866-580-4780

Missed this call, found it on my phone when I finished breakfast.  They didn't leave a message.  Will add them to my "do not answer" list.

They are calling my cellphone for some reason. I don't even give out that number to anyone so they must be robocalling. My callblocker stopped it automatically. You think they'd have something better to do than call random numbers.

I've also received calls from this number from a Mr. Collins.  I have not returned the call.  His voicemail to me states I should call back immediately or have my legal team contact him.  I have no idea what this is about.  His voicemail says he is calling from ADS & Associates.  Sounds like a scam!

I let someone use my phone because they're on welfare and have no phone, to call a number re: a debt, that debt was paid in full to them, and a letter stating so.  Now…my phone no. is called everyday all day & night even tho I wrote them that the person does not reside here.

1-866-580-4780; Receive several calls today about a debt from 2001 of $500.00.  This debt has reach/exceeded the statue of limitation. They won’t stop calling from several different numbers .

Go to your cell phone provider website and you can block them permentlly.  When they call it will say this person is not excepted phone calls from your number or at this time

I did not answer a call from an unknown number. Caller ID was blank. They did not leave a message. Probably a spam call. Blocked.

These jerks have called me 5-6 times in the past two days, as early as 8:15am each day including Sunday. I don't have any debt. My credit score is in the 800s. I've always paid every single bill in full and on time. Never had any financial issues, period.

I know there is a strategy to dealing with these fraudsters (report to FTC, report to state AG, report to CFPB) but I will eventually have to answer and demand they send validation of the debt and to stop calling. Before I do that I have to make sure I understand all the steps I need to take in what order. For example I also need to send a certified letter telling this company to f*** off and stop calling me. I'm not sure if I should do that first or do that after I answer one of their annoying calls.

Using curse words in a letter is counterproductive.  Using reasoned and informed wording will not only get your point across but will let them know that they are dealing with someone who knows their rights.  I would suggest that you take the time to read the following:

In order to make the calls stop, learn where to report them, and even make them pay you, read my post here and follow the directions:  https://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-619-354-6303/3

I know that wouldn't be productive - I was just being emphatic. I'm sick of the calls. Sometimes I only get a few calls in a month. Sometimes I get a few calls per day for a couple weeks. Sometimes the number is spoofed and other times it leads me to a company like MCM.

I've seen your posts in other topics before before so I will do my best to research and plan my approach. Before I do anything I really want to find a consumer lawyer who would be willing to take a case on a contingency basis as you describe. If I'm not mistaken my steps would be like this:

- find consumer lawyer
- answer call and demand written validation of debt
- file complaint with FTC
- file complaint with state AG
- file complaint with CFPB
- if debt collector sends validation, respond with a dispute letter within 30 days
- if debt collector doesn't send validation or writes that they will stop contacting me, hopefully the calls stop

I just don't want to waste any more time than necessary, and I want to be very careful for whenever it is that I do answer the phone. I will avoid saying "yes" to anything and instead will ask them questions about the person's name, company name, company address, company phone number, source of alleged debt, amount of alleged debt, date of alleged debt, etc.

If you had read my other post, including the one I linked to, there is a link where you can find an FDCPA lawyer in your state, probably close to you.  However, I would let the lawyer go last, since you need some ammunition for your case.  The first thing I would do is answer the call, and demand the dunning letter (also mentioned in my linked post).  Then when that arrives, you immediately send them a debt validation letter (it has to be in writing as per the FDCPA) and sent certified, return receipt.  At that point they legally must stop calling you until they validate the debt.  My next step would be to notify the CFPB (as this is a division of the FTC) and your State AG.  At that point the calls will probably stop.  If they do not, then you have everything you need to sue them.

Thanks for your response - I did read the post you linked before my last reply but was just trying to organize my thoughts and make sure I understand everything. It makes sense that I would need more information and documentation before getting in touch with a consumer advocacy lawyer. Hopefully once I push back these jerks will leave me alone.

In the case they send "validation" of a bogus or otherwise false, unsubstantiated debt I'll follow the same steps and still contact a nearby FDCPA lawyer. As I said I cannot think of any possible debt I would have. Credit score around 820. Always paid every CC bill in full on time. I've only closed one card I really didn't need 5-6 years ago, and that was with Chase bank with whom I still have another credit card. No outstanding loans. I'm just wondering how these people got my number and name in the first place.

If they send false documentation, that is another notch in your belt.  As to how, you might have the same last name as someone they think owes them money.  It has been my experience that once confronted they run away like a scared little puppy with their tail between their legs.  You may still be able to sue them, but that would be up to your attorney.  First gather everything you can, and the first place to start is the paper trail.  Once you have that in hand they have no defense.

Didn't answer. No message.

They are still using this same number, they have several !!

Yes the same here call came in at 7 am on Sunday morning. That’s just spiteful. How can anyone imagine that doing that will resolve anything? It shows the lack of integrity.