They call me saying this matter is very serious and I could have my attorney return the call if I like.  She left a message saying call Mrs Jackson right away.  I don't owe anyone so I deleted the message I thought she was a joke for real.....  Call back number 888-816-6552

Large v. Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Filed: February 21, 2011 as 1:2011cv00182 Updated: February 21, 2011 20:31:27
Plaintiff: Kevin M. Large
Defendant: Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Sixth Circuit > Michigan > Western District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

Hauseman v. Consumer Recovery Associates et al
Filed: February 16, 2011 as 1:2011cv00772 Updated: February 16, 2011 22:07:16
Plaintiff: Patricia Hauseman
Defendants: Consumer Recovery Associates and ICS & Associates
Presiding Judge: Raymond J. Dearie
Referring Judge: Roanne L. Mann
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Second Circuit > New York > Eastern District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

Johnson et al v. Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Filed: February 15, 2011 as 1:2011cv01073 Updated: February 16, 2011 01:03:41
Plaintiffs: Forrest Johnson  and Rachel Johnson
Defendant: Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Presiding Judge: Joan H. Lefkow
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Seventh Circuit > Illinois > Northern District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

Alex Persinger v. Consumer Recovery Associates et al
Filed: February 10, 2011 as 2:2011cv01248 Updated: February 23, 2011 22:18:38
Plaintiff: Alex Persinger
Defendants: Consumer Recovery Associates and Does
Presiding Judge: Margaret M. Morrow
Referring Judge: Charles F. Eick
Court: Ninth Circuit > California > Central District Court
Type: Other Statutes >

Sanderson v. Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Filed: February 8, 2011 as 1:2011cv00330 Updated: February 10, 2011 01:32:57
Plaintiff: Rudolph Sanderson
Defendant: Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Presiding Judge: John L. Kane
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Tenth Circuit > Colorado > District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

TRUMBLE v. CONSUMER RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC et al
Filed: February 4, 2011 as 1:2011cv00176 Updated: February 9, 2011 00:16:14
Plaintiff: DAVID WAYNE TRUMBLE
Defendants: CONSUMER RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC and JANE DOE
Presiding Judge: Richard L. Young
Referring Judge: Mark J. Dinsmore
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Seventh Circuit > Indiana > Southern District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

PUZZANGARA v. CONSUMER RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC et al
Filed: January 28, 2011 as 2:2011cv00569 Updated: January 29, 2011 00:06:20
Plaintiff: GRAZIA PUZZANGARA
Defendants: CONSUMER RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, JOHN DOE I, JOHN DOE II, JOHN DOES III, JOHN DOES IV - X and others
Presiding Judge: PETRESE B. TUCKER
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Third Circuit > Pennsylvania > Eastern District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

Garcia v. Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Filed: January 12, 2011 as 1:2011cv00085 Updated: January 12, 2011 23:31:53
Plaintiff: Michael Garcia
Defendant: Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC
Presiding Judge: Philip A. Brimmer
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Tenth Circuit > Colorado > District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

Fehr v. Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC.
Filed: January 7, 2011 as 6:2011cv06009 Updated: January 11, 2011 23:37:40
Plaintiff: Jonathan Fehr
Defendant: Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC.
Presiding Judge: Charles J. Siragusa
Cause Of Action: Fair Debt Collection Act
Court: Second Circuit > New York > Western District Court
Type: Other Statutes > Consumer Credit

Low life bottom feeding scum who try to bully people with lies.
They are a joke.
Don't be afraid of clowns folks.

The name of the company is Consumer Recovery Associates. They are crooked. They do know the FDCPA, well enough to train their people in ways to skirt the edges of the law. However, if you want them to stop calling, start talking about the FDCPA. That is the key to their callers to mark the number DO NOT CALL in their system.

There is no statute of limitations on debt!! Tell me how it is fair of people to get a credit card, run up and even max it out, and then just not have to pay it?! All of you people complaining most likely owe money to someone, for something. How would you like it if someone borrowed 20,000 or even 1000 and never paid you back? I understand the complaints about the reps that call over and over, and there are ones that are rude. But you have to remember that everyone puts their own spin on how they do things. And not everyone sounds like "Mary Sunshine" all the time. We all have our good days and bad days. There are always going to be people to collect debts, because there are always going to be ignorant people who STEAL money from them.

