Allied Interstate Inc: Do they harass consumers quite often?

Don't know who this company or person is. Comes up unknown on caller id. I have read all the complaints against this so called company and can't understand why they are still allowed to annoy and harass people. To me it seems like a fake company. Why isn't something done about this. If anyone has any suggestions on how to close them down please reply. thank you.

they contacted me regaurding student loans and stated that they were taking my taxes, my lawyer said they can not do that until i have been taken to court, what i wan tto know is can they take my taxes before i have been to court? how can i stop them?

i have waited 90 days for payoff notice from them on a debt i paid off. I call once a week and they tell me they will send it. Is their anything I can do for this?

I am an individual being harrassed by this company. I do not have a delingquent account they calling for someone Whom I dont know.. they are telling me they are calling on behalf of my bank. when I told them my place of employement records calls they hung up on me. the started by calling my personal cell phone, once my husband talked with them and blocked the numbers they started calling my place of employement? How can this be are they trying to steal my identity?

Anyone receiving calls from debt collectors for debts not owed by you need to first read this article and then file your complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/ManageDebt/SleazyNewDebtCollectorTactics.aspx

Allied Interstate Collections also attempts to collect debts that were already paid off years ago. Additionally, they obviously like to attempt to collect debts that are way out of SOL.

:mad:Allied Interstate Collection collects debts illegally. Apparently, they recently purchased a debt from LVNV Funding that was already paid off over 5 years ago. They tacked on about $400 worth of their own fees to a debt that was already paid. I am now going to write and submit a complaint the BBB, the District Attorney and the FTC for violations against the FDCPA. Then I am sending them a debt validation request and warning them that I have documentation (because I do) and if they try to pursue collection I will sue them and LVNV Funding for illegal debt collection practices. They are in violation of the following items A) they purchased and are trying to collect a debt that is already paid; B) the amount they are trying to collect is incorrect; C) The debt is way over SOL and I could go on, but those are the violations I can think of right off the top of my head! Allied Interstate and LVNV Funding better get their acts together, because if they don't stop their illegal practices on attempting to collect this debt that was already paid I am going to sue for as many violations as possible!!!!!!! And I hope one of their idiot collectors reads this post and comments. I can't wait to tangle with them!!!!! I will take them down!!!!

