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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:47 am Subject:

Eh! Somebody left the door open again.Call orkin and get our board treated. Need that collector removal spray! Laughing

Guest · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:46 am Subject:

Try paying your bills and they leve you alone

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:42 am Subject:

That is so funny!

NicholasMommy79 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:37 pm Subject: ACS Is getting on my nerves

They have been calling my parents home for months now and even though my parents give them my phone number, they still harass them! I have called them and told them to stop calling my elderly parents and they won't! I have tried to get negotiate a payment plan and they won't accept it as "THAT WON'T EVEN COVER THE INTEREST CHARGES" They want me to send them $700 a month for a $5000 debt. That's ridiculous! I'm selling my car and having a huge garage sale to try to get them off my back, because I'm sick and tired of them harassing my parents.

annie 1 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:47 pm Subject: Should I be worried?

I am being harrassed by ACS, I was so taken aback by the threatening call that I complied and gave him my SS#, should I be worried?

Tracie P · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:48 pm Subject: ACS & CitiBank

I owe a legitimate debt. I get 6 - 8 calls PER DAY by at least two different people from ACS, even when making payments. I have repeatedly asked not to be called at work. The calls stop for awhile and then resume. My co-workers have been accused of being me and lying to ACS (I think their "legitimate" way of "accidently" humiliating me by disclosing my business"). My credit is already messed up and bugging the crap out of me isn't making me warm and fuzzy to pay. I tried to make payment arrangements (again) with ACS today and they were not satisfied with what I was able to do (I offered $200/month - a big stretch right now - he wants $1000/month - if I could pay that I would not be in collections). I told him I was considering bankruptcy and he said he was looking at my credit report and didn't think I was that "kind of peron" since I had more paid then open accounts. I told him I didn't want to but I would if I continued to be harrassed (I paid $750 last week to them). He said that would be stupid as it would cost like $1500 bucks (I owe $17k - isn't $1500 cheaper...?) I am not a deadbeat, unexpected circumstances put me in this situation. I went from "perfect credit" to crappy credit in two years. Perhaps if companies like Citibank were more willing to work with their customers in the bad times as well as the good times, they could keep their own money and continue to have loyal customers. I tried to work with Citibank and they were just as bad as ACS. They added BS interest and penalties faster than I could pay off the debt, so why would anyone expect them to have a collection agency who acts any differently? If Citibank had been willing to work with me, I am confident this debt would be at least 25% paid off and we would both be happy. Instead honest people like myself look for ways to dodge the calls and ultimately get out of paying the debt because companies like ACS make it so difficult to "want" to pay the debt and still keep a little dignity and humility as well. I am at th point where it would be far easier to file bankruptcy, take my lumps (I'm taking them anyway) and move forward then deal with this every day. I just made what I think is a significant payment and the calls didn't even stop for a week, why did I bother? A ten year blemish is still probably shorter than dealing with this collection agency for 2 or three years, paying off the debt and still having bad credit. Now how is that for inspiration to want to pay my debts? I use to think bankruptcy was a terrible thing for desperate people....count me in I guess.

DJ Mike · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:15 pm Subject: Can anyone confirm the phone number?

I just got a call from a woman who said a legal claim was placed with her office and I need to call immediately before they proceed legally. I don't know what debt they're trying to collect, and I just filed for bankruptcy last Friday and got a case number today. Is 800-441-6881 Academy Collection Service, Inc. Any help here will be appreciated!!

DC NorCal · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:37 am Subject: Aca.

I just got off the phone with them again. They lie lie lie. They ran an electronic check number to a hold payment after agreeing not to while my mothers new hospital bill are important. They went back on their word (I recorded that one u bitches) My bank see this knowing it's illegal then put the money back in. They are rude,He asked me if i knew "who i was talking to" He has no idea who HES talking to (Get off your phone u have my address). Are there Reps. we can call about this service? I wish they would come to my door with the same words. U mufukas are lucky and safe you suits, come over to Yay area. Put one on ur lower jaw with sum Nor CA riddin.

Im sorry these people can't act like people

DC Nor Cal · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:13 am Subject: g

Now i have your adress Jan (yardley aint a bad place for visit) you to bill and Billy.

Let me explain, if you don't understand this don't think your ignorance in choosing values will protect any of you now. I like many who know the underfoot of the world have selected my own values. The only reason you front like a bitch is cuz ur on a phone. Your gonna piss yourself when were talking on ur door step. Your words will change as u start to piss urself. This is sugar coated. I think ill now use the money that would pay my debt on gas for me and sum cojo's up the block. Any good eats along the way? Were gonna be hungry. But whatchu know about hungry? Which house should i visit Jan? I guess I have time to check both while visiting Yardley.

* This is no threat made to any of these people* I reference to my visit.

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 1:24 pm Subject:

Huh? This doesn't sound good.

Citi Debtor

Academy Collection started calling this week on a 90 day past due Citi card.

The following is a template for a validation-letter based on the letter I sent to Academy. I drafted it to cover most of the communications related provisions of the FDCPA.

P-Rod · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:12 am Subject: 215-320-0424 strikes again!

I just rec'd a call from this number. No, my name is not Jamie, no I am not lying, and no, you can't do anything about it. Do not call me again if you are not willing to accept my answers as factual.

BTW, stop berating your collectees; if it weren't for their bad debt and worse attitudes, collectors would be out of business!

Have a lovely day.

Signed,
Free-to-be Debt-free

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:41 am Subject:

You are directing your comments to a debt forum which accomplishes absolutely nothing.

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:36 am Subject:

ACADEMY COLLECTION AGENCY.

http://www.whocalled.us/lookup/2153200424

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:39 am Subject:

Tania-you got your avatar put up!! It is beautiful Very Happy

..Karen

Bobby Boy · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:17 pm Subject: Academy Collection Services, Inc.

Academy Collection Services, Inc. (licensed in Connecticut, CCAG 177)
Pres/CEO Keith Dickstein (co-owner)
CFO David Shaw
Sec/Treasurer Janet Miller (co-owner)
Admin Asst Pat J. McSorely pjmcsorley(at)academycollection.com
7358-7360 Castor Ave.
Phila., PA 19152
annual sales $48 million +
ACS has three offices in Philadelphia, and one each in Las Vegas, NV, and Belmont, Calif.

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