they have a new number now 720 446 5016 they are also v&s scumbags these people need to get a life

I just got a call from these guys and they used my ex sister in laws first name plus my first name and our last name in common. saying i needed to call back using a case number. glad i googled and found thos site i jut got saved from a bunch of grief. thanks guys

These criminals and morons called my son about a debt that had already been cleared up, and was the fault of the debtor.  They demanded his SSN and credit card number along with some made up amount that was absolutely ludicrous.  They (David Miller, if that's even his name) then threatened that the Sheriff (of a county my son didn't even live in) would be serving an arrest warrant the next day.  He then said his wages would be garnished, he would be paying court costs, and a host of other threats.  This happened on 3 different phone calls.

I decided to turn the tables.  I started emailing them and quoting some requirements that they seemed to be not following from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  When I did this, I got a reply from crybaby David to stop emailing him or I would be charged with harrassment.

This company is a total scam.  If they call you, report them immediately to the Florida State Attorney General and your state Attorney General.

WHAT IS THIS  COMPANY FORM I RECEIVE THE SAME CALL WITH THE SAME NUMBER  AND WHAT DO THEY WANT FROM YOU

WHAT IS THIS COMPANAY FORM I RECEIVE THE SAME CALL WITH THE SAME NUMBER  AND WHAT DO THEY WANT FROM YOU

I am not going to all the work of sending letters to a b***s*** scam artist such as this. I screamed at them from word go and called back 15 times in 3 minutes until I got some pea brained idiot claiming to be in charge. They called one more time a week later at which time I took my trusty freon powered air horn and let loose a nice blast into the phone that should have impacted the person on the other ends ear at roughly 140 db which is roughly equivalent to a jet engine throttled to take off. I hope it split the son of a bitchs ear drum open until it bleed. F****ng c***sucking b*****ds, can't wait till the next call.

i am a former employee of vanderbilt. the company has been in business for a while. probably listed for less than 12 months because they keep changing the name of the company. they have been ritecoast, kam financials, mendenhall, levine & cohen, vanderbilt, and now also buchanan capitol all at the same old cheney add, all same owners. the phone numbers they call you on change periodically so its always from a different state. they call you from thier office and you are calling that same office right back to a collector who uses a fake name. they also tack on a 19% fee to what you what you actually owe. the numbers they get gor you come form a website called accurint. they enter the info they have for you and it pulls up everyone youve ever been asscoicated with and those are the numbers they contact you on.there is no legal documents and you are not being served anything. you can tell them to place you on the dnc list but they wont until you call in and verify your social. even if you do that later they will comp. wipe out the notes and everything so it looks as if youve never been called before, sell the paper so it starts all over again.even the dialers there that make the first call to you are using fake names as well as the reception desk.you guys dont call back in or refuse to pay or anything else they make no money and are forced to shut down temp. until its been a few and they start calling all over again.

Just a follow up...
I did a little looking around and found out that they have an F rating with the BBB, for two reasons
1- customer complaints for debt/collection issues (3 of them)
2- age of company (less then 12 months)
Theyre address is listed as being in Orlando, FL
But there is no phone number listed and Im sure that you can guess why

I received a voicemail from them not even 10 minutes ago.
If they are legit why do they make calls where anyone could hear private information i.e. 'case numbers' instead of going through the mail like actual lawyers do?
My voicemail asked to speak with me or my representative immediately and if it wasn't me to hang up. Then it gave some 800 number then a 5555 case number. Then it repeated that if it wasn't me to hang up. Then they wanted to speak with me or my representative.
Is that how legitimate that they are?
Using the fake numbers for movies and television?

Glad I stumbled across this site. My grandparents received a call from this number by Vanderbuilt & Associates, regarding a alleged debt I had with threats it was going to go to court if I did not respond. Morgan Laskey was  the lady calling; then when I called I spoke with Stephen Richards. Funny thing is, why couldn't they call my phone number instead of theirs, surely they can get that from records? Also, I've never heard of a 3rd party working for a law firm? I used to work at a law firm and all correspondence was done directly through us. I called them and before they could tell me anything from my "case #" they wanted to verify the last four of my social security number. I refused--saying I don't give out that information over the phone. He said that they had the whole number,  compared themselves to a cable company and how you give that # out, then read off what he believes was the last four of the SS#--then he asked if that was it. I said no. He then apologized, asked what number I had been receiving calls at, then removed the number from their system.
Definitely suspicious, and I will be filing a complaint with the Texas Attorney General's office.

Someone called my parents, and then they gave me their phone number. I called them with my name and case number they gave to my parents. They said they were calling from Vanderbuilt and Associates attempting to collect a debt I owed to At&t for cable, phone, and internet services for the amount of 900.00 which dated back to 1998. Then as I debated with them, they said they were sorry for the mixup, and that it was actually a debt I owed radio shack. I asked them to tell me what I bought from radio shack in 1998, and they said they did not have that information, and wanted me to pay them this 900.00 over the phone or else if I went to court I would have to pay 2,300.00, plus court and attornet fees.  They also said they would garnish my wages for ten years. I said I was unemployed. At that point, I told them to go f---k off, and hung up on them. Then I googled them and came across all of these complaints. The number they are using now is: 1-(888)342-0623. Don't fall into their trap. Good luck everyone who comes across these creeps. Plus they had a P.O. Box I had 15 years ago, and thought I lived in New York. They said they were in Orlando Florida.