After reading all these blogs, it sounds to me that something need to be done about allied interstate. How is a company like that still in business???? We started receiving calls just a few weeks ago, and the so called debt they are trying to collect is actually from a fairly recent transaction. A transaction that never came to be however. When my Husband started working in a different town, he could not get cell phone coverage w/ our carrier, so he started shopping around for a different carrier. We were with Sprint then, and they said that we would be able to cxl our contract without penalty, since they do not provide service there. So he went to AT&T, started looking at phones and so forth, and was pretty much ready to go with them. While discussing the contract details, they changed the terms, but they had already started pulling his cell number from Sprint, and had created an account. We told them that the terms they were offering were not the same as we had previously discussed, and we told them if they couldn't offer anything else, we would not use their services. To make a long story short, we walked out without signing any agreement, and were assured that everything would be cxld. We received the first call from AI in december. I called them back and asked them what they wanted from us, and they stated that they were trying to collect a debt for AT&T. I told them that we do not owe AT&T any money, and if they could pls make sure that they have the right person. They then called my husband on his cell phone, who by the way knows not a whole lot about what bills get paid when, and who is owed what, and he just figures, oh well, they say we owe a debt, so I'll pay right now, and get it over with. He then calls me and says he took care of this debt, and to update my books. I tried calling AI back to let them know that I will be putting a stop pay on that payment, but only got through to voicemails. We did the stop pay, and then contacted AT&T, to let them know that somehow there was a bill generated that should not have been. They researched and found that indeed it was their mistake, and I was told that everything would taken care of. By the end of the day my account w/ AT&T showed zero balance owed, and I was happy. And then today, low and behold..... I get a call from allied Interstate, now trying to collect the same debt I had settled back in december, plus late fees and intrest. The people I talked to today were redicously rude, unprofessional, and very quickly resolved to threatning me with having negative information put on our credit report. I told them that I had already settled everything w/ AT&T, and that the debt they were trying to collect was not a valid debt, and could they pls contact AT&T to get the proper documentation, so they can stop calling the house. The response was that this was not their responsibility. I was just baffled, don't these people have to verify the validity of a debt before harassing consumers?? I then called AT&T once again, and they assured me that everything was fine, and my account is still showing a zero balance. They conferenced AI into the call, and told them that this was a bill generated in error, and that they would receive the information shortly. I told them at that point that I am still concerned about this hitting my credit report, because they had already said it would have a negative effect if I did not pay. They (AI) said that until they had the proper documentation, it would remain a valid claim, and at so many days passed due, it would still go to the credit reporting agency. You're kidding, right???!!!??? After all that, and they still want to report that? They then suggested, that I could just pay them, to have it(my account) brought current, and then get a refund from AT&T, which is when I had enough. I asked them which part of "This is a bill generated in error" they did not understand, and that if I saw this on my Credit report I would get my lawyer involved. AT&T assured me that they would pull the file from AI, and that there should not be any more problems. I wish I could go through all the details of the conversation w/ AI today. All in all I spent 2 hours on the phone, was treated without respect, was threatned with repercussions, and had people I don't even know raise their voice at me, telling me that it was all my own fault, because I stopped the payment my husband had made. It is astounding how a company like that stays in business. They are ill equipped to handle any problems that arise while they are trying to collect a debt, blaming the consumer, and pointing fingers. They are all about meeting deadlines, and a quota that was put on them probably from upper management. Do any of the High and Mighty in that company ever read these blogs?? If they did, I can't understand why they can't provide some professional training for their employees, so they can efficiently go about collecting debt, instead of being put under pressure by the Big Wigs to make them money. We have had our share of credit challenges, but in all our years of struggle I have never dealt with a company like AI.

Hi thank you for posting this information, I have recieved many letters claiming that I owe over 6,000 dollars in collections, but none of them I know of.
So they are false claims, I was concerned that I might have an identity fraud? I will look more into it, but as far as I know, I do not owe anyone anything.

Allied Interstate (whom i'd never heard of) called me yesterday asking for someone of the same surname! They even had the cheek to ask me if i knew him! I asked who was calling, they told me who they were. One thing I have learned is think before you talk. NEVER confirm who you are without FIRST confirming who THEY are. They are calling YOUR house! Say your peace politely and say goodbye. Put down the phone before they can say anything else. If you have nothing to defend theres nothing else to talk about or explain. My question however is 'Can these guys threaten to ruin your credit? This is concerning, especially as they mainly seem to target family members or wrong households.

I have renewed my Do-Not-Call status as of a bout 6 weeks ago, right. So, why I ask myself, am I still getting telemarketers calling? Frustrated, I see a toll free # I don't recognize. Turns out to be Allied Interstate Collections. Strange because I have been keeping a VERY close record on my credit influence as of late. Unfortunately I have difficulty from time to time with my reception on my phone. The lady on the phone's (She would not give me her name) English was not her native language. So with my bad connection and her accent I had to have her repete a lot of stuff. She said that I owe just under $30 to AOL because one the payments deducted from my checking account got kicked back. The thing is I haven't had an account with AOL in over 6 years. If, I had missed a payment, why has it taken so long to reach me. I have lived at my present address for 5 years. I got suspicious. There was also some information that she gave me that was flat out WRONG. I got more suspicious. I had never even heard of AI before. Then the lady said that I could pay over the phone. She would not take a Check card - she had to have the routing and the account #'s on my check. I got more suspicious still. I told her send me the bill and gave her my physical address. This was unacceptable. She also went so far as to say if the bill was not paid in 2 days that my name would be turned over to the credit burroughs. I requested to her to wait until I varified this info with AOL. She refused. I call AOL and they search their records back over 10 years and can't find my account anywhere. But they do use Allied to collect debts for them. I work offshore in the oilfield, I go offshore early monday and will not be back for 15 days. This means that I will not have my debt (if I even have one) paid in time. This web site has validated that AI is legit and shows no mercy.

