8005213236

Here's Another [***] .... John Reed 800-521-3236 x4623

Has called multiple times to me & relatives about an "important business matter" but fails to even say what company he is calling with.

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The Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission urges consumers who are contacted by collection agencies to understand their rights under the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Four such agencies have come to their attention due to patterns of NUMEROUS complaints alleging questionable collection tactics. These agencies include Client Services, Inc., 3451 Harry S. Truman Boulevard, St. Charles, Mo., /  636-947-2321 / 800-521-3236 / 866-415-1990 / 800-521-3867 /

The BBB & FTC has received more than 250 complaints and reports regarding Client Services, Inc.

Complainants primarily allege that the firm attempted to collect debts from consumers who didn’t owe a debt, had rude employees, used improper collection tactics, violated federal FDCPA laws, improperly billed consumers, used vulgarity, and made threatening and harassing phone calls to consumers.

Letters have been sent to the firm bringing to its attention the number and pattern of complaints received.

John L. Kastner is listed as the president of Client Services, according to the Missouri secretary of state’s Web site.  Other names associated with this company are: John K. Kastner ( J.K. Kastner ), Donald J. Funke , Julie L. Shine , Brad Franta , Ron H. Langford , Rick Rowe , Mont Little , James Peacock and Lance Fuqua . Phone numbers associated with this company are: / 636-947-2321 / 800-521-3236 / 866-415-1990 / 800-521-3867 /


**** The following is a list of some highlights of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of which consumers should be aware: ****

- Debt collectors may not falsely imply that the consumer has committed a crime or that he or she will be arrested if the debt is not paid.

- Debt collectors calling outside parties to obtain information on the whereabouts of a person who owes a debt must not reveal that the subject person owes the debt. The collector may only contact these parties once unless the information provided is incomplete or erroneous.

- A debt collector is allowed to make consumer contacts only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. local time at the consumer’s location.

- If a consumer notifies the debt collector in writing that he or she refuses to pay a debt or that he or she wants the collector to cease contacting him or her, the collector must cease except in rare circumstances.

- A debt collector may not harass, oppress, or abuse any person in connection with the collection of a debt. This includes the use of obscene or profane language, causing a telephone to ring or engaging any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass any person called.

- If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the 30-day period that the debt or a portion of it is disputed, or if the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the collector shall cease his or her collection attempts until he or she obtains this information and it is mailed to the consumer by the collector.

!!! Consumers who have questions, disputes, or whose rights may have been violated regarding a collection agency are urged to contact the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP (382-4357) or at www.ftc.gov. There is a copy of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act available on the FTC’s Web site. Consumers may also report their experiences or file a complaint with the BBB by visiting www.contactbbb.org

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actually it does, you can request that a collections agency stops calling you and you can request all contact be in writing.

I have been getting 2 calls per day for the last several months from 1-800-521-3236. They never say anything except that it is very important that the call is returned. Lisa Allen ext. 4392 among others call. No idea what this is about and they only say very important that the call is returned. What is this and how do you get it to stop. The first couple weeks I just figured it would stop. It does not!

Do you really think that being just as vulgar and rude on the internet is going to help you get your money.  You are a manager for a company and you call the people you are calling and harrassing "[***], f'n losers, and dumb as*es".  Most of the people you are calling aren't even the ones alledgedly owing a debt.  Apparently you cannot figure out how to get ahold of the original debtor or you are just running a phishing scam whatever it is blasting the people on the internet does not help your cause.

Why don't you collectors get real jobs instead of trying to capitalize on someone's misfortune

Your company called my work and then the HR dept, granted some people CANT pay their debt, and we shouldn't charge but LIFE happens. My husband left me in debt, I paid the cards for four yrs because I care about my credit, unlike my ex, BOA DIDNT HELP TO REDUCE ANYTHING, no excuses we are all adults here.... marry a loser  PAY. But I Never missed a bill in my life. After buying a new car (at over 15%) due to debt to income ratio, cant consolidate student loans or buy a  home...where was BOA then....Tell u what Les, if they refinance  my car at the introductory rate I missed out on they will get every penny.... My Car gets me to work and my job feeds my family .... BOA  isn't hungry so stop embarrassing people at work!!!

