609-570-3039 - Has anyone heard about Hecker law firm?

I too have recieved letters form this collection agency! Brian Knight says pay up or we will garnish your wages! This car was paid for by the insurance company 12 years ago when I totaled it. Yes they are the "other Branch" of the law office of Laurence A Hecker, but can they really persue me for a car that was paid for 12 years ago?

12 yrs sounds past the SOL and it sounds like you don't owe this.do you have the proof still?if so make a copy and send it to them with a FOAD letter.if they try to sue take the proof with you and countersue.make them dip into there"cost of doing business"fund.

I have just received a collection letter from this office, too. I am getting worred by reading all the comments from everyone. They seems very crooked. Can anyone share experience in how to handle this matter?

I got a call while my hubby was deployed looking for him. I told him, he was in combat and could I take a message. He actually told me all of the information. That is when I knew he wasn't legitimate! I can't call the bank for my husband's CC without being rejected because my name isn't on the card. Anyhoo~It was for a debt from 1985! BellSouth. My husband was 10 years old at that time, and never had a phone number in his name. I called BellSouth and they had no record of him ever having a phone. I let it go.

About 10 minutes ago, I got a call from the same guy, asking for me!!! In my maiden name, for a overdue verizon bill. I currently have verizon, but never before this time. I called Verizon and asked if they had a record of me having a phone in their system from 1999. They said NO!

TOTAL Scam! I am living proof they are just out to get money.To the person that listed on this site, if "we would pay our bills, we wouldn't run into this, well, No, I didn't pay, because I NEVER owned these accounts nor did my husband. Sometimes, it's a huge mistake that we got caught up in.

People like this give attorneys a bad name, and are the reason our legal system is so screwed up! The person who spoke to me on the phone was very rude. He shouted and cursed at me, as I held the phone at least a foot from my ear to avoid damage to my ear drum. It's a travesty that people like them can make money from violating other people's rights and claiming to be professionals. Any good attorneys out there should report this agency, as it clearly violates what good lawyers truly stand for. And as for my being a deadbeat, they could not give me any proof that I owed 23000 to MBNA. And I wouldn't give them a cent if I did!

They called my house I called back on my cell phone, bad mistake. THEY,that BRAIN is trying to collect on Drive Time who use to go by Ugly Duckling car dealer ship(lemons cars). We paid them off in 2005 and this BRAIN is saying no we haven't. After almost 5 years they are calling us. Watch out

Laurence Hecker law firm called my place of employment yesterday. This was the first time I had ever heard from them. They knew my social security #, my current address, but began asking me what kind of work I do. I stopped this jerk here and asked if they could send me any evidence that this was in fact my credit card and perhaps any other paperwork re: this debt. He rudely told me that it was indeed mine and then finished his sentence by trying to make me feel about 1" tall. He told me that I should have "my daddy lend me the money to pay for this." When I mentioned an attorney he went on and on, mimicing someone else's voice saying that we are all alike, everyone he deals with... I calmly asked him to verify his name and my reference number and at this point he hung up on me.
I have dealt with my share of people in my life. I have lived and traveled throughout the world. No one has ever treated me so immaturely.

These b***hes are rude as hell. These muthaf**** s told me that i owed some money to a cc company that I never had a acct with. I called the cc company and provided them with the cc# on the letter and they said the cc number belonged to a entire different cc company and was not mine. Those B****es better watch how they talk to people. I will be reporting them to the BBB.

they called my friend today....said the same things to her that was said to everyone else.....what CAN be done about it tho?

Thanks to all who have posted. Just got a call from them and now know how to respond.

