I received a call from these people last week.  It registered as a local number so I answered.  The woman on the phone new the last 4 of my social and my full name and said that I had an unpaid debt with a bank and told me that I could settle the debt right now over the phone for $3000.  Oh how convinient!  Except I had never used that bank before, weird!  I told her I don't see how that could be possible that I would owe them that.  She proceeds to tell me that they would take the amount out of my income tax in the coming year!  I told her to send me the info on the debt and info on her company...nope,it had to be settled RIGHT NOW!  Really?  What happened to the law of sending a letter 5 days after contact?  She got mad then, elling me I could set up a payment plan, I just needed to give her my bank account number!  Oh really?  I hung up on her.  They've tried calling me a few more times since then leaving messages.  Looks like I'm going to have to report them.  So sad

Got a call today from a local # 256-217-7877 NRA National Recovery Agency with a urgent message to call them back at 877-936-1165. They said I had filed a 1099C form. The guy started getting smart when I asked him to send it to me in writing. I called back twice and asked to speak to a supervisor and they promptly disconnected the call. Very rude, unprofessional and low class. You won't get a penny out of me, punks.

I got two calls from this number asking for a Mr with my last name, however Mr doesn't exist in this house.  It was also from a Mr Smiths office and they said it was very important that I call them back.  She said the finds it extremely strange that they have my number but that a Mr doesn't exist in my house.  Uhhhh I think it is more strange that you think there is you dumb bi***!  She sounded like she was all strung out on weed and has been for years.  Ya know like one of those people you just expect every other word to be....DUDE haha
I am so thankful that you all posted this information so when I typed that phone number in google it came up.  Did they actually tell any of you what they wanted?

That's what these leeches can do.  And keep having your PAID POSTERS reporting in all caps how great you are! It's so obvious, it's funny!  Thanks for the laughs, a-holes!

I also received a call recently from this "Miss Appletree", a pre-recorded message.  Looks like she's from the same company that I had been receiving calls from prior, most recently, yesterday afternoon, from a "Tom" at NR Associates, as I have discovered above by other posters above.  I also posted a response here on this site using "Tom's" number that he left for me to call back (1-877-936-1165).  Apparently, these are scammers trying to get some kind of information, but there's no way that I will ever call either of these phone numbers back.  I will try to report this phone number to www.donotcall.gov, although when I tried to file a complaint on "Tom's" number, they said the number is not registered.  It's nice to know that this site is available to check on "toll-free" numbers and find out that others have also received calls from these numbers and that they are scammers.  My personal information is none of their business and I will continue to ignore and delete these messages.  This site is AWESOME, and I have now become a member on this site and will continue to check any suspicious "toll-free" phone numbers and/or messages left on my answering machine.

They spoof their number to make it seem like a local call. I never answer for ANY number, local or otherwise, that I am not familiar with. A Mrs. (something can't remember) left a voicemail telling me the same as she tells all of you; that my number is listed as a contact number and that she needs me to call her immediately regarding an important matter.

Not gonna call her back and I plan to keep ignoring these calls.

Just received a phone message from this number.  The caller didn't identify themselves or the company name.  Stated my number was given to them as a contact for a urgent matter in the office.  What urgent matter??  Stated it was urgent that I return their call right away.  I didn't return the call and don't intend to.  Any company that is on the up and up will identify themselves and the nature of the call.  I don't have any outstanding debts, have no desire to purchase anything over the phone, and I'm on the Do Not Call Registry.  These people have no business leaving messages on my phone.

got the same phone call from "Ms. Baker" caller id showed 215-391-1295 but left 877-285-9975 with a message please return this call we have an important matter in our office................time to block them!

this is a call back number, the continuous calls are from area code 469 leaving voice messages asking me to call this number. i don't call.

I just received a call from this number on my cell then when I didn't answer that because I was at work they rang my office number they asked me to verify the last four of my social and to my recollection your social security number is not to be used for identification so I proceeded to ask them who they were and why they were contacting me at my office. They would not give me any information except for well it was a number that must be a sign to the account I asked them what account they couldn't give me any answers and when they finally got tired of me asking them questions right back at them they told me that I didn't need to be rude I told them I wasn't being rude that I was simply asking questions she finally said that when I was over being rude I could call them back do they really think I will ever call them back. Hard to believe I spent that many years in the military protecting American rights for butt wipes like this.

Hey all, I got calls from this company as well and the original message stated that it was a call for a reference.  When I called them back, they were wanting to speak with my mother, with whom I am PoA for.  They were very sketchy and wanted me to have her call back a different number to give them permission to speak with me.  DEBT COLLECTORS CAN NOT DO THIS! It is illegal for them to share your debt info with anyone but the person who owes the debt.  I work for a major Credit Card company and started thinking that this may be one of those calls... I advised that he would have to give me information before I would have a senior citizen call a random number and advised I was aware of the laws because I work for a major credit card company, he hung up on me..... SCAM!!!!!!!!!!

I have to agree with the rest of the posts, this is a scam by a group attempting to collect old debt and scare people into giving them their money.  My caller said she was Mrs. Baker and that she was given my phone number as a point of contact for an extremely urgent matter.   First of all, common sense should kick in when you hear a message like this.  A person calling about an EXTREMELY urgent matter would say what the urgent matter was so you would be able to make a decision about calling them back.  Secondly, if it is a legal matter, you have the right to due process.  It is one of our over 150 liberty rights and it states that you have the right to know who is suing you and why.  You are to be told in a timely manner so that you have time seek counsel and to prepare before you go to court.  And it will be in the form of a document with a Court designation at the top.  A phone call is not one of the ways this document can be served to you and anyone who says otherwise is dishonest.  Do not be tricked into dealing with people that feed off of other people's misfortune.

