I also received several calls from these folks and even when opting to speak with representative no one comes on the phone. It is obviously a scam. They got my attention speaking about some pending litigation
We keep getting calls from some f*#%$&^ bottom-feeder debt collectors on our company phones. The call is a recording and is ALWAYS more than half-way through, but enough to hear some BS about pending court action and demands for a call back at 885-278-8565 within 48 hrs. (No answer at the 885 number) Finally, I got fed up and called this 213 number back. Rang about 8 times and some black female with an attitude answers "Arbitration Resoltion" (how much more generic of a bogus name can you have?). I explained that our company keeps getting these recordings, but the are half-way through the message, and she cuts me off and says: "I need a case number!". I said: " I can't ever get one because the recordings almost over when I pick up on first ring, so I have no case number or no idea what employee you're trying to contact". She interrupts again and gives me the needing a case number crap. Again, I said I can't ever get one. So she gets irate and starts talking over me (ex 911 operator here-DO NOT talk over me when I am trying to explain rationally) and says: :Ma'am! I don't have to listen to you!". At which point I am boiling (because I know whoever they are trying to intimidate into paying will be paying on a debt that has passed the statute of limitations in California) and I say: "And I don't have to listen to YOU, you bottom-feeder b!t*h!!" and hung up.
I also recieved this call, they dont say who they are reaching or a name. same bs as i saw on the post here. best advice is to not call them back at all. they are a bunch of low life scammers. [***] them
I spoke to my friend who works for a attorney that does legitimate collection. She told me that these people have a horrible reputation and to not give them any bank account info or even answer the call. They also pull peoples credit especially people trying to clean there credit up like me and try to collect on debt that they dont even own. I have worked hard to pay my debts and some dirt bag company is going to try and get more out of me. I dont think so. Hopefully they will be shut down soon, but another one is always right behind them.
I received a call from the same number threatening legal action for debts that I do not owe. I also received calls from other 213, 212 and 877 numbers I would suspect all the same company different offices. I wish these people would stop calling me.