Has anyone got a call from Greystone Alliance collection agency?

I think that everyone that posts their brilliant comments on what is legal and what is illegal should really brush up on the FDCPA before deciding to make a post. Take into consideration what state you live in as well because each state has different laws. I think the point I would like to make is that you owe a debt that you created yourself and instead of trying to hide from it make arrangements to start paying it. Everyone of you is complaining about the tactics that collection agencies use to find you. Did you ever think for one second that instead of swearing and telling people that actually have nothing to do with the position you put yourself in to do what you have to do, maybe just maybe you should try to work something out. Most collection agencies are very willing to work with you but you insist on pretending to know the law and being as vulgar and rude as possible to the collectors. The credit card company didn't put a gun to your head while you were signing that contract nor did you read the fine print about over limit fees and interest. Hmmmmmm, should you be blaming yourself?

no we shouldn't how's that for an answer.the FDCPA is pretty clear,and if a cc company wants to hire a bottmfeeder to collect so be it.sorry but the only ones who are vulgar and rude are the collectors.when a person says...i'll pay in payments if i could,or can i get an address to send payment.the collector threatens jail and/or garnishment.owing a debt is not a crime,just how humanoids like you attempt to collect it is.back to the phones drone.

Those 'bottomfeeders" are more the exception than the rule.

unfortunately they are the really loud minority,but you hear about them the most because of their tactics.

Greystone Alliance, Tony Fisicaro / CEO President, 1-716-218-4800 ex 4811
Danile Frisicaro/ Director of Support Services 1-716-218-4800 ex 4868
You can find their names on the website, I say call them and inform them of any harassment. Maybe they will stand up and take notice!

Called me today , wouldnt tell me what it was about. A past debt, told him it was being handled by a debt settlement company, he asked me to send a POA but he gave me no other information when I told him it was being handled by someone else.Came in on my caller id as716-218-4883.

I received a FIRST call from a Michael - 716-218-4861 from GREYSTONE ALLIANCE. He was as nasty as he could be. He started off RUDE and got much more rude (within several seconds of calling me for the FIRST TIME) -- comparing me (without even knowing me) with other people and himself. He yappered on and wouldn't let me get a word in -- as he talked abusively. This all took place within a few minutes -- I hung up on him because I wasn't going to take that kind treatment.

MY ADVICE IS IF YOU SEE A 716-218--- NUMBER BEWARE. IF IT'S GREYSTONE BE READY FOR ABUSE (THEIR MOTTO IS "A CLIENT FIRST" COLLECTION AGENCY). I CAN'T IMAGE ANY CLIENT BEING HELPED BY THIS GOOF!

Everyone is an individual with different situations. You have no idea what each of these situations are to judge people for what has happened to them (until you get the full story). If you don't know where these people came from or what they are going through to I think it is unfair, prejudicial, and very closed minded to lump everyone into one situation. I am glad I do not think like you and hope most people are not as close-minded as you appear to be.

You know who I heard has more unpaid debt than anyone? Debt collectors!

You do not owe them until they can prove it ! Never pay a collection agency until they provide full proof. Never speak to a collection agency always get everything in righting, when you send a letter do it CRR with a green card attached.

Writing

Hello,
Could you research why I have paid you an aount of $307.95 on 5-6-09, hank You.
do not post your email address, it is against the TOS.

Somebody claiming to be a Mike Mercer with Graystone Alliance telephoned here and left a message. His caller ID information was "Unknown number" according to one display here, and "Out of Area" for both name and number on another display. He said to return his call to 888-727-4798. A search on this number turned up as belonging to the president of a Muskegon, MI photography studio which does not seem to have a spotless reputation.

I am a collector not at this company but was looking up online and found this page....i agree with the comment on people in debt should no the laws of there state they live in. And as a collector i feel that people that are in debt and are getting calls from us shouldn't be rude and i have a reason behind that....not all collector's are rude and not all collector's threaten jail and or wage gar. So in that case i don't think people getting telephone calls from collections should judge us because for one we don't judge you when we are trying to local you. a collector like I am actually try's to help people get out of debt the best way they can afford with out taking food off the table for the family.... just please from a collector remember we all aren't bad and hear the collector out before judging them. yes alot are very very rude and i agree they shouldn't do the things they do to people its flat out WRONG! but we are just doing our jobs. Also a tip for some people in debt there are pre legal accounts out there and they do sometime sue. you need to no the correct status on your account and NO COLLECTOR CAN REFUSE A PAYMENT!!

- Sincerely
A collector trying to make a living just like you

1- not illegal
2- never a cold day in hell would a collector call and not tell you the debt info or the amount
3- "local information" they are allowed to call relatives
4- you remember the benefits on the account don't you so stop with the whole i need a letter and pay the bill

--- for all the best way to get a collector to stop calling you is TO PAY THE BILL YOU OWE
come on now people!!!!! also don't blame the economy for why they cant pay little do you no collector's better the economy by getting people to pay there bill's!

if u treat them with respect they'll do the same... think of it this way want your number removed be nice your number will get removed. OR if you really want your bill lowered to like 20 to 30% be nice and you'll pay way less then the balance owed! keep that in mind and you wont be in debt.

these are the ramblings of a humanoid who will be either jailed or sued themselves.keep believing that crap,and i'll keep telling people to demand details as what i advise is in keeping with federal law.btw this reminder you are not on the phones loser.nobody but fellow humanoids is giving this anything but laughs,and contempt.glad we are cutting into your blood money commision scrub.now back to the phones.you have people to insult,and illegaly threaten.