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I have been getting calls from these folks for awhile now, from a number of different numbers, including those stated by other posters here. I finally gave in and talked to them after they woke me up one morning. They called me back that evening and when I said I had already talked to them they made a show of apologzing, but I've gotten calls since. I talked to them. When they called back the same day they said, "Well, we're going to have to send this back to the client for them to decide what they are going to do". Fine. Do that. But we have nothing else to talk about since they told me that. I consider any more calls to be harassment.

they called my mom looking for me. i am frickin 39 yo and haven't lived with my mom in 20 years.  wtf.  they even call my ex wife who has nothing to do with the account, has a totally new phone number and last name and we have been divorced for quite awhile

They use a system for tracking down people it's called skip tracing, a lot of collection agents use this as well as detectives use this tool, the system is a computer program that is legal to use if you are licensed to do so, this tool is how they got your son's cell, this skip tool will gives them all the phone numbers that are connected to you, even older numbers that were connected to you, I suggest calling them and tell them not to call that number any more, by law they can not call it, tell them to put it and any other numbers you may have on a do not call list!

Call and report to Attorney General’s of California, and report them and then also a letter to this scam outfit with the info that the debt is not yours and stop calling your numbers and inform them that you are in contact with Attorney General's Office, you will see the scum bags will going to stop calling very quick.

I just got a call from this "Law Firm" this morning from a man named John Ralis. He said that there was an outstanding on my account that has not been paid and now the firm is coming after me,however if I am willing to pay with post dated checks they are willing to meet me half way. When I said that I would go to the bank directly to see what is going on, he says that they are only going to refer me back to him and not waste my time. Umm..sounds kind of fishy to me!

I've received two messages from the Kentwood Law Group about debt.  They called once at my place of work and once at my home.  I would like this to cease.

My soon-to-be-ex husband and I have been separated for over a year but haven't completed our divorce.  He financed a car after we separated (don't know how, since he wasn't working!), and 9 months later it was reposessed.  He still owes over $6000 on the car and the Kentwood Law Group now has the account.  They have had no luck getting response from him, of course, and I don't answer their calls.  We live in a community property state, so they can legally collect from me, so I will likely have to declare bankruptcy to not have all of his debts come against me.  Anway, today the Kentwood Law Office called *MY* mother asking how to find *ME*.  She didn't give them my number, but passed the message on to me.  Great.

Harassing me about a Debt that is way over the statue of limitations. If you call any of my family members again i will sue you. You have my number so it is obvious you know who I am and where i can be located! This is a official notice CEASE AND DESIST!  I HAVE PHONE RECORDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WILL TESTIFY ABOUT THE CALLS CLAIMING YOU ARE A ATTORNEY, YOU MAY HAVE AN ATTORNEY ON STAFF BUT HE IS NOT THE ONE THAT IS CALLING! .......VIOLATION OF THE FDCPA,

---> J W threatened, "You have my number so it is obvious you know who I am and where i can be located! This is a official notice CEASE AND DESIST!" <---

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do not pay them a dime trust me they claim to be a lawfirm but they are not, they are a 3rd party collection office (brand new) they haven't been around that long , they have 1 lawyer, Susan Blush, she's old (very old), she is the owner, yes she is a lawyer but not a great one.   They will harass you and try to make you pay however a lot of the bulk accounts they obtained from these credit card companies are old account, you will be surprise these old bulk accounts they purchased from credit card companies are way over the statute of limitation so you have a right to dispute them, send them a dispute letter, along with a lawsuit, they will leave you alone,, i know i used to work there, they have very poor practice, treat employees like crap send them home, hire people "supposedly" and terminate them for no reason after 2 days to collect the tax credit from the government, over all this so called "lawfirm" is a big joke.  Sue them they are so terrified of that,  they do not follow FDCPA, they pretend to be that's why they have a lot of lawsuit from consumers and the other owner Bob (another bold/ obnoxious owner) hates that even their general mgr Aaron a big douche with a short man syndrome is the worst. Now you guys know.

it's funny that they try to scare people with their lawsuit tactics when all they are after is the commission they get from their clients who hired them.  They freak out so bad when you sue them, this kentwood need to be shut down.

according to my attorney, jerry jarzombek, this outfit is trying to collect a debt that is too old to sue on.  he told me to ignore them and that he will sue them for me if they violate the collection laws.

Reading comments from people that didn't  have a pleasant experience with this collection company is funny. Please, understand collection activity isn't intend to harass, but to pay, what you borrowed and agreed to pay back. Everyone here don't understand that behind closed doors this agency violates many laws and its up to everyone to be savvy on the rules to attempt to collect a debt.

This agency acts like they do, because they need to meet their quota every month, And if they dont they take on you to force you to pay immediately. Everything comes from the biggest "Dirt Bag" Bob Polus, Operations Manager of this agency. I encourage everyone to Google him. No Education whatsoever. This freak face, says he saves money to companies, I say you are a Moran with, NO ETHICS.

