charlotte NC 28227

Other complaints:
https://getoutofdebt.org/104125/prince-parker-associates-cfpb-complaint
https://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/7048150158/5
https://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/7048412424/3

Looks like they get sued a whole lot including a class action:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/2142 ... Associates,_Inc
https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/1112 ... ssociates,_Inc_
https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/2177 ... Associates,_Inc

It is incumbent upon them under the law to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it, and (this is the important part) that they have the legal right to collect it.  You are not obligated under the law to prove that you don’t owe or that it is paid.  

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.

First, you should make a complaint at this Federal Agency, and while there you should also read up on how debt collection is supposed to work as well as what your rights in this matter are:  http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices:   https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general

Thank you for this wealth of information,Sir(BigA)......I have done this many times to various collection agencies.....If more people would do what you have instructed to do and what I have done these agencies covers would be all blown and these losers would be in prison.....most people don't realize the inspite of what they owe as far as past due bills are concerned.....they still have rights under the law to fight for their rights.....Thank you for the information that you provided....The Public has a right to know their rights.....Read BigA's replies......

Thank you for this wealth of information,Sir(BigA)......I have done this many times to various collection agencies.....If more people would do what you have instructed to do and what I have done these agencies covers would be all blown and these losers would be in prison.....most people don't realize the inspite of what they owe as far as past due bills are concerned.....they still have rights under the law to fight for their rights.....Thank you for the information that you provided....The Public has a right to know their rights.....Read BigA's replies......

Thank you Sir for the wealth of knowledge and information.

You are very welcome!

This 800-276-2423 number is being called everyday, then followed by 704-841-2424 number. They keep calling to my wife's cell phone. They claim I owe some amount to ATT over discontinued account. I asked the person to send me related statement via e-mail. He said he would but he did not send. I contacted ATT and confirmed I owe nothing to ATT. Actually ATT issued me a check for credit. Their business should be banned.

Nice try. I don’t have AT&T. It’s a scam. Be careful out there everyone!

The company never identified itself, the message stated “you will be taken under custody by the local police as there are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment we would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you the number to reach us is 800-276-0416 I repeat 800-276-0416 thank you”. When I tried to call back I get the message that the number is no longer in service. I’m thinking it was a scam call

Bill collector.  Called about an ATT bill that is in dispute.  Lady wouldn't shut up long enough for me to finish a sentence.  Basically, a modem was sent back to them and it didn't show and ATT is investigating as UPS verified that the modem was in the box before it was shipped and it was received by ATT but the modem isn't showing up in the system as received.  So, they're investigating and said it can take a few days to a week.  Now, back to the phone call.  After being interrupted every time I tried to say something, I hung up on her.  Sorry, I can take only so many "I understands but..." before even my patience runs out.  I called back and spoke with another individual and basically informed them that I hung up on one of their coworkers because they kept interrupting me.  They actually said ok and listened while I told them what was going on, the individuals and supervisor who are investigating, and that if they kept irritating me that I can get very nasty.

This number called me yesterday.  I do not owe anyone anything, am in my late seventies, have no credit cards, and do not answer unknown callers. Maybe you are too quick to judge.

Why are you expending energy to reply to a 10 year old post when that poster will never be back to see your reply?  Why are you not expending energy to read and learn how to make these people stop harassing you?  I see that information has been posted at least once in this thread.