Allied Interstate Inc: Do they harass consumers quite often?

Thanks for this post. You've helped me tremendously. I, too, have been getting calls from Allied Interstate. They've been calling my cell. Today just pushed me over the edge! Today is Sunday, it was 8:00am, and my 2 and 3 year old spent the night with their Grandmother. This was the first day in nearly 4 years that I could've slept in and those a-holes called me!!! Then they have the NERVE. To ask me to tell them my name!! I asked the Guy who he was and what company he worked for and what that company did or what his job title was and his response to each of those questions was, "How can I tell you that information if you don't give me your information? " I replied, "You should have my information! You have my phone number, I verified it for you, and why do you need my information to know the company you work for and your own job title? Look, F-you, you said this call was being monitored, well good! I'm telling you now you have my number (repeated number ) don't call it again this is my verbal cease and desist! If you do f-ing call me again I will file an harassment charge! Do you understand? " He acknowledged and I hung up. It wasvharsh on my part, I know but like I said I was provoked! Now, to preface all of this I must tell you I bought my new home last year the house was a short sale and the couple I bought it from had severe financial problems and lost a business and 7 other properties. This company calls for them constantly! I've told them they have the wrong number and one Guy said I was a liar and they continue to call! Now they're calling on my cell phone! I didn't know you could search a cell number by billing address but obviously you can otherwise they would've known my namevright? They literally call and say, hello can you give me your name and address please? When I say no I cannot, who are you? The argument goes round and round as above stated. It's to the point I no longer answer my home phone for anyone! I keep the ringer off and only use it for outgoing calls. I would cancel it all together but I need it for my security system. These people are relentless and the lady they want isn't even me!!!!

8am on a sunday is legal calling time....they can call 365 days a year from 8am-9pm.

When they called did they not ask for some one? That would have been the time to hang up.

I just got a google gmail account and you can make free calls
so I just keep calling them and hanging up when they answer. It may be juvenile but it gives me great satisfaction.
-d

Ok this I find amusing. I called them back a few times anonymously. I get the same guy every time and he states a different name each time. His voice is exactly the same. Not sure why they are calling me since I don't have any debt to speak of.

He is an Indian guy from India.

I have received 2 calls from this company so far and it was the same man both times which I can barely understand. They say that i have an unpaid debt for $20.56 to some CD music company form 2006 that I have never heard of. They have my name as Vanessa Chest and thats not my name. They also have my address down as my mom's and when I tell them that it's my mom's address he says that she may have opened an account under my name but she has no idea about this either. I told him to call me back tomorrow so that I can talk to his manager. I told him that I'm not going to give him my credit card information over the phone because I don't know if it's a scam because of the little information he will give me. He tried to assure me that it wasn't and to look them up and when I did this is what I found....not too assuring now. Also it's not on my credit report showing anything. What should I do?

It depends on what you are in the collection agency for. I am an employee of Allied Interstate, and you can have your wadges garnished no matter what type of assistance you are recieving. They can garnish up to 15% of your check.

You either don't actually work for a collection agency, or you don't know diddly, if you do. Which wouldn't surprise me. Garnishing wages is not only expensive to do, but is a long legal process. I've done it. Obviously, you have not.

I recently received a call from someone at Allied Interstate claiming I owed an outstanding balance from 2004. They were willing to settle the debt for a specific amount but wanted a credit card number, debit card number, or checking account information. When I told them I wasn't going to give them this information, that I had no idea if I had an outstanding debt, they could be scamming me, they got very unpleasant. I told them to send me a detailed bill and IF I owed any money I would send a money order. They told me they didn't accept money orders and it was illegal for them to send me a bill. They have been calling the phone off the hook! I have done some research and found there is a statute of limitation, each state is different but my state has a 3 year SOL. Should they even be calling then? Should I let them know about the SOL the next time they call?

We have been getting calls from Allied Interstate every morning right around 8. My husband and I both work the late shift, so we are usually woken up by the calls. When I finally called them back yesterday to find out what they want, it was completely automated and there was no option to speak with an operator. The first time I called I pressed 4 as instructed to let them know I was not the person they were calling for. I thought it would then take me to a live operator. It did not. I called back a second time and pressed 1 as if I was the person they were trying to reach, thinking I would then get an operator. I was unable to speak to a live operator then as well. Not only that, but it gave me the name of the person they are trying to reach, the company this person supposedly owes money to, and the amount of the debt. After doing some research this morning I have sent them an email letting them know they are calling the wrong number and that I will be reporting them to the BBB as I am pretty sure this is a violation of privacy. I read their privacy statement on their website and couldn't help but laugh. "The information we collect is disclosed only when legally required...". I'm pretty sure they weren't legally required to disclose this information to me. There was no verification of any personal information before they disclosed the supposed debt to me. I don't know how these guys are even in business. It's disgusting. I would hate to think that this could happen to me.

