Looking for a friend that put me down as a contact. The friend owes money.

I received this phone call from the same number I was confused how the hell they get all my numbers they called my cell then my home number then lastly my private home number I was so pissed and cross referenced this number and it was a scam so stay away I never heard of this crap and I never answer their calls so I block them all gladly I know who called me! What a doofus and a shame they go after people who trying work hard for their money and get robbed blind by this people so even never stop calling all day even called me early in the morning and woke me up excatly at 8am really at 8am pls!!!!!!!!!

I got the same call with the same callback 855 number.Couldn't even understand the name of the person it was for...SCAM!

I have calls from 716.418.8230 almost every day. I don't know how to stop this.  I have application that blocks the number, but can't block messages. Please help.

I began receiving calls from this company calling themselves "Del Rey and Associates" in December 2013. I ignored them at first, because i am working to pay down my debt from college, one account at a time. I then began receiving calls that threatened legal paperwork and arrest. I know enough about the law to know that in addition to the fact that you can't be arrested for a debt you owe, a debt collection agency cannot threaten you with arrest. My curiosity was piqued by this so I returned their call.

Call #1: I spoke to a man for a bit on the phone. He explained that I can taken out a payday loan with CashNet and defaulted on payment. Immediately I knew the reason for the call. My ex-partner had taken out several payday loans in my name, without my consent, as we were separating. When I explained the situation the man on the phone began to insult me. He even went so far as to call me a "f**got" because I am gay. I explained that I had a copy of a police report that should absolve me of my responsibility to the debt. I asked him for an address that I could send it via certified mail. He told me to "just pay your bills dead beat".

I ignored their calls until recently. I had began to receive 10+ voicemails PER DAY from this company.

Call #2: I spoke to a woman on the phone. To make a long story short we got into long shouting match. She insulted me and I threatened to complain to the FTC, my state Attorney General and my local DA. I asked if they has a website and she pointed me to http://www.delraycapitalllc.com/ which is a website that looks like it was made in 1996. I told her I didn't believe they were legitimate and would be following up with an attorney. She hung up.

Call #3: I called back immediately after being hung up on and got a woman named Elizabeth Bishop in the "legal department". We discussed my story at length. I gave her my ex-partners information and she was somehow able to track down his new address, workplace, phone number, mother's phone number, mother's address, etc. It was really spooky how she was able to do this. There is no hiding from them, really. Elizabeth proceeded to call and leave voicemails on their machines (she had 3-way called so I could hear her do it). She seemed nice.

I am now receiving calls and voicemails from them again, this time under the name "Cooper Mediation Firm".

I just got this call this morning but today is not the first time they have called. I have no bank account at all! I don't use banks. Haven't taken out a loan, don't have a mortgage, there is no logical reason for this call to me. I live in a senior mobile park where I own my home. I just ignore them as I have absolutely no debts, no creditors and owe nothing that will have gone to collections. Therefore, there is no reason for me to even be getting this call.

I am retired and have no problem with my bank account.  These people keep calling and when my wife call them back they wanted to know information on my son. She didn't give any cause I hear from him about every 3 years or so but they just keep calling.  They need to be reported to the FCC or FBI or someone.

I am sure the call itself was intimidating all indications are this is clearly a scam.  Don't worry about it, aside from the fact they are calling with harassing messages.  Just don't pick up the calls from them and they will move along

I'm only in high school with a trac phone and they keep calling me so i dont answer but the one time i did they just started talking and since they were scarring me i hung up. I've never given my phone number to anyone out a state. these people live in New York. But i came and looked online. is it something i should worry about or is this guy just a scam artist??

received the same exact VM asking for somebody who does not live at this number from "Delray and Associates- even gave me a reference number but gave call back number of 855-463-8828. They call incessantly. Assumed from the start that it was a scam so never even attempted to call back.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, is warning consumers to be on the alert for scam artists posing as debt collectors. It may be hard to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and a fake one. Sometimes a fake collector may even have some of your personal information, like a bank account number. A caller may be a fake debt collector if he:

?is seeking payment on a debt for a loan you do not recognize;
?refuses to give you a mailing address or phone number;
?asks you for personal financial or sensitive information; or
?exerts high pressure to try to scare you into paying, such as threatening to have you arrested or to report you to a law enforcement agency.

If you think that a caller may be a fake debt collector:

?Ask the caller for his name, company, street address, and telephone number. Tell the caller that you refuse to discuss any debt until you get a written "validation notice." The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor you owe, and your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
If a caller refuses to give you all of this information, do not pay! Paying a fake debt collector will not always make them go away. They may make up another debt to try to get more money from you.?Stop speaking with the caller. If you have the caller's address, send a letter demanding that the caller stop contacting you, and keep a copy for your files. By law, real debt collectors must stop calling you if you ask them to in writing.
?Do not give the caller personal financial or other sensitive information. Never give out or confirm personal financial or other sensitive information like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number unless you know whom you're dealing with. Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft ? charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.
?Contact your creditor. If the debt is legitimate ? but you think the collector may not be ? contact your creditor about the calls. Share the information you have about the suspicious calls and find out who, if anyone, the creditor has authorized to collect the debt.
?Report the call. Contact the FTC and your state Attorney General's office with information about suspicious callers. Many states have their own debt collection laws in addition to the federal FDCPA. Your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights under your state's law.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-debt-collectors

Received another call that went to voicemail (I'm working) from these folks. The message was word-for-word the same. I have no bounced checks or any other problem with my bank account. I can not find this company when I do a Google search. I'm blocking the number.

Beware have been in this situation received calls every other day did have an outstanding check paid this person cash trough moneygram one week later got call from real firm I owed will never deal with these callers again

Received call which went to voicemail. Message: "This is Del Ray and Associates call in reference to the situation involving your personal bank account. This matter requires your utmost concern and immediate attention. It is in your best interest to yourself or your retained counsel to contact my office at 844-676-3464 referring to file number xxxxx. Please be advised this is not a solicitation. ??? fully expect a response as quickly as possible. Thank you."

There's no problem with my bank accounts.