A "government" website.  Lol....LIAR!

my mother had called me and said that a lady named kelly called looking for me, same number extention 200. so i called and she said my account was over draen by 468.73, and said it could be paied by monthly payment only the catch was i had 48 hours to come up with a deposit of 429 dollers in order to make monthly payments. when i had called back and asked for itamizes document sent to me befor i paid, she said i had to have a e-mail account in order to get it and then said if i paied now it would only be 1100 dollers and if i didnt they would  take me to court.she gave me every xcuse under the sun of why she couldnt send it by mail. now that is bull s**t if i have ever heard it

I had a message from this company, but didn't speak directly with them. The number they left for call back was 1-877-268-9286 XT222 to reach Lisa Waters (no company name given). Thankfully when we passed on the info to the person they were trying to reach, we were advised of this scam info, so we never bothered to call them back. Hope someone can shut them down

Report it to both.

I have had plenty of RUDE phone calls and not only RUDE, Harrassing and Threatning Phone calls from this company...Today was the latest I actually got a call a week ago about making a payment plan I said Okay I'll send some money in through moneygram next week, so I got a call yesterday and then again today stating what time you sending us the money...DONT WORRY ABOUT THAT...and then I called the company back as I asked them a few times to REMOVE my work number so they didn't call me at work...well that didn't happen OBVIOUSLY! But then when i talked to a manager I also let him know i was waiting on a call back from the company i took the loan from adn he was LIke WHY what do they ahve to do with it now? so I just dont think this is RIGHT... I DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD SEND THEM ANY MONEY??????????????

A woman named Kelly has called several times from that number.  I called back last night and left a message telling her I had no idea who they were and what they wanted, so they should contact me in writing.  Today, she called again and of course I did not pick up.  She left her extension 223 and said that my "claim" number was 134667.  I still have no idea what she is talking about and certainly have no intention of "providing the information necessary to contact you in writing."  If they don't already have my address, then they can't be legit!!!  This time when I tried to called back, the number hung up on me twice.

I've been called from this company Tri,finicial and been harassed in so many ways. I've told them not to call here at work and yet still keep getting calls. I'm getting calls from something 2 years ago, and was told that I'm being taken to court if i dont take care of this right away. When I asked what it was about I'm never told anything except that I need to settle. I'm sorry but I'm not gonna give any inf over the phone much less my acct numbers with out any proof. I don't have a problem if I owe this debt I will be happy to pay but I want to know what I'm paying for? And i live in Texas so if someone is going to sue me I'm suppose to get served first? Everyone knows that...

If you can contact me at reporttrifinancial@yahoo.com with your email address and just a basic outline of what happened, I will keep you in the loop regarding any information about Tri-Financial.  I am considering pursuing legal action against them, and I am a freelance journalist with contacts in the Philadelphia media.  One of the major stations, affiliated with a network, has a crack reporter who is also an attorney.  The consumer reporter works with her and they regularly expose these sorts of companies. In order to fight back, we need to work together.  Help me and I can try to help you.  Be sure to save any documentation you can, take notes or try to use a speaker phone so others can help you document the conversations, and get names and extensions when someone calls if possible.  Document the date and time of the calls and any threats made.  Don't panic--just collect as much information as possible and we can expose these folks.  Violations of the Fair Credit Act can result in severe legal consequences for the firm and the collectors.  I know of a woman who lost $90,000 in a lawsuit when she was a collector and she violated the Fair Credit Act.  We need information and documentation to pass on to the reporters.  So take good notes.

My attorney filed my complaint on them (Tri-Financial)2 weeks ago, if they haven't already, they should be getting served any day now...  they were calling my office wanting to speak with our office manager, and when she refused to entertain their BS, they asked for other co-workers. the next day they would call and pose as a 'background check company' calling for information on me. Well, that didn't work either because we are a small office so everyone knew what was up and encouraged me to file suit.  That Jeremy guy is a joke. I've done a ton of research on them over the past few weeks and man, they are the lowest of the bottom feeders and I will NEVER send them a dime.