How is it a violation of privacy when YOU pushed the button representing yourself as the debtor????

BBB is worthless...it is simply a letter writing agency and so far I see no violation. You have to give them a chance to remove you from their system first.

I know this is an old thread, but I feel it's relevant. I got a call on May 1st from this company. The guy said that I had an outstanding account with Citi Bank from 2002. I told him that I have never had an account with them and the dude (Indian guy) got so flustered and frustrated that I couldn't understand a word he was saying. The next morning, I called them back (I'm a jerk like that with these kinds of people) and they all of the sudden say it's a Discover card account from 1999-2001. I did have a Discover card, but I paid that off. What's creepy is that he had my name, last four of my SS, phone number and my old address - an address that didn't even exist until 2004 but this account is from 2001? I checked my credit report, nothing on there with either of these. They are getting a cease and desist letter this week. What's even more creepy? Since their first call with me, I've gotten calls wanting me to take surveys over the phone to win trips and iPads. And I've gotten about 5 spam text messages telling me that I've won a gift card. I believe they're selling phone numbers.

Anyone who has any sense whatsoever always asks for documentation. It is entirely possible that you don't owe these slime one red cent. Their employees can threaten and bluster all they want to, but it is more likely than not that they have no documentation to back up their assertions and just want to make a quick buck at your expense. No thanks. This is what I say to collectors, "If I in fact owe a debt and it is not past the SOL, you will provide me the documentation necessary to back your claims or I will consider this an extortion attempt and respond accordingly where you will be forced to comply by a judge. " Then, send a debt validation letter, samples abound on the internet for the legal terminology. Chances are very good that you will never hear from them again, since they have nothing to back up their claims. I would never, ever under any circumstances provide banking information to these slime balls as they will not hesitate to clean out your account of every dime, even if they have no right to do so by a court order. Pay with a money order, this way they cannot "wash" the check to put in any amount they want to take you for. Money orders cannot be altered in any. In short, trust no one that is outside your town where you are known . This representative had no right to berate your character like that and should be held accountable. Contact the BBB, even though it may be useless as businesses have to pay dues to be listed, the FTC, Attorney Generals in all states where they have offices plus your own state Attorney General. If all else fails, sue them in court for FDCPA violations and collect a tidy sum.

It depends on the state that you live in that rules the day. From 1995, definitely out of statute of limitations, 2000 possibly out of statute as well. Check your state's rules on SOL. Once it is out of your state's SOL rules, then just send a cease communication by certified mail. If the company contacts you again, then you can advise them in writing that the debt is out of SOL and you have already sent them a cease communication letter and that by law that they must abide by the cease letter by federal law and if they do not obey it, then you will take legal action against them and get paid the statutory amount of 1000.

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This company is horseshit. They called my cell phone looking for my husband. Its ok, cuz he's deployed quite often and I'm used to having random people call me looking for him. But it was 10 pm. and she wouldnt identify herself. so after much "negotiating" i got her to tell me who she was. Then i made it very clear that they are NOT to call my cell phone looking for my husband. She replied, dont you raise your voice at me. so i hung up. they have called every other day since, and its been almost a month. Tonight, one of those pricks called and my husband calls back. Kept him on the phone for 27 minutes asking questions. Hubby got him to tell us that the Quality Assurance people are in the Philipines and hes calling from India...really???!! Come on! So i tell the guy that we are willing to settle if he sends us a letter. nope wouldnt do that. then hubby says, ill give you my fax number and fax the paperwork. wouldnt do that either. so i asked what year the debt was incured. he said 1998!! And my husband and father in law have the same name. my FIL has an account with the company, not my hubs. We monitor our credit frequently and have a lawyer on staff to handle crap like this, and wouldnt you know it, its never shown up on the credit report?! These people are RUTHLESS! Wouldnt hurt if they spoke some better English, because on top of arguing you dont owe, you're straining to understand them. Bad, Bad people.

My situation was very similkar...but with a supposed debt from 14 years ago. Fortunately (after the second time I spoke with a rep) they were a bit nicer to me and are giving me time to veriy the debt. But to answer your question, no, you are not in the wrong and they definitely should not have talked to you that way or threatened you. I remember seeing news reports on debt collection practices, and as I recall that one was a major no-no which they can get in trouble for.

Dont get your knickers in a knot...they are simply skip tracing...nothing illegal about it. They cannot do anything to you....they are just looking for location information. The DO NOT CALL list does not apply to collection agencies.

