866-635-3795

I believe this is a scam?   They say they are a collection agency and an attorneys?

A phone call, email or text message from a supposed debt collector is not legally sufficient evidence of debt.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) includes statements such as this:

* Every collector must send you a written “validation notice” telling you how much money you owe within five days after they first contact you. This notice also must include the name of the creditor to whom you owe the money, and how to proceed if you don’t think you owe the money.   ["Written" means snailmailed - US Mail ... not emailed or texted]

Source:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

Therefore, if that caller wants you to pay immediately, before you get the written validation notice via snailmail, or if the caller wants payment via green dot, Western Union, or other untraceable means, then the call is definitely not legitimate.

IF you wish to communicate with the supposed collector / creditor, visit  the following page, for example "Action Letters" to snailmail:
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/debtcollection/

If you KNOW you owe no money, or believe the call was from a fake debt collector, please take the time to read this:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

A lot of complaints about this outfit.  They employ attorneys but they are not a law firm.  They are a debt collection firm.  At least so far as I can see.  They seem to specialize in collection for local governments and medical service groups.

See:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/arnold-scott-harris-pc-chicago

If someone calls you on the phone and wants you to pay some sort of debt, always demand a debt validation letter be sent to you by US mail.  E-mail no good.  Don't even consider paying ONE DIME, without a debt validation letter.

Thank you so much for all the information that was sent on debt collectors.  I think this is obviously a scam debt collector.  My son had paid a ticket in 1998, and they are contacting, by calling everyday.  Now just receive a bill in the mail.

http://harriscollect.com/

General Contact Information

Clients call: 866.781.4538 (Toll Free)
To pay a debt call: 312.423.7421

Harris and Harris
111 W Jackson Blvd #400
Chicago, Illinois 60604
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This Business is not BBB Accredited

Arnold Scott Harris, P.C.

Phone: (312) 759-5400
Fax: (312) 423-2029
111 W Jackson Blvd Ste 600, Chicago, IL 60604-3517
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http://harriscollect.com/
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Yes, it sounds like they are misrepresenting them selves.  I think that the constant calling, everyday for a month, by a recording, means something.  Now the bill came, and says use your tax return wisely?  To pay the debt.  Maybe they won't call anymore.  I am on the National do not call list.

The number they give is 866-635-3795.  It show it does not belong to anyone?