I have worked very hard to bring up my credit rating in the last few years. It would really "Hoover" to have it damaged for just 30 bucks.

Is there anything I can do?

I have been getting calls from this company and have experienced many of the problems expressed by others. My father was just phoned and they asked him many personal and private questions. Where could they have possibly gotten this information. Anyone have an answer ?

I just got married 2 weeks ago and never heard from this company before, now they are calling me constantly and asking for me with my married name......I do not owe anyone anything.....why are they calling me? This is very frustrating, the first call was at 8 am on a Saturday morning.....it is now 12:20 Saturday afternoon and they have called 15 times....on my cell phone, I am tired of this....what can I do to get them to stop harassing me? Help Please.....

These people were calling my wifes cell phone constantly trying to reach someone we don't know. When I asked for some compensation for them burning up our cell minutes they basically laughed and said they call wrong numbers all day. I don't think it unfair or unreasonable for them to send me some token compensation for using the cell minutes that I work hard to pay for. I have no dealings or accounts with these people yet they have infiltrated our life and afected it in a negative manner. Any suggestions on how to make them pay? :oops:

Allied has been calling my home DAILY for the last 4 weeks starting at 8:30 am and ending at 8:30PM. I had ignored them knowing that the last person that had my phone number was known for not paying her bills. Last night when the phone rang at 8:38pm I reached my breaking point. I tried to call them back and was put on hold - then transferred from one non-working voice mailbox to the next. Never did I get a real person on the phone. I did leave two messages letting them know they had the wrong number. I didn't get my morning call this morning but I really doubt they will stop at just that! I couldn't believe when I came across your web site that I wasn't the only one being harrassed. I find it appalling that they can call me all hours day and night but I can't even get someone on the phone to tell them they have the wrong number!!!

i have a post from this company on my credit report. i do remember them sending me 1 bill and it was for $1,000 which is unfortunately correct. however on my credit report it only says $145. I can pay that! However if i call them i am afraid they are going to tell me i do owe the $1,000 or whatever. Does anyone have contact information for them? This is actually in my favor but i do want it off my report completely. i'm thinking i'll just file a dispute with the bureau. i'm hoping they cant prove i owe anything since they dont even have the amount correct. i hate to sound that way, i know i owe more than that. any suggestions to what i should do? i'll gladly pay the $145 if that's all i owe according to my credit report!

I am a 100% Service Connected; Totally & Permanently Disabled Combat Veteran of the United States Navy SEALs. I received a call today from Allied saying they were hired by the VA in Minnesota to verify my reocords.(I live in another state) They wanted me to give them my SSN and other personal info. I informed them that each state has its own VR Regional Dept. and that my status as a Disabled Veteran had nothing to do with MN. They became rude and said; "Well it sure in the hell does when you owe us money!" To which I replied; "If I owe you money, why then do you need my SSN?" "You should have it." They hung up. Another cll hours later went ot my voice mail. A woman left her name, number and ext. I simply gave all the information to the District Attorney and the US Attorney's Office. Poof! We shall see.

Ok, this caught my eye...

Court: New Mexico District Court
Office: Las Cruces Office [ Court Info ]
County: Bernalillo

How would it be in the Las Cruces office and in Bernalillo County? Las Cruces isn't anywhere near Bernalillo county. Bernalillo County is in Albuquerque, abour 200-250 miles away from Las Cruces.

Just google the case name (Lannin v. Allied Interstate, Inc.) and the listing of Federal District Court Filings and Dockets appears for justia.com, follow the links and you'll see the details.

Here's a couple of the latest lawsuits against Allied Interstate. Also, apparently Allied Interstate and Palisades are one and the same, finding their names interchangable and/or one saying they collect for the other.