I got a call on my cell from my aunt in N.M. that they had just gotten a call from a Mrs. Dodge (or something similar) that my mom (or possibly me, since I'm named after my mom) needed to call urgently to 866-460-4260.  When my aunt told them that my mom was at work they tried pursuading my aunt to release that number but at that point my aunt decided to hang up on her.  Of course before hanging up, my aunt tried to get more info but she wouldn't say anything.  I called the number given from work but I got a voicemail saying that I called CRA and to leave a message an I would get a call back.  At which point I googled the number and surprise, surprise it leads me to this website. What I find incredible is that they called relatives in N.M. with a number that's not even registered to my mom (or me for that matter).  Yet we've had our number for over 16 years.  This is so frustrating.

This site survives on the hard work people like you are doing. My many thanks.

If you receive a call from this number, you have been called by junk debt / collection agency that buys debt from original creditors that has been written off or settled and is beyond the statute of limitations in most states. They are trying get the money for themselves, not the original creditor.

They are reportedly a serial violator of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). They may be illegally using credit information obtained from Experian or other credit reporting agencies.

This company has been known to contact and harass people they believe may know the person they are trying to reach including distant relatives, ex-spouses and possible former co-workers.

NEVER answer these calls if you see this as a caller ID. NEVER return these calls. NEVER give them ANY information about the person they are seeking or refer them to others.

Any "positive" comments you read in these notes about the company may have been written by employees of the company.

The company is:

Consumer Recovery Associates
2697 International Parkway #4
Suite 270
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

PO Box 2916
Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2916

16719 Huebner Rd. Bl 2, Ste 201
San Antonio, TX 78248

The following is the most comprehensive information gathered about this company from various sources on the Internet.

***If you've been called by a number not on this list or by someone using a different name, please copy this list, add the number/name in the correct order and repost it in its entirety.

Company Names that CRA reportedly uses:

CIA and Associates
CC Associates
Consumer Credit Association
Consumer Recovery Associates
Court Company
CR Associates
CR Associates, LLC
CRA Associates
CR&CC Associates
CR & CC Associates
C&R Associates
C & R Associates
CS Associates
Farm CIA & Associates
J Lamb and Associates
and possibly GC Services

Phone numbers that CRA reportedly uses:
202-470-2603
215-325-1354
234-542-2874
310-601-7244
310-734-6338
310-855-3688
310-860-6293
317-536-5458
319-892-0349
323-319-5178
404-474-4884
404-963-8760
430-200-0007
505-349-0354
505-718-4945
517-879-4821
615-469-5268
617-674-2967
619-564-4447
619-564-4473
620-273-4256
702-946-0389
703-280-1121
706-417-9193
713-518-1966
757-271-2731
757-214-5892
757-271-6637
757-271-8786
757-271-8787
757-271-8788
757-271-8789
757-271-8888
757-271-8889
757-271-9269
757-368-3622
757-368-3623
757-368-3626
757-368-3627
757-368-3628
757-368-8004
757-368-8331
757-368-8335
757-368-8337
757-368-8537
757-392-1660
757-468-0169
775-293-4583
800-762-9864
800-913-4915
801-241-2616
801-349-2616
801-386-7803
805-284-9506
816-332-6242
818-870-8119
859-514-0968
864-335-7028
866-272-3041
866-367-0328
866-374-6604
866-410-9894
866-418-3360
866-442-2693
866-499-6608
866-563-9556
866-645-6269
866-645-8505
866-645-8525
866-645-8654
866-655-0659
866-656-5380
866-657-1658
866-657-3618
866-657-3620
866-657-6525
866-673-1748
866-857-3916
866-861-9257
877-213-3830
877-217-7084
877-240-5390
877-240-9350
877-241-4559
877-246-1285
877-284-6622
877-289-4690
877-298-7036
877-298-7306
877-298-7806
877-320-5615
877-326-3284
877-326-5615
877-334-2942
877-360-1616
877-407-9274
877-507-3402
877-738-4814
877-783-4814
888-253-9713
888-310-5679
888-413-8823
888-706-4381
888-816-6552
949-873-2855

Individual names that CRA reportedly uses:

Donald Adair
Mark Adair
Chris Adams / Christopher Adams
Mr. Adero
Amy
Laura Angelini
Anthony
Ms. Armanchile / Mrs. Armanchild
Charles Bambino
Ms. Beagles
Tracey Berman / Tracy Burman
Ms. Blaine
Sarah Brevard / Sara Brevard
Peter Bronson
Mr. Cagle
Mrs. Campbell
Ms. Catasin
Kirby Chapman
Dan Chatman / Dan Chapman
Vincent Cignerale
Ms. Claine
Sarah Danvers / Sara Danvers
Raymond Davis
Debbie
Marion Dunham
Ms. Elder
Ellie Faircloth
Jennifer Feagles
Denise Flynn
James Fox
Gail
John Gibson
Mr. Gilam / Gillum
Mr. Gilbert
Bert Glenn
Laura Glenn
Sidney Albert Glenn
Conrad Gray / Conrad Grey
Paul Gowl
Christy Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Miss Howard
Jane
Mrs. Jenkins
Ms. Jewel
James Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Perry Johnson
Stacy Jones / Stacey Jones
Josh
Jay Lamb / J Lamb
Mr. Lane
Tyler Lang
Mr. Ludwig
Kelly
Ms. Kitchens
Ms. Kitchum
Kristen / Kristin
Lindsay / Lindsey
Lisa
Marisa / Marisha
Stephanie Martin
Willa Mason / Willie Mason
Melissa
Monica
Chad Miller / Chat Miller
Dirk Miller
Gary Miller
Sherri Morse / Sherry Morse
Sherry Morrison
Mr. Parker
Jack Polanski
Raymond
Rebecca
Gary Reece
Gary Reison / Gary Reasons
George Reasons
Ricky Royster
Jennifer Segal
Liz Segal
Tonya Sells
Scott
Eric Scott
K C Scott
Randall Scott
Richard Scott
John Sheldon / John Shelton
Ms. Silva / Silvia / Sylvia
Michelle Silver
Mr. Sitton
Michelle Soval
Liz Spiegel / Spiegle
Christine Spruill
Stacy / Stacey
Jim Stewart
Curtis Taylor / Curtis R. Taylor
Mrs. Thompson
Tony
Vivian
Mr. Wang
Mr. Weippert
Ms. Wells
Maranda Whiten / Miranda Whitten
Gina Williams
Mrs. Yelder

If you want to take positive action:
* Report them to the Virginia Attorney General:
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/forms-pdf/cp/oca/complaint/oca1complaint.pdf
* Call the Federal Trade Commission at
+1.877.382.4357 and file a complaint

Keli Kendall - a few seconds ago
I received a call 9/23/2008 that a Michelle Soval from C.R. Associates wanted me or my representative to call back about an urgent matter reguarding #721552. Her # was 1877-241-4559. I returned the call. I did not give the case #, instead I inquired what type of business this was and that I was a referal to them. The guy said they do alot of different things but insisted I have a case #. I said I just wanted to do business with them but I wouldn't if he was going to act that way. He got mad and told me he needed the # and didn't care if I did business or not then hung up. My husband then called and referenced the # while I immediaetly went and googled their name. I then called my sister and warned her about them. Thank you to all who have replyed to this and other sights about this company. The first thing is to report them to the Attorney General, Better Business Bureau, FTC, All web sites to inform Consumers and and your local TV and newspaper.
Caller: C. R. A**-ociates

I received a call 9/23/2008 that a Michelle Soval from C.R. Associates wanted me or my representative to call back about an urgent matter reguarding #721552. Her # was 1877-241-4559. I returned the call. I did not give the case #, instead I inquired what type of business this was and that I was a referal to them. The guy said they do alot of different things but insisted I have a case #. I said I just wanted to do business with them but I wouldn't if he was going to act that way. He got mad and told me he needed the # and didn't care if I did business or not then hung up. My husband then called and referenced the # while I immediaetly went and googled their name. I then called my sister and warned her about them. Thank you to all who have replyed to this and other sights about this company. The first thing is to report them to the Attorney General, Better Business Bureau, FTC, All web sites to inform Consumers and and your local TV and newspaper.
Caller: C. R. A**-ociates

Another number to add 866-563-9556.  Caller did not identify herself and hung up on me twice.  Mumbled CR associates when I asked where she was calling from.  Strong language but vague information given.

I have another Telephone number to add to the list (1-866-410-9894).

