757-392-1660
VA, US
rt
rt
2011-06-06 20:56:20
Unknown
background: my mother is 60 years old, single and has no debt, owns everything she has outright, but holds a very low paying job that just covers her monthly expenses barely if at all.. they picked the wrong relative to try to get to her through.. read on.. :)

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This Person Tracy Burman contacted me at my home regarding my mother, who does not share the same last name as me or my husband. She left a message stating she had a " very serious situation here she did not believe she was aware of, that it was very important she speak to her right away".

When I called them back I received different stories from each person I spoke to, "Michelle" advised me that they use a method called skip tracing to locate relatives as part of their "investigation"..

Then there was "Mr. Miller", who advised me that my mother placed my and my husbands name down as a contact when they were unable to contact her directly they contacted us...

Said both my and my husband's name to try and prove it, asked "how would I know that unless she told us".. I advised him that was very keen of him to notice his caller ID and she would have done no such thing, Specifically based on the conversation that follows, Note - I've only been married a year, total time with him is 3 years (read on it get's better). I Then I asked him what address he sent his "notices" to her to, and he repeated an address over 7 years old for her..

SHE DOESN'T LIVE THERE ANYMORE STUPID! HASN'T FOR YEARS GENIOUS!

IF THEY'RE SO SAVVY AS TO FIND ME AND MY HUSBAND BUT CANNOT MAIL OUT TO THE CORRECT ADDRESS OF MY MOTHER, WHOM THEY SAY THEY'RE LOOKING FOR.. ?!?!?!

Though I might admit, I had fun digging in on them, he did confess they are attempting to resolve a financial matter, and threatened to report the information to the "I.R.S." and send her a 1099-C form.. (google it, it's a debt write off form for creditors)..

my response was good luck, you still don't have the right address!

He then warned not to call them again..

funny, wasn't so fun for them to be on the wrong side of the fence..

I also filed a complaint on the "Do Not Call List".. not sure if that will do anything, but I'll take it as far as I can, I'll find other's to report this behavior to and I will find a way to shut this down..
Lisa
Lisa
2011-06-06 20:56:20
Unknown
Tracy contacted me stating she was going to file charges on me for an 8 year debt that was a charge off.  She gave me one hour to reply.  She accidently gave me her personal cell number befor correcting and giving me her businees line.
Her's her cell# 757-214-5892
Maybe she would like to be bothered with financial threats.
katie
katie
2011-06-06 20:56:20
Unknown
i tried calling that number, just to see what was up. you know, curiosity...anyway its disconnected now.  i had gotten a call from her too a few days ago and wasnt going to call back. but the woman who answered the phone was nice and polite to me.  she answered my  questions and this was something i owed, i knew it was on my credit.  i went ahead and paid it, got my letter. and im good with it.  guess you must have pissed her off or something.
Angie
Angie
2011-06-06 20:56:20
Unknown
Received a voicemail from this company, Consumer Recovery Associates, on his CELL phone saying there was an IMPORTANT matter he MUST take care of Immediately !   My husband called back and after a conversation with some receptionist, which by the way dogged every question he had, eventually transferred him to, Tracy Wells (Obviously a favorite among all of the complaints.)

She informed him of a debt we are familiar with, although is well over eleven years old, and told him she was authorized to offer him a settlement amount.  He did not have the credit card information with him at the time, so told them, I would call them back.  I give them a call and speak to an unknown male who told me HE spoke with my husband and offered him a different settlement amount than what we were told.  

When I told him that is not the amount I was given, he stumbled over his words and asked if he could put me on hold while he refers to the notes his employee left…referring to another male…my husband spoke with a female.  Then proceeded to come back on the line and say “Well, if that’s what HE offered you then that’s what I would go with too”.  OK, first of all…huh?  I have never known a company to be so disorganized while trying to collect a debt.  I demanded to speak to Tracy again, and he could not comply.  He said he would have HIM call me back as soon he got off of a call.  Immediately I receive a call from Tracy Wells again demanding I give her my bank account information to “clear up this debt”.  I told her that I would need something in written documentation before handing over my information.  

