They have been calling my mother frequently, using the name "Elizabeth Robertson". They even called her at work, which I've heard is illegal. The woman seems to be a recorded message at first, but has called enough that it's clear she just reads carefully off a script. She's had people in the background goofing off when she calls, and seems very annoyed with having to work for a living. My guess is she's been hired by URS to do this from her home, and doesn't understand that she's breaking the law. No disclosures, aside from claims that information will be used to collect a debt, and instructions that you 'cannot' listen the the message where others can hear it. Kind of hard to accommodate when I'm the one getting the message, not her. I think URS uses these hired idiots to do their calling, so that if they do get forced into a lawsuit or federal fine, they can blame the hirelings and feign ignorance of what was going on. Apparently very disreputable company, judging from the variety of complaints found online.

the number they called from was 1800-236-5496 ext 3093

Venty Mayes called my husbands ex-wife who lives in a different state asking for me!! How did they get her phone number? And why call my husbands ex? WTH. I am reporting this.

Received a call on my cell yesterday, while I was at work, from Deidre Warren from a local (Tulsa, OK) number.  Refused to verify my information without her telling me what it was about.  She said she couldn't so I hung up.  I called the number back after I had gotten off and the same person answered the phone.  I asked her for information, she said she couldn't tell me without verifying that it was the correct person.  I told her I decline and she said "okay".  Today, a relative told me that she received a phone call from the same lady asking if she was me, and when she said no, she asked her if she knew me.  My relative said yes and Deidre asked for my information.  My relative then told her that she would not give out my information but would take a message.  She gave 18002365496 ext. 3242.  I won't call.  If they have a valid reason to call me then they should have all the information they need and not need to ask around.

My mother lives in a different state from me, and she received a phone call tonight from 800-236-5496, asking for me and saying it was a business matter.  They wouldn't tell her anything else.  Fortunately she didn't give them my phone number.  This company is overly aggressive.  How do they get information about a person's family??

This is URS debt collection agency. They have been calling my neighbors asking for information about me. They crossed the line here, now its time to file a complaint.

I  received  a  call  from  1-800-236-5496  asking me to  call  them  but they  got  my   name  wrong.  I  didn't  answer  she  said   her  name was   Ms. Holly,  That  was all  she  said.

Been getting calls from 623-321-2403 leaving msgs to call 800-236-5496. I believe they are phishing for info on someone with my same last name. FTC said to just ignore them and they will stop calling. Very agressive so must be collection srvc.

URS, daniel mirabel ext 3401.
Major employment harrassing. These folks were sued by our own govt FTC for these violations, RECORD EVERYTHING

Received call from 410-372-4856.  Said it was Alice Harper.  Left a message to call 800-236-5496, ext 3577.  Left no company name.  Called the 800 number.  Belongs to United Recovery Systems.  Looked up on Internet - debt collection agency - address is 5800 North Course Drive, Houston, TX 77072.  Phone numbers listed are (713) 977-1234 or (800) 568-0399.  Never received anything in mail from them.

Takia called my sister-in-law's house, asked for our brother-in-law and, because she is a child, their daughter gave Takia her dad's cell.  Takia called the number and asked our brother-in-law personal information about my wife and how to contact her.  when he played dumb, she said, "Are you sure?  You're related to her."  

Using the company name Unit Point Service.  Will not speak with me about the "personal business matter" for my wife.

Number: 800-236-5496, extension 3292

who is this num ber.....they are calling family & leaving me notes

URS, daniel mirabel ext 3401.
Major employment harrassing. These folks were sued by our own govt FTC for these violations, RECORD EVERYTHING
Its a collection company. United Recover System.