Lannin v. Allied Interstate, Inc.
Plaintiff: Andrea Lannin
Defendant: Allied Interstate, Inc.

Case Number: 2:2007cv00275
Filed: March 21, 2007

Court: New Mexico District Court
Office: Las Cruces Office [ Court Info ]
County: Bernalillo
Presiding Judge: Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza
Referring Judge: Magistrate Judge Lorenzo F. Garcia

Nature of Suit: Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause: 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Jury Demanded By: None

*****

Wilhelm v. Allied Interstate, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: James Wilhelm
Defendant: Allied Interstate, Inc. and Palisades Collection, LLC.

Case Number: 1:2007cv01497
Filed: March 16, 2007

Court: Illinois Northern District Court
Office: Chicago Office [ Court Info ]
County: Du Page
Presiding Judge: Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo

Nature of Suit: Other Statutes - Banks and Banking
Cause: 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

I have been getting calls from allied for some guy.I tell them that there is no one here by that name,now they keep calling.they have threatened me and now when i answer they hang up.i push *69 and their number comes up.this is crap.

Allied Interstate Inc., privately owned,in Minneapolis recorded public information lists Jeff Swedberg as president and human relations executive and Fred Lundquist as marketing/sales executive, toll free number: 800-444-7293, fax number: 763-595-2018, parent company: Intelli Risk Management Corporation.

Allied Interstate has been calling me at my home for the last two to three weeks attempting to verify wrong information. They claim to be calling on behalf of a credit card company with which I do have an account, and try to get me to "verify" my personal info (i.e. social, DOB, Address, etc). Of course I disclosed nothing at all, instead asking them to verify the info THEY have on file. All the info was completely wrong. Initially, I did not know they were a CA; all they said was they were calling on behalf of my CC Company to "update information". Once I did some research and discovered they have been sued before, it made sense what they were trying to do. Sure, call me to "verify info" and se if I was ignorant enough to correct the info they had. Right! I threatened to suit them if they called again. They said it would take them approximately 48 hours to remove me from their system. The last conversation with them took place on Tuesday April 17, 2007 at approximately 10:45am PT. I will give them until April 20, 2007 to stop calling. If I receive any other calls from them there forward, I will consult a lawyer.

I don't know if Allied Interstate has a different payment division who will be updating your statement. Ask the same person about where to get the statement after the payment is done. You need to have the deal in writing before sending your money to this company. That person might be doing the collections on your account but he needs to prove that he has authorization to collect your payment. You got to be sure that your money will be actually going towards the account with them.

We've been getting phone calls day and night, weekends, from this number insisting on Eric or Derek and no one by that name (has ever) lived here. Allied Interste will not take no for an answer so I asked to speak with a supervisor. He uttered several profanities, including the ubiquitous "F you". Because of tracking devices, I have a location for this caller down to a street in Texas. What are the chances a Democratic society could vote yes on the proposition to outsource a personal call complete with baseball bat to Mr. Vulgar?

I doubt they will publish my review but here it is.

Allied Interstate Incorporated
3010 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Fl 1200
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Illegal Collection Outfit
Posted on 02-22-2007 by annarvta (1 Reviews)

Allied Interstate is a well known for unscrupulous collections business. We have no accounts anywhere as our religious beliefs forbid us to have credit. So there is no way we could be on their radar. Wehn informed they have a mistake, their callers utter profanities, including the ubiquitous "F you". I did some checking and discovered many people, including other lawyers have complained to the police, the Business Bureau, the courts, to the attorney general of almost every state, and we find they are rated the most unscrupulous business - and their collection service is NOT a LEGAL ONE. They are scamsters who get phone lists and use harassment techniques to get people to send them money on bogus claims. What's up Dallas, why do you allow these people to do business from your town. KICK THEM OUT!

* Pros:
* Cons: cited for illegal business practices
* Overall user rating: Not Recommended

I am a college student right now, and I managed to rack up a hefty phone bill on a trip to canada.

