571-431-1962
VA, US
RLT in Alabama
RLT in Alabama
2012-07-06 01:37:32
Survey
called our residence at 8:30PM....asking about our banking activity and services....I called number back.....Meritt Research Services....why are these people calling us?  BEWARE of SCAM....trying to pinpoint where you bank...so they can SCAM your funds!!!!
Taylor
Taylor
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
I missed their call and called them back. It was a company who put me on hold after i told them my name, presumably to find out who called me, but when he came back he only said they were looking for someone else. He wouldn't tell me what company he worked for.
dj ??
dj ??
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
Call the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint
disgusted
disgusted
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
I have the same problem as everyone else. They don't leave a msg and don't answer when I call them.
Dan
Dan
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
I receive several calls everyday from MRS, at this number and 202-367-9133,
When we actually talked to someone months back they asked for somebody we didn't even know!
Mom
Mom
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
this company is calling my 9 year old daughter at all hours and not leaving a message.  They don't answer when you call back.  If they do answer they insist they are calling a person who we do not know.  Geez - ever heard of the one where someone gives you a false phone number... duh!
Confused
Confused
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
Called Twice today.  10/19 caller ID says Washington D.C.  I called back and recording says I was calling MRS Associates.  Was looking for someone I know but have no contact with.  Kept questioning me about this person.  Felt like a collector.  Ask how they got my number and they just said that the person gave us this contact number which is weird because that person doesn't know my number.
Marc
Marc
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
These same people just called me at 8:30 on a Saturday.  They had the wrong person with the same name and just had no manners.  I then called back three times to find out why they were pestering me so much and they flew into a rage eacg tune.  I told them all four calls I was going to call my State Representative and the regulators, and they said I was threatening and abusive!  I told them the onus was on them because they invaded my home and showed no manners.  They never revealed why they were calling except that it was important and for XXXXXXX (who I don't do any business with).
C
C
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
Call and twice today left no messages
Broke
Broke
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
Collection Agency
mike
mike
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
this number calls me and hangs up 6am to 6pm when call them back and give and ask them what they wanted the asked for my 4year old son and wont give me any info about why they are calling and ask me to give them their number and ask me to have him call when avalibe even after i tell them I wont put my 4year old son on the phone to talk to you.  one had the nerve to say that my son told them to call at 6am
Guess
Guess
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
Who are these people? Try answering the phone but not saying anything...They just hold on the line without a single word. Makes you want to rip their arm off and beat them with it. Waste of my time. If they call when I am in the car, I just put the phone next to the speeaker and blast up the volume.
olga
olga
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
call today and left no message
Freddie
Freddie
2011-06-06 20:51:49
Unknown
This a hole called the house at 4 am and proceeded to insult my wife. I got involved post haste and the little twirp slipped up and gave me his name. At first he would only give me his first name - Matt. Then I started into him about why he will only give me his LAST name and he slipped up and it came out - VERBIN. Yep, that's right - Matt Verbin I got your number now you little twit! This jerkoff MATT VERBIN couldn't listen that we just got a new number in our ne house and he OBVIOUSLY had the wrong people, but he just wanted to be rude and insisted that I was really some guy named Lamar Dareen. This Verbin has an IQ of a Radish.
Mrs. T
Mrs. T
2010-01-26 20:25:58
Unknown
Phone rang. I picked up and said hello. No Answer, but no hang up either. Said hello again twice and nothing.
Eileen
Eileen
2009-11-12 15:12:04
Unknown
I have gotten 4 calls from this number in the past 2 days.
txstitches
txstitches
2009-10-05 22:11:29
Unknown
got the phone call and the man would not speak up loud enough for husband to hear. Was so garbled that husband had to ask who or what he wanted and then guy hung up. I am going to bill the man the third time he calls if he makes the second call. This is legal and you can get away with this. Don't let the bill collectors run you over. You are in charge . Hope this helps people cause we pay the phone bill not them.


