this tom jacobs keeps calling i was able to pick up the call one day while i was home but you could not speak to anyone when they call you - you have to call them back I don't owe and will not pay for a long distance call to them
"Hello this is Tom Jacobs. This call is from a debt collector. It is extremely important that you give us a call back at 832-476-1740 regarding this matter."
I get this call every day, but I do not owe anyone. I would call back if it was toll free. I do not want to call them with my cell phone, because it will give them another phone number for harassment.
Just an FYI - It is in violation of federal law for collection agencies to leave messages such as these on answering machines as they are not secure and can be heard by anyone in the house. I work for attorneys and I have dealt with this issue before. There was a class action suit filed on behalf of consumers who received messages such as these on their answering machines. I am looking into filing suit as well.
I received this same phone message from Tom Jacobs, they leave one on my answering machine almost daily, at least once a day. The phone number that is left is 832-476-1739. The caller ID on my phone lists the number as 832-476-1740.