I got a call from them this morning. They introduced themselves as debt collectors and asked me to give them my birthday, my address, and credit card information. SCAM.
Wanted personal info, Birthdate, etc. Would not say why until that information was given. Would not give name of company, or what the call was regarding until information given. Definitely a scam, guy was polite though, I can usually get them to hang up on me.
Since he talked to you, they are now required to do this by law:
Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt. It also must contains “mini-Miranda” telling you that it is an attempt to collect a debt and that all information will be used for those purposes. The one other important thing that this letter must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days of receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified.
Read up on your rights here, get template letters to send and also make a complaint at this government site: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.
List of State AG’s offices: http://consumerfraudreporting.org/stateattorneygenerallist.php