844-245-9925

I've received multiple calls demanding payment for a website I have no knowledge of signing up for.I never received an email or invoice saying I had applied for this service. The company name. They gave me is ypc@outlook. com.ypc

This number has called several times saying they are calling to retrieve payment on our account to close it. They say their a collection agency, but has yet to send any documentation stating so. They said soon they will be taking this to court, but when ever we request paperwork we just get hostile attitudes. Names are Noah, and Brian. We have no reconciliation of ever using this company.

No debt validation, no debt. It's that simple.

How can I verify whether or not a debt collector is legitimate?
Here are a few warning signs that could signal a debt collection scam:

The debt collector threatens you. Legitimate debt collectors probably won't claim that they'll have you arrested or claim that they or their employees are law enforcement officers.

The debt collector refuses to give you information about your debt or is trying to collect a debt you do not recognize. You have certain rights to ask a debt collector to verify the debt. You can use this sample letter to request this information. Ask for an explanation in writing before you pay.

The debt collector refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number.

The debt collector asks you for sensitive personal financial information. You should never provide anyone with your personal financial information unless you are sure they're legitimate.
If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

Ask the caller for his or her name, company, street address, telephone number, and professional license number. Many states require debt collectors to be licensed. Check the information the caller provides you with your state officials, or the state in which the debt collector holds a license. If the caller refuses or is unable to provide you with information about his company, or if you can’t verify the information he provides, do not give money to the caller or company.

Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." This notice must include:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor you owe
A description of certain rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, consider requesting this information in writing or seeking assistance before paying the debt to make sure the debt, and the company, are valid.

Tip: You can consider sending the collector a letter requesting the information by using one of the CFPB's sample letters. You can also submit a complaint to the CFPB or you can contact your state Attorney General’s office.

Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft such as:
Charging your existing credit cards
Opening new credit card or checking accounts
Writing fraudulent checks
Taking out loans in your name

Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate – but you think the collector may not be – contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.

Report the call. Submit a complaint with the CFPB or get in touch with your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers.

Stop speaking with the caller.If nothing else works and you believe the calls are fraudulent, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files.

Tip: You can use this sample letter to write a letter demanding the debt collector stop contacting you. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.

Tip: If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Just received a call from this number also.  Complete & total BS!  All they kept doing was saying that it was going to go to court and I was going to have to hire a lawyer, blah, blah, blah.  When I asked them to send copies of the file they said "that file was sent to you 90 days ago".  Again, BS!  We are a small business and I would know:   #1 if there was such a debt and #2 if the file had actually been sent.  Total scam.  Unbelievable!!!!!

This group:  (No record found in State of NC Secretary of State's Records)

BBB:
This Business is not BBB Accredited

YP Collection

(844) 245-9925
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4801 Glenwood Ave STE 200, Raleigh, NC 27612-3857
BBB® Non-Accredited B+ Rating
On a scale of A+ to F
- See more at: http://www.bbb.org/raleigh-durham/business-re ... h.C5dV9X1I.dpuf

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BBB:

Additional Information

A check with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Corporate Division shows no listing for YP Collection. Also a check with the Wake County Register of Deeds office shows no listing. NC General Statute § 66-68 requires that "before any person or partnership engages in business in any county in this State under an assumed name or under any designation, name or style other than the real name of the owner or owners thereof, before any limited partnership engaged in business in any county in this State other than under the name set out in the Certificate filed with the Office of the Secretary of State or before a corporation engages in business in any county other than under its corporate name, such person, partnership, limited partnership, or corporation must file in the office of the register of deeds of such county"

- See more at: http://www.bbb.org/raleigh-durham/business-re ... h.zjlyCvkX.dpuf

Brian will be investigated, won,t quite until he is located and brought to justice. Brian has obtained funds paid by Medicare for services not rendered. Time to bring medicare onboard.

After reading the comment here, and the complaints on the BBB website, this sounds suspiciously like The Directory Listing Scam found here
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-cent ... scams#directory

The address listed on the BBB website is a "vitual office."  This doesnot surprise me.

http://www.alliedoffices.com/loc/us/north-car ... ice-center.html

The responses by the company to complaints on the BBB website are hilarious:

http://www.bbb.org/raleigh-durham/business-re ... aints#breakdown

I loved the last one, where they said the person was not in their right mind.  Well since they are failing at collecting, maybe they can make a living in comedy.
I also give the BBB a vote to get out of the business.  A B- and they even admit that this company is violating the North Carolina statutes by not being registered?