                                          txstitches
Mara
Mara
2009-09-25 15:08:47
Debt Collector
I got my phone a little over a month ago, and have gotten at least three calls a day for the last month!!  Finally this morning, they called and woke me up at 8:30 am.  I asked who it was, and they said "This is Jessie, is D---- available?"  I responded by asking what company they were from, and she told me it was MRS, was this D---- S------.  I told them that no, this was not the person they were looking for, and I had already told the company that they were going to get hit with a harrassment charge, and thank you for giving me their information, because that makes it a bit easier for me to follow through on this.  Unbelievable.
George
George
2009-09-19 01:37:57
Debt Collector
Lady talked so fast on my answering machine, I had to play it 6 times to retreve the info.  Number is for M R S Associates.  Call was for an individual who has never been at this number, and I've had it for 28 years,
Russell
Russell
2009-09-17 19:56:11
Debt Collector
This is by far the sleaziest collection agency I have spoken to! They called asking for someone in the same building and when I told them I wasn't the person they were trying to reach they had the nerve to try to use me to send their message.
kla
kla
2009-08-24 18:26:17
Debt Collector
571 431 1962 They called me at work and this time left a message. It's a typical collection call saying that "this is not a sales call" and that they "have information that you may not be aware of".
constant calls
constant calls
2009-08-24 14:35:19
Unknown
Caller calls several times a day with MRS on caller ID and the number is 571-431-1962.  Never leaves a message and hangs up.

I have no idea where they got my number from.  It is unlisted and new.
Una
Una
2009-08-17 18:26:25
Unknown
Keep calling and do not speak when questioned.
LAMET
LAMET
2009-08-14 18:53:03
Unknown
Funny - Claimed she would not risk losing her job by lying to you, but the first sign of lawsuit for her lies will get her FIRED!

THEY ARE LYING SCUMBAGS who cannot validate debts and make illegal threats!
LAMET
LAMET
2009-08-14 18:50:24
Unknown
COLLECTION AGENCIES DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION!
FROM www.budhibbs.com  A CONSUMER ADVOCATE WEBSITE that specializes in Debt Collections and offers assistance to consumers.  
THEY ALSO EXPOSE THE WORST FDCPA VIOLATORS IN THE COUNTRY - THIS IS ONE OF THEM


MRS Associates, Inc.

3 Executive Campus, #400
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
1-877-508-6304
Web Address: www.mrsassociates.com
Saul A. Freedman, Pres & CEO
saul1@mrsassociates.com
Jeff Freedman, VP & Partner
jeff@mrsassociates.com
Kelli Coia, Dir of Training/Development
Jill Sittineri, Incentives Mgr.


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Bud Says                         Consumer Comments Below

ONE OF AMERICA'S WORST COLLECTION AGENCIES!  Brain dead debt collectors with a street mentality. Very UNPROFESSIONAL in their business and collections technique.

These are VERY nasty people who go to no end with their lies, intimidation and BS!

These collectors give ALL debt collectors a bad reputation. There is no lie they will not tell, everyone they talk to is about to:

Be arrested
Have their wages garnished
Have a judgment levied against them
All of the above.

NOTHING they say or do is to be believed or trusted. Stay FAR away from these misfits of society; they are as BAD as debt collectors can be!!

IF YOU RECEIVE AN ARBITRATION NOTICE FROM MRS GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.

CAUTION: I recommend you NEVER disclose your bank account or credit card information to a debt collector, as you risk them emptying your account, or maxing out your credit card. If you feel they are reporting on your credit bureau files in error or need assistance in dealing with them, email  the details w/your location.  Assistance and referral to a consumer legal specialist may be available


Dealing with debt collectors
http://www.budhibbs.com/start.html

Statute of limitations by state ? always double check directly with your own State Government Website
http://www.budhibbs.com/statute_of_limitations.htm

Recording calls from debt collectors ? always double check with your own State Government website
http://www.budhibbs.com/record.htm



From FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WEBSITE
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre18.shtm

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.


Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers
If you?re behind in paying your bills, or a creditor?s records mistakenly make it appear that you are, a debt collector may be contacting you.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation?s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from you.

Under the FDCPA, a debt collector is someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies that buy delinquent debts and then try to collect them.

Here are some questions and answers about your rights under the Act.

