The company is called ARS and is located in New York even though they come through as local numbers. Below is a legal Cease and Desist letter in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). You can copy and paste it into a word doc and add your own info into it and send it to them registered or certified mail. I have found this to be extremely effective in the past. As far as I understand, they cannot even sell the debt to someone else at that point.
Johhny B. Smith
123 Main Street
Los Angeles CA 90000
10 April, 2014
ARS
PO BOX 156
East Amherst NY 14051
In reference to: Claim Number- xxxxxx (6 digit claim number)
Attention: ARS Collection Associates,
This will serve as your legal notice under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) 15 USC 1692c(c) to cease and desist all communication with myself and/or any third party in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you continue to contact myself or any third party regarding this debt I will exercise my legal rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Informational Post:
Follow the steps in what you need to know. Keep a notebook and any and all messages on your answering machine. Also record any and all phone calls. Check your states recording laws as some do require you to tell them its recorded, also SOL. Send a cease & desist via certified or return receipt US mail.
http://800notes.com/arts/Jb8EW-eDhQA/harassin ... ou-need-to-know
See Residents post here also:
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-34af6a034ba34b6/unending-collection-calls
Templates of Letters:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-319-242-7350