Caller called, saying he was from CR & Assoc., and asked for my deceased husband.  Said they were a law office.  When I told them he was deceased, the caller wanted to know when.  I told them (probably a mistake).  They told me he owed a debt with a particular creditor, which I know that he did not owe.  Somehow or other, they had gotten our address from some locator service.  They were looking for someone by the same name who lived in Tampa Fl.  I told them neither of us has ever lived in Tampa Fl.  He also told me that the payments on the overdue account had come from my address (a lie, since I take care of all bills that come here and I know we did not have any statements from this creditor).  I made another mistake when I told him that I had an account with this creditor years ago that had been paid off and closed out (this was back in the 90s).  He never did give me the case #.  I called them back two days later and tried to get their address so I could send them a letter explaining the situation.  The man was very rude and would not give me an address.  He hung up on me when I tried to pursue the matter.  

I also would like to be a part of any class action suit against this company.  I do not want my husband's good name or my good credit ruined because of anything this company reports.

Consumer Recovery Associates
aka Consumer Credit Association
aka CR Associates
and the world's most grating phone numbers:

866-857-3916
866-499-6608
888-253-9713
800-913-4915
757-368-3622
757-368-8004
757-368-8331

2697 International Parkway # 4
Suite 270
Virginia Beach, Virginia  23452
PO BOX 2916, VB, VA 23450

Bud Says...

1-866-857-3916 is one of those irritating numbers that show up on your caller ID that can never seem to be identified.   When you return the call, you get the ominous "Can I help you?" or "Case number please."  They refuse to identify who they are when questioned, will not state they are debt collectors, and by tone imply you have committed some illegal act and are in great trouble or they would not have called you.  It is a violation of FDCPA.  It took quite a bit of research and cunning to discover whom the voices were behind the lawbreaking 866 number were...but it's coming together now and they are without excuse.

Give us your stories on CRA and let's put together some useful information to bring these folks down.  Record their calls where legal and save the tapes for future use.  We'll post 'em here if you have something of interest.

In the meantime, hold them to the law; make them put everything in writing, validate the debt.  Use the cease-communication letter.  Violations of the law should be pointed out to the Virginia Attorney General.

http://www.budhibbs.com/debtcollectorpages/consumer_recovery.htm

Now that you have their address, you can go after them for violation of Section 809 of the FDCPA:

§ 809.  Validation of debts   [15 USC 1692g]

(a) Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --

(1) the amount of the debt;

(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;

(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;

(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and

(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.

(b) If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector.

(c) The failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.

http://www.creditinfocenter.com/legal/FDCPA.shtml#809

File a complaint with the State of Virginia's AG's office:

http://www.oag.state.va.us/CONSUMER/index.html

And with the FTC:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/

Now, send them this letter and DEMAND validation of the debt they are harassing you about. Send it VIA Certified Mail and request a return receipt. Keep copies of everything you send:

Today's Date

Your Name
Your Address

Collector's Name
Collector's Address

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL

Dear {insert name of collector or company},

I am writing in response to your (letter or phone call) dated {insert date}, (copy enclosed) because I do not believe I owe what you say I owe.

This is the first I've heard from you, or any other company on this matter therefore, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Section 809(b): Validating Debts:

(b) If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector.

I respectfully request that you provide me with the following information:

(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) Provide a verification or copy of any judgment (if applicable);
(4) Proof that you are licensed to collect debts in (insert name of your state)
Be advised that I am fully aware of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For instance, I know that:

because I have disputed this debt in writing within 30 days of receipt of your dunning notice, you must obtain verification of the debt or a copy of the judgment against me and mail these items to me at your expense;
you cannot add interest or fees except those allowed by the original contract or state law.
you do not have to respond to this dispute but if you do, any attempt to collect this debt without validating it, violates the FDCPA;
Also be advised that I am keeping very accurate records of all correspondence from you and your company including recording all phone calls and I will not hesitate to report violations of the law to my State Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau.

I have disputed this debt; therefore, until validated you know your information concerning this debt is inaccurate. Thus, if you have already reported this debt to any credit-reporting agency (CRA) or Credit Bureau (CB) then, you must immediately inform them of my dispute with this debt. Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate or failing to report information correctly violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act § 1681s-2. Should you pursue a judgment without validating this debt, I will inform the judge and request the case be dismissed based on your failure to comply with the FDCPA.

Finally, if you do not own this debt, I demand that you immediately send a copy of this dispute letter to the original creditor so they are also aware of my dispute with this debt.

 

Signature here
Your Printed Name

http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/Disputing ... ute-letter.html

I recieved a call from a guy named Richard Scott from CR Associates.  He claimed the owned the "contract" on a debt that was opened in March of 1998.  He explained to me that the only reason he was calling was because the was offering to settle for the full amount owed before he has to file a lawsuit in my county.  I am confused, I don't remember this debt.  I asked him to send me proof, and he said he is not going to send me proof of something and waste an hour of his time.  He yelled at me many times during this call, and called me a degenerate!!  All i did was ask for proof, if i owe then I owe.

