This number (520-686-5136) calls my phone EVERY MORNING at 8:00. I use it now as an alarm clock. The leave a one second message so I have to clear it. It's annoying but poor things, they have nothing else to do but call me. Stupid people.
Whether you are called a debtor or some collector thinks you can flush one out, you have rights and options. Many are simple to exercise if you only learn how. You are entitled to proof of claim and fair treatment. If you get neither, the collection agency should *not* win your assets. You are granted control of how you are contacted, the right to dispute debt claims, and the means to sue violators at low cost. The FTC and the CFPB can start you on your homework. See also if your state laws grant additional or stronger rights.
official FTC guidance and staff opinions on the FDCPA, PDF copy of the Act
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
CFPB Q&A on debt collection practices
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ... debt-collection
What's more, this article link has been visible on every 800Notes page for six years:
Harassing calls from a debt collector?
http://800notes.com/arts/KBN5c2IZiAC_wQjKBNRWFA
This number calls me once a day and when I answer they don't even