Received a message for my mom to call ASAP and they left a "docket no."  I am a law clerk and the number they left is not a docket number. When you call back they have no idea who you are.  Messed up

Same as above...called about my brother...left message about a case # in his city....SCAM..SCAM..SCAM.  Tell your friends...DO NOT PAY these people anything.

Rec'd a call from an assistant looking for a family member using my cell ph# that he never gives out for anything. They say to call some guy with a case # about a legal matter. It seemed very fishy so I paid it no mind, but I'm wondering if anybody bought online airline tickets and then got this call?!

Same as above...
These people called my brothers cell number (he only had his cell for six months). This lady told my brother that it was urgent that I call them with a case number... I called and wanted to know what company this lady worked for. She refussed to tell me and stated she represents 56 companies. So, I asked what was the name of "your" company that represented the 56 companies..? She quickly hung-up on me.  SCAM! I paid off all my out standing debt ages ago with copies at my laywers office (on file)!

Man called my 21 year old daughter and told her my older daughter (25) was in terrible trouble with the law, and he needed her phone number and mine.  He kept badgering her, and got her quite upset.  She still refused to give out our numbers, and took his number instead.  Oldest daughter called and it was about a $800 charged off debt from 6 years ago.  He told her the debt was now $5800, and she needed to pay a negotiated payment of $1500 within 24 hours, or she would be forced to go to court and have a judgement and her life would be ruined, etc., etc.  She is unemloyed with no prospects in this economy, but he kept at her for quite a while.  She then became hysterical.  I blocked my number and called.  Woman answers and tells she is the central phone center for several companies, but doesn't know the name of any companies or if any of them are debt collectors.  Disgusting.  They bought that debt for about $20.  There should be a law.  I actually tried to pay off her bad debt for her a few years ago, but the bank couldn't take the money because the debt had been sold.  But, these iditos won't receive a dime.

My mother got a call from the number listed above and they claimed that I had some legal issues I needed to deal with and wanted her to tell me to call them. They left the names Karen Jensen and Steven Klein as contacts. I've heard from other people that this is a scam and they try to get you to release financial info to pay off supposed debts. SCAM!! SCAM!! What is this world coming to?

These people called my office and my home about a non existent relative.

Let's look at the facts: unsolicited call, phony story, fear factor, pressure to give them your credit card number.

Can you say scam?  Can you say credit card fraud?  Perhaps identity theft? All the warning signs are there.  Sounds like a job for law enforcement.

Paystar AKA Weber and Stevens & Porter and Martin Aka United Abstract Group

They use various phone numbers 866-299-8558 & 866-755-1050 and 1-888-622-7267

The people that call use fake names: Joseph Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Lisa Jackson, Lisa Weber, Susan Carter

If you got worried when they called you can quit worrying. They aren't the law. They won't sue. But, save every message EVER from this company.

If you talk to them, let them know the conversation is being recorded. And record. Ask to talk to a supervisor, ask for the name of the company and the company address and tell them they are not to call your phone number again EVER.

Under NO circumstances should you identify yourself, give out or acknowledge your birthdate or social security number over the phone. NEVER,EVER give out any information about any debts or any other private information.

If you tell this company to NEVER CALL YOU AGAIN and they persist on calling (under various names), contact your state attorney general.

A year or so after you've done that, they'll probably call again under another name and a new phone numbers. SO KEEP YOUR RECORDED MESSAGES AND CALLS. You will need them to file another complaint.

***ATTENTION EVERYONE READING THIS*******

CONTACT YOUR STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY TO STOP THIS HARASSMENT.

DO NOT PAY A CENT TO THESE LOW LIFE SCAM ARTISTS.


OWNERS OF THIS COMPANY ARE BARRY CALVAGNA AND ANTHONY PICONE

This Company is from Huntington NY

called and left information for someone else on answer machine.  and blocked the number they were calling from.  dont know who they are or what they want just said it was a legal matter... and gave me someone elses info.

paystar, creditsmart,
(etrade will be on the door...but it is not a financial institution)
credit smart
325 n. service road - suite 410
melville, new york
1-631-247-9920

the scum owners are usually in the office early (except for the fat loser wife lauren she usually fills up her big belly before she comes in to work then claims shes on a diet......HA!)  every last family member works there even the loser cousins.  they smoke and take drugs all day and anthony needs to lay off the coke. sniff. sniff.  barry comes in later i guess he wants to wait to make sure the feds haven't busted the joint yet before he comes strolling in the door.  oh if any of you owners are reading this there is "someone" on the third floor that is watching you guys and just waiting.  she knows you barry better than you realize and when i was there asked about you all of the time.  i asked her where she works and she just said you know, in the back office.  if you guys want to call the feds the info is at the top of this page.  have fun.  and don't worry they are as dumb as doorknobs and scared.

I received a call today from a Maria Lopez who stated that she worked for the "Claims for Education Department". In the message she asked for a woman (I'm a man) that I don't know and said that my number was the contact info she received. She stated that their was a case, gave a case number, and said if the person in question called and spoke with either Steven Kline or Karen Jensen the paperwork would halt.