I took NoThankYou's advice and filed a complaint on the Dont call registry with these people. They called friends of mine and tried to tell them they were involved with my debt somehow, SO YES, they are as think-twice above said, BOTTOM FEEDERS who are trying ANYTHING to collect a few bucks form expiring OR expired debts. They told me they were a law firm....WRONG!

Don't fall for these people, they are nothing but scammers!

They are a bunch of bottom feeders that prey on people that do not know the law.  Every state has a satute of limitations on the time that a debt can be collected.  When these lossers are calling you because they have sometimes purchased the debt but more often then not they have checked public records and have founded an expired judgment that is no longer collectable. Then they put on an act to the debtor that this is a very important matter and if you do not pay they will have to turn it over to their legal department for further action.  Do not pay them a cent.  If they could collect it they would file legal papers and do it the right way.  Believe me on this as they can do nothing to you.  Please pass this along to others so we can help others that might get caught up in this scam.  I am a retired attorney, and I HATE TO SAY THAT as I am ashamed of the profession now as most attorneys are just out to make an easy buck.  It is sad but true.  There was a time when they helped others but for the most part that is no longer true.  PLEASE pass this along to everyone possible so we can help other American's fight these low life slug's.  I wish everyone the best of luck in these tough times.  "Think-twice" before you give up your money.

I too have received numerous calls from the 877 number. Then, since I live and work near Birmingham, AL, a new "local" number started calling. Then I realized it was the same "company". It would seem that they have one 877 number for customers to be able to call them (as if someone from this "company" would even answer).
It would be very easy to determine where an individual is located, thus use a bogus "local" number in hopes that we would answer a local call.
They were also  VERY VERY RUDE when leaving a message or in talking. Most of the reps seem to be very aggresive people. They will call over and over again, and leave messages saying how important it is for me to call back, and of course throw in a rude comment like "This is the 2nd message I have left you today, I don't appreciate you not calling back, we really need to talk". What is this? the CIA!!

Anyway, to whomever gets picked to be on this list of who they call, I'd simply ignore the calls. Or, if you want to talk to them, ask a lot of questions.

They do call ALL the time, even when I am at work. But in one of my emails to them I told them that I had searched the BBB and no such company was found. So I did request a report on this company.

I could go on and on about these friggin scams, but I'll get off my soapbox and hit the hay :)

Good Luck

Got a scripted spoof call, used a local (Philadelphia) number for an 877 number. was breaking up so either it was a BAD scripted machine OR person was calling on a cell phone.....SHADY!!! And as with the ones I have seen above. When a debt gets near the SOL, these slugs buy it and try to get you to pay 1/2 or a 1/4 of it, even if its PAST the SOL, they still try!  LOSERS!

They just called me and said Mrs baker....and same script as everyone else with an 877 # but on caller id it's a local #.

Thank You, GOOGLE!!! Debt collectors are using every tactic now, it seems they would at least change their scripted calls. This number will be blocked too.

I got same same call just a minute ago leaving no detail. I immediately erased it.

Got a call this morning.  They are spoofing so that it looks like they are calling from a local phone number.  He started off by saying he is in the prelegal dept in attempt to scare me into thinking they were going to sue me.  It is from a debt from 1999.  I laughed and told him it is past SOL and it was illegal for him to insinuate they had any legal authority.  He started double talking and then saying it is a 1099 matter.  Also wrong and illegal.  Do not pay these people a thing.  They have so many complaints against them with the Attorney General in NY.  They are bottom feeders who buy old debt for pennies on the dollar and then try to illegally intimidate people into paying them.

Got a call from a Mr. Paduka who said it was in my best interest ot talk to him. When pressed for specifics, he would not give any specifics at all unless I could verify I was the party he was seeking. Of course I didn't go along with this since he wouldn't state his business openly.

The number that came across the caller ID was 253.348.2763. NRA smacks of a scam and they need to be shut down.

Answer NRA (not National Rifle Association) NR Association. Rude person. Next person was "looking for Warren." Probably a debt collector.

Has called several times stating its important to call them back. Called back and wouldn't identify WHAT exactly their business does. They asked for the number I received their call from and I deferred saying that I don't want to give out that info. I then asked if they offer some kind of service or products and again was told the name of the firm.... NR ASSOCIATES. No details on what they do. The lady hung up saying she would just keep calling the number they have on file.

I had received 2 calls from them, both went to voice-mail. They sounded prerecorded because they were the exact same message, telling me it was of an urgent matter and it is imperative that I call them back at this 877 number even though both times they called from a different number making that a total of 3 different numbers. I called each number and got 'The desk of Mr. Stewart' but now that I know it's a scam I'm going to either be very rude when i pick up or ignore it altogether. I haven't quite decided...

Ms. Appletree doesn't identify her business so I consider this to be a PIA solicitation.  I am not late on any payments and don't appreciate these harassment mystery calls!

I hate these people & anyone like them.  Ms Smith can jump off a cliff for all I care, so long as she stops calling me.  Mr Stewart can join her.  I don't do business with you fools & I've told you a couple times to stop calling me.  In this country, no means no!  Please take the time to report these morons at https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx.  Please report their their toll-free number AND the landline number they are hiding behind.  Don't let them get away with this!

I recieved an important call from this number from a Mrs. Smith. It displayed as a local area code and number. Left a voice mail about how important it was to call herback but didnt say the company or the reason for calling.

SCAM

Keeps calling telling me they received my number as contact number as contact number regarding a matter in the office. It was Mrs. Smith. I can't get any info so have no clue what this is about.

Looks like another bunch of all-caps scammers have found this site. Welcome! We love knowing that this site will make it tough for you to steal money on the phone.