855-269-9628

Think it may be a debt collector company.  The call was a stretch looking for a person I barely know.  This company may be using facebook or other online services to track down people.  They were nice on the phone yet vauge.

This outfit has tied up my line for hours with music - long pauses - and threatening messages for someone who has never lived at m y address - or had my telephone number.

They claim to have "contacted me???

Got a call re: a former tenant from Sylvia.  "It is a matter of some urgency.  I can help her with the investigation if I will return her call."  Very vague.  No identification given and if law enforcement "investigating" someone, they certainly would have identified themselves as such.  I do not subscribe to ANY of the social medias but I received the same person and same message on two of my phone numbers.  I agree with former post...probably a skip tracer, collection agent.  Let her do her own dirty work and stop annoying people.

I had been called by this number a few times a couple of weeks ago and ignored their calls. 2 days ago I was served. Turns out Direct Recovery Services is suing me for 20 K dollars... Don't make the same mistake answer the call!

I had a few different numbers contact me from DRS looking for my ex husband and I been telling them that he may move out the country.They were not able to get my ex husband cellular phone number and I do not were is he now. They do not stop bothering me, they has been calling my neighbor, the call my daughter ex-boyfriend, they call me at work with I can be on trouble. I changed my phone number on several occasions and continues to call a lady by the name of Silvia Hope. I have nothing to do with this. Who can do to stop these calls.

These are all lies people.
Do not pay any attention to most of these posts. These people posting on here are also the scammers.

If you call these scammers for some stupid reason ask for proof of debt. Do not take no for an answer. It is the law that they send you proof in the US mail, not sent to your email.
I am telling you all, these people are scammers. Report them NOW!
I have been getting calls from these scammers for the past 4 years and not one has given proof of debt.

Even their website is fake on a Go Daddy web server.
Just because they have a web site does not mean they are legitamate.
It is a cheap ass website with no information about their company or about them.
Anyone can purchase a website. Even scammers and they have proof.
Do Not Fall For Their Scam!

The following is posted for informational purposes only.  The domain registration information for the site posted

Domain ID:D165127820-LROR
Domain Name:DIRECTRECOVERY.ORG
Created On:27-Mar-2012 22:21:21 UTC
Last Updated On:27-Feb-2013 16:32:22 UTC
Expiration Date:27-Mar-2014 22:21:21 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:GoDaddy.com, LLC (R91-LROR)
Status:CLIENT DELETE PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT RENEW PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT UPDATE PROHIBITED
Registrant ID:CR109119223
Registrant Name:Jen Lifland
Registrant Organization:Direct Recovery Services
Registrant Street1:255 Livingston Street
Registrant Street2:4th Floor
Registrant Street3:
Registrant City:Brooklyn
Registrant State/Province:New York
Registrant Postal Code:11217
Registrant Country:US
Registrant Phone:+1.6468420181
Registrant Phone Ext.:
Registrant FAX:
Registrant FAX Ext.:
Registrant Email:hereinmyhead7@gmail.com
Admin ID:CR109119225
Admin Name:Jen Lifland
Admin Organization:Direct Recovery Services
Admin Street1:255 Livingston Street
Admin Street2:4th Floor
Admin Street3:
Admin City:Brooklyn
Admin State/Province:New York
Admin Postal Code:11217
Admin Country:US
Admin Phone:+1.6468420181
Admin Phone Ext.:
Admin FAX:
Admin FAX Ext.:
Admin Email:hereinmyhead7@gmail.com

http://www.bbb.org/utah/business-reviews/coll ... aper-ut-6001598 is this the business your so proud of? Predatory cowards abusing, exploiting, people, rules, regulations. You're also part of the Portfolio Recovery Associates network. Didn't get your fill of beating up and abusing grandma and grandpa today?

