Anyone heard of GCS from Arizona? | DebtConsolidationCare

Mary · 2006-01-30T11:17:53-08:00

I'm getting calls at my mom's house from a company called GCS from Arizona...not sure if it is a collection agency or not, but you know how it is when you are getting other collection calls, you are scared to answer the phone...LOL :) Any help is appreciated :) ~Mary

Mary-do you have the phone number they are calling from? It will

Mary-do you have the phone number they are calling from? It will probably make it easier to find out.

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Submitted by TMD on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:19

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Ha, sorry! I meant to include that. 877-488-1829, the lady's

Ha, sorry! I meant to include that.

877-488-1829, the lady's name was Roxanne I think.

Thanks! :)

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lrhall41

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:21

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TCS, Inc. 7701 W. Indian School Road, #6 Scottsdale, AZ 85259

TCS, Inc.
7701 W. Indian School Road, #6 Scottsdale, AZ 85259
877/488-1829, Fax: 480/946-8972

Here is the name and address of the company, trying to find out what type of company they are...I'll let you know if I find anything.

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lrhall41

Submitted by TMD on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:28

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Thank you so much for your help. :) ~Mary

Thank you so much for your help. :)

~Mary

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lrhall41

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:29

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They are also known as Thunderbird Collection Services and have

They are also known as Thunderbird Collection Services and have an unsatisfactory record with the BBB.

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lrhall41

Submitted by TMD on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:36

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Great...I suppose that is going to make it more difficult for me

Great...I suppose that is going to make it more difficult for me to get this cleared up?

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lrhall41

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:51

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Maybe...but it definitely means be careful, validate the debt fi

Maybe...but it definitely means be careful, validate the debt first, and document everything with these people...phone calls, correspondence, money sent, etc. I would send any payments via USPS money orders and certified return receipt requested.

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lrhall41

Submitted by TMD on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:52

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Is it acceptable to record my phone call with them, as long as I

Is it acceptable to record my phone call with them, as long as I let them know that I am doing so?

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lrhall41

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:57

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What state do you live in? There are 35 states now that do not r

What state do you live in? There are 35 states now that do not require you to tell the other party they are being recorded. You can ask your attorney generals office and they can tell you if your state is one of those. I live in Texas and we do not have to tell the other party we are recording.

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lrhall41

Submitted by TMD on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 11:59

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Secretly recording a phone conversation regarding debt collectio

Secretly recording a phone conversation regarding debt collection is legal in :

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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

In the remaining states, you will have to take the permission of the other party before the call is recorded. Just make your statement clear in the recording and if the other party continues with the conversation, they have given their consent.

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lrhall41

Submitted by john on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 12:11

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I live in California, so I guess from the list it looks like I w

I live in California, so I guess from the list it looks like I will have to tell them. But if it is legit, they should be ok with that anyway, wouldn't you think? :)

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lrhall41

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 01/30/2006 - 12:16

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A lot of collectors aren't happy with being recorded, and might

A lot of collectors aren't happy with being recorded, and might tell you to turn off the recorder...DO NOT DO THAT. If they continue to talk, then they are agreeing to be recorded. Just don't let them scare you, as they will try. It is funny though, because they have no problem recording you.