Oh, by the way, I contacted the original creditor that I owed money to, and they sent me a letter saying that my account had been paid in full with them, now get this, LAST YEAR! and that they do their own collecting in house. they told me that they too are in the process of filing suit with them (Tri-Financial)... so there you go...

I had a problem with Tri Financial calling and harassing me about a bill owed. I know what bills I owe and yet this company would not even tell me that.   They left me a message with a file number saying they were going to garnish my wages--and didn't even tell me who the debitor was....... .

I decided to call the Better Business Bureau of New York and the Attorney General's Office for the state of New York.  I sent an email to both as well and attached these and other pages of complaints concerning TR-Financial.  THIS GOT RESULTS--the Better Business Bureau had Tri Financial call me back, left a message and sent a letter saying the person who called me was fired........ I have not responded back and I don't intend too.  The Attorney General's Office
has a file and they will follow up.  

My advice is call the Better Business Bureau for New York and the Attorney General's Office--if more persons would do this it may eventually stop.

I received a message on my cell phone regarding my sister's name and SS#.  I called them back to tell them to stop calling and immediately the guy, Mr. Morrow xt 225, starting talking over me and yelling.  I told him to shut up and let me finish and he hung up! I then proceeded to call them back 5 TIMES to get them to take my number off of the account and they kept hanging up.  One guy told me to stop calling and harrassing them, I told them HOW DOES IT FEEL!!.  I also asked for their address to file a complaint with the FCC regarding harassment.  They tried to tell me it was a security risk and that they couldn't give it to me. I informed them that if ANYONE callas and asks what their address is that they have to give it, no matter what.

Also, in the State of Texas, 3rd party debt collectors (collection agencies) must register a bond with the Secretary of State's office and Register their out of state company with them as well.  As of today they are not registered and do not have a bond on file UNLESS they are using a whole other name.

IF THIS IS YOUR DEBT - Make sure they are registered with your state to be able to conduct business.  IF THEY ARE NOT, they can not pursue you legally. Make complaints with the FCC and your state's Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.  It does help.

I got a call from the same numbers as well from a Mr. kormick and he said I have 6 days to get this account paid in full or they were gonna go ahead and take my DL away and Title to Vehicle. I am a Disabled person waiting for SSI/SSDI to accept my case. I have no money, my car is worth 100 dollars at most, I have a negative balance with my bank account what do these people think they are going to get from me. They told me the original amount was for 2500 dollars next person called me told me it was for 1350 dollars. They were extremely rude, made fun of me when I told them I was disabled. What kind of company does this. I am filing a complaint with MN attorney general and FTC. One of the debts was legit but not for the amount they said it was for and the original company told me that the debt went to another collection agency not this one. The other debt is not legit and I could not get a hold of the company to confirm the truth. We need better oversite on these companies and bring in tougher penalties against them.

They keep calling the number for which I have had for 4 years.  They keep calling for the previous person who had this number.  They have been told numerous times that no such person is at the number.

I suggest you call them every time you pass a payphone.  They will have to pay for the call, and they get charged extra from payphones.  Do not use your home or cell phone, as all your information will be given to them as they are paying for the call.

Tri-Financial has been calling me lately.  They have my name from a contact number, not a co signer, on my sister-in-laws credit app.  They have called me 4 times in the last 12 days.  My sister-in-law has talked to them twice in between these fours times and they keep calling.  She said that she doesn't have time to deal with them now.  I have a feeling they will keep calling.  They are trying to have me get upset enough to put pressure on my sister-in-law to take care of it.  I was told by a lawyer that they are only allowed to call a contact number one time.  Especially, since I told them that I can't give them her number on the first call.