My relative received a message on their machine for me from CR Associates saying that my name came up in a legal matter and they needed to talk to me.  He said to ask for Conrad Gray.  Number was 888-253-9713.  I tried to *67 my phone and call back, but it wouldn't go through as a private number.  I called back and asked what this was in regards to.  He tried to get me to give him a case number and said that he just answers the phone and that there are several businesses there.  When I asked what CR Associates was he said are you with consolidated debt.  I said no, he said then have your attorney call me and hung up.  What a jerk!

My parents recieved a phone call from these people, asking for my wife and said it was an important matter. My brother called me with the info, so i called the man from my work phone happens to be military. I called the number and what I got made me supicious from the start, he said hello and that was it, I said okay who are you and who are you representing he wouldn't tell me at first. Then I asked him did you call my parents house looking for my wife, he says yes, I asked him what is it concerning I'm her husband. He's says sir have her or her attourney called then hanged up. I called my wife and as her if she knew about this and she said no. I called back, and again I ask him who are you and who are you representing, he says the same thing. I went off and and he hanged up.
Next day now there calling my job, bad move on him I give the phone to my MA (police in the military who works closely with NCIS)hint hint. when My MA ask him what do you want and who are you he said, I want Daniel to talk to me or his legal reprensentation, my MA told him he is my legal representation and ask him do you know your on a military phone, then he hanged up. For anybody in the military if this happen write down the name and number and give it to NCIS or the MA. These people need to be stop and will be. If your one of these people who are running these scams I hope they cath you and your fake associates and put you in prison with bubba cause I'm pretty sure he needs some new meat. Here are the numbers that they called me from. (1-877-258-7972) (757-392-0355) (1-888-412-3751)
Name: Peter Brunston

Several times I've received phone messages at home for a woman with a name similar to my sister's and similar to mine.  I've always ignored the messages.  Then I received one left by Miss Scott, saying there is a "serious situation" that I may not be aware of, and that she needs me to contact her to "give a statement," as though this was some sort of police function.  I called (866) 655-0659 and told the man answering the phone I was returning Miss Scott's call.  He said he would transfer me, and I asked the name and type of business.  He would only say "CR Associates" but not the nature of the business.  He transferred me to Mr. Parker (I think), who got belligerent and nasty, at one point saying, "Do you know who I am?"  I said, "No, who are you?  What is CR Associates?"  He refused to answer, and pretty soon he hung up on me.  I have no debts and am not intimidated by blowhard jack***es like this guy, but I sure would like to get him in trouble.

A Raymond Joseph called leaving a threatening message to me referring to a case number.  Caller id call from (767) 271-8888 and the number that Raymond Joseph left was 866 650-0659 was not a valid number.  He has twice called my parents, in another state, with the same "urgent" legal matter and has represented himself as working for Mr. Parker and has also given the number (310) 734-6338 as the return number.

I am the spouse of an active duty submariner who is currently preparing to deploy. To make matters worse I am 7 months into a very high risk pregnancy.....point of the story when Mr.Grey and Mr.Parker Called my mother in law stating they were seeking me for a criminal investigation she informed me to call them,I did not need the added stress. He began by telling me how great my credit was and reading my credit report line by line. He also stated that he could not believe that I would run from my debt and I was a stupid 26 year old little girl. When I asked him to identify himself he called me ignorant and said not to insult his intelligence. I clearly asked if he was with a collection agency or the nature if his business he said no he was not with a collection agency he was an investigator with CR Associates and then he hung up on me. I immediatley called back and said I want his full name and address for that business and he said tell it to the judge or tell your attorney to find me. I asked if I was going to be sued and why he said yes and not to act stupid.He continued calling me little girl and sweet heart in the same sentence and kept calling me stupid. The scary part is he told me my social as well as my current address and date of birth. I am willing to assist anyone in any way to put a stop to the harrassment of CR Associates.

Called my sister in Houston to get my phone # in MS.  Told my sister my name was listed as a heir on an estate.  They called me and demanded I pay a debt and I had no idea what they were talking about.  Told him to give me info and I would check my records and get back with him.  Man said his name was Richard Scott from CR Assoc. He became very irate and threatening and started screaming at me to pay him this money.  I hung up on him and he called back screaming again.  I hung up again.