What types of debts are covered?
The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, a medical bill, and your mortgage. The FDCPA doesn?t cover debts you incurred to run a business.

Can a debt collector contact me any time or any place?
No. A debt collector may not contact you at inconvenient times or places, such as before 8 in the morning or after 9 at night, unless you agree to it. And collectors may not contact you at work if they?re told (orally or in writing) that you?re not allowed to get calls there.


How can I stop a debt collector from contacting me?

If a collector contacts you about a debt, you may want to talk to them at least once to see if you can resolve the matter ? even if you don?t think you owe the debt, can?t repay it immediately, or think that the collector is contacting you by mistake. If you decide after contacting the debt collector that you don?t want the collector to contact you again, tell the collector ? in writing ? to stop contacting you. Here?s how to do that:

Make a copy of your letter. Send the original by certified mail, and pay for a ?return receipt? so you?ll be able to document what the collector received. Once the collector receives your letter, they may not contact you again, with two exceptions: a collector can contact you to tell you there will be no further contact or to let you know that they or the creditor intend to take a specific action, like filing a lawsuit. Sending such a letter to a debt collector you owe money to does not get rid of the debt, but it should stop the contact. The creditor or the debt collector still can sue you to collect the debt.

Can a debt collector contact anyone else about my debt?
If an attorney is representing you about the debt, the debt collector must contact the attorney, rather than you. If you don?t have an attorney, a collector may contact other people ? but only to find out your address, your home phone number, and where you work. Collectors usually are prohibited from contacting third parties more than once. Other than to obtain this location information about you, a debt collector generally is not permitted to discuss your debt with anyone other than you, your spouse, or your attorney.

What does the debt collector have to tell me about the debt?
Every collector must send you a written ?validation notice? telling you how much money you owe within five days after they first contact you. This notice also must include the name of the creditor to whom you owe the money, and how to proceed if you don?t think you owe the money.

Can a debt collector keep contacting me if I don?t think I owe any money?
If you send the debt collector a letter stating that you don?t owe any or all of the money, or asking for verification of the debt, that collector must stop contacting you. You have to send that letter within 30 days after you receive the validation notice. But a collector can begin contacting you again if it sends you written verification of the debt, like a copy of a bill for the amount you owe.


What practices are off limits for debt collectors?

Harassment. Debt collectors may not harass, oppress, or abuse you or any third parties they contact. For example, they may not:

use threats of violence or harm;
publish a list of names of people who refuse to pay their debts (but they can give this information to the credit reporting companies);
use obscene or profane language; or
repeatedly use the phone to annoy someone.

False statements. Debt collectors may not lie when they are trying to collect a debt. For example, they may not:

falsely claim that they are attorneys or government representatives;
falsely claim that you have committed a crime;
falsely represent that they operate or work for a credit reporting company;
misrepresent the amount you owe;
indicate that papers they send you are legal forms if they aren?t; or
indicate that papers they send to you aren?t legal forms if they are.

Debt collectors also are prohibited from saying that:

you will be arrested if you don?t pay your debt;
they?ll seize, garnish, attach, or sell your property or wages unless they are permitted by law to take the action and intend to do so; or
legal action will be taken against you, if doing so would be illegal or if they don?t intend to take the action.

Debt collectors may not:

give false credit information about you to anyone, including a credit reporting company;
send you anything that looks like an official document from a court or government agency if it isn?t; or
use a false company name.

Unfair practices. Debt collectors may not engage in unfair practices when they try to collect a debt. For example, they may not:

try to collect any interest, fee, or other charge on top of the amount you owe unless the contract that created your debt ? or your state law ? allows the charge;
deposit a post-dated check early;
take or threaten to take your property unless it can be done legally; or
contact you by postcard.

Can I control which debts my payments apply to?
Yes. If a debt collector is trying to collect more than one debt from you, the collector must apply any payment you make to the debt you select. Equally important, a debt collector may not apply a payment to a debt you don?t think you owe.