URS, daniel mirabel ext 3401.
Major employment harrassing. These folks were sued by our own govt FTC for these violations, RECORD EVERYTHING
Its a collection company. United Recover System.
I suggest an immediate cease and desist letter to:
United Resource Systems, Inc. 10075 W. Colfax Avenue Lakewood. CO 80215
303.205.0152   Fax 303.205.0153  Toll Free 1.800.441.7364

Got a call from 800-236-5496 - turns out it is a "recovery service"

Calling all of my family saying they are trying to get of hold of us to find out if we got the package in the mail that they sent and to call them back. His name is Antonio from San Antonio TX.ex #3047

Called me to ask me to have next door neighbor call her.

important urgent personal business matter - calling work anyone that might know me - will not tell you what it's about - constant harrassment

Daniel Mirabal. Calling our company for another companys debt that isnt even in business anymore. Told him that and he still insists on talking to the owner. We will see how far he gets.

These people don't know who they are messing with...... I am unemployed and have nothing but time on my hand.

Legit collectors per section 809 of the FDCPA http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf *must* tell you at initial contact, or send you paperwork within 5 days of initial contact, the following:
1. $amount of debt,
2. name of the current creditor (which may differ from the original creditor who might have sold your debt),
3. a statement that that debt will be assumed to be valid unless you dispute in writing within 30 days,
4. a statement that that if you do dispute in writing within 30 days, the collector must mail you written verification of the debt,
5. a statement that if you ask the collector in writing within 30 days, the collector must send you the name and address of the original creditor if it's different from the current creditor.
If you don't get the 5 disclosures, orally or in writing (you do not have to ask for it, the FDCPA requires it), treat the collector like you would any SCAMMER. Scammers are using bought/hacked loan application data to extort payments for fictitious debts from victims and victims' families and friends.
The FBI warns about payday loan extortion scams here http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/paydayloanscam_120710
The BBB has issued several alerts on this scam, just google "bbb.org alert phony debt collector"
Report to the Internet Crime Complaint Center http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx , the Federal Communications Commission http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm , the Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ and your state AG, as appropriate.

Someone named "Remi" called my Mom, told her she was looking for me but gave my maiden name from over 25 years ago, and told Mom she was with URS and had a business deal for me.  All bills paid and good credit rating, so either has me mixed up with someone with same name or are just a scam.  Either way, finding out who to report it too and doing it today!  WHen they start calling family members and lying to them, they have gone too far.

Someone named Lavonna Thomas called my NEIGHBORS asking if they knew me and they took a message saying to call at the number 1-800-236-5496 ex.3303. I called and they said they were the URS and refused to say what they did and the women would not reveal any information about who this person was. She said that Lavonna Thomas was no longer there and would be back later and she would not say when.

A girl by the name of Dawn called my cell phone from a local number (956) 467-0342 said she was from URS and was looking for a certain person and said it was a personal business matter when I did not give her any info she said she would continue calling.  She was told to stop harrassing if not will report her to the cops.

I have had a call myself from Venty Mayes from United Recovery Systems, from Houston Texas.
Venty Mayes lives in Venice Florida, Sarasota County. I ask that any one who has any info on this
company please post. I am going after them legally and the more the better. Everything they are doing
is illegal under the fair credit act, state and federal laws. I would like to put together a class action with as many people as possible.

Venti Mayes called my neighbor looking for me. Wouldn't say why he was calling but tried to get info about me. She refused but said she'd give a message. Said he was from URS @ Houston, and it regarded handling a business matter. I will be reporting it to my state attorney General.

i had to change numbers and now there calling my land lord and talking to to them is that not a breach in the laws that cover giving out info on someones acct.

The may have been left by a neighbor or relative.
Collection agencies will use a system called Skip Tracing to locate someone. This uses address data and personal data to locate people who live near or are family of the person who they are looking for.
A collection agency probably called a neighbor of yours and told them to leave you a message.
Most of the time these are for junk debts or they just have the wrong person.

Try calling the number provided and peel as much info out of them without giving out any info of your own and post back here with the results.

Somebody left a handwritten note at my front door saying "Please call  Venty Mayes 1-800-236-5496 ext. 3093" I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THIS PERSON IS OR WHAT SHE/HE WANTS! If this person comes again I will call the police.

called my home asking questions about somebody who doesnt live here and then asked for me. Do not know who it is but they need to be stopped! who calls and tries to con you into giving information? get a real job!