866-338-8351

Won't stop calling. Says that we owe two collections.

Calls threatening civil suit! This is a SCAM do not give out any personal information they are rude and they are SCAMERS they are trying to get your money if they call again I will be contacting the police and my attorney they are calling from 3 different numbers. (866) 338-8351 (857) 243-8290 (262) 671 -0657 BEWARE people this is a shame people are calling harassing hard working people leaving treating messages on their machine. This has got to STOP!

Received a threatening message from this number stating I owed an amount for mobile service. If I did not pay the supposed amount, I would be sent a summons to appear in court.

I got a call and they said i owe for a phone bill.. a number that isnt even mine.i told the guy that wasnt my number and i never had the phone company he was talking about. he got nasty .. he said can you physcially prove it isnt your number i go how the hell can i do that if you are in california and im in pennsylvania.. he got nasty more .. i hung up on him..

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/

This is a scam. Caller transfered me to someone who sounded just like the first person. Identified himself as Bill hudson from jds consulting. Said his license number was 044132 out of Murrieta California. Also called from 5187723944. Wanted me to verify personal information. Said something to the tune of "government." Due to government regulation they have to verify this information before they could speak to me. This company did not exist. Do not verify any information! They asked for last four of social, birthday, and address. Hang up!

Got a call from 518-7723940 that I was named on a civil suit.  Told me to call 866-338-8351 and to give them a case number to find out more.

Received same call, what can be done about this?

received call from 201 448 1916 caller ID said it was UPS, asking if someone would be available for legal court documents delivery told me to call 866 338 8351 with a case number for futher information

this was a call on an old bill from Century Link from 2000 that was paid and got picked up by a third party collection agency that would not listen when i said it was paid