I started receiving very rude messages a couple months ago for my daughter. I called them back and didn't receive what sounded like a fax machine noise, but alot more obnoxious buzzing. We received several more loud and rude messages from "Tri-fi" Associates.  Finally one day I was home when he called, he went from being obnoxious to professional for a few minutes anyway.  I explained I was my daughter's mother and she hasn't lived here since she graduated high school over 2 years ago.  When I asked if she owed money and if he was a collection agency, he started laughing and wouldn't say a word.  I told him I would give her the message again, but calling my house wouldn't resolve the issue.  He still keeps calling, and I noticed yesterday that "Damien Spencer" keeps leaving different extension numbers, and that's when I got suspicious and found this website.  I am amazed at the postings and decided that the next time I can catch him when he calls, I am going to ask him to send legal documentation to my address, since he keeps bothering us,and when he refuses, I will tell him my lawyer will contact him.
It's funny that even if my daughter put my name down for a reference contact, that he doesn't have a clue what my name is, he refers to me as "the mom"
Makes him sound very professional!!!!  I don't have caller ID, just going with the information that's left on my machine!

Got a call from 877-268-9286.  The name of the company was Tri-Financial Associates.  They claimed that they are collecting on a credit card debt associated with MBNA Bank.  They said the debt was from 2001.  When I explained that I never received any notification of this debt by phone or in the mail, they threatened me with garnishment and civil litigation.  The person I spoke to was very rude.

I received a call from Tri Financial 5 days in a row at my home and my moms house.  I realize I oew the debt but the balance was 300.00...now they are saying I owe 1500.00.  I live in Ohio and they say they can settle for 800.00, because of fees.  Is this possible.  Can anyone give me advice.  I am willing to pay the 300.00

I keep  getting calls from 1-877-268-9286 on my cell phone. Which is a private
number. The caller gives his name as Peter Staton with Tri Financial. It is all a recording so all I get is my last name. I also did a reverse look up on google white pages.It shaows a different name the address is in Arizona and an apartment building. When you call the number you never speak to anyone in person. I beleive this ia a major scam.

some states have laws protecting people from collection agents and texas is one of them there are lawyers out there that will sue tri- whatever at no cost to you. give them a taste of there own medicine and possibly get some $$$$$$ out if it to. names dates times helps out a hole lot.

I just got a call from TRI Financial and I asked the man not to call me at work and he said he could call as much as he wanted and also that he could have my driver's license revoked if I didn't pay up.  I am a nervous wreck.

I continue to receive calls from Tri Financial in regard to my x daughter in law whom I've not seen or talked to in 14 years.  The recent phone number on my caller ID is 1-866-412-4113. Mr. Gardner's message was to call 1-888-876-8110 ext 229 and speak to Janet Spahn re: file #111545.  I've told them I know nothing of her where abouts,and  to stop calling me with their idle threats.  I now consider it harrasement, but they continue. I checked out "Who-Where" on the internet and all her relatives, to contact her, are listed, complete with address and phone numbers. My name does not appear on the list! These callers are either insiped or have reached their "Peter Principal"  I'm a 75 year old lady living in a senior invoirnment and have plenty of time to play their games.  Next call from them will be answered with "my house is on fire and the fire dept is here", CLICK!! OR "MY HUSBAND HIT ME AND THE POLICE ARE HERE TO TAKE HIM TO JAIL!! CLICK" ETC. - Just can't allow them to annoy me any longer!!  Try it!!

I received a phone call from these pieces of work too!  The left a message on my voicemail at home and since I didn't call that same day, they contacted my in-laws!  They had the balls to tell THEM that I owed over $900 but they would be willing to settle for $650.  They hadn't even talked to me!!  I used to work collections and know that telling a third party about ANYTHING pertaining to a debt (unless it's a direct debt, like I owe Walmart money and it's Walmart calling), it's a crime!  So I was dumb enough to call back, trying to find out what this was.  First lady was nice telling me she couldn't see what it was as it's in the legal dept.  I explained that hubby had a big meeting at work the next day and may get laid off and that I was on the way home from my Grandma's funeral, so we had no way to pay anything right now.  I told her I received nothing in the mail and I won't pay for anything unless I have paperwork to back it up.  She then transferred me to the A-hole of the year!!  I started explaining things and right away he jumped down my throat.  I lost my temper, told him he was to NEVER contact any of my family again, that I used to work in collections, etc.  He screamed at me, "YOU are not going to dictate what terms you want to me!!  *I* will tell YOU what to do!"  Obviously the guy has some serious control, wee man syndrome issues!  I went back after him and didn't back down and he hung up on me!  I called him right back as I wanted to punch him in the face, and he continued screaming at me, telling me I was committing wire fraud, they were going to take me to court, etc.  I told him I would not discuss a thing until it was in my file to mail me a letter and if he called my family again I would file with the BBB and Attorney General.  He screamed, "We are taking this to court today, DON'T CALL MY OFFICE AGAIN!!"  But yet today, I get another phone call on my machine LOL!  Serious scammers, I will be turning them in to their state AG for debt collection fraud for disclosing information to a third party without any authorization!

