Since Sunday evening, we have recd 10 of these nonsense taped messages and an Unknown caller who only identifies himself as "Bert". When asked what company they are representing they hang up. I am calling the Better Business Bureau today and also putting a block on my phone for that number. When you tell them there is no one at this number with name they are asking for, doesn't make any difference, they just keep hounding. If this is a collection agency they are insane to think people are going to continue to put up with this garbage.

[Teleport]

EMD/VA....and to all others

Anytime you receive a call that pertains to legal action or monies being involved they are required to give their first and last name.

Their name, company, local number can be provided at request other wise 800#, and any other infomation you request. This shouldn't be difficult for them if you explain you only want to deal with a company you are familiar with. Usually this information can be obtained immediately when you ask for validation and also cease & desist communication via telephone.

Maybe even mentioning that all your incoming calls are recorded at the end of the validation request.

Regards-
Mike

Focus calls my cell phone number every morning and leaves the same message "It is urgent that I call back." When I call back and inquiry about the nature of the call, three times thay hung up the telephone. If someone is consdering filing a lawsuit, possible class action, please contact me.

I keep getting this recorded message also. I am going to write this company, have letter notarized or call the better business bureau on them to take my number off their message system. I am tried of paying for these calls.

[4u.bryan]

To all who are suffering from unsolicited marketing calls; here is an update for you. You can file your complaint with Federal Communications Commission. Just copy and paste the text below in the address bar of your browser and follow the steps –
fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html

Let's hope that it would solve the problem completely. Keep informing us.

[2pinacoladas]

Y'all need to be careful when returning these phone calls. There was something going around not too long ago where you would return a phone call and it would release your phone number, and inmates could make any number of calls straight from prison and it would be charged to your phone.

I used to receive calls like this too, but never called back. After about 10 times they stopped calling me. Let your machine pick up and then delete the message. If they really want your money they will call you personally.

[4u.bryan]

2pinacoladas,

Thanks for the input. I get surprised sometimes that how many threats are really there! How to stop this type of harassments? Is there any solution at all?

[2pinacoladas]

The number of scams like this that are out there is insane.

The only thing that I could think of to do was to not return the calls at all. I asked my mother about it, and she told me that no legit collection company would call you like that. She should know...she would as a fraud investigator for a major credit card company for 7 years. She was great at finding things no one else could.

Don't answer the calls. And, certainly don't return them. I know its annoying but its easier to hit delete than to try to explain to your phone company why you have a $1500 phone call to Guam.

You might see if your phone company has a privacy guard service. I know SBC does. I have it and had to turn it off while my husband was over seas so he could get through. I turned it back on just recently...no annoying phone calls.

[roxette]

Hi 2pinacoladas

Thanks for your suggestion on this subject.

Welcome to the board. We are trying to build up a strong community and help people in solving the debt related problems.

Hope that your comments and suggestions will be of great help to all of us.

Regards
Roxette

I am recieving the calls as well. They just started a couple of days ago - one a day for 3 days, even today on Sunday. I have no idea what bill it is as I have not defaulted on anything in years. I'll be watching to find out what everyone finds out. I am in IOWA btw...do we have something in common, like have we all recently signed up for something at the same place maybe? Amanda

Same thing here as everyone else. I live in Georgia and same type of recorded message. As everyone else if they are truly looking for some type of debt collection, they can contact via registered mail or otherwise. Has anyone seen that these phone calls just go away eventually. I've filed with the FTC and have seen the large number of complaints with the BBB. So can't think of what else to do but wait them out I guess.

I am also receiving these annoying calls at least 4 times a day... at home and at work. Is there anything that we can do? I also tried to call this number back to only get a recording and switched over to another line playing music. Does anyone have a clue on what we can do to put an end to this annoying mess?!!!!!

[ben]

No online information is available in the internet and the telephone directories about the said number. This puts us to conclude that this number is not registered with the government agencies. Thus the company owning this number is committing serious fraud. I suggest that the calls from this number should not be taken seriously and definitely take some helpful advice from your telephone operators.

Since the telephone exchanges are fully computerized, I think they might know the solution to overcome the problems caused by the number.

I have been getting these calls for months. The caller said we owed money to Wacovia Bank. And wanted more info from us. We gave none. We have no account with Wachovia and never have. We went to a Wachovia Bank and gave them the info which was relayed to us and were told that it was a bogus call. And that we do not owe them anything. If this was a real collection agency they would send a bill in the mail. Don't know what I can do except let the answering machine pick it up. Don't answer ANY of the callers questions. They are just trying to get your money or steel your identity.

A family member of mine has been getting these calls for my wife, (her previous married name is used), we have been married two years now and dating for another two before we married. She has never lived at this address but this number with the same caller id keeps showing up. I just found out today they have been calling since the first of August. I think we all need to complain to the ftc and BBB otherwise the government will take no action. At least this is my opinion.

Mulder

I have been getting these calls. When I return the call, it just connects to a voice mail. I was assuming that since I had recently moved, this was a call for someone who used to have the phone number. Strange thing is, if it is legitimately a collection agency, what if someone were calling to pay the bill? Why is no one ever available?