Sonic using Universal Fidelity to collect
Date: Mon, 08/14/2006 - 06:35
Universal Fidelity P.O. Box 19537 Irvine, CA 92623 Phone #
Universal Fidelity
P.O. Box 19537
Irvine, CA 92623
Phone #: (949) 852-8900
That's the contact info I found for Universal Fidelity. They are a collection agency, but they've gotten pretty mixed reviews in the forums. And Sonic has never been easy to deal with. Do you know if your debt has been sold to them yet or if Sonic still holds it?
In Houston? I live in Houston- tell me what their contact info
In Houston? I live in Houston- tell me what their contact info is in Houston and I'll run a search on them in a Houston database and see what I can pull up. Definitely ask them to validate (send the letter CMRRR) and let me know what their Houston info is. And let them know you won't give them any money until you have something in writing.
Here's the Houston address: PO Box 941911 Houston, TX 77094-
Here's the Houston address:
PO Box 941911
Houston, TX 77094-8911
Alrighty... here's the weird stuff I found on Universal Fidelity
Alrighty... here's the weird stuff I found on Universal Fidelity.
1. The satellite map shows the P.O. Box address smack dab in the middle of a residential neighborhood (complete with swimming pool), so needless to say, that address is a little suspect.
There are two Houston locations for Universal Fidelity Corp, both within a mile of each other right of of I-10 in Houston.
1. 1445 Langham Creek Drive
Houston, TX 77084
281-550-1444
When I called this number, a woman named Tameka answered the phone and asked how she could direct my call.
2. 16001 Park 10 Pl
Houston, TX 77084
281-579-8888
When I called this number, I got an answering machine that said "Sorry we missed your call, please leave a name and number." They didn't give a contact name or anything, just that message.
Both of the Houston locations I listed are in an office complex area of I-10, so they might be a better bet than that P.O. Box.
So the phone number I have is 614-789-4825. Where's that?? Thi
So the phone number I have is 614-789-4825. Where's that?? This is very suspect.
WHOA!!! I just searched the phone number I posted and the locat
WHOA!!! I just searched the phone number I posted and the location came up as Dublin!! So is this even real at all???
(614) area code is Southeastern Ohio, but there's no listing to
(614) area code is Southeastern Ohio, but there's no listing to any Universal Fidelity Corp anywhere in Ohio that I can find. But there are location in Florida, California, and Nevada, so they must have different branches depending on your location. Joyfordream, where are you located?
Dublin??!?!?!??! The U.S. lists it as an Ohio area code!!!
Dublin??!?!?!??! The U.S. lists it as an Ohio area code!!!
Yes the 614 is Ohio, but when you search thedirectory(dot)org th
Yes the 614 is Ohio, but when you search thedirectory(dot)org this is what comes up:
Quote:
Your Prefix Search Results Searching for area code 614, prefix 789: Area Code: 614 Prefix: 789 Location: Dublin Other Info: |
So which is it then??
When you dial an out of country number, do you dial a 1? As in
When you dial an out of country number, do you dial a 1? As in 1-789-614...?
Okay, so it might be Dublin, Ohio but why would the address be H
Okay, so it might be Dublin, Ohio but why would the address be Houston with a Dublin OH phone number??
Now I found this: (614) 764-3704 Universal Fidelity Corp 5
Now I found this:
(614) 764-3704
Universal Fidelity Corp 5550 Blazer Pkwy 150
Dublin, OH 43017 - 3478
the address and phone number on the letter I received is: P. O
the address and phone number on the letter I received is: P. O. Box 941911, HOuston, TX 77094-8911. office number is 614-789-4825
Yes it is, but if you read back, the phone number I found for Un
Yes it is, but if you read back, the phone number I found for Universal Fidelity in Dublin, OH is different from what is on your letter.
MAkes me wonder what they are up to or if this is even legitimat
MAkes me wonder what they are up to or if this is even legitimate.
I also found these. I'm trying to find out if there's one corpo
I also found these. I'm trying to find out if there's one corporate office and the rest are just satellite locations or if they're all separate companies. One of the locations was actually Universial Fidelity, LLC, but the rest all say Universal Fidelity Corp. Sneaky, sneaky little PDL companies...
Universal Fidelity Corp
2 Executive Park
Irvine, CA zip code
Phone: (949) 852-8900
Universal Fidelity Corp
15310 Amberly Dr # 100
Tampa, FL zip code
Phone: (813) 971-0000
That last post was me, sorry. Joyfordream, I would be concerned
That last post was me, sorry. Joyfordream, I would be concerned about the validity of the place that sent you info, because the P.O. Box address for Houston you have shows up on the satellite map in the middle of a neighborhood, and I certainly wouldn't want my hard earned cash going to some weirdo guy sitting around his house in a bathrobe using illegal collection tactics. You could try calling the 2 Houston numbers I posted before and seeing if either one of them holds your debt, if you can manage to get info out of them without giving them more than your name.
My notice says: Universal Fidelity LP This gets more inter
My notice says:
Universal Fidelity LP
This gets more interesting by the minute.
We're uncovering a conspiracy...(dramatic music)...
We're uncovering a conspiracy...(dramatic music)...
Imagine that - sonic is involved in a conspiracy. :evil:
Imagine that - sonic is involved in a conspiracy. :evil:
Lol, I know, who would have ever thought that about Sonic? They
Lol, I know, who would have ever thought that about Sonic? They alway seemed like such an honest, straightforward group *snort* Do you know if Universal Fidelity is actually linked in business to Sonic, or are they just the CA Sonic uses? If we can get a handle on how the group is structured and if they're linked, I'll sit down and call every darn one of them to try and figure out what their deal is.