Received a phone message from "Mr. Miller" regarding an action that was being taken against me.  Asked for a legal authorized rep or myself to return the call as he was sure I wasn't aware of this "action."  Called the number back and found they only answer with first names and do not say the company's name.  Knowing the statute of limitations is almost timed out, I know what would happen if I acknowledged this call so, I had a friend call and get the name... none other than CR Associates. Sounds like Mr. Miller loves his job enough to break the law.  Good luck and thanks for the info.

You're right...everything that jerk told you is BS. And he broke federal debt collection laws by implying that someone would be arrested. As I'm sure you know, no debt collector has the power to have any arrested for anything, nor do they have the authority to send a sheriff on an errand.

If I were you, I'd pursue legal action against these bums.  Here are some links that may be helpful in bringing these crooks to justice.

http://www.budhibbs.com/First.htm
http://www.fairdebtlawyers.com/
http://www.naca.net/debt-collection-abuse/
http://www.myfairdebt.com/

A person called my seventy yr old mother at 6:30am on 12/20/07 asking for me, then asking if i knew  a Andy and said that is who they were looking for,my mother didn't anwser there questions and said she was half asleep,let me get a pen and take down your information. He said he was Conrad Gray with CR and Associates, case number 451-305. Then told her if he didnt get back to him today he was going to send a sheriff to my mother house.If anyone finds out who this is, please let me know. I would love to start a class action law suit. Also if aka Conrad Gray reads this, let it be known if you ever call my mother with your b***s***, I will spend time finding you.

Called me and left me a message stating his name is Conrad Gray from CR and associates. Said it was important matter that i was probably unaware of and that i should contact them immediately so that they could take a statement from me.  I called the number from my caller id 310-734-6338  and was answered by a machine.  Then i listened to my voicemail and got this 888 number where someone answered. this person told me that Conrad Gray was Unavailable and sent me to a "partner",  funny when the "partner" answered he sounded exactly like the first guy and the Conrad Gray that left me the message.  Proceeds to tell me that a case of fraud, from a place i have a loan, has been filed against me and that i am being accused of using other social security numbers.  He says that if i dont get 8000 dollars in the next 24 hours i am going to jail for fraud.  After HE hung up on ME, i called my local court system that this person said the case was at.  The clerk of courts said that there was no cases against me and the file number that Conrad Gray gave me doesnt even come close to matching any that the court would have.  I just saw something on the news about this kind of stuff.  YOU CANNOT GO TO JAIL FOR A DEBT.

My mom's neighbor got a call from a Conrad Gray telling her that something was wrong with her phone, and could my mom call him. I called the number back from work and the guy was RUDE RUDE RUDE, then hung up on me. A***oles.
Number to call back was 888-816-6552.

Called my brother and sister for me to call them. I called and said the person who called me ( conrad gray ) left for the day. I asked what this was about and they hung up on me. Then they called my cell phone and said "this is all we needed and you'll receive a summons and will have to appear in Tennessee" then hung up on me. I called back and asked for info on this matter and Go to  http://www.budhibbs.com/agency_watch_list_submissions.htm
and you'll see similar situation with C C and associates with same phone #.

Scott: If you got their number, file a complaint with the FTC anyway. You don't need their name(s). You should register your phone number on the FTC Do Not Call list,however. It has to be on record thirty days with them before the FTC can take any action on your behalf.  Another remedy is to invest in an Easy Hang Up device and it will deliver the message to the undesirable callers for you. Then file a complaint with the FTC if this fails to stop the calls also.

Recieved a call from this obviously crooked agency trying to collect on a debt and threatening to sue on an account that the statute of limitations has run out on?  Also threatened to call our local police dept for harrassing them after their agent used foul language with me, so i returned the favor.  called to get the name of the company so i could file a harrassment law suit against them, they refused the name of their company?  Obviously not an agency that is familiar with the FDCPA.  would love any help identifying them to sue them and put a stop to their crooked collection activity.

Called looking for someone that has not had the number for at least two years and left a message.  Called back, they said they would call my local police department for "harassing" them.

These people are jerks  they keep calling even when you tell them  the person no longer lives at that location
BEWARE
they use big words on the phone and make threats  to try and scare you
I called and tried to get the name of there business but had no luck
I wanted to file a complaint against them  but they would not give there name  shame on them :(