I received a call from this organization on June 12, 2009 and was abmonished by the lady on the other end of the line about an old debt. I told her to send me a letter and finally hung up. On the afternoon of the 16th I received a second call from the same lady (caller ID showed name unknow) and she stated that they had already two letters. When I told her that I had never received any correspondense from that office she became abusive so I hung up on her. About one-half hour later my mail was delivered and included in the mail was an unsigned undated letter from the offices of Lawrence A. Hecker Attorney at Law. The letter was postmarked June 112, 2009. Suspisious right.
I sent a letter to that address and asked for all the information regarding the account that they don't like to furnish, regarding this account. I suppose that I will receive that second letter in the near future and will not get the information requested. My next approach will be to go back to the organization that they are contracted with and if they are reluctant to furnish the information and then the original lender. If that doesn't work a good local lawyer.

Biggest shyster lawyer there is, attempting to frighten people into paying a debt that is no longer owed. Usually prays on the elderly and young college students who know no better. Point is they cannot provide the proper documentation to back it up. If they continue to call advise them you will be seeking legal advice from a legitimate attorney in regards to sueing his firm for harrassment. Whatever you do, do not pay unless advised to by a competent attorney. This shyster cannot report you to the credit bureau as the original creditor if you had one has already written the loan off.

THESE PEOPLE ARE SCAMMERS!!! DO NOT pay anything to them. What they are doing is ILLEGAL and FRAUDULENT. This firm has been harassing my brother for months. We called the bank that the account was through. Guess what? The bank informed us that they never turned it over to him or the company he supposedly represents.

To the idiot who said that we wouldn't be having this problem if we paid our bills, you really don't want to there with me. First of all, owing a bill does NOT give them the right to constantly call your house and harass you, call you names, and threaten you. It's called the Fair Debt Collection Protection Act. Look it up. Secondly, I'm not the one who owes this supposed debt. Neither is my father. My brother is. Yet, Laurence Hecker's office has threatened and harassed both of us. We were told that we had to get a loan and pay the debt. THAT IS BS! They have no grounds or right whatsoever to demand money from me or yell, demean, and threaten me. Thirdly, this law office is as crooked as they come. There are more than 1500 lawsuits currently open in five states against them. That ought to tell you something.

I received a call from these scum last week (7-9-09) alleging a debt I know nothing about! I am even in a DIFFERENT city 150 miles from the alleged debtor who *may* have made this "debt", in an entirely different area code!!!!! I REFUSED to pay, and refuse to give them my SSN. I've gotten two calls so far with NO written correspondence. Could this be a scam?
I've ordered my credit report; if it's tampered with, we'll be in court. I've NEVER lived in the city in question, never done business with the company they claim to represent!

Tell these people NOTHING! They are FRAUDS!

Send them a Cease & Desist letter via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested.

It's a total scam. Just like Fotcio and Assoc. I don't know how they get their information but someone needs to stop this kind of thing. As soon as the government gets hold of who they are they up and change their name to another law firm. I hope that one of these days they get caught once and for all.

I received a letter from this group in August 2009 stating that I owed a ridiculous amount; however, there was no creditor listed only Account Portfolio Management, LLC and that they were the law firm of Lawrence Hecker. I proceeded to call them and find out what this was about and they went on rudely to tell me that this was an account opened back in 1977 and that the bank was probably not the same bank anymore, that it had probably been sold but I indeed need to pay this bill. When I told them there is no such bill or outstanding bill I wanted to know who the collector was. They immediately switched me off to another rude man who told me that if I did not pay this they would inform the attorney that I refused and would ruin by credit. I called back and wanted to know who this Account Portfolio Management LLC company was and I was told after being switched several times to different people that they would not speak to me and that this was not important where they were located. I was told that they were the group that sent over this collection bill to the attorney. Then I switched over to a manager and after much screaming and yelling I was told that Account Portfolio Management LLC is another part of this fake attorney company. This is a scam -- do not pay these people anything. Stop them in their tracks. I have nothing outstanding from 32 years ago and totally resent having all this nonsense being sent to me and being interrupted with their rude phone calls and letters.

I just got the phone call from Hecker's law firm, they keep on calling for 5 times, I hung up each time, and they neve give up, is there any way to stop them from calling.
are they legal to call us?

thank you ChrysHenderson

I have filed a complaint to FCC. and I think you are very
helpful. the list of complaint to goverments is great, it
should show up on this forum more often, so people knows
how to deal with those problem.

