A pain in the butt id not provided!!!  Leave message if important!!!

Learn how to speak, idiot.

I have received 3 or 4 calls from this number over the past few days. I am unable to call the number back without getting an operator error message and no one is there when I answer it.

Tate and Associates, debt collection agency

I do not know who or what company is calling me, for that reason I did not answer my cell or my home phone.

This number called our minor child's phone several times, when I called them to see who it was, they all speak with a foreign accent. They refused to tell me anything other than they are a "Finaincial Institution". I asked what that meant, they refused to tell me unless I give them the number they called and answer all their questions first.
I tasked for a Supervisor after arguing for 5 minutes to speak to one. The Supervisor said his name is "Gary Cooper" and again refused to tell me what they do unless I answer their questions first, and this was regardless after I explained they were calling a minor child and that I would not give them his information.

this phone robot kept calling me, too, and asking for someone of a different name.  i finally reached them after the 20th try.  said that they'd take me off list.  We'll see.

I receive several calls from this number (at least 2/day). When I answer it, no one is ever there & it automatically hangs up. They never leave a message. I have not tried to call them back because I figure if they want money/something so bad they would at least leave a message or talk to me!

THEY CALLED ME...DID NOT LEAVE A MSG.....COLLECTION AGENCY?

I keep getting call after call from this number. No one is ever there and I don't dare call it back for fear of being charged in some sort of scam.  It is very obnoxious.

Feb 16, 2010 - Received a call from this number, but no one speaks.  There is just "dead-air" on the other end.  Very annoying.

They call twice a day, since I got this phone at all hours every day; I have just returned to the US from a civilized country and don't understand why I am being harassed.

It is a debt collection company Tate And Collins or smoething like that. They are all not from our country and can not understand a word they said. They told me that the calls will not stop until something is resolved with my bill. I told them that now I know who you are I will be SURE not to answer next time. LOL! Be careful, because they call from different numbers, too. For me, and 800 number is not being answered by me.

Here is a letter I have sent to these people.  It is based upon a letter an attorney provided me.

I have been contacted by individuals employed by your office regarding the above.  My understanding from the messages is that this matter concerns a debt you allege is outstanding and has been referred to you for collection.  No information was provided concerning a claim number or account number or to whom the alleged debt pertains.  I am unaware of any reason why collection activities might have been instituted against me.  Be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 (b) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested.
This is NOT a request for “verification” or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above named title and section of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you.
Please provide me with the following:
1.    What the money you say I owe is for;
2.    Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe;
3.    Provide me with copies of any papers that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe;
4.    Provide a verification or copy of any judgment if applicable;
5.    Identify the original creditor;
6.    Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account;
7.    Show me that you are licensed to collect in California;
8.    Provide me with your license numbers and registered agent including your agent for service of process.
In addition, if your office has reported invalidated information to any of the three major Credit Bureau’s (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion) this action might constitute fraud under both Federal and California laws regarding debt collection practices. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you for the following:
A.    Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
B.    Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
C.    Defamation of Character
If your office is able to provide the proper documentation as requested above, I will require at least 30 days in which to investigate this information and during such time all collection activity must cease and desist.
Also during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with my legal counsel for suit. This includes any listing any information to a credit reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated or verifying an account as accurate when in fact there is no provided proof that it is.
If your offices fail to respond to this validation request within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately.
I would also like to request, in writing, that no telephone contact be made by your offices to my home or to my place of employment. If your offices attempt telephone communication with me, including but not limited to computer generated calls and calls or correspondence sent to or with any third parties, it will be considered harassment and I will have no choice but to file suit. All future communications with me MUST be done in writing and sent to the address noted in this letter by USPS.
It would be advisable that you assure that your records are in order before I am forced to take legal action. This is an attempt to correct your records and any information obtained shall be used for that purpose.
As a final matter I require verification from you that this is in fact an actual attorney’s office.  In your next communication please provide me with written documentation of the fact that you are a duly licensed attorney, including but not limited to a state bar identification number as well as documentation that you are authorized to practice law in the State of California.

Here is a letter I have sent to these people.  It is based upon a letter an attorney provided me.

I have been contacted by individuals employed by your office regarding the above.  My understanding from the messages is that this matter concerns a debt you allege is outstanding and has been referred to you for collection.  No information was provided concerning a claim number or account number or to whom the alleged debt pertains.  I am unaware of any reason why collection activities might have been instituted against me.  Be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 (b) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested.
This is NOT a request for ?verification? or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above named title and section of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you.
Please provide me with the following:
1.    What the money you say I owe is for;
2.    Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe;
3.    Provide me with copies of any papers that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe;
4.    Provide a verification or copy of any judgment if applicable;
5.    Identify the original creditor;
6.    Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account;
7.    Show me that you are licensed to collect in California;
8.    Provide me with your license numbers and registered agent including your agent for service of process.
In addition, if your office has reported invalidated information to any of the three major Credit Bureau?s (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion) this action might constitute fraud under both Federal and California laws regarding debt collection practices. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you for the following:
A.    Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
B.    Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
C.    Defamation of Character
If your office is able to provide the proper documentation as requested above, I will require at least 30 days in which to investigate this information and during such time all collection activity must cease and desist.
Also during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with my legal counsel for suit. This includes any listing any information to a credit reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated or verifying an account as accurate when in fact there is no provided proof that it is.
If your offices fail to respond to this validation request within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately.
I would also like to request, in writing, that no telephone contact be made by your offices to my home or to my place of employment. If your offices attempt telephone communication with me, including but not limited to computer generated calls and calls or correspondence sent to or with any third parties, it will be considered harassment and I will have no choice but to file suit. All future communications with me MUST be done in writing and sent to the address noted in this letter by USPS.
It would be advisable that you assure that your records are in order before I am forced to take legal action. This is an attempt to correct your records and any information obtained shall be used for that purpose.
As a final matter I require verification from you that this is in fact an actual attorney?s office.  In your next communication please provide me with written documentation of the fact that you are a duly licensed attorney, including but not limited to a state bar identification number as well as documentation that you are authorized to practice law in the State of California.