My parents just received a call requesting to speak to my ex-husband.  I have been divorced from him almost 20 years.  So I called the number that he left with my parents and it was 888-342-0623 ext 152 and the persons name was Ben Baez.  What a coincidence!!! Mr. Baez said that he would take my parents name off of the list.  Still dont know how he was able to get their number.

I received one of these calls today.  They claimed that they were with Vanderbilt and Associates and that I was going to be served tomorrow between 9-4 pm and they wanted to verify that I was going to be home.  They told me to call 888-342-0623 extension 152 to speak with Benjamin Biaz regarding my "Case."
I hit this site and hung up. I have now filed a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General

This is a number from Vandenberg, Chase and Associates a collections agency.  Your friend used you as a reference and then ditched out on some debt.  That debt was sold to this collections company.  They're trying to find it to make some money.

looking for my friend

"Mr Kane" called, apparently mad at the world he has a crappy collection job, rude, does not know how to do things properly and is obviously not a college graduate, maybe not even a high school diploma.  Talking about other people's personal business to strangers, telling me about someone else's problems, trying locate a deadbeat.  To keep your job in today's economic state you need to be GOOD at what you do or they will hand to the next one.

This company called my aunt looking for me (I don't know how they got her number).  The company stated they are from "Legal Provision??" I searched the phone number and it linked to Vandenberg. The lady did not leave her name, but left the number and case number.  She stated on the voicemail that she will "make a recommendation unless I call her immediately".  As soon as I called, some guy answered and immediately asked for my name and SSN#. I told him I wasn't giving him that info but will the case number that was left on the voicemail. He yelled at me about not following directions properly and I hung up.

They call and hang up all times of the day.

This company contacted me a week ago on my way to work. An "investigator" told me he had a case number and was working a check fraud investigation against me. Imagine my suprise, since I work for a bank! I asked him about it and he told me the debt was under my maiden name which I have not used since 2000. I had all of my id's including my passport changed to my married name and then he claimed the debt was from Ace Cash express in 2005. He gave a name of an apartment complex I lived in while I was first married but the wrong apartment number. I was thinking the whole thing was strange since he had the wrong name and address. He said there was a debt for originally $240 and now was $450. I told him I wanted to see something in writing since I did not remember this. He then told me he WAS NOT A DEBT COLLECTOR, and therefore would not send me anything in writing. He wanted a checking account over the phone. I told him I was not comfortable giving out such information. He said they would arrest me then, so have a nice life and started to hang up on me. I asked him what they do when people want to make payments without accounts and then he told information for a Moneygram. He said as of monday there would be a warrant out for my arrest. Little do they know I work right next to a police station and I am able to chat with the officers on a regular basis. I talked to my husband and we sent a debt validation letter since I am pretty sure this is not my debt. After reading all these posts and also seeing their advertisement looking for debt collectors online they are obviously full of misinformation. I will let everyone know when I get my certified mail back and see if they respond.

im just in high school and they called me in the middle of class -_-

Sabra--

Send them this letter demanding that they validate the debt they are calling about. Send it VIA Certified Mail and request a return receipt:

Today's Date

Your Name
Your Address

Collector's Name
Collector's Address

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL

Dear {insert name of collector or company},

I am writing in response to your (letter or phone call) dated {insert date}, (copy enclosed) because I do not believe I owe what you say I owe.

This is the first I've heard from you, or any other company on this matter therefore, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Section 809(b): Validating Debts:

(b) If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector.

I respectfully request that you provide me with the following information:

(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) Provide a verification or copy of any judgment (if applicable);
(4) Proof that you are licensed to collect debts in (insert name of your state)
Be advised that I am fully aware of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For instance, I know that:

because I have disputed this debt in writing within 30 days of receipt of your dunning notice, you must obtain verification of the debt or a copy of the judgment against me and mail these items to me at your expense;
you cannot add interest or fees except those allowed by the original contract or state law.
you do not have to respond to this dispute but if you do, any attempt to collect this debt without validating it, violates the FDCPA;
Also be advised that I am keeping very accurate records of all correspondence from you and your company including recording all phone calls and I will not hesitate to report violations of the law to my State Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau.

I have disputed this debt; therefore, until validated you know your information concerning this debt is inaccurate. Thus, if you have already reported this debt to any credit-reporting agency (CRA) or Credit Bureau (CB) then, you must immediately inform them of my dispute with this debt. Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate or failing to report information correctly violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act § 1681s-2. Should you pursue a judgment without validating this debt, I will inform the judge and request the case be dismissed based on your failure to comply with the FDCPA.