Got letter in mail from Allied 30 days to respond...asked who it is from said Paragon Way Inc...for over $6000.00.
asked what it was for...for credit card...she has never had....told would make sure and call back...mother is 77 yrs old and on extensive medication...can't do for herself most of the time. Offered them $50.00 month to pay at the cut down rate of $2402.85 to get rid of this company...they said no...could take for couple months then she'd owe full amount after that...so no way woman on medicare can do this...they wouldn't accept payment thru her bank if she sent from them...wanted bank acct info or take debit card over phone...and xtra $4.95 each payment for using card...no way...so ended call....really really believe she doesn't owe this and too ill to deal with these people...too many older people are scammed this way, they wouldn't prove us paper stating that they would agree to 50.00/mnth for the low number....please...the people on talk in foreign language when talking to other people in their room...than on phone...not a very good way to be.

I just picked up a message Allied Interstate left on my home # - I called them - thinking it was a Trucking or Freight co.,
They were looking for my x (divorced in 98!) - I asked if this was collection matter,,, she hesitated and said "yeah but it has Federal implications"

,,,that is a very coercive tactic,,,and I believe the feds due their own collections ,,dont they?

You should send a cease and desist letter to them via certified mail. This will stop them from making continuous calls to you. If they still call you, take legal steps against them.

These people are harassing me and will not give me further information because I am not the account holder. This is correct. I am not the account holder. My dead mother is the account holder. They tell me over and over that they have removed my number from their system and yet I continue to get calls day and night from these people. But cannot put a stop to it as again I am not the account holder. What would you do in this case?

I have a direct # for a manager at Allied Interstate, her name is arlene and you can reach her at PHONE NUMBER REMOVED. They harass you, you should keep calling them and make them as miserable as they make us.

Received a few calls daily from this company for a colleague, why don't people just pay the money, or can't you manage your finance better? The colleague does owe money as I accidentally overheard her conversation with another collection agency telling them not to call the office the other day.

Send them a lettter IN WRITING per the FDCPA. If they violate a written cease and desist, then you recourse.

What number are they calling you from? Have you tried googling it to find out which office?

I received a call from allied interstate today,threatening me with all kinds of legal actions. I am 66 years old and have had several heart attacks and one by-pass. Can these people continue to make my life miseable or do I have any recourse on them?

krohn and moss is a good to sue these guys.

Krohn and moss is a good place to use to sue these guys. Just got a settlement from them because of these guys.

Allied continues call call on an almost constant basis asking for "Mary". I have informed them, truthfully, that there is no Mary at this number and that I do not know who this person is. Many times I have requested that they stop and they always say they will remove my number and it can take 24-48 hours to do so, but this has been going on for months. I have asked for mailing information to send an C&D letter, but they refuse. Do I have any recourse?

Get a real job and stop defending the rest of the bottom feeders you work for.:evil:

I spoke with one of them today about an acct with Sprint that doesnt even exist, ROFL.

He gave me an address of

Allied Interstate
P.O. Box 361774
Columbus, OH. 43236

Phone of 877-642-1263


Hope this helps

Incorrect, they are not exempt when the person has recorded proof that the person does not live there and they have proof that the company has been informed. Once that has been established it then falls under the Federal Trade Commission rulings for harassment.

Allied as a general rule does not report. They pull reports for collection accounts but they dont report a trade line.

This company called me today and asked me for the last 4 of my SSN. I told them I wasn't born yesterday and wouldn't give it to them. They then said well you can verify what we have on file. It was not the right number but close enough to be scary. I do not owe any debts. I have only one credit card which I pay off monthly. Should I be concerned? I assume since they don't have my SSN they can't hurt my credit, but I will continue to keep a check on it. I plan to call them back tomorrow when the call is free and see if I can find out what they are trying to collect.

Just received a call from Allied Interstate and his name was "Christopher". They called me at my job just a few minutes ago. I mentioned that he not supposed to call at this number and after being harrased for a minute or so, I hang up on him. Sound like I will have a nightmare from now on with this people. BTW, The funny part is they never told me who were their client going against me. Any suggestion would be really helpfull. Here is the number they have 877-375-6992
Thanks
Lui

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[QUOTE=SOAPLADY;757091]Why are they not suppose to call at this number?
Do you owe a debt with them?[/QUOTE

So to Answer your question, I dont know who they are and the number I posted before , thats the phone numer they called from to my job .

They call us about 15 times a day. They will not answer when we pick up, they just hang up. I cannot figure out why they call...They have recently started calling at 10:30 at night EVERY night. I have filed a complaint with FTC twice and it seems to be getting worse. Any suggestions?
Thank You.

I have a copy of my credit report as pulled my my mortgage broker 2 day ago. There is no Allied Interstate showing. The other surprising thing is I have a phone number on a land line that I just got 3 weeks ago. They did not leave a voice mail, just the name and number showed up on caller id. I am unconcerned at this point, but if they keep calling I will get angry and file every complaint with every organization and bureau that will log it and record it.

