M&E Associates? Legit collector or scam?

who are they collecting for?did you receive anything in writing?if not what kind of calls if any have you been getting?one rule of thumb is go with your gut.did a quick search and found nothing but complaints.a bottomfeeder if there ever was one.use the number they gave,or that came up on caller id to file AG,and FTC complaints.i'm guessing you never received anything in writing.file the complaints,and do not speak to them again.

My husband got something in the mail, and then a phone call from someone at the 'sheriff's office" letting us know that he was going to be served court papers for this debt. Gave us a 1-800 to call, and then he settled it for 1/3rd off the debt. I went to go pay at this website, and stopped because it had no secure payment icon, and no legal jargon about "collecting debts" etc... Had my husband call small claims court today to see if infact there was a claim in prgress, and they have nothing on file. I am not giving this website A DIME!

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Thanks for the feedback! I knew that I wasn't crazy!

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Portfolio Details
Offering Company: M & E ASSOCIATES INC.
Composition: Credit Cards
Characteristics: 2nd Placement
Portfolio Amount: $524,993.00
Average Balance: $394.13
Age: 01/2007
Number of Accounts: 1,200
Region: National
Date Listed: 4/16/2010
Bid Due: 5/25/2010
Expires Date: 5/31/2010
Contact: MERRILL MILLER, 888-878-9345
Comments: THIS PORTFOLIO IS MOSTLY GE CAPITAL SEARS MC,WAMU,HSBC ORCHARD,AND CHASE.PORTFOLIO CONTAINS ACTIVE NUMBERS, AND CO SIGNER INFO. PORTFOLIO PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS 1.2%.
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[FONT=arial]M & E ASSOCIATES INC.
16501 WALNUT ST, 9.
HESPERIA, CA 92345.

Phone: 888-878-9345.
Fax: 888-878-9346.

Contact: MERRILL MILLER, OWNER
E-mail: [email]ISGLLC@AOL.COM[/email][/FONT]

Kind of a strange thread here.

But if it looks a fish and if it stinks like a fish.

Run like hell away from it!

Ciao,
Kin "Kash" Jabba Labba

Who is the bottom feeder? The people who are trying to collect or the losers who dont pay their bills. Lol

You all have my address, my personal information, my legitimate company filings...good job. Im here...in fact please feel free to contact me regarding these complaints as i am aware that debtors usually have many of them.

888 878 9345 x 1001

If you ask for anything in writing and they don't comply, be worried. If they do, it means they're aware that they're legally responsible for whatever they provide. It's simple. I've dealt with these types before - some will give you what you ask for in writing and others won't. If they don't, it means that you can't track back whatever it is they're trying to collect on. If they do, then chances are they're not BSing you.

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M & E Associates is a small debt collection company known for engaging in unethical debt collection practices. If this company has contacted you or someone you know, or your place of business, and threatened you with legal action, told a third party that you owe a debt, or threatened to send law enforcement to serve or arrest you, they have violated your consumer rights, Sadly, companies like M & E Associates flout the law because most consumers are not aware of their rights. Learn more about your rights here http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre18.shtm.

If you feel that your rights have been violated by M & E Associates you are strongly encouraged to file complaint with the following three agencies:

You have a right to file complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

http://www.la.bbb.org/Business-Report/M-and-E-Associates-100096431

You have a right to file complaint with the FTC under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

Finally, you have a right to file complaint with your state attorney general's office.

http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php

M & E Associates is a small debt collection company known for engaging in unethical debt collection practices. If this company has contacted you or someone you know, or your place of business, and threatened you with legal action, told a third party that you owe a debt, or threatened to send law enforcement to serve or arrest you, they have violated your rights, Sadly, companies like M & E Associates flout the law because many consumers are not aware of their rights. You can learn more about your rights here http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre18.shtm.
If you feel that your rights have been violated by M & E Associates you are strongly encouraged to file complaint with the following three agencies:
You have a right to file complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
http://www.la.bbb.org/Business-Report/M-and-E-Associates-100096431
You have a right to file complaint with the FTC under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Finally, you have a right to file complaint with your state attorney general's office.
http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php

M&E Associates

Better Business Bureau BBB Rating = F (Lowest possible score)

http://los-angeles.bbb.org/Business-Report/M-and-E-Associates-100096431