Allied Interstate Inc: Do they harass consumers quite often?

Here's a couple of the latest lawsuits against Allied Interstate. Also, apparently Allied Interstate and Palisades are one and the same, finding their names interchangable and/or one saying they collect for the other.

Lannin v. Allied Interstate, Inc.
Plaintiff: Andrea Lannin
Defendant: Allied Interstate, Inc.

Case Number: 2:2007cv00275
Filed: March 21, 2007

Court: New Mexico District Court
Office: Las Cruces Office [ Court Info ]
County: Bernalillo
Presiding Judge: Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza
Referring Judge: Magistrate Judge Lorenzo F. Garcia

Nature of Suit: Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause: 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Jury Demanded By: None

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Wilhelm v. Allied Interstate, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: James Wilhelm
Defendant: Allied Interstate, Inc. and Palisades Collection, LLC.

Case Number: 1:2007cv01497
Filed: March 16, 2007

Court: Illinois Northern District Court
Office: Chicago Office [ Court Info ]
County: Du Page
Presiding Judge: Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo

Nature of Suit: Other Statutes - Banks and Banking
Cause: 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

Ok, this caught my eye...

Court: New Mexico District Court
Office: Las Cruces Office [ Court Info ]
County: Bernalillo

How would it be in the Las Cruces office and in Bernalillo County? Las Cruces isn't anywhere near Bernalillo county. Bernalillo County is in Albuquerque, abour 200-250 miles away from Las Cruces.

Just google the case name (Lannin v. Allied Interstate, Inc.) and the listing of Federal District Court Filings and Dockets appears for justia.com, follow the links and you'll see the details.

Allied went as far as move funds out of my wifes checking acct and pay down my daughters AMEX debt, without permission! They were rude and crude, impersonating attorneys and very intimidating. I have hired an attorney to sue them.

I waited until I could get a recording device for my phone, because I live in New York and it's legal to record phone calls here, before returning a call to Allied. The person I spoke to said his name was Sam Arnold (with a thick middle-eastern accent?!). He wasn't abusive, BUT he did lie through his teeth. When I requested that I only be contacted through the mail, and to recieve no more phone calls (which is my right to request and that they legally need to comply with), he said he couldn't guarentee that the phone calls would stop. Only after I told him that I would be sending a cease and validate letter (which, unfortunately I have to wait on until I can get an ink cartridge) did he tell me there wouldn't be anymore phone calls. That was on the tenth of this month.
He made the claim that I owed a debt from 2005 to BMG music services. One big problem - I went through all my cd's looking for the ones I bought through BMG when I was still a member years ago, and the most recent CD I have from them is dated 1999. If the debt was from 2005 (and, if it was real), wouldn't it make sense that I'd have music that's a little more recent?
He also made a few more claims that I know are illegal after reading the fdcpa.
Now, for the past week, I've been getting "unknown" numbers on my caller ID, which is what Allied did to me many times before I called them back. I'm going to call the number on my caller ID - the latest one is 866-226-3222 - and get that on tape, too. I'm currently loking for a lawyer in my area that handles these types of things to see if I can use the tape to sue for at least fraud and misrepresentation, if not also harrassment and whatever else.
BTW - If you can record phone calls in your state, the equipment I got (tape recorder, tapes and a connector for the phone) came to about $80. Big chunk of change for someone like me recieving SSI, but if it helps to stop them, then it's worth it.

I get a call from them everyday until 1 day i was so upset i decided to walk out of work and answer it (They always call while i am at work).So when i answered i get this RUDE and attacking young girl wanting to speak to me, when i asked her who she was, she starts to yell at me saying that i owe them money and i asked her what her company was again because NEVER have i delt with them nor her and when i asked her how come they didnt leave a message as to the perpouse of the call she starts yelling again saying that i need to pay my debt. So again i asked her what company was this for, and she said Allied Interstate. I told her unless she wanted to give me the name of the "REAL" company i owed money to, she had no business calling me because i had never done business with them and if they did not stop calling or provide valid information that i would have my lawyer contact them to settle these legal actions. when i asked her for the company's busniess license, the managers name and the phone number, this RUDE woman started to yell at me again and thats when i ended the call. Please email me if we can file a class action law suit as I am contacting my friend who currently works at the attorney generals office here in Nevada to get some backing on this. I hear the AG office is trying to put a stop to this company as well. email address removed as per forum rules - Mike

I've read and re-read and researched every complaint and files about the Allied Interstate and I've seen in and out of their procedure and I learned that they've established an accurate protocol on collections which are all drafted in accordance to the FCPDA. Also, they have competent training procedures in which they present all law states accurately. They have appropriate recordings and quality monitoring systems that undergo screening compliance in accordance to the FCPDA and state laws.
I think with what I've learned Allied Interstate is doing its job.