Z-man, Hookay, why can't you give some real info like what website? what DRS? Listed one DRS in UT was that it? How about? http://www.bbb.org/sanjose/business-reviews/c ... lls-ca-13068674#  OK this website? http://www.directrecovery.com/contact/  that does have a different address in CA. That address does give other than a collection agency business, that is odd. http://www.thewealthcreatorcompany.com/contact.html but you're right it is a little sketchy isn't it?

Received a call from 855-269-9682, saying last time they are going to help resolved my issue. Don't know the company and think it might be scam

This recording says "MY OFFICE HAS SPENT ENOUGH TIME AND RESOURCES TRYING TO REACH YOU.  YOU NEED TO CALL BACK WITH CASE NUMBER XXXXXXX IMMEDIATELY."

They don't say what it is for or who it is for - it is some bogus collection attempt and they don't answer when you call back either.

I'm so tired of these scam artists and such calling even after being listed on do-not-call registries and complaints.

Said his name Ray villanova...last attempt to collect...referred a case number.

I don't owe anyone anything.  Must be a scam.

I just got the same exact call from 555-269-9628!  They said that they were "tired of wasting their resources on me" and that "it is in YOUR best interests to call me back right away!"  We don't owe anyone a single penny!  Besides, if it was a legitimate debt collection agency, they would have had to send me a letter in the mail, notifying me of exactly what debt I owe, why I owe it, and who I owe it to.  They never did that.  These people are a scam!  I reported them to consumerfinance.gov  Now they're going to have to put up or shut up, and if they don't, I can sue them!!  Make sure you report these [removed:lang]!  GRRRRRRRR!!!

I just got a call from some [removed:lang] named Ray at 855-269-9628.  I didn't answer the call so he left a message, saying that He is tired of wasting his time and resources on me, and that it was in my "best interests" to call him NOW!"   We don't owe anyone a single penny, and are not behind on any debt, so after a few minutes of getting really angry about this, I called the number back.  Of course, nobody answers (proof of a scam), but I ripped "Ray" a new one.  Then I proceeded to report this to consumerfinance.gov   This is the place you need to go in order to file a complaint about this number.  The government will contact these [removed:lang] and tell them to back off or face charges.  I learned as well that for it to be a genuine debt collection call, you would have had to receive a letter from the agency, listing the amount of debt you owe, what the debt is for and who you owe it to.  Without that letter, they are breaking the law in contacting you!!  Make sure you go to consumerfinance.gov and file a complaint!  I'm also going to try and file a complaint at the BBB.  I'm sick of this crap!

The fake debt companies, pre litigation companies, payday loan thieves, lead generators make up a 32 billion a year crime.  Do not pay them any money whatsoever.

If it were a legitimate business they'd abide by the FTC laws and not risk the legitimacy of their business by illegal practices of harassment and or intimidation of a consumer.  

Report them and when you do let this community and others know  about it.

These types of fake companies and theft thrive in the dark. They literally bank on your not knowing what's up. They hope you do not know your rights. If they purchased bad debt they did so at their own peril.

Know this - You will not be arrested consumer!  You will not go to jail. Your consumer protection bureau will tell you that. Even if you had several loans or incurred real debt, you don't owe a fake pre litigation or collection company.  It's those companies not you that committed fraud.

Of course if you have real debt you would want to pay  that debt to the original lender where possible. And you should talk to the original lender directly to come to an agreeable solution before a loan or debt defaults.

However that said,  caution is needed here because you should  Never negotiate with a fake or illegal entity. Those companies are ruining the lives and livelihood of countless consumers unawares.

Thankfully the "Apollo Nida" Federal investigation is throwing light on the types of illegitimate companies and schemes that are setting up internet store fronts and shops to obtain customer identities and propagate massive fraud. Because of his role on Real Housewives of Atlanta the case is getting nationalized.  It is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Feds and various agencies are freezing assets and collection efforts across the country.  Google it and look at the state of NY as an example.

Help is on the way for consumers who are already struggling in this tough economy.

It's your duty as a consumer to report early and often. God Bless!