Allied Interstate called me after I didn't make a payment on my bill for about... 4 months. I didnt contact Verizon or anything about it, which was irresponsible on my part.

But so far my representative at Allied Interstate has been very courteous with me. I haven't had a problem yet really.

I am just curious though. I did ask that when they send my final letter on my payments, that I have the dates and amounts of all payments made printed out and sent to me. He told me I could not have that done, that I would have to make a phone call to a different place for that.

Is that illegal? Or is that right. I am just curious about the whole thing.

Thanks anyone who has feedback.

I just thought you would all be amused to know that I called Allied Interstate at a number that showed up on my Caller ID and when they asked for my phone number, I gave them their number from my caller ID and the rep said "Hm, there are 7 accounts listed for collection at that number." I about died laughing.

P.S. I registered just so I could post that. :)

Does anyone have a physical address for Allied Interstate or as it says on my caller ID "Allied Interste"? I have resorted to unplugging my phone to avoid the DAILY phone calls from this company. I was told to make them give me verification of the so called debt I owe but I see someone tried that already and was told No. Please help! I am tired of these people harassing me. They wont even tell me what Company I had this supposed debt with that they are trying to collect on. THe daily phone calls are seriously disrupting my life!!! I REALLY need an address to write these clowns to get them to leave me alone! Oh, they have NEVER contacted me by mail, ONLY by telephone...daily..sometimes twice a day..EVERY day! Help!

Stacey - you are taking exactly the right steps to get them stopped. You should not have to send a cease and desist letter if the debt is not even yours (at least I don't think so - someone correct me if I'm wrong) - although perhaps it wouldn't hurt to send one and cc in the parties you are filing a complaint with. Include the cease and desist letter in your complaint, and it will carry all the more weight.

To add to my previous posting, the number I was receiving the call from tonight is 205-258-8706.

i too am dealing with ai. They are calling and harrassing my husband and I about an account that doesn't even belong to us. I've told them over and over that this person is not us. The last four digits of the social they give me doesn't match my husbands, neither does the address or the account they are trying to collect on. We have never had a Verizon phone account. I've contacted BBB and The FTC and I will be contacting the attorney generals office. These peopole are very rude, they yell and curse and even try to speak to me in another language. They need to be stopped.

I'd been receiving calls for the past week or so from various random looking phone numbers but I'd hang up after I heard the voice recording asking me to hold. I thought it would be a telemarketer.

But tonight I decided to wait and see if a live person came on the phone. A male finally asked if so-and-so was there. I'd never heard of that person in my life and said so. I also added would they please remove me from whatever list I was on and quit calling me.

At the time I didn't know who this company was or why they were calling me. He said I wasn't on a list so I asked him to just quit calling me. He said not with my attitude and said he'd be calling back tomorrow.

I did some quick searching on the 'net and found out who this company was. So I called back and got a female on the line. I explained to her that I didn't know the person they were calling about and would they please quit calling me. She was very nice and said she would, but I have a feeling I'll be hearing from them some more.

Talk about rude! I can't believe a company can operate like this. I'd say I'm surprised people can be so rude, but I'm sure the teenagers they hire to man the phones get quite the thrill out of being so rude on the phone.

If I get another call from them for any reason I will send in the C&D letter. If I get any calls after that, I'll call the lawyer.

i got a call from them just today. i am on state disability for health reasons. the called saying i had a debt for collection. i have no business with them. my number is new and private. what gives with this agency/

Received a letter form Allied Interstate stating that I owe a balance from a phone company that is almost 6 years old. I don't believe I owe this amount but I don't have any records from that far back. Does anyone know what the SOL is or where I can find out?

DW, send a dispute letter in writing mentioning that this is not your son's debt. In case, they pursue some actions you will have proof of your records. Send the letter through certified mail and return receipt requested.

Chris, why are you posting the parent company of Allied Interstate? Is that so others can contact you for the numerous violations Allied Interstate is committing?

