817-500-4360

one  of  many  numbers  from  * Portfolio  Recovery  Associates *  ~  it  appears  that  * PRA *  have  millions  of  numbers  to  call  from   &   99.9%  of  the  time,  they  are  calling  for  the  * wrong *  person .....

beware!  a  call  from  817-500-4360  is  a  debt  collection  scam ~ they  are  * phishing *  for  info  --AND--  using  * scare  tactics *  to  get  money  from  you ~~~ give - them - nothing.

Didn't know the number so didn't answer. Thanks for the info.

Yup got phone call from them too.  Thanks for the info

Also calling from 817-500-9094

It is just so exciting when Portfoolio Recovery experts haul out a new number for us to put into our logs. This call came on Saturday, 2-22-14. It was call #490   !!!! since the PRA lawyer Pearson wrote that they had "decided to cease collection efforts" -- that was first of September, 2010. So, we can be sure that this was not a collection call. The bottom-feeding vermin are sorry, with their reputation in tatters, and they just want to be friends. Sigh.  
(PS. Pearson admitted in writing that the "debt" cannot be verified. He admitted they bought a printout in 2001, and this is a  line on that printout. He admitted, without explaining, that they wrapped themselves warmly in the printout for eight years, and -- then  !!! -- began their calls to our house.)
Unverified, past statute.... Do not talk to these sleazebags. If you pick up by accident, hang up. They bought a line in a printout, and that's their problem.

As others have stated, my phone captured this as a company called 'Portfolio Recovery'.  They call from various numbers and never leave a message. I've never personally bothered talking to them or calling back as I've heard it's a scam of some sort.  

I recognized the Portfolio Number so I answered. When the person on the other end spoke I blasted them with my fog horn and hung up.  I bet he still can't hear!!!!!

(((Yawn))). Another day, another Portfolio number blocked.

Another phone number for the scam [***] known as Portfolio Recovery. Scam? Yes; they're looking for a Mike, and clearly I'm not him. But they won't take no for an answer; they're like rapists that are above the law.

These people are lke the devil calling me from all different numbers and all different times a day all different days this portfolio recovery it is is abusive and I'm on a whole new level

That is too funny!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad that you did that! Portfollio Recovery scam!!!!!!

Portfollio Recovery- this is a scam they buy old depts then try to use scare tactics to get money from you. If you have an old dept you would only deal with the company themselves. NEVER GIVE THESE PEOPLE ANY PERSONAL INFO OR MONEY!!!!!! Just hang up on them or if you recognize their number don't answer. This is a scam. They are calling me about a credit card dept that is past statute of limitations another words this dept is no longer valid

For over SEVEN YEARS these people have been calling for the person who used to have my cell phone number before me.    For the first year or so I would answer and tell them they had the wrong number, since then they've been going into my blocked caller list.  That list is now over 200 numbers long and growing.   Uh, hey, Mr Stephen J Post, wherever you are....thanks for leaving me harassed by your old debts.  

Send them a cease & desist letter via certified or return receipt mail. File complaints accordingly.  They are in violation of FDCPA & TCPA laws..  Keep a notebook, keep any messages and go for the throat. This company has other threads here as well under many numbers.  You may wish to see a FDCPA & TCPA attorney.

https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassi ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350

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
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

These scumbags can't take the hint that they will not get through to me.  My carrier only allows blocking of 12 numbers but I purchased one to block 1500 numbers.  If they don't have the courtesy to identify themselves they are blocked automatically.  If they are lucky enough to get through my answering machine answers and if they do not leave a message or ask for someone I have never heard of they are also automatically blocked.  The simple touch of one button will block any call I want to block. I do not owe any debts and pay my phone bill for a phone to place and receive calls of my choice and not for some scumbag to play with.  

I also report each call to the National Do Not Call list which apparently they only add to their "Do Nothing But Waste Taxpayer Money List".!

Having been getting calls all this week from this number and a multitude of others.  Was finally home to catch one of the calls.  I thought I would have a bit of fun, Tom Mabe style, with the caller by answering, "Pope Command Post."  

There was stunning silence on the line for about 15 seconds.  Then the caller finally said, "Hello?"  

I replied, "This is Pope Command Post.  Go ahead with your situation report."  

The caller was totally stunned! "Where have I called?"

I replied, "You have reached the Pope Command Post at Pope Army Airfield."  

Their reply, "This is not Joella Johnson?"  

"No madame, you have reached Captain Major (sic), the duty controller in the Command Post at Pope Army Airfield.  Who is it that you wish to speak with?"

Their reply was, "We are looking to talk with a Joella Johnson."

Then I dropped the hammer on them, "Madame, are you calling this person about an overdue debt?  If so, you have just violated multiple Federal laws.  First, you have called a disinterested third party.  The fine for this act is $5000 and 5 years in a Federal prison.  Second, you have called a classified Government telephone number.  The fine for this act is $10,000 and 10 years in a Federal prison.  And since this is the 15th call this week from you folks about this person, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) has already opened a case file on you.  As we speak they are finalizing their telephone trace on your location.  So, within the next 4 hours you can expect a Federal Marshall to be showing up at you door with an arrest warrant for you and everyone else on the premises.  Have a nice day!"

I then hung up and nearly wet myself while trying to get to the bathroom because I was laughing so hard!

LONG LIVE TOM MABE and his phone antics with stupid callers on the phone:  http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tom+mabe+telemarketer&sm=1

just called me, and I didnt pick up. Walk into living room and my husbands phone is ringing, with the same damn number. what a bunch of crap. on sat.

I have received constant calls from this number. No message is left, but it happens all hours of the day and night.

Once someone talks to them, it re-opens the debt.  Best not to answer an un-known number.