FRAUD: RECOGNIZE IT. REPORT IT. STOP IT.
Rip-off companies - FTC.
Phone harassment by Debt Collectors - FCC.
Banking issues, like ACH problems - OCC.

NINETEEN SEVENTY=SEVEN? Are you KIDDING me? Most states have statutes of limitations as to the length of time they can wait to collect. IOW, they must be able to show that continuous attempts have been made to collect a debt or they are S O L ( Statute of Limitations or SH** Outta Luck!!! :) Send these scum a registered letter disavowing this debt and advising that you owe no such debt. Advise them that you are ordering your credit report to verify that there there has been no tampering with it (you are entitled to one FREE per year). Let them know that if you find any suspicious or adverse marks to your credit that you will file a suit in Federal Court for financial fraud and identity theft. I De-double Dog Dad-damned dared them to **** with my credit because I was NOT the one they were seeking. IF they were wanting to **** with ME, I was LOOKING for someone to SUE because I needed some money! LOL! They haven't contacted me anymore since my state attorney general's office contacted them!

They are FRAUDS and SCAM artists. 1977, INDEED!!!!! NObody waits 30 years to collect a bill!~


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These fools just called my Mother this morning threatening her about an old debt that was actually MINE and has long since been adjudicated through a bankruptcy. They threatened my Mom and called her a liar among other things. She called me extremely upset. At first I just thought it was an error regarding the old account since it went through bankruptcy. So I got on the Internet to try and find a direct number to Lawrence Hecker. LO and BEHOLD I find THOUSANDS of complaints against this idiot! Then it hits me that my parents have just been scammed! Both my parents were upset and very shaken. Then are over 75 years old and don't deserve to be treated like this. Worst of all? They contacted my Mom on her CELL phone! What happened to cell phone numbers NOT being on telemarketing lists???? I DO NOT BE FOOLED PEOPLE! NEVER give ANYONE any information about yourself and NEVER verify what they tell you. Ask for THEIR phone number and call THEM back, THEN tell them they need to send you something in writing PROVING you owe the debt. When you get a letter from them put it in an envelope addressed back to them and send it with a huge CEASE and DESIST written on the letter AND the envelope. Make a copy of both of them for your records and then send the letter as RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
Stay aware of this company and it's fraudulent practices!

I just got a call about a $2000 Citigroup bill outstanding from 2002 - Joan Price and her assistant STeve were both rude - telling me that my ignorance was not going to get me through this. As I repeatedly asked for documentation on the account as I was not familar with it both Joan and Steve started yelling at me.

Got a letter from these people claiming I owed on a debt, which I settled in 2008 with Redline Recovery. Now I need to find this old paperwork to get these jokers to go to hell. Will keep everyone here posted. thanks everyone for posting here, good info.

As an update, I just received a letter from my state's Attorney General (Consumer Affairs Office) with a copy of a letter from Hecker back to them! :) They acknowledged that they had "made a mistake" (yeah, right!), but at the same time wanted to know why I had called them BACK if I wasn't the person, or how did I "know" to call them back! That's simple: I didn't recognize the name or the phone # in my caller ID, and I "knew" to call them back simply because of that! Buncha stupid &^%#@ scum! So, this ((I assume) is settled, and I have proof that I am not the person they were looking for to start with! I don't take kindly to being smart-mouthed and the only way these low-lives can talk like that to ME is to do what they do: hide behind a telephone. In my case, I was a totally innocent party who owed NO outstanding debts or past-due accounts. They picked up MY name somehow for a guy that lived in a DIFFERENT area code, 140 miles away from me!!! Yet they were calling/harassing ME! Despite the fact that i have lived in the same town for 40+ years, had a credit rating of 840-something ( I ordered my credit file to see that they hadn't pulled something shady), *I* suddenly "owed" a debt in a town where I had never lived, owed for a car I never bought-----in 2000 of all things. Nine years is WAY past the SOL!!!!

