Need advice on a company/ number

I could not directly link them to Bassholes but I found a thread on yahoo from a person who got called by them and their collection techniques are quite similar to those of Basshole...so maybe there is a connection

The number is used by A S and Associates only. I didn't find anything about them being affiliated with Bass and Associates. Make them aware of the fdcpa laws and tell that the laws are not for you to follow. It is for them who have to follow and validate the account before you send any money.

A S is separate from Bass. It's run by a husband/wife team out of Houston. Not a big player among pdl collection agencies but they use the same playbook - the usual b.s. about pay them by 3PM or the police will be there by 5PM. If I had a nickel for every time the jerks at United Pay threatened me with that I might have been able to pay them.

FYI- "Mr. Patton" said he would fax over validation on the balance for me...........hmmmmmmm nothing yet. LOL.....

Tweety,

File a complaint with the FTC online for the fdcpa violations as well as the AG's office. Send them a dv letter via certified mail. I don't know anything about this company but this is standard procedure for the consumer. There is no need to put up with this kind of crap.

I cant find an address for them to send a DV letter.......any suggestions?

I recieved a note from a neighbor that a lawyer have been trying to find me and that I had a settlement coming to me. So I never had filed before EVER on anything. Apparently the guy found his number, it seems all weird. The number is 1-866-331-6161 ext 204 and his name is David Bernstein. I am not planning to call after reading these messages.[font=Georgia][/font]

Hi wilson--

This is a violation of the fdcpa if I am not mistaken. First, a CA cannot pose as an attorney, that is illegal. Second, they cannot falsely represent their business with you like that. I would send them a DV letter immediately, along with a cease and desist letter. Also, this would be a good time to speak with an attorney, as you may have a good case to sue them over their actions. If they are willing to break the law with your neighbor, trust me they are probably going to break it further with you...so getting started on an attorney would be a good step.

Received a call from Director Birnstein @ 888-331-6161 x-211. Told me that I owed National $$ Store over $1100, for a loan of $500. Was told that I would be taken to court and wished me luck, as it was going to happen today. He was sarcastic when I just told him to let me know what I owed, as I was already aware of my rights under fdcpa. I contacted National $$ Store and told them that I wanted to speak with someone regarding my account. No help there AND A S Assoc told me that a payment plan could not be set up...only payment in full!!! TODAY, are you kidding me. To begin with, I contacted National $$ Store when I had problems paying my loan back and they just kept hitting my account for $$ that wasn't there. Haven't heard from them since...that was 4 months ago. And now they want payment in full via Director Birnstein. I think I'm missing something here.