I was refused this request, and told that she could not generate this document until I gave her my information.  I would not give her my information so she threatens me with the IRS and a 1099c form and tells me our wages will be garnished.  I told them I would call my attorney and speak with him about it.  I was informed NOT to call my attorney because this was NOT a legal matter!  As soon as they brought up the IRS it became a legal matter!  I ended up calling my CPA and my attorney and both informed me there’s nothing they can do, the IRS does not care about your debt, and they also informed me that if they send a 1099c form, not to worry about that either.

I called back and spoke with original nameless male #1, and informed him of my knowledge, and also told him that the statute of limitations was long since past on this debt, and what they were doing is illigal, and let him know that I would be filing a complaint with the Federal Trades Commission and the phone calls need to stop.  He became very angry, telling me my Attorney and CPA did not know anything, and they were idiots. LOL!!  He then just hung up on me as I gave him a dose of his own medicine!  

Doesn’t feel good to be on the other end of THAT conversation I guess.
Bill M
Bill M
2010-12-20 21:16:25
Unknown
Thanks!  I had a call that went to voice mail from a cratchety old hag.  Dunno who she is or what she wanted but the message was the typical crank call that I "must call back!".  I always enjoy that.  If it is important you can come by the house to see me.  I don't take calls on my personal phone from people I don't need to talk to.  My advice is to ignore the call.
Melites
Melites
2010-10-27 14:30:02
Unknown
new phone number they used:  757-271-1549

name:  Jennifer  (no last name said)
Laura
Laura
2010-06-28 19:13:48
Unknown
They are also calling from 757-271-1584.
same last name
same last name
2009-11-12 00:06:24
Debt Collector
Mrs Berman from CRA thinks that because I have the same last name as someone who owes money, I must be related.  She left a voice mail in an urgent tone of voice, saying this person who shares my last name had an EXTREMELY URGENT situation and NEEDED to call back TODAY.  I wonder how Mrs Berman would feel if she started receiving annoying phone calls because some random person named Berman owes money.
flar
flar
2009-11-11 22:40:04
Unknown
Mrs. Whatshername from CRA called from 757-392-1660 and left a message telling me that I was not aware of the serious nature of the situation I was in. I should call her back at 1-877-219-4760 immediately.
This reminds me of a bill collector.
john c
john c
2009-09-16 20:55:37
Unknown
thanks for the info. scumbags like this should be hung up by their privates and beaten with a rolled up credit report.
Angie
Angie
2009-04-29 23:48:36
Unknown
Received a voicemail from this company, Consumer Recovery Associates, on his CELL phone saying there was an IMPORTANT matter he MUST take care of Immediately !   My husband called back and after a conversation with some receptionist, which by the way dogged every question he had, eventually transferred him to, Tracy Wells (Obviously a favorite among all of the complaints.)

She informed him of a debt we are familiar with, although is well over eleven years old, and told him she was authorized to offer him a settlement amount.  He did not have the credit card information with him at the time, so told them, I would call them back.  I give them a call and speak to an unknown male who told me HE spoke with my husband and offered him a different settlement amount than what we were told.  

When I told him that is not the amount I was given, he stumbled over his words and asked if he could put me on hold while he refers to the notes his employee left?referring to another male?my husband spoke with a female.  Then proceeded to come back on the line and say ?Well, if that?s what HE offered you then that?s what I would go with too?.  OK, first of all?huh?  I have never known a company to be so disorganized while trying to collect a debt.  I demanded to speak to Tracy again, and he could not comply.  He said he would have HIM call me back as soon he got off of a call.  Immediately I receive a call from Tracy Wells again demanding I give her my bank account information to ?clear up this debt?.  I told her that I would need something in written documentation before handing over my information.  