SO! The point of all this is, keep ALL your papers beyond the statute of limitations. Stand your GROUND! Let these b*****ds know you will NOT be intimidated, and you are willing to turn them in to the proper authorities, especially if you are an innocent party! That's what *I* did by turning them in to my state's AG. Even if you *DO* owe money, you have RIGHTS and they don't include being jerked around by some snot-nosed little punk or being smart-mouthed by a little cowardly yellow-belly! Oh, they didn't like getting that letter, but I don't think I'll be hearing from them again!

Excellent! It's terrible that you had to go through this but at least you stood your ground and defended yourself. Hats off to you!

I got a call from my step mom yesterday and there was a message left by a "Sandy" that worked for this Lawerene Hecker. I live in Alaska now so it was too late to call them back but I tried googling the number "Sandy" left and I couldn't find it anywhere!!! At this point I'm semi freaked and then I see all of this!!?!?! I talked to her this morning, well at first it was some receptionist, then some assistant then all of a sudden it was her. She asked a lot of weird questions, like wanting me to explain why I didn't pay (oh and it is an acct that I'm completely aware of but I'm still hesitant because of all the negative feedback on this "firm" and the acct is about 5years old) wanted to know where I work, what type of work I do, and if I had any small children??? Then she went through the whole spill of "you owe this much, you could settle for this much, or you could pay $385 now w/ a postdated check and $50 a month blah blah blah." But here's the kicker!!! When I told her that I don't have a checking acct that it's in my husbands name ONLY she still wanted the info?!?!?! N granted she didn't get overly irrate when I said I wasn't comfortable doing that but she's expecting my phone call tomorrow and she now has my house number (oh n I didn't give it to her!! Obviously they have caller id there so note to others, block your number!!) I did request the written info n although she was semi pushy about taking care of this before I got the letter, she hasn't been obnoxious yet.....

Ok so is this guy legit or what. He has been calling me about a debt i had back in 1998. He asked me all the same questions about kids, wife, social,blah blah. So at first i gave in and payed 500$ to get it out of a "LEGAL STATUS". He wants another 500 to get it out of the "LEGAL" status. With everything being said, is this firm, legit?

no this firm is not legit.next time demand details in writing before giving anything.btw.what state are you in,and what kind of debt?1998?sounds like it passed the SOL.if this bottomfeeder won't send anything recoup the 500.00.if you gave a cc# dispute it.if you gave bank info.go to your bank,and file a fraud affidavit.this scammer got you to pay on a debt more than likely past SOL.meaning there is no status as they can't sue on it.get that 500.00 back if you can.then i wouldn't speak to him again.

