I got a call from this whack 210-340-7737 number. I called them back using *67 before dialing their phone number to hide my personal phone number, and asked them where their office was located so that I could come in and make a payment for my outstanding balance. They then asked for my account number. I told them I didn't know it yet but, I would get it in person face to face when I validate that they are a legitimate company. They then hung up on me.
Unfortunately, I previously worked in Wash DC in a Forensic Information Security Officer capacity on the WWW. Using my experience I have deduced the following information regarding this company.
Owner: Sam San Marco
Website: http://www.datasearchinc.com/about.htm
Address:
Data Search
POB 461289
San Antonio, Tx. 78246
DataSearch Inc.
85 NE Loop 410 Suite 575
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: (210) 340-3990, 800) 929-6088
Fax: (210) 340-4548
E-mail:
[email protected]
If you are dealing with University Health System bills, since they are a hospital, you have the legal right to negotiate your bill to something you can afford and pay it off with the hospital directly to eliminate the debt and stop these annoying calls. That is what I would do, then you can circumvent these chumsucking scumbags. Remember, knowledge is power... The collection practices of third-party collectors are directly regulated by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FCRA) administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Signed,
The "Irritated IT Guy"