My mother keeps getting calls from this number telling her that it is a "quite serious" matter and it is important I get back to them right away.  I havent lived with my mother in many years.  I presume that they collect debt of some sort.  They refuse to give any info at all and continue to call over and over.  I dont know if these people are legitimate collectors or what, but I have nothing owed past due.

So now that you know why they called, why dont you just pay your bill

They left a message for me, asking how to contact my husband's ex-wife.  After I this website, I called back - I was more than happy to help them get her!  Haha!

Client service 8005213236 call me my family and trying to talk my dead grandmother i dont know why they keep calling and how they got personal info on my family they are pushy telemarketers and collectors

caller asking for someone that I don't know, they are very rude and keep calling back

i just got a call from a dirtbag bill collector named christine gonzales at this csi 800.521.3236(ext 4378).  She kept saying "very important" a lot and that she needs to talk to me before the state is contacted.  I am behind on all credit card bills but tough luck!  that is unsecured debt!  Let it wreck my credit rating, I really dont care anymore!  They can't take my house.  Besides, I am out of work, no unemployment.  LISTEN DIRTBAG COLLECTORS.....IF I HAD THE MONEY TO GIVE YOU, I WOULD!  The other post was right, you only want to capitalize on other's misfortunes.  Credit card companies screw us over with their fees, interest rates, and other crap! It is time for us to turn the tables!  They give us all this money then decide they want it back?  Screw em! When I die, you won't get your money either so go sit on it and spin!

dirtbag collector!  If we had the money to pay the bills don't you think we would???!!!!  MORON!!!!

MANY OF THESE SMALLER CREDIT CARD COMPANIES HAVE BEEN BOUGHT UP BY THE LARGER ARE FISH! THEY HAVE ILLEGALLY RAISED YOUR RATES AND CHANGED THE TERMS OF YOUR ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS! IF YOU DID NOT AGREE! IT IS ILLEGAL!!

I will gladly pay THE REST OFF my BILL WHEN and ONLY WHEN these --shole credit card companies stop ripping people off by raising rates to 31.5%!! THIS IS AN ILLEGAL ACT!  I HAD A 21K BALANCE, MY ATTORNEY CALLED FOR A PAYOFF WHILE AT MY ATTORNEYS OFFICE!  THE DEPT WAS PAID OFF! I WAS PAYING 7.5 % ON MY CREDIT CARDS AND BECAUSE THEY ALLEDGE I DIDN'T PAYOFF ALL OF MY DEPT THEY HAD THE NERVE TO RAISE MY RATE TO 31.55 PERCENT! THIS CASUED ALL OF MY CREDIT CARDS TO GO UP!  WELL TO -SSHOLES AT CITI BANK YOU CAN GO -UCK YOURSELF!  IT MAY TAKE 7 YEARS TO GET IT OFF MY REPORT! BUT I WILL BE DAMNED IF I AM GOING TO PAY YOU 31.5% INTEREST FOR SOMETHING I DID NOT AGREE WITH!

They Didn't just call me, they left a hand written note in my mail box. So now they are going to houses.

Same as everyone else here.  Caller says "very urgent matter of documentation".  We haven't had a late bill in a hundred years.  Total BS.  How did they get our cell phone number???  Am I going to have to change our number every 6 months.

I have been receiving telephone calls from this number and they appear as unknown or anomous on my caller ID. This man happened to leave this number on my voice message with the number, but I had a hard time telling who he worked for.

Steve Johnson harassing me with phone calls stating I will avoid unfavorable circumstances unless I call him. at this 800 number extension 4543.  He does not leave a company nor give me an idea of what kind of company they are.  I'm also on the do not call list!  I also deal with my debt directly with the cc company and student loans.  Really Rude!

IF YOU WERE WORKING WITH THE CREDIT CARD COMPANY DIRECTLY, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE TURNED YOUR DELINQUENT DEBT TO A COLLECTION COMPANY. MY ADVISE IS TO WORK WITH THE COLLECTION AGENCY BEFORE THE CREDIT CARD COMPANY TAKES THE ACCOUNT BACK TO PURSUE YOU LEGALLY.