I was refused this request, and told that she could not generate this document until I gave her my information.  I would not give her my information so she threatens me with the IRS and a 1099c form and tells me our wages will be garnished.  I told them I would call my attorney and speak with him about it.  I was informed NOT to call my attorney because this was NOT a legal matter!  As soon as they brought up the IRS it became a legal matter!  I ended up calling my CPA and my attorney and both informed me there?s nothing they can do, the IRS does not care about your debt, and they also informed me that if they send a 1099c form, not to worry about that either.

I called back and spoke with original nameless male #1, and informed him of my knowledge, and also told him that the statute of limitations was long since past on this debt, and what they were doing is illigal, and let him know that I would be filing a complaint with the Federal Trades Commission and the phone calls need to stop.  He became very angry, telling me my Attorney and CPA did not know anything, and they were idiots. LOL!!  He then just hung up on me as I gave him a dose of his own medicine!  

Doesn?t feel good to be on the other end of THAT conversation I guess.
For your benefit
For your benefit
2009-02-09 15:19:38
Unknown
If you receive a call from this number, you have been called by junk debt / collection agency that buys debt from original creditors that has been written off or settled and is beyond the statute of limitations in most states. They are trying get the money for themselves, not the original creditor.

They are reportedly a serial violator of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). They may be illegally using credit information obtained from Experian or other credit reporting agencies.

This company has been known to contact and harass people they believe may know the person they are trying to reach including distant relatives, ex-spouses and possible former co-workers.

NEVER answer these calls if you see this as a caller ID. NEVER return these calls. NEVER give them ANY information about the person they are seeking or refer them to others.

Any "positive" comments you read in these notes about the company may have been written by employees of the company.

The company is:

Consumer Recovery Associates
2697 International Parkway #4
Suite 270
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

PO Box 2916
Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2916

16719 Huebner Rd. Bl 2, Ste 201
San Antonio, TX 78248

The following is the most comprehensive information gathered about this company from various sources on the Internet.

***If you've been called by a number not on this list or by someone using a different name, please copy this list, add the number/name in the correct order and repost it in its entirety.

Company Names that CRA reportedly uses:

CIA and Associates
CC Associates
Consumer Credit Association
Consumer Recovery Associates
Court Company
CR Associates
CR Associates, LLC
CRA Associates
CR&CC Associates
C&R Associates
C & R Associates
Farm CIA & Associates
J Lamb and Associates
and possibly GC Services

Phone numbers that CRA reportedly uses:
202-470-2603
215-325-1354
234-542-2874
310-601-7244
310-734-6338
310-855-3688
310-860-6293
317-536-5458
319-892-0349
323-319-5178
404-474-4884
404-963-8760
430-200-0007
505-349-0354
505-718-4945
517-879-4821
615-469-5268
617-674-2967
619-564-4447
619-564-4473
620-273-4256
702-946-0389
703-280-1121
706-417-9193
713-518-1966
757-271-6637
757-271-8786
757-271-8787
757-271-8788
757-271-8789
757-271-8888
757-271-8889
757-368-3622
757-368-3623
757-368-3626
757-368-3627
757-368-3628
757-368-8004
757-368-8331
757-368-8335
757-368-8337
757-368-8537
757-392-1660
757-468-0169
775-293-4583
800-762-9864
800-913-4915
801-241-2616
801-349-2616
801-386-7803
805-284-9506
816-332-6242
859-514-0968
864-335-7028
866-272-3041
866-367-0328
866-374-6604
866-418-3360
866-442-2693
866-499-6608
866-563-9556
866-645-6269
866-645-8525
866-645-8654
866-655-0659
866-656-5380
866-657-1658
866-657-3620
866-657-6525
866-673-1748
866-857-3916
866-861-9257
877-213-3830
877-217-7084
877-240-5390
877-240-9350
877-241-4559
877-246-1285
877-284-6622
877-289-4690
877-298-7036
877-298-7306
877-298-7806
877-320-5615
877-326-5615
877-334-2942
877-360-1616
877-407-9274
877-507-3402
877-738-4814
877-783-4814
888-253-9713
888-310-5679
888-413-8823
888-706-4381
949-873-2855