I'm going to have to disagree with you on one point. It really isn't funny to read the distress these collectors have caused.

The one Attorney named Susan Addison Blush who works there is a joke!

The question is really, are the real attorneys? See Anonimouse's post and Willows posts above! The posts I scanned looks scam to me..

Please do file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

Also read up on the laws and your rights:

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ...
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf

And see:

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-86217073a9c8dad ... 077595690349410
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http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors
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http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
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Section 809 of the FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf requires 3rd-party debt collectors to give debtors written notice of debt (the key word is *shall*) :
"§ 809. Validation of debts
(a) Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing—
(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;
(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and
(5) a statement that, upon the consumer’s written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor."
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A Collection Agent May Not…

Here are the top 11 actions prohibited by the The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:

Misrepresent Him or Herself

  A debt collector may not misrepresent himself as an attorney or law enforcement officer.

Use the Telephone to Annoy or Harass

  A collection agent may not cause a telephone to ring or engage any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with an intent to annoy, abuse, or harass anyone at the called number.

Threaten Arrest or Lawsuit

  A collection agent may not threaten a consumer with arrest. It may not threaten legal action that is either not permitted or not actually contemplated. In other words, a the threat of a lawsuit may be an empty one.

Use Abusive or Threatening Language

  A debt collector may no use abusive or profane language in the course of communication related to the debt.

Publish a Bad Debt List

  Publishing the consumer’s name or address on a "bad debt" list is prohibited.

Contact By Embarrassing Media

  A debt collector may not communicate with a consumer by post card. It may not use any language or symbol, other than the debt collector’s address, on any envelope when communicating with a consumer by use of the mails or by telegram. A debt collector may use its business name if such name does not indicate it is in the debt collection business.

Contact a Consumer at Work

  A collection agent may not communicate with consumers at their place of employment after being told this is unacceptable or prohibited by the employer.

Seek Unjustifiable Amounts

  A debt collector may not demand any amounts not permitted under an applicable contract or as provided under law.

Contact a Consumer Represented by an Attorney

  A collection agent may not contact a consumer after it learns the consumer is represented by a lawyer.

Communicate With a Consumer After Receiving a Validation Request

  If a consumer sends a written §1692g response within 30 days, the collection agent may not communicate with the consumer until it mails the consumer the requested verification of original creditor's name and address.

Communicate With Third Parties

  A debt collector may not reveal or discuss the nature of a consumer’s debts with third parties other than the consumer’s spouse or attorney. A collection agent may contact neighbors or co-workers only to obtain location information. It may contact a third party again if it has reason to believe the information the party provided previously is false.

Bills.com FDCPA FAQ

Below are questions Bills.com readers ask frequently:

Can a Collection Agent Call My Cell Phone?

  Yes. However, if you tell the debt collector it may not use that number because it is a cell phone, it may not contact you again at that number.

I Keep Receiving Dozens of Calls From Collection Agents. Is That Legal?

  No. Unscrupulous collection agents will use "block parties" or "office parties" where they contact a consumer, multiple neighbors, or co-workers telling them they need to reach the consumer on an urgent matter. This is not permitted under the FDCPA.

A Collector Says I Will Be Arrested if I Do Not Pay

  This was a true statement before the US Civil War, but has not been true since. People may be arrested if an aggressive judge files a bench warrant for a person who does not appear at a hearing relating to a lawsuit regarding a debt. However, in that case, the offense is the failure to respond to a court order, and not the existence of the debt. As stated above, it is illegal under the FDCPA to threaten a consumer with arrest if the consumer does not pay the debt.

Kentwood Law Group Aka The Law Offices of Susan A. Blush. This company isn't own by the attorney it's owned by Nick and Jim, business partners. They hired Robert Polus, who lives in Arizona, but works in Cali fornia to take the group to the next level. Every violation any type of bad talk off is an influence by Polus. This ludacris person tells collectors to tell the customers to pay them today, or else, we are going to sue them. This individual job is to save money and make more money for those owners. To those people dealing with this group don't pay. If a collector is forcing you to pay, he is breaking the law. Another stupid thing these people do is to force you to use your available credit lines to pay your account with them. Instead of helping our economy they are putting this Country in more debt.

If a collector calls you put them on notice. You're not paying anything, until you see proof you owe this debt

I recieved a call saying a complaint had been filed against me. When I called back the man said I was going to be taken to court on a providian card  from 2004. My reply was I did not know of such debt of a credit card, and that I would need to contact my lawyer. He proceeded to tell me I was going to be sued for 10000.00 dollars more than what the card balance he claimed I owed, but if  I was willing to setup payment he could lower it back to the original amount. I insisted that I did not know of this debt and needed to talk to my lawyer he then said he would extend it and gave me his ext. I could call him back or have my lawyer call. Everthing I have read on legal sites said they have no right to threatena lawsuit over a debt that I have not claimed and that it was llegal for him to do so. Should I still call my lawyer and have them dispute, or report them for harrasement on a debt I am sure I do not owe.