This is the collection agency, ARS Recovery Services, out of Montana. Their calls generally come from their from their 866-552-1377 number. In my experience of receiving their calls during the past 2 months, all but one have been robot calls with an automated message for ONLY a specific person that they name. Their message, depending on the version, requests either that THAT PERSON call them at 406-755-9522 (their main number) to retrieve their IMPORTANT message OR the robot requests that you hang up if you're not that person - giving you no opportunity to question their call nor advise them that they have the wrong number. Even if the call goes to an answering machine, the robot message will continue with something like, "if you continue to listen to this message we will assume that you are (so-and-so)". They have only called me once weekly - but, as bill collectors go, that will probably get progressively worse. Bill collectors are prevented by law from discussing the specifics of their call with anybody other than their target but they are allowed to question 3rd parties for any information that they would provide. Today was a little different. This afternoon I received a call which the Caller ID identified as ARS Recovery Service but it was from their main number, 406-755-9522. I answered hoping that a real person was calling this time so I could tell them that they had the wrong number. However, when I answered, all I heard was a male mumbling, "mocha coffee, iced blend". Maybe he thought he was calling Starbucks to place an order or perhaps someone was taking his afternoon coffee break order. Apparently that was more important than talking to me in real time because he hung up on me. AND THEN, 1 minute later, their robot called with their automated message from their toll-free number 866-552-1377 ... and SORRY, I had to hang up.
My wife and I got a call from Justin at this company. He had all sorts of information on myself and wife. He tried to threaten my wife with taking over her families LLC which by law he cannot do. I called him and asked who he was and why he wanted my home address which of course we did not give him. I told him that I had just lost my job and he asked if it was a company that I worked at over 10 years ago. I asked him where he got his information and then he asked me again if I worked at another company that I had worked at before the other company over 11 years ago. We are declaring BK and I asked who do I have my attorney call when I hire one he just hung up on me. I have worked with collection agencies before and no one has ever hung up on me like this. I can yell and curse and they will just take it this guy however hung up on me twice. I normally do not even take these calls but something about this company was not right. They have a ton of personal information try to tell us that they have some decision to make like taking legal action of somekind. When he found out that we were declaring BK he tried to talk us out of it saying we are not in that much debt. Who is he to tell me what I should do. I think this is a collection agency but after reading the other posts it sounds more like a mortgage company trying to get business.
I recieved a call today from this agency and the guy was looking for nicole johnson which does not live at my address or have my phone number. I told the guy he had the wrong number and he ask could he speak to Mr. Johnson which is our last name but he wasn't home then he demanded me to tell him when he would be there so he can discuss the matter which is so annoying when he clearly have the wrong person. I just hung up on him and hopes he never call here again. Wrong number Wrong person get a life.
I just got many calls from them as well. They are Stellar Recovery Inc. on my caller ID. I also spoke to Justin at extension 1228, yesterday and he must of had a good day, he was nice. BUT I do not believe a thing these people say. They twist your words and threaten if you do not pay by Friday they will have to advise "their client" to take further action. I think they are somehow connected to Vion Holdings LLC ? Jessica Harding ( 888-613-0237 extension 1275), a manager claims that Vion is their client. And that Vion is a lawyers office, I can find NO information on Vion or proof of what she tells me is the truth. I read the post from Feb 27, 2009 that says they are ARS Recovery Services, out of Montana. This really concerns me, did they recently change their company name!? Shady! My next move it to check the rip off report site for ARS. I owe a large sum of money and a clear title to the item I owe for hangs in the balance. I would like to settle up, but these people want check by phone or payment with a credit card (which is a big DO NOT DO)with collection agents. Before you know it your account is drained. It is a tricky situation. Get everything in writing. Speaking of visit Clarkhoward.com for helpful advice on how to handle things like these people. There is a drop dead letter you can send to stop the collection calls. Anyone know about the above company I posted about please share. thanks and good luck to us all!
406-755-9522...These people called me today looking for a Regina. I am not Regina and don't know a Regina and the man kept asking me who I was. I refused to give out my personal information because they are fishing for information. That man got rude with me demanding to know who he is speaking too. So I hung up on him. Please ignore these people if you don't have any business with them. They go around trying to strong hold and scare people into payment. This is illegal! Bloggers know your rights!
I just found an address for Vion Holdings LLC Vion Holdings LLC
Incorporated by Mhr Institutional Advisors III LLC, Vion Holdings LLC is located at 5555 Glenridge Connector NE Ste 200 Atlanta, GA 30342. Vion Holdings LLC was incorporated on Monday, March 23, 2009 in the State of FL and is currently active. C T Corporation System represents Vion Holdings LLC as their registered agent.
Source: Public Record data - Department of State - Division of Corporations Hope this helpsB6W7