I have read all of the messages above and unfortunately, suffer from the same harassment calls from Nobel Recovery Services. I, too, was told to pay an amount - but was only given 1 hour to do so. I spoke with the "director" at 11 am (on 7/23/09) and was told to wire funds to the company no later than 12 pm. If I didn't, they would send my work legal documents to garnish wages. When speaking to them, I was told that I committed a fraudulent crime against a federally insured bank and that they will sue me for criminal charges, which will require me to pay up to 3 times the value of my loan, the bank fees, legal fees, court fees and Nobel Recovery's fees. Said they only get paid when documents are served. But, Mr. Bowen of NRS says that I didn't sound like the typical "criminal" that he talks to. That I sound sincere in wanting to pay the debt. He would see what he could do to get me out of the "fraud" status if I made the payment today. He also states, several times, that they are NOT a collection agency, rather, they are a fraud department. Sounds to me like they are a collection agency. I spoke with an attorney today to discuss this company. I was told they were doing things illegally. Was advised to call the FTC to file a complaint against this harassing company.
I filed a complaint today with the FTC. I was also advised by the FTC NOT to wire money to them until they can provide me paperwork regarding their company. Given that there are no information available online regarding Nobel Recovery.
I have done many research regarding consumer rights - to sum up... NOBEL RECOVERY SERVICES IS PRACTICING DEBT COLLECTIONS ILLEGALLY. They are using the scare tactics that cause stress and embarrassment with personal life and work.
After reading up on consumer rights from the attorney general's website, (CA), I have found that a class action lawsuit is possible if enough people/cases is brought. I don't know if this is something that I am willing to take part in now. All I want is for these people to practice debt collections legally and fair.
I guess this is a cry out to others, who are suffering like me. If there is anyone out there with the same issues and have found a way to resolve this - please reply to this.
I could really use the help! Thank you!