Can a debt collector garnish my bank account or my wages?
If you don?t pay a debt, a creditor or its debt collector generally can sue you to collect. If they win, the court will enter a judgment against you. The judgment states the amount of money you owe, and allows the creditor or collector to get a garnishment order against you, directing a third party, like your bank, to turn over funds from your account to pay the debt.

Wage garnishment happens when your employer withholds part of your compensation to pay your debts. Your wages usually can be garnished only as the result of a court order. Don?t ignore a lawsuit summons. If you do, you lose the opportunity to fight a wage garnishment.

Can federal benefits be garnished?
Many federal benefits are exempt from garnishment, including:

Social Security Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
Veterans? Benefits
Civil Service and Federal Retirement and Disability Benefits
Service Members? Pay
Military Annuities and Survivors? Benefits
Student Assistance
Railroad Retirement Benefits
Merchant Seamen Wages
Longshoremen?s and Harbor Workers? Death and Disability Benefits
Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Benefits
Compensation for Injury, Death, or Detention of Employees of U.S. Contractors Outside the U.S.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Disaster Assistance
But federal benefits may be garnished under certain circumstances, including to pay delinquent taxes, alimony, child support, or student loans.

Do I have any recourse if I think a debt collector has violated the law?
You have the right to sue a collector in a state or federal court within one year from the date the law was violated. If you win, the judge can require the collector to pay you for any damages you can prove you suffered because of the illegal collection practices, like lost wages and medical bills. The judge can require the debt collector to pay you up to $1,000, even if you can?t prove that you suffered actual damages. You also can be reimbursed for your attorney?s fees and court costs. A group of people also may sue a debt collector as part of a class action lawsuit and recover money for damages up to $500,000, or one percent of the collector?s net worth, whichever amount is lower. Even if a debt collector violates the FDCPA in trying to collect a debt, the debt does not go away if you owe it.

What should I do if a debt collector sues me?
If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, respond to the lawsuit, either personally or through your lawyer, by the date specified in the court papers to preserve your rights.

Where do I report a debt collector for an alleged violation?
Report any problems you have with a debt collector to your state Attorney General?s office (www.naag.org) and the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov). Many states have their own debt collection laws that are different from the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Your Attorney General?s office can help you determine your rights under your state?s law.

For More Information
To learn more about debt collection and other credit-related issues, visit www.ftc.gov/credit and MyMoney.gov, the U.S. government?s portal to financial education.
LAMET
LAMET
2009-08-14 18:47:43
Unknown
COLLECTION AGENCIES DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION!
FROM www.budhibbs.com  A CONSUMER ADVOCATE WEBSITE that specializes in Debt Collections and offers assistance to consumers.  
THEY ALSO EXPOSE THE WORST FDCPA VIOLATORS IN THE COUNTRY - THIS IS ONE OF THEM


 MRS Associates, Inc.

3 Executive Campus, #400
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
1-877-508-6304
Web Address: www.mrsassociates.com
 Saul A. Freedman, Pres & CEO
saul1@mrsassociates.com
Jeff Freedman, VP & Partner
jeff@mrsassociates.com
Kelli Coia, Dir of Training/Development
Jill Sittineri, Incentives Mgr.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bud Says                         Consumer Comments Below

ONE OF AMERICA'S WORST COLLECTION AGENCIES!  Brain dead debt collectors with a street mentality. Very UNPROFESSIONAL in their business and collections technique.

These are VERY nasty people who go to no end with their lies, intimidation and BS!

These collectors give ALL debt collectors a bad reputation. There is no lie they will not tell, everyone they talk to is about to:

Be arrested
Have their wages garnished
Have a judgment levied against them
All of the above.

NOTHING they say or do is to be believed or trusted. Stay FAR away from these misfits of society; they are as BAD as debt collectors can be!!

IF YOU RECEIVE AN ARBITRATION NOTICE FROM MRS GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.

CAUTION: I recommend you NEVER disclose your bank account or credit card information to a debt collector, as you risk them emptying your account, or maxing out your credit card. If you feel they are reporting on your credit bureau files in error or need assistance in dealing with them, email  the details w/your location.  Assistance and referral to a consumer legal specialist may be available


Dealing with debt collectors
http://www.budhibbs.com/start.html

Statute of limitations by state ? always double check directly with your own State Government Website
http://www.budhibbs.com/statute_of_limitations.htm

Recording calls from debt collectors ? always double check with your own State Government website
http://www.budhibbs.com/record.htm



From FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WEBSITE
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre18.shtm

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.


Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers
If you?re behind in paying your bills, or a creditor?s records mistakenly make it appear that you are, a debt collector may be contacting you.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation?s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from you.

Under the FDCPA, a debt collector is someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies that buy delinquent debts and then try to collect them.

Here are some questions and answers about your rights under the Act.

What types of debts are covered?
The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, a medical bill, and your mortgage. The FDCPA doesn?t cover debts you incurred to run a business.

Can a debt collector contact me any time or any place?
No. A debt collector may not contact you at inconvenient times or places, such as before 8 in the morning or after 9 at night, unless you agree to it. And collectors may not contact you at work if they?re told (orally or in writing) that you?re not allowed to get calls there.


How can I stop a debt collector from contacting me?

If a collector contacts you about a debt, you may want to talk to them at least once to see if you can resolve the matter ? even if you don?t think you owe the debt, can?t repay it immediately, or think that the collector is contacting you by mistake. If you decide after contacting the debt collector that you don?t want the collector to contact you again, tell the collector ? in writing ? to stop contacting you. Here?s how to do that:

Make a copy of your letter. Send the original by certified mail, and pay for a ?return receipt? so you?ll be able to document what the collector received. Once the collector receives your letter, they may not contact you again, with two exceptions: a collector can contact you to tell you there will be no further contact or to let you know that they or the creditor intend to take a specific action, like filing a lawsuit. Sending such a letter to a debt collector you owe money to does not get rid of the debt, but it should stop the contact. The creditor or the debt collector still can sue you to collect the debt.

Can a debt collector contact anyone else about my debt?
If an attorney is representing you about the debt, the debt collector must contact the attorney, rather than you. If you don?t have an attorney, a collector may contact other people ? but only to find out your address, your home phone number, and where you work. Collectors usually are prohibited from contacting third parties more than once. Other than to obtain this location information about you, a debt collector generally is not permitted to discuss your debt with anyone other than you, your spouse, or your attorney.

What does the debt collector have to tell me about the debt?
Every collector must send you a written ?validation notice? telling you how much money you owe within five days after they first contact you. This notice also must include the name of the creditor to whom you owe the money, and how to proceed if you don?t think you owe the money.

Can a debt collector keep contacting me if I don?t think I owe any money?
If you send the debt collector a letter stating that you don?t owe any or all of the money, or asking for verification of the debt, that collector must stop contacting you. You have to send that letter within 30 days after you receive the validation notice. But a collector can begin contacting you again if it sends you written verification of the debt, like a copy of a bill for the amount you owe.


What practices are off limits for debt collectors?

Harassment. Debt collectors may not harass, oppress, or abuse you or any third parties they contact. For example, they may not:

use threats of violence or harm;
publish a list of names of people who refuse to pay their debts (but they can give this information to the credit reporting companies);
use obscene or profane language; or
repeatedly use the phone to annoy someone.

False statements. Debt collectors may not lie when they are trying to collect a debt. For example, they may not:

falsely claim that they are attorneys or government representatives;
falsely claim that you have committed a crime;
falsely represent that they operate or work for a credit reporting company;
misrepresent the amount you owe;
indicate that papers they send you are legal forms if they aren?t; or
indicate that papers they send to you aren?t legal forms if they are.

Debt collectors also are prohibited from saying that:

you will be arrested if you don?t pay your debt;
they?ll seize, garnish, attach, or sell your property or wages unless they are permitted by law to take the action and intend to do so; or
legal action will be taken against you, if doing so would be illegal or if they don?t intend to take the action.

Debt collectors may not:

give false credit information about you to anyone, including a credit reporting company;
send you anything that looks like an official document from a court or government agency if it isn?t; or
use a false company name.