These people are so horrible. I set up a payment plan to pay off my debt and I had to call and re set it up for a different amount. They however took the original amount and made me over draft. They 1st lady I talk to had a very bad attitude. I have yet to talk to the right department to get it settled. I have to work and there only open during my work hours I can only take so many breaks. When I do call they want to put me on hold forever does anyone have any advice on how I can get this solved or who it is I should contact?

help me...
my gf called by them, and i already agreed to pay them by tomorrow...
wha can i do..
help me..

some ppl say if we negotiate to pay, it will activate the debt. is it true?
becoz my gf was called by them, she is kinda easy to forget things, so i thought it was true. then i discovered that this is a scam. but i already agreed to pay by tomorrow. what can i do now?
plz help me A.S.A.P

This company is ridiculous when it comes to contacting the wrong people. I was listening to my favorite radio show this morning, when all of a sudden, a name caught my ear...."...collection agency....Allied something-or-other...calling for the wrong person"

I instantly turned the radio up. Yes, it was our old friends, Allied Interstate, calling the radio show host, claiming he owed $684 to Sears, and demanding he pay up. He informed them twice before when they called him that he was not the person they were looking for. And get this - the debtor's name was only the same as his as far as the first name - Bob - that was the only similarity in their names!

Needless to say, after two phone calls, he went off on them and let them have it with both barrels. He informed them that he was not the debtor they were seeking, never shopped at Sears, never had a Sears charge card, and proceeded to tell them to go jump in a lake (so to speak - pretty sure he didn't use those words).

He said the last thing he heard as he slammed down the phone was the woman on the other end screaming at him, "I DON'T HAVE TO LISTEN TO THAT KIND OF...."!

He also mentioned that in the past, he's told her she should have more pride in herself and get a better job! LOL

I too have filed a number of complaints with this company that has called me repeatedly to someone named Fernando. We'll see what happens

Just a bit of useful information that someone told me. When allied interstate starts calling wait it out 6 months. In the 6th month call them back and act casual and say that you are looking to settle the debt for 30% of the original balance. They will say no way. Dont give up. Just say "oh well, thats all i have. i figured i'd give it one last shot before filing bankruptcy" Then either that person will settle with you or wait a day or two and call back and the next person will settle. Just be sure to save all of your paperwork. The account i settled popped back up 6 months later under a different account number. I had to fax over the paperwork from allied interstate that showed i had already settled the account. I'm still dealing with it. These people are really scammers.

does anyone know if its legal for a collection agency to garnish my paycheck when im recieving public assistance? I have tried to file for a hardship but the collection agency wont give me any options. I offered them 50 bucks a month and they told me they wouldnt accept that because they can garnish and get more.

I was SO happy to find this site.
My mother has been getting phone calls from this # 5 times a day EVERY day of the week. Including Sunday.
The calls come in as early as 8AM & continue as late as 10PM CDT.
Most of the time it is only dead air when she answers.
Occationally there will be a Statement saying "Please hold for an important messgage" with a very foreign acsent. Once she did hold & no one ever got on the line. I have informed her I found the # associated to this Allied Interstate Co. & the infomation posted here. She is going to contact our state's attorney.

Allied Interstate: this is their number (952) 595-2000
I got a call from them many times until August 9, 2007 I was home to pick it up. They say they would like to confirm a loan that I applied at ITT Tech school. I told them that you got the wrong person. So I asked who is calling and all he said was that its from AIG company. I told him you got the wrong person many times and he started yelling which caused me to yell back and I hung up. Within seconds he called back and I told him that your scam is not gonna get a penny out of me, your better off selling drugs on the streets! Just to be safe I contacted my lawyer, and ITT Tech and they said I was never enrolled or apply for a loan. As for my lawyer, he is taking legal action against them if they call again. Also I recommend doing a credit check.[/b]