Thanks for the post containing contact information for this outfit, Alfalfa.  

Yesterday I received a second message from someone pre-legal blah blah call us back on my cell phone number, which does not appear on my credit reports.  The first call had been a couple months ago.  Now that you posted the contact info, Alfalfa, I've been able to put some things together.

USR Group placed an "open collection" on my Equifax report last fall.  I sent a debt validation letter CMRR to their contact address on my report (Walt Whitman, Huntington Station NY), which was RETURNED UNDELIVERABLE & marked "moved -- no forwarding address left".  That made it super easy to get Equifax to delete the *illegal* trade line.  "USR Group" has also pulled a few of my reports with hard inquiries without permissible purpose.  

Now I find it likely difficult to serve them a full cease & desist (which was served in my previously returned letter) in writing, but I would like for them to not contact me on my mobile if they feel like wasting their time.

I don't have any outstanding adverse accounts that are anywhere near the Statute of Limitations for the state in which they were accrued.

THEY ARE SCAMMERS AND THE POSITIVE FEEDBACKS ARE FALSE INFO. DO NOT FALL INTO THEIR SCAM. ITS A LONG STORY BUT THE INFO THE HAVE ON YOU IS PUBLIC RECORD THAT LISTS YOUR COUNTY. YOU DO NOT OWE A DIME. THE LIE AND THEY ARE WORKING ON A TASK FORCE TO SHUT THEM DOWN

Got a call today at my job for my BOSS-- who happens to have perfect credit. The man on the other end said it was re: a legal matter and to all Steven Kline, or Karen Jenson.
Don't call these idiots back! It's a scam! There is no way my boss has ANY sort of debt with an 800-something credit score!
The caller ID said "Nationwide Processing". BEWARE!

Lisa called my mother and told her that I had to have a payment in by 330 this afternoon (in 2 hrs) or they would be filing a lawsuit against me.  She gave my mother the case number and Steve Kline's name to call back to avoid such a drastic measure.

Of course this FREAKED out my poor mom.  I called and it is for a credit card that did go into default (in 2005), but has since been settled and paid for (which he didn't believe).  When I told him that, he said I had to get him verification by 330 or he would be filing the lawsuit when he got off work at 5.  Really?  He didn't even know what state he was filing the lawsuit in.

He also put me on hold so he could take another call.  Which is ridiculous.  I asked him for verification of the original debt, which I believe they are supposed to give you, and he said they would just bring that to court.  

There are a lot of comments about this number today - somebody must be hurting for $$ up there in NY!

These people called with a bogus story about a non existent relative of mine having "legal trouble".  Next, of course, would come the demand for cash or my poor relative would have serious legal problems by noon today.

Just what do you think would have happened if I had given my credit card number to these high pressure strangers on the phone? Credit card fraud?  Identity theft?  Where would it end?

This is the first site I've found with positive comments.  I'd check to see that they didn't come from "Maria Vasquez", "Steven Klein" or "Karen Jensen".

I recieved a call from these people on my cell phone, that isn't even in my name. And it's not even a number in the state where I have lived. The lady Karen Jenson, was like yes its a debt of $1118.00 She said they could get it down to 413.78 which type of card would I like to pay with. Right there I knew they were a scam. I asked her who they worked for and she said they were collecting a debt for Sprint PCS. I told her that I wouldn't be paying. They could send something to me in writing.

I received a message from my uncle from this number along with my case number. they had told him ( which is a 3rd party disclosure and illegal in all states) that I had a legal issue and gave him a number and a case number. I called din back and it was from a bill owed 5 yrs ago. In Arizona the limitations to collect a debt is 3 years. I told him I was going to call him back. I am going to call back with my lawyers name and number. I don't plan on paying this at all thru them. They said if I don't pay by the end of this month it will go to court. I told them to let it. they are not getting a dime from me!

AMEN to that!!!!!!!!!!!

Just received a call from these people. They left a voicemail saying if I didn't call by 7pm today the sheriff's department would come out.

received phone call from lady with real thick accent ( new york ish ) stating that i needed to call mr steven cline promply. i called and was told that i owed money from over 6 years ago for a credit card.he said he could settle for less now, then i informed him i was disabled, he paused for some time, then tried to get me to make a payment plan.This just didnt set right with me.  p.s. the lady said " its a good thing that you answered because she the sheriffs dept will be here tommorow to serve you"

This is a scam!!! This chick from Long Island (can't mistake that accent) called my brother concerning information about me and with a case number. She stated I had to call a Mr. Steven Klien with my case number. I called and Ms. Long Island wouldn't give me the name of the company she worked for - she only stated she represented 56 companies. So, I replied - your company that repersents 56 companies doesn't have a name..? She replied no and hung-up on me.