TIRED OD SCAMS :

THERE ARE THE FEW OUT THERE THAT REALLY HAVE PROBLEMS BUT MOST ARE OUT THERE JUST TO SCAM  

SCUMBAGS EVERY WHERE OUT THERE  .. THERE POEPLE OUT THERE THAT CAN PAY AND JUST CHOOSE NOT TOO .

THIS IS WHY THEM PEOPLE ARE THE WAY THEY ARE I USED TO WORK IN THE COLLECTION FEILD I KNOW IT HARD ..

YES THERE ARE A HANDFUL THAT CANT BUT THE OTHER RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE ..

AND OF COURSE IM SURE SOME OF YOU ON HERE HAVE BILLS AND ARE ON HERE JUST BECAUSE U WANNA DIP OUT OF UR BILLS AND IT WILL COME BACK ON YOU SOMEDAY

,DAVIE

I've been getting calls from a Jeremy Sweeat and he leaves the most rude messages.  For the person that made the earlie comment about pay your bills and you won't have to deal with collectors.......I sure hope nothing financially devastating happens in your personal life such as a parent that battles cancer and you're the one that takes unpaid medical leave from work to be with your loved one during hospice or anything like that.  Everyone is not out to "get over" by using credit.  Unfortunately, unforseen things do happen and everyone doesn't always bounce back.  I refuse to speak to anyone that leaves unprofessional messages calling me immature and telling me to grow up.  Like I'm really going to speak to someone threatening me.

Tri Financial called my babysitters father,they told this man information that the Fair Credit Reporting Act states that companies can not give out except to the person who owns the account. The account number and ext is not even valid that I can find out. This company is calling people just to call them.

These guys are a joke.its sad to see all the ways scum become scam artists.These a**holes called sayn i was being  involved in a civil suit. said that a $400 bill went to 1800 dollars n a mere 4 months, and that they needed a 466 a month or they could settle for a  one time payment of 1300 dollars.I havent received anything about oweing money in the past.All of a sudden wednesday the26th i got a call threatning us telling me i needed to pay off the bill by this Fri the28th or by Monday or id be "processed".They said theyd turn me into the F.D.I.C. which has nothing to do with credit collections.its an insurance co to the banks.I hope this scam comes to an end before too many nieve people cough up unneccessary money to some lazy bastards that trick people into paying some bs debt.

I THINK IF WE ALL JUST PAID OUR STUFF WE WOULDNT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT COLLECTORS CALLING US ... ITS FUNNY ALL THE SCUM OUT THERE THAT CAN PAY AND JUST DONT .. THATS THE REASON THERE ARE PLACES LIKE THIS OUT THERE davie

Some fool called me.  This is total scam.

they keep calling me also saying that a civil
litigation has been placed in their office.
I have gotten at least 15 calls .I did a reverse
adress thing on white pages.I came up with a home
in north tonawanda ny i think the adress is 220 something
niagara st. tonawanda ny .ps now they are calling with 716-213-4370

If somebody was going to steal my identity they couldn't do any worse than what I've done with it. I say good luck! I knew this was a collection agency scam. sure enough. I just want to them to stop calling me.
(nicole X222)