Unlike Lisa a couple months ago, you needn't be concerned with debt validation, only convincing the agency to stop hassling you. Posing as the person being sought has only fueled their suspicion that you're "hiding from your problems" and can be coerced into paying what you never owed. Again, get on a paper trail and stop turning your hair gray on the phone.

My longer advice for "not me" cases is found here:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls

Your callers do not maintain this site or this web page. Your callers cannot magically determine which numbers should not be called based on anonymous comments. You cannot expect compliance with your orders until, if possible, you deliver them *directly* to your caller.

You should by law have received a dunning letter regarding the alleged debt giving you thirty days to demand validation. Do so, on paper and sent USPS Certified, and also state how some or all phone calls are inconvenient. If you're deadly certain you owe nothing, you can alternatively write that you refuse to pay or to cease all communication. (same result either way)

Lawbreaking collectors all think you're a liar every time you make a verbal denial. You're dealing with bullies who don't care about your rights. If you do care, learn to use them.

FDCPA §1692g. Validation of debts
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1692g

The federal Do-Not-Call registry exists to help enforce the Telemarketing Sales Rule. Please note the operative term ''marketing''. A debt collector is not a sales person and is therefore not covered. Here are the DNC service terms you were supposed to review at registration time:

National Do Not Call Registry Q&A
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-national-do-not-call-registry

I have a new home phone and they call 2 or 3times a week and never leave a message.  I have no debt to collect. Annoying. Caller ID says "Unavailable". Thanks for the info.

When I answer as the person they are trying to call, I tell them I'm the only one that lives here but they call 2-3x a week. I need to find who to report the harrassing calls to. It's gets old!!! I don't even know who these people are, and I'm sure I'm not the person they call for!

stop calling

They keep calling me even though I have paid the debt! I talked with At&T directly and resolved the issue for past due bill.....so why do they keep calling me??!! Update your records u idiots..

They call me and tell me to hold on, when they come on the line they ask for a Barbara I tell them there is nobody by the name of Barbara at this number, they hang up and call every day.  My phone number is on the do not call list, I will file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.

I'm Getting So Sick Of This Number Calling Me Daily Numerous Times. Please Have Them Stopped. Enough Is Enough ~ GEEZ

My Caller ID Says Toll Free Number When They Call
The Phone Number Is 877-936-5647

I repeatedly get calls from this number and related ones which all turn up in websearches as being from Southwestern Credit.  When I answer there is no one there.  When I don't answer, they never leave a message.  What is the point of that?  This has been going on literally for years.  They just never never stop.

STOP STOP CALLING YOU IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi
collection agency looking for a penny furman  they keep calling this number don't know
who she is getting tired of the phone calls.
jean

Called on 6/21/13.  Didn't leave a message.

Have received multiple calls from this number. When answered a recording comes on "please continue to hold", Extremely irritating

got the call on a phone I activated the night before from Walmart.  It's Southwestern Credit.  apparently I have the guys old number.  but took care of it.

I've had 3 calls (about 1/week) from this number.  My PhoneTray has blocked each one with the SIT tone and disconnected message.  No information online about the number that I could find.  One of the less aggressive telemarketers I guess.  The caller ID (which I fully realize can be spoofed) always displays the name as "Unavailable" so no way will I entertain answering.  Thanks PHONETRAY!

I was called twice within apr. 15 minutes. I refused 1st time, answered 2nd time & immediately heard message "plse continue to hold".