Finally, if you do not own this debt, I demand that you immediately send a copy of this dispute letter to the original creditor so they are also aware of my dispute with this debt.

Signature here
Your Printed Name

http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/Disputing ... ute-letter.html

This company is full of you know what and don't believe anything or give them any information. I get a call from them out the blue stating that a fraud case has been made against my name and social security # so of course I panic, thinking that someone has tried to steal my indentity. But when I call in, he doesn't even know my married name as he keeps calling me by my maiden name and I ask him to verify my ssn # that he shows the "fraud" case on and he can't even tell me. I told him to quit calling me, posing as someone else and thats illegal to call people and make them think they are in trouble or force them to give up their perosnal information. Bottom line, they are 3rd party collectors and are trying to pose as lawyers, police etc just to get $$ but can't even confirm what debt they are calling about. Also, I asked why I hadn't I gotten anything in the mail regarding this debt and he hung up on me.

Vandenberg Chase and Associates states in their message that either I or my lawyer need call them.  Give me an 888 number and case number

we are vandenberg chase and associates we are going to file a warrant for your arrest for a fraudulent check you have to pay now.  well i cant pay 700 now we will give you two payments now give us your credit card information over the phone ok **** wait my roommate is telling me not to give my credit card over the internet you dont have to listen to them they are not invloved with this well my roommate says send papers and i can give you my credit card on the papers there are no papers to send you we are filing civil and criminal charges against you ok i am going to call the states att office first go ahead call the states attny office and ask them what happens when u fraud a company and then hung up on me

Wow, the scam artists have a new name and a new area code. These people are total scammers. They go by a variety of names and phone numbers -- some of the names they use include Global Asset Investigations, Worldwide Recovery Services, Worldwide Asset Investigation Services and North American Asset Investigation Bureau (NAAIB). Last year they were operating out of Cleveland, OH, until they were shut down -- the Cleveland BBB named them as one of the top ten scams of 2007 (http://cleveland.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.asp ... 19642b&art=4334).
You can get more info here: http://www.budhibbs.com/debtcollectorpages/NAAIB.htm.
They use one area code for a while, until word on the internet gets out,  then start using a new area code, but the MO is always the same: they call and identify themselves in a way that implies they are either working for a lawyer, the court system, or the police department (all of these misleading statements are illegal); tell you that there has been a civil case filed against you, they give you a case number, and tell you that you must contact them before a warrant is sworn out against you. When you contact them, they tell you that they are investigating a debt that is 10, 12, 15 or so years old; they'll name some bank you've never heard of, or a credit card you've never heard of. They'll have just enough information about you to make you nervous and they'll be phishing to find out more information. They'll tell you that the debt is some ridiculous amount -- let's say $10,200 for an example -- but if you're willing to pay today, they'll reduce it to, for example, $650. But they can't give you an address. Instead, they will ask for your bank account or credit card number. They'll tell you that if you don't settle on the phone with them that moment, a sheriff will appear at your door within 48 hours to arrest you. NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. Complaints have been filed to the AG of OH, MD, TX, NY, and IL, as well as to the FTC, FCC, and the FBI (as they are trying to illegally extort money over the phone). They target the elderly and infirm. Do not speak with them, and save whatever messages they leave on your phone. If you get a phone call, file a complaint online with the following organizations:
http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/complaint.htm
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
as well as the Attorney General of your own state. Remember: whether the debt is yours or not, you should not be dealing with these people. They are not a legitimate organization.

Please report them so that others aren't taken advantage of!

Vandenberg, Chase & Associates  This company is brutal. They are a collection agency, apparently newly formed in March 2008, that have their "investigators" call and make you believe they are a law firm and if you don't pay they will issue a warrant for your arrest, garnish your wages, etc. Mind you, they do all this without ever having sent anything in writing regarding the alleged debt.

Phone: (404) 249-1099  
Address: 2870 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 492
Atlanta, GA 30305-2918
Mohammad Ahmed, President  
887 W Marietta St NW Ste J102
Atlanta, GA 30318-5266    
Fax: (404) 249-9599  www.vcacorp.com

http://www.budhibbs.com/agency_watch_list_submissions.htm

Continue please.  I just want to know about these guys.....

Called for someone else, could barely understand what she be sayin.  Lets open our mouths wider when we speak and how about knowing the script a little better before you call "clients about a really important legal matter"  What I don't understand is my voicemail states who I am and I am not even close to the person they were calling for.

Duh uh

Vanderbilt.. why hide? they say their number anyway why use the infamous 1-000-000-0000 number! What if we sue them for harrassment. I wish the President of the United States can do something about Collectors and their system, its rediculous! if you cant pay it, you really cant, just wait for statues of limitations set in and your good period!.

Hi I've always wanted to post my feelings! These guys called me from atlanta and guess what!? They told me they represented Vanderbilt Case & Assoc. So after a long 2 years of investigation i found out that they are... To Be Continued...