844-647-7508

Got a nasty message from a Ross Chambers from this number.  Claimed I owed a debt.  I do not.  My account was not closed properly and it showed still open.  Called the number and got a rude little girl on the line.  Put me on hold and then claimed their fax wasn't working and I could scan and email the proof.  I explained that I did not have a scanner and asked for the address.  She refused.  Said I "didn't have time," to mail it and she was trying to give me "an out."  Repeated that I could mail it if she would give me the address.  She refused again and started yelling.  I told her I was reporting her to the Federal Trade commission and she hung up!  SCAM!!!!

You don't have to email or fax anything - debt collectors bear the burden of proof to show that you owe a debt and they have the legal right to collect said debt.  Please do report them to the FTC and your state's Attorney General.

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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Also read up on the laws and your rights:

Harassing calls from a debt collector? Here is what you need to know
https://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm

CFPB Q&A on debt collection practices
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ... debt-collection

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection
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Follow the steps in what you need to know. A legitimate debt collector agency should not have a problem with giving you a real business name and address you can google and verify via google street view, BBB etc.
For extortion Scam Operations, file reports with the FBI, your state attorney general and Department Of Justice,FTC & FCC..

http://www.nw3c.org/
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
http://www.fbi.gov/
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

And folks should consider looking at maybe getting call blocking device or phone..
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=se ... s=call+blockers

They have called twice from a HIDDEN number leaving  a nasty message about some one other than me, wasting my valuable pre-paid minutes!