I am sorry more people don't challenge these collectors more fully and more often. Do NOT pay a debt simply on a telephone call. The average time and statute of limitations is 3 to 5 years. After that time, they *CANNOT* force you to pay. It will remain as a mark on your credit file for around 7 years after which time it will drop off your file. If you ARE a debtor, you STILL have rights under the Federal Debt Collection Act. It, however, does not mean that you DON'T owe a debt that is presented in a timely manner, and it doesn't mean that you can "get out" of a debt just because you refer the matter to the authorities. These people "buy" old debts and attempt to collect with threats, bullying, and intimidation. If they can scare you into paying it, it is all profit for them. They will even go after people who have NO such debts and attempt to bully them into paying a debt they never even made! They will find similar names in other towns and run their mouths at you (because they are cowards and hide behind a telephone receiver) and try to get people to pay debts they don't even remember making!!! Some of their minions will even come here and make disparaging comments towards posters. There are some scummy collectors that will go after the elderly (scam) and try to make them pay a debt they never made (hospital bills, phone. Many people don't know that there's a statute of limitations or that a debt will drop off a credit file after a period of time. They prey upon old people, and these are the scummiest lowlives of all that would do that!!!! People simply don't remember such a bill and sometimes pay anyway after being frightened out of their wits by these a-holes. Sorry boys..........this burly old railroad man don't intimidate!!!! :(
SO! NEVER JUST PAY A BILL SIMPLY BECAUSE SOMEONE CALLS YOU ON THE PHONE! How do you know it is legit? They MUST present you with a written bill of charges stating the debt, goods, or services that you "bought". They CANNOT threaten you with legal action without it. They might TRY to bluff (their whole thing IS bluff and fluff) but if you refute the charges, they can't force you to pay it. IF the debt IS legitimate and within the SOL, you still have rights. Do NOT reveal your personal information under any circumstance. NEVER give them your SSN! How do you KNOW that this IS a legit collection agency; it could be ANYBODY!!! *I could just invent a name, call you up and claim you owe a bill, get your info and STEAL your ID and your money.
I am one of the people they tried to collect from who HAD no outstanding debts, ZIP, NONE, NADA-----just a similar name in a different city. Still they tried to come after me about a bill I never made, a city in which I have NEVER lived!!!!
I wish you the best of luck, and if this debt is the result of a trick, I hope you can haul this b*****d into court and get him put in prison!!!! He's had plenty of legal cases placed against him, at least one of which he settled before it got to court! What does THAT tell you?

Just an update, I have yet to receive anything in writing from this company and amazingly enough they have not called me again or tried to reach me at my parents house. I have this funny feeling that since I told them that I did some homework on them and knew that they weren't on the "up and up" they have decided that in order to avoid a situation they would leave me alone. Show's how legit they really are don't you think?

You are totally within in your rights to sue. In fact, I refuse to talk to anyone over the phone. If they have a matter that requires serious attention, they can send me a note via certified mail, and I will respond accordingly.

Here is what I have found.. Most collection agencies are shams. They make money by bullyinging people over the phone or in writing, and it means nothing. For the few legit collection firms out there, that wish to sue you, they botch up the procedure so horribly, that anyone that knows a little bit, (just go to your local library for assistance, and look up your states court procedure rules) will get their case dismissed..

There is just no money in suing people that know that what they are doing. Most collections agencies make their money by buying debts for pennies on the dollar and trying to recover something by any means necessary. they typically break laws, and again, anyone in the know, can have the collection agencies owing them!!!

I can not comprehend why collection agencies always resort to abuse. My brother never paid his bills, and the collectors were always calling the house, harrasing everyone my parents, etc.. I was amazed at how rude they were!!! Did they really expect for someone to pay them?

there must be people out there that actually respond to this bullying. I sure dont. It makes me angry, and then I can educated and start writing letters. Just when it starts to get fun for me, they back off.

Its like the bully that never picks on anyone their own size.

Earlier this morning the phone rang. The caller ID said "Atty L Hecker" and the number was 609 570 3039. I said "Hello" a couple of times but there was no response.

Apparently this happens often, according to what I found via Google!

If you are on the do-not-call-list, they can call you. BUT they cannot call you and abandon the call repeatedly. This is also called "War Dialing"; why, I don't know. Why would someone call you if they have nothing to say? This is also sometimes a result of computers going out of whack. But you CAN go to FCC's website and file a complaint of harassment and/or to your state's attny general's office and file a COMPLAINT. War Dialing is AGAINST THE LAW and you can, at least, get revenge on this in this way!!!! Keep a log of how many times this happens and file a complaint. It's guaranteed to put a giant poochy lip on them when they get the call from the authorities. I understand there's some huge fines associated with this!!! HeeHee! I've done it to them before. I'm TIRED of harassment phone calls and people that call and say nothing!!!!!!!

They did it to me also. We went through the process of setting up payment arrangements. It statrted to sound fishy. So i xalled my mom and she told me that a law firm would not ask for personal information over the phone, or call your work phone # to harras you. This so called firm is on the Colorado law list for the most scams in the Denver metro area in 2009.