Allied keeps calling to collect a debt from my son jr. The debt is owed by my ex husband sr. My sons ssn does not appear on the debt but they keep calling and asking " if he wants to help his father out" When I tried to call for my son, a college student, the Allied rep. Clint was very rude, screamed at me and hung up when I tried to explain that he can't collect a fathers debt from his son. I have called their Consumer Advocacy Group. What should my next move be?

Hello. I see I am not alone in being harrassed by Allied Interstate. I receive 2-3 phone calls a day for a Michael. I am not this person, I have stated each time to Allied that I have no knowledge of them. They rudely hang up. I happened to find this while looking up the company. Everytime I call them back, they are rude and hang up on me. I cant get them to give me an address or anything. I did a reverse lookup on the phone number on my caller id- 775-319-1501. I am so annoyed and am tired of putting up with this. I just want it to stop!!

Can they harrass on sol from another state that are from 7 to 16 years old

If it is past the SOL I don't believe they can. This company is good for doing that, they also are good for violating fair collecting laws. I would file a complaint against them, but first I would request a debt validation letter from them, and then file a complaint don't waste time by waiting for them to respond to your letter, chances are they will blow it off.. Cornell if I were you I would send them a cease and desist letter telling them to stop calling you and also file a complaint. They should be getting to the complaints by now, it seems they violate enough laws.

I believe, their is no set period within which the collection agencies have to validate the debt. But if this debt collector has reported in your credit file without validating your debt, it needs to be disputed immediately. Inform the credit bureau with this item highlighted and they will check the accuracy.

How long to collection agencies have to respond after they receive your letter requesting validation? Allied received mine over two months ago. Received nothing from them. Now Allied Interstate Inc are contracting out other collection agencies to collect for them.

I've begun getting calls from this scum collection agency called Allied interstate inc. However my situation is different. I'll sum up: I'm filing for bankruptcy as my earning potential in the past year has dropped sharply. Anyway, I'm filing chapter 7 and my lawyer, who I have on retainer, won't fully file until they get all of their fee (understandable). Anyway, they have told me to basically duck all the calls until the lawyer fee is paid and then answer the calls and refer them to the lawyer. Should I worry about these Allied people doing anything to me? I mean, with a bankruptcy pending my credit's about as bad as it can get so....yeah.

Tamara, check the latest copy of your credit report and see if Allied Interstate Corporation have hit any negative remark. If Allied Interstate has reported anything, it must have a legitimate reason. You can call them to inquire the reason of hitting your file. Incorrect information must not be reported in your credit file. If nothing is there in your credit report by AI, there won't be a need to call them back. If they call you, ask them to validate the debt in writing.

Hi i just received a phone call from a Mya at Allied Interstate Inc i tried to call back and some women kept asking me for my phone number and wouldnt give me any information. She kept asking me for the number that i recieved "Mya's" call and when i told her that this is the phone that i received Mya's message (apparently my job number does not come up on caller ID) she told me it was the wrong number, i then asked her AGAIN "what kind of company is this?" and do u know that
b%*#h hung up on me!! Should i call them back? What will happen if i don't? My credit score sucks already and i am working on clearing items off of it but i refused to be harrased. I have been working on paying off all my credit cards (down to 3!!!) in monthly installments through citibank. i do not want to deal with a collections company, i find that they are rude and tend not accept monthy paymnets. I am sure that the debt they are inquiring about is at least 5-7 years old, probably an old cell phone bill. maybe they are trying to beat the SOL? What should i do?

Thanks for sharing this here. I'll have to deal with Allied Intestate. After reading this I know what to expect!

I called the number and asked them to remove it from their call list and they did.

That's really good to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience here. Now I can even expect the same.

I found an attorney`s office who deal in consumer abuse from these companies..In short the Attorney got his pay from Allied Interstate and we received $ 400.00 never have heard from them again.. They are horrible people.NCO is also..