C. Barry  & Associates, LLC
aka/ United Abstract Group, Inc.
aka/ American Consolidebt, Inc.
aka USR Group, Inc.
Paystar International aka Conway and Phillips
The associates group

2387 New York Ave., #8
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone: (800) 344-1588
(631) 421-1397
Fax: (631) 421-1397  

918 Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone: 631-421-1533
888-380-3516
866-509-3202
Fax:  631-421-1890
Fax: 631-755-3069

Florida: United Abstract Group, Inc.
PO BOX 6812
Spring Hill, FL 34611
(352) 684-8693
(352) 666-0466 fax
(866) 684-8693

USR Group, Inc.  
33 Walt Whitman Rd, Ste 209
Huntington Station, NY 11746-4281

Web Address: www.unitedabstractgroup.com
www.consolidebt.us

Head Debt Collectors:
Anthony Picone
Barry Calvagna
Huntington Station, NY

http://www.budhibbs.com/collectorpages/c_barry_associates.htm

Recieved call from the pre-legal department as well. Very nice, please call and talk to Karen Jensen or Steve Clien, and we can stop pursuit of the matter by the end of the day.

The receiptionist who answered would not tell me the company.  She new Karen Jensen and Steve Clien, yet refused to state who they worked for.  Obviously, this is NOT a valid orginazation.  This is where the call stopped.

The Statue of Limitations in California is 4 YEARS written, 2 YEARS oral.  The debt this matter is most likely about is over 8 years old.

As they continue to pursue, I will play along.  First thing you should do is ask for who the debt is to, last activity on the account, and written agreement from the original holder.  If they state the last activity, let them know it was well past the Statue of Limitations, and they must know this.  At that point contact the States Attorney.  Each violation they break is a $10,000 dollar fine that may make it's way to you.

Good Luck!

These are scam artists that post self complimentary comments to this and other sites.  They operate under multiple names -- Credit Smart, Paystar International, United Processing, Nationwide Processing, United Abstract.  Also use phone numbers 888-282-5313, 631-755-3085, 631-755-3088 (plus others).  Please enter these numbers to read more honest comments (at least until the crooks get to it).  They commit several Federal crimes with each call, such as discussing your debt with anyone but you or your spouse, threatening to sue when they have no intention or ability to do so, saying they can remove negative information posted by your original creditor when only your original creditor can do so and even then is only supposed to delete factually incorrect information.  Only your original creditor can sue you unless they legally assign the account to another party and the account is not time-barred under your state's Statutute of Limitations (always check this first). Demand full verification of the original debt (copy of signed credit agreement and copies of all signed credit transaction receipts that account for the entire principle balance).  They must present this information in court to obtain a judgement.  Check with your state's attorney general and also check the ftc.gov website.  Check your district court's website and search the judgement role for whatever name they are using.  Chances are you won't find a single suit.  Report them to the ftc and to your state's attorney general, banking department, and consumer affairs office.  In all likelihood they purchased debtor and relationship information from an information bureau and probably don't even own your account.  Threfore, paying them will not actually pay the debt; it will only enrich a criminal.  There is a network of attorneys that sue scam artists like this under the civil penalty provisions of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.  If you thoroughly document the violations (audio recordings and Caller ID logs), you can recover substantial amounts.  Many of these attorneys will take your case with no payment up front (they keep a percentage of the recovery).  Also remember that the difference between the settlement amount a collection agency offers and the original balance is considered "forgiven debt" by the IRS and will subject you to additional federal and state income tax.

Good Business??? I think not...when is good business contacting a relative or friend and telling them to contact you about a certain case #?  This is down right intimidation/embarrassment tactics to get you to pay on a debt that you probably don't even have.  Do your research before calling these people back...they will aggravate you if you answer.

Hmmm? it would be a very smart idea for these type companies to have their employees go online and type in positive comments on any phone number lookup type websites such as this one.

Other than Samuel & UpsetLoser's comments, everything else posted here comes across as an advertisement.

I received a call from the "pre legal" department of a company by the name of PAYSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC. Since the call was made to my work number I informed them not to call me at the number and if the debt was truly mine then they should have my address to send it in writing. I received another call from them a WEEK LATER at work and at my boyfriend's phone number. I called them back to discuss the "pre legal matter". It was of course an old credit card debt. When I started to inform them of Texas State Laws regarding statute of limitations on collecting the debt he tried to rush me off the phone by telling me that he had someone else on hold that wanted to "help" their credit by paying. I then asked him how he got my work number and boy friend's number when neither one of them would have been on the account. He told me that they have a research department and I would have to contact them to find out how they received it. When I asked how to contact that department he stated that you can't contact them. "Why tell me to contact them when I can't?" I said. He replies I didn't tell you to contact them.

Long story short - In Texas, the statute of limitations to collect the debt by direct contact or through court is 4 YEARS from the LAST PAYMENT to the ORIGINAL CREDITOR. Don't let these guys fool you into thinking that they are helping. They aren't. All they are trying to do is get their commission.  THANK GOD I have Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. I was able to contact my local law firm and speak to an attorney to get the correct information AND to protect my rights. PLEASE NOTE - If you are being harrassed by this company, contact you state's Secretary of State/Department of Corporations to make sure they are registered to do business in your state. Also find out if they have a Debt Collector Bond on file as well. Here in TEXAS they don't have either which means that they are illegally doing business.

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