I co signed a loan for someone 16 years ago. I received a call from the L Hecker firm. It seems the debt is interest for late charges. If the payments were late why didn't they call me 16 years ago.

These people contacted me too with the same threats as everyone has had. I am so glad I didnt give them any info. After reading all thee comments, I feel alot better.

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collection agency sucks they can tried but wont get a penny

I too received a call from this group. However this call wasn't for me. It was for my father Who I haven't spoken too in years. My father does not have my home # the name of the person is Tony Brewer. Now understand my father is a very old man. The message that he left was thereis a serious claim file against him in this Law Firm and he need to speak with him right away because he is in allot of trouble. Not speaking to my father all these thoughts are running thru my head wondering what had happen because my Father has never been in trouble.I decided to call this attorney and see what is wrong and how did he get my # as I am unlisted. He gave me a very hard time asking me personal questions how they could contact my dad. When I told him I haven't talked to him in years be all but called me a liar and wanted to know how to reach him. I kept asking him how he got my # and he wouldn't answer me.He told me my dad was in serious trouble and it was very important to talk to him.Without coming out right and saying it he made me believe even the police was involved. Now that I have read this post I am going to call my attorney on Monday and let him hear the message they left on my voice mail. And no I have no outstanding bills against me. The answer to the goof ball who said all collection agency's have attorney on staff is full of it. My mother owned a collection agency for years. She paid a attorney to use his name that is all!!!! Working for her I know this outfit has broken some serious laws!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got a call yesterday from these people in regards to my husband owing an outstanding debt back in 2005. Asked a series of questions and told me i had 24 hrs to respond to the settlement. What a crock of bs.

I too received a call from these people for a debt that my husband supposedly owes from 2001. When I told them I knew nothing of the debt it was before we were married and that my husband was in Afghanistan (just left) they threatened to call his Commanding Officer saying that this could all harm his career and keep him from making rank....when I told them this sounded like a threat, they replied "I'm not threatening you ma'am, I am just trying to keep this from happening to you". Kept demanding to know when the next time I would speak to my husband.....communication is null at this point and I told them that and they said they would give me a week to contact him and they would call back to make arrangements for payment. Umm NO--will not pay a debt we know nothing about and honestly feel a little better about this whole situation after reading some of these post I now that these people are nothing but scam artists. After reading these posts I know have plenty of ammo to fire back when they make their return phone call.

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I got a call from these guys yesterday. Glad i googled it today. They wanted to settle a debt from 96. Started asking a couple of questions about kids, full time employment, ect. I was willing to settle with them till I read this but we couldnt agree on a dollar figure. I wasnt going over 400 and they wanted 500. It was uncontrollable curcimstances why I owed the bill from 96 and I would be willing to settle it with the origional creditor but not these crackpots. I will make them supply me with some documentation or leave me alone. On another note both Steve Martin or Mr. Mason were somewhat polite. As soon as people start yelling I turn into a brick wall or have fun with it. The conversation ended with I will talk to my lawyer and see what my rights are. Havent heard back from them yet. Now I am kinda looking forward to it.

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800-355-0123 (debt collector- apparently reported for Fraud)

Lawrence Hecker (attorney)

Jeanine Taylor (Resolution Manager)-This Lady is RUDE and unprofessional- She harasses people.


Address that was given to me to send them documents:
2C South Gold Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08691

Address:
Laurence Hecker
2C South Gold Drive
Hamilton NJ, 08691

I have been dealing with this stupid so called law firm for 2 dang years now and I always have to talk to SARA JAMES.... well, they basically refuse to accept what we can pay and all of this CRAP... any advice???? I wish they would go away~ the debt we owe is legit, BUT, heckers office is a pain in my BUTT!! I want to settle with them once we get our taes back but i dont know how thats gonna work out seeing as how we dont have the 500 bucks they want us to pay on FRIDAY

I have been dealin with heckers office for 2 years now! They always gripe about what we pay and arguw with me and tell me if i dont pay what they say then the balance will have to be paid in full... any advice???