Individual names that CRA reportedly uses:

Donald Adair
Mark Adair
Chris Adams / Christopher Adams
Mr. Adero
Amy
Laura Angelini
Anthony
Ms. Armanchile
Charles Bambino
Ms. Beagles
Tracey Berman / Tracy Burman
Ms. Blaine
Sarah Brevard / Sara Brevard
Peter Bronson
Mr. Cagle
Mrs. Campbell
Ms. Catasin
Kirby Chapman
Vincent Cignerale
Ms. Claine
Sarah Danvers / Sara Danvers
Raymond Davis
Marion Dunham
Ms. Elder
Ellie Faircloth
Jennifer Feagles
Denise Flynn
James Fox
Gail
John Gibson
Mr. Gilam / Gillum
Mr. Gilbert
Bert Glenn
Laura Glenn
Sidney Albert Glenn
Conrad Gray / Conrad Grey
Paul Gowl
Christy Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Miss Howard
Jane
Mrs. Jenkins
Ms. Jewel
James Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Perry Johnson
Stacy Jones / Stacey Jones
Josh
Jay Lamb / J Lamb
Mr. Lane
Tyler Lang
Mr. Ludwig
Kelly
Ms. Kitchens
Ms. Kitchum
Kristen / Kristin
Lindsay / Lindsey
Lisa
Marisa / Marisha
Stephanie Martin
Melissa
Monica
Chad Miller / Chat Miller
Dirk Miller
Gary Miller
Sherri Morse / Sherry Morse
Mr. Parker
Jack Polanski
Rebecca
Gary Reece
Gary Reison / Gary Reasons
George Reasons
Ricky Royster
Jennifer Segal
Liz Segal
Tonya Sells
Scott
Eric Scott
K C Scott
Randall Scott
Richard Scott
John Sheldon / John Shelton
Ms. Silva / Silvia / Sylvia
Michelle Silver
Mr. Sitton
Michelle Soval
Liz Spiegel / Spiegle
Christine Spruill
Stacy / Stacey
Jim Stewart
Curtis Taylor / Curtis R. Taylor
Mrs. Thompson
Tony
Vivian
Mr. Wang
Mr. Weippert
Ms. Wells
Maranda Whiten / Miranda Whitten
Gina Williams
Mrs. Yelder

If you want to take positive action:
* Report them to the Virginia Attorney General:
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/forms-pdf/cp/oca/complaint/oca1complaint.pdf
* Call the Federal Trade Commission at +1.877.382.4357 and file a complaint
Dude
Dude
2008-05-15 02:09:27
Unknown
I received a message from a "Tracy Berman" (last name spelling??) also and she was looking for my ex-wife who I divorced over 15 years ago! I have not even talked to my ex- in over 5 years and have no clue as to her whereabouts. For some reason they are apparently trying to find her. I just assume it's probably a collector. I'm not calling back.

Caller ID: 757-392-1660
Call Back Number Left in the Message for me to Call Back: 866-655-0659
BigDogTed
BigDogTed
2008-04-22 20:04:24
Unknown
I received a call from a 'Tracy Berman' and she was looking for my college roomate who I have not lived with in 20 years!! Same M.O. as reported above.
Lou
Lou
2008-02-25 20:49:43
Unknown
I just got the same exact call!! Except it was for a family member that used to live here (he is dead now) or another one with same name that lives out of state. anyway, this chick said it was a very very serious matter and 'he' must call back immediately. she left a 866 number to call her back at. I was confused at why the number she called on was the 757. Anyway, they are a crock. I wish they'd get a real job.
Maria
Maria
2008-02-20 22:04:33
Unknown
Got a phone call from this number and they left a message but never said who they were or what was the call about. They just said it was an important matter that needed to be taken care of immediately.
1-417-800-2539 1-509-215-7949 1-310-405-6388
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