:confused:I got on here today first because I began to apply for a payday loan, (something I am really against and never do), but I had a huge emergency this month, so I caved in. I have been harassed repeatedly by Allied as well. Just when I thought my credit-score was finally increasing up the scale somewhat, this place called Allied keeps calling over a debt I never owed, and, it was years & years ago! Once they wanted to settle on a smaller amount...my husband likes to mess with them now and talk in Indian-Native American when they call~ just to piss them off ~since they have messed with us so much over several old bills, which 1 was paid already and 1 was never owed period!!! We are now in touch with a attorney which would like us to proceed with a lawsuit! This agency is a quack and is somewhere in India. At least that is what I have been told!!! They have also told us they are back east here in the US somewhere....they tell us different locations every time. 2.) Also, I had applied for a loan with United Cash Loans and just found out they are NOT licensed to give out loans via internet! I applied but never confirmed this loan and they deposited the $$$ anyway! I don't know what to do now....I heard they really rob you blind....even after the fee's are paid and interest! I'm scared and freaking out! What do I do??? Help!!! PS~I havn't spent any of the cash....(since my emergency was helped out by a family member & friend)~ ....I may need to contact them and my bank???? I'm afraid I will be robbed like many others I just read on a previous page~the place is called, "United Cash Loans"~like I said, I filled out the loan papers...like a dumb _ _ s, BUT....never confirmed the loan and they still gave it to me even after I backed out! I AM so mad I could spit nails! Now I am worried they make take all my money out of my account over a period of time~that's what I read from others...check out the complaint site before ever applying for a loan...Please don't forget to do this...you will be glad you did!!!:confused::mad::oops:~

This company called me a few days in a row over a $21.00 amount owed by my mother who does not live with me and who I have not lived with for 15 years. They were asking for my mother, but would not tell me who they were until I hounded them. I told them my mother did not live with me and they still called me the following day, even after I found out they had made contact with my mother the day before. I called back and complained to a "supervisor" about their approach and I was verbally attacked by the woman on the phone. I was in SHOCK. She told me there were laws that allowed her to keep calling me, even though I had nothing to do with the debt owed and when I asked her to cite those laws for me she became belligerent. When I told her they had already made contact with my mother the day before, she kept repeating that she could not discuss my mother's account. Allied Interstate was calling ME, yet they would not talk to me?! They were the most ignorant, unprofessional company. I still can't believe the way I was treated. Thank God they stopped calling me.

FYI Allied Interstate is one of the largest collection agencies in the US with offices in many states across the country! They are not overseas, but apparently hire anyone to work for them with just a minimum of training! By acting professionally and sending the correct communication you can usually get them to back off! A debt validation letter combined with a cease communication letter should do the trick! Keep it well written, typed without mispellings or punctuation errors and be courteous yet firm! Always end with "thank you for you cooperation." They can be a pain but they are a corporation and not a fly by night offshore company!

Is anyone else having issues with them calling after 9:00? They have been calling me at 10 and 10:30 at night. I have told them to stop and they won't.

The other day I received a phone call that informed me that I had an outstanding bill ($37.98) from a formally used internet email site (AOL). No account number was given, except for the fact the accout was said to be overdue and I would like to be contacted. Thought the account had been closed out some time ago?

Thanks....

Allied Interstate has called me repeatedly from the same number over and over again for an "April Saunders." I tell AI that I do not know April Saunders, that she cannot be reached at the number they keep contacting (my cell phone number), and they make promises to remove my number from their calling list. However, my number is either put back on the list or never removed, as I keep getting calls looking for April Saunders. I just got another call this morning, 10 days after the last call this month where a promise was made to remove my number from the calling list. Filing a complaint with the FTC does nothing, as I have filed several complaints. Is there anything I can do?

They called me one time on my cell for a delinquent account on 2001. They said I owed 275 and would settle for $100. I asked for a written mail indicating this was cleared off my record and paid in full - they said they would. Pretty simple experience for me - at that time they called, I had a $100 bucks so it was good timing for the douchebag.

i asked if they got the correct person. they gave a random address. i said i didnt live there ever. then they said my middle name, it was wrong too. he kept going on and i said i was going to record them as they record you. next time, just hang up.

Technically all cease and desists should be done in writing.

These people call my cell phone up to 36 times a day. When they call, it's always two calls in a row, within a couple of minutes of each other. Never a person, always a recording saying to call their number. Made that mistake ONCE. Never again! They are rude, abusive, obnoxious. Asking them to cease will only increase your calls. That's what happened to me. The only way I know of to stop them is to get a new phone number under someone else's name. They don't obey the law and the government doesn't care.

Allied Interstate keeps calling my in-laws about my debt and told them about my debt and has been told over and over again not to call by my in-laws but they continue to call them 3 or more times a day and after I hung up with them and told them again not to call my in-laws they called them as soon as I hung up...I reported them to the FTC today