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Has anyone heard of MRS? I had a message from them to call about an important legal matter. The caller spoke in broken English.

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:08 am Subject: MRS

I was receiving calls from MRS associates (nasty voice messages) and a bill. It was for my husband and he is terminally ill so I sent them a debt validation letter for me to more info and the calls stopped and I sent the letter on March 30 certified and have not heard back from them.

Guest · Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:26 am Subject:

MRS associates Inc.
3 Executive Campus, Suite 400
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(888) 334-5677

Guest · Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:31 am Subject:

Here is their profile. Wow, they profit $25 million/yr!!!

MRS associates, Inc.
3 Executive Campus, 400
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone: 888-334-5677
Fax: 856-488-5112
Contact: Joe Barnes, Chief Marketing Officer
E-mail: joeb(at)mrsassociates.com
Web Site: mrsassociates.com

DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORY: AGENCY

A national collections firm since 1991, MRS Associates, Inc. is qualified to handled all facets of Financial, Commercial, Government and Educational loan collections. Our focus is on fast, efficient recoveries while always maintaining the integrity of our Clients' reputation and on the respect of the individual consumer or commercial customer. We pride ourselves on perfecting the 3 cornerstones of our success; An award winning Information Technology Department, A leading proprietary Recruitment and Training Program and Hands-On Management by an Executive Team with over 100 years' collection experience. MRS...Making Recovery Simple since 1991.
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Number Of Employees: Annual Placement Volume: Annual Revenue:
>500 $>500 Million $Over 25 Million
Type: Specialty:
No Preference
Credit Cards
States Licensed In:
N/A
Additional Locations:
NJ
Minority Owned:
No

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:42 am Subject:

I'm not sure why they would call me. I have paid off all of my payday loans. After dealing with Ellis Crosby I am always nervious about calling company's when they don't leave the name of the company in the message. I tried to call them last night, but it was after their business hours, that is how I know who called. They are listed on Bud Hibbs website as one of the bad ones. Has anyone else had dealings with them?

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:06 am Subject:

Hi Kathryn

You must call MRS associates in their working hours and inquire about the accounts. Since you have paid all your dues, you need to get a statement in writing if you have any further debt with them. Let us know their reply.

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:16 am Subject: my situation

I had to send them a validation letter plus a durable power of attorney to which they could discuss the matter with me. I have not heard back I am not trying to get out of paying the bill for my husband I just needed to send them that before they would even discuss anything with me. They did leave nasty messages and I called and told me we can't discuss the situation so I sent that in and am waiting to hear from them.

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:27 am Subject:

I called them. They were trying to collect $145 they said was due on a old Office1 SuperStore account that we paid off in March 2003. I have proof of the payoff so I faxed it to them. It wasn't in collections. We just paid off several bills with our tax money. The call took 15 minutes because of the guys English. Hopefully that is the end of it, but who knows. Thanks for your help.

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:31 am Subject:

By the way, I believe the SOL in Arkansas (where I live) for credit cards is 3 years.

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:44 pm Subject:

They all say "important legal matter" or "time sensitive business matter" or "case pending in the office" when it is never any of those. Some of these agencies perform some highly unnecessary theatrics. Bills are bills and nothing more, and nobody can conjure up huge wads of cash the way some of the collectors seem to expect you to. Just pay as you can and you can't be touched, and carry on as usual. This crap can't control you just as long as you don't let it.

Guest · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:58 pm Subject:

I had a call from mrs also. Thee caller had an indian or pakistani accent. In my case it was about an old debt which I had taken care of. Not sure what to think.

NAT · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:30 am Subject: MRS harrassment

These people were calling for my daughter and MRS refused to stop calling even though it is not a valid number for her. I know I did not co-sign and should not be getting harrassed by MRS. I asked them to give me their names and a valid address for our attorneys and they did not want to comply. If this is a respected debt collection agency, I would expect that they would not yell and make false accusations, especially if it is to the wrong party. There is no need for harrassment. My attorney will be writting the letter today. IF not for internet I would not be able to do this!

nnnnn · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:19 pm Subject: MRS Associates

This stupid company has been calling me for MONTHS and they have the wrong number. I have threatened to file harrassment at the local police department and they STILL call me. Anything I can do?

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:04 pm Subject:

Send them a cease and desist letter.

pebbles_f_98 · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 3:34 pm Subject: MRS

MRS called my parents house yesterday asking for my ex-husband...I am wondering how they even got that number, my ex has never been assicoated with that phone number. When I called they couldn't tell me anything except that if I have a message then to call back and they would be able to answer my questions. My ex and I have been divorced for 3 years....do they dig into people's background looking for a way to contact the person that they are looking for.

Guest · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 1:49 am Subject:

Pebbles, I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and it had the names of most of my relatives including my deceased parents on it, so I am guessing that is how they located you or your parents.

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