I have no clue, but if you can find that out that would be wonde
I have no clue, but if you can find that out that would be wonderful. You can google Universal Fidelity LP and get a website of a company but who knows if it's legit.
Oh boy, here we go Sue, get out you reading glasses, body armor,
Oh boy, here we go Sue, get out you reading glasses, body armor, and Tylenol:
Universal Fidelity Corp.
Also does business as:
Fingerhut Credit Advantage
UFC
Universal Fidelity
Universal Fidelity Corporation
Universal Fidelity LP
They have an unsatisfactory record with the BBB, who has processed 172 complaints about the company in the past 36 months (and that doesn;t include pending complaints).
The Langham Creek address in Houston I posted earlier seems to be their main location, but they also have about 5 or 6 different P.O. Box addresses; but considering what I found out about that P.O. box Joyfordream had, I wouldn';t trust one of those.
The Florida address is apparently partnered to the Houston addre
The Florida address is apparently partnered to the Houston address:
Universal Fidelity LP
15310 Amberly Dr.
Ste #100
Tampa, FL 33647
Telephone: (813) 971-0000
I don't think Tylenol is going to be strong enough actually. I
I don't think Tylenol is going to be strong enough actually. I got the same notice as joyfordream so I have a vested interest in this also.
Do you know anything whois.net?
Universal Fidelity 3629 Seattle Slew Dr Columbus, OH 43221
Universal Fidelity
3629 Seattle Slew Dr
Columbus, OH 43221
This address is in the system for some reason, but the Ohio BBB states that the company is located outside its service area and then gives the Houston address as contact info for the company.
I'm sure I'll be sweating with you guys on down the road, becaus
I'm sure I'll be sweating with you guys on down the road, because T&C and I are still fighting it out with Sonic, and I have a feeling my account will be turned over to collections soon.
So where does the phone number in Dublin, OH? come from then? I
So where does the phone number in Dublin, OH? come from then? Interesting street name, Seattle Slew Dr., wasn't that a race horse?
I think it might have been. I'm not sure where the number they
I think it might have been. I'm not sure where the number they gave you came from, but interestingly enough, the Ohio BBB is located in Dublin and has a 614 area code.
Hey apaverystar23, check your PM, I sent you something.
Hey apaverystar23, check your PM, I sent you something.
That last repy was mine. I can never tell for sure when I'm log
That last repy was mine. I can never tell for sure when I'm logged in here! Anyway, it will be interesting to see what info I get when I send them a validation letter.
It really will be interesting; keep us posted of you don't mind.
It really will be interesting; keep us posted of you don't mind. Good luck!
They maybe in Dublin calling on a VOIP line which will display a
They maybe in Dublin calling on a VOIP line which will display a US phone number where the call entered the US, in this case most likely in Ohio. Amex does this and their calls register out of Georgia. Dell Financial Services also does this and their call come through Houston. In both cases they are actually calling from India.
They haven't actually called me Clay. I would just like to know
They haven't actually called me Clay. I would just like to know where Sonic and Universal Fidelity are and what their relationship is. I don't think much having to do with Sonic is on the up and up, if you know what I mean.
Sue, Sonic and Cash Transfers Centers are one and the same, and
Sue, Sonic and Cash Transfers Centers are one and the same, and I found a thread that explains that they operate out of Canada. They, like Universal, have multiple DBAs and P.O. box addresses and street addresses, so I'm going through the Texas OCCC's public records to see if I can find anything that links the two, and then I'm going to start comparing addresses to see if any of them overlap. I haven't read yet anywhere else in the forums where Universal is linked to another PDL company, so we shall see.
Hey thanks, I haven't done much since we talked yesterday about
Hey thanks, I haven't done much since we talked yesterday about this. I'm going to send me DV letter off today and then we'll see what happens. It all smells really fishy to me. Let me know what you find.
Sue, I'm sending my dv letter today too. this is way fishy!
Sue, I'm sending my dv letter today too. this is way fishy!
Which address did you guys end up sending your DV letters to?
Which address did you guys end up sending your DV letters to?
I'm sending it to the PO box in Houston. I actually didn't get
I'm sending it to the PO box in Houston. I actually didn't get it sent today but I will tomorrow.
Did you find anything else?
I sent mine to the Houston address since it is the one on my let
I sent mine to the Houston address since it is the one on my letter. I'll keep you posted on what happens.
got a similer letter from universal fidelity lp!!!
Hi all today i recieved what looks to be an official letter from "universal fidelity lp" although it seemed really fishy to me from the start. it is telling me it wants to collect from a magazine i've never recieved,(can you be sent to collections from a magazine anyway???) The address is the same that one of you had mentioned po box 941911, houston texas, however the number is different. When i reverse listed the number it is not listed. I am not that i know of, nor have i been in collections before so i was wondering if any of you have figured anything else about this company? also wheni looked up "universal fidelity lp" in houston yellow pages there isn't one, only "universal fidelity corporation" i'm not sure if you can be sent to collections for a magazine club, because they would never have had your social or anything, so thats what threw up a red flag for me. any help would be greatly appreciated and i'll try my best to research some more too, best of luck to all of you.
I just got a call today from this "company" and it wasn't a very
I just got a call today from this "company" and it wasn't a very professional call either. I answered and the guy on the other line instantly said my name, and then told me about some debt i have, which is true. I asked if i could pay the debt off in a Money Order, which i had just done with another debt, and he responded with "you can only pay it with credit or checks" which kind of made me wonder. As i pretended to scramble to look for my account info, i told him i needed to call him back, and he gave me the Ohio number. I then went on the internet and did a little search and wound up here, i don't know how i feel about this "collection agency" at all. I think I'll just call the bank i owe money to directly and figure it out.