Unfair practices. Debt collectors may not engage in unfair practices when they try to collect a debt. For example, they may not:

try to collect any interest, fee, or other charge on top of the amount you owe unless the contract that created your debt ? or your state law ? allows the charge;
deposit a post-dated check early;
take or threaten to take your property unless it can be done legally; or
contact you by postcard.

Can I control which debts my payments apply to?
Yes. If a debt collector is trying to collect more than one debt from you, the collector must apply any payment you make to the debt you select. Equally important, a debt collector may not apply a payment to a debt you don?t think you owe.

Can a debt collector garnish my bank account or my wages?
If you don?t pay a debt, a creditor or its debt collector generally can sue you to collect. If they win, the court will enter a judgment against you. The judgment states the amount of money you owe, and allows the creditor or collector to get a garnishment order against you, directing a third party, like your bank, to turn over funds from your account to pay the debt.

Wage garnishment happens when your employer withholds part of your compensation to pay your debts. Your wages usually can be garnished only as the result of a court order. Don?t ignore a lawsuit summons. If you do, you lose the opportunity to fight a wage garnishment.

Can federal benefits be garnished?
Many federal benefits are exempt from garnishment, including:

Social Security Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
Veterans? Benefits
Civil Service and Federal Retirement and Disability Benefits
Service Members? Pay
Military Annuities and Survivors? Benefits
Student Assistance
Railroad Retirement Benefits
Merchant Seamen Wages
Longshoremen?s and Harbor Workers? Death and Disability Benefits
Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Benefits
Compensation for Injury, Death, or Detention of Employees of U.S. Contractors Outside the U.S.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Disaster Assistance
But federal benefits may be garnished under certain circumstances, including to pay delinquent taxes, alimony, child support, or student loans.

Do I have any recourse if I think a debt collector has violated the law?
You have the right to sue a collector in a state or federal court within one year from the date the law was violated. If you win, the judge can require the collector to pay you for any damages you can prove you suffered because of the illegal collection practices, like lost wages and medical bills. The judge can require the debt collector to pay you up to $1,000, even if you can?t prove that you suffered actual damages. You also can be reimbursed for your attorney?s fees and court costs. A group of people also may sue a debt collector as part of a class action lawsuit and recover money for damages up to $500,000, or one percent of the collector?s net worth, whichever amount is lower. Even if a debt collector violates the FDCPA in trying to collect a debt, the debt does not go away if you owe it.

What should I do if a debt collector sues me?
If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, respond to the lawsuit, either personally or through your lawyer, by the date specified in the court papers to preserve your rights.

Where do I report a debt collector for an alleged violation?
Report any problems you have with a debt collector to your state Attorney General?s office (www.naag.org) and the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov). Many states have their own debt collection laws that are different from the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Your Attorney General?s office can help you determine your rights under your state?s law.

For More Information
To learn more about debt collection and other credit-related issues, visit www.ftc.gov/credit and MyMoney.gov, the U.S. government?s portal to financial education.
Immewnity
Immewnity
2009-08-14 18:45:32
Unknown
They got a new one:
annoyed
annoyed
2009-08-14 18:42:07
Debt Collector
This is for a company called MRS. They are a "collection agency". They are saying they represent Chase credit cards (say WHAT?!) and absolutely refused to provide documentation to show WHAT I owed. They just claimed that I owed them money and that I need to send them money. The woman was COMPLETELY rude and unethical. She said that she wouldn't lie to me about it because I'm not worth her losing her job. By refusing to provide documentation, they are clearly violating the law. Until they can show that I owe this supposed debt I'm not sending them ANY money.
kla
kla
2009-08-07 04:14:12
Unknown
Well well this number also called me at home (at least once, about 10 minutes after the last time they called me at work). NO message, but caller ID at home identifies it as "Washington DC".

I'm not sure if they called more than once at home because my caller ID only lists the last time a number calls (I have witnessed it while home so I know this is what it does) even if they call multiple times a day.
kla
kla
2009-08-06 21:25:26
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They just called a second time (within about an hour maybe hour and a half) I answered with my standard "company name this is my name speaking.." and got an automatic voice saying "Please Hold for an important call" SCheah Right.
1-406-452-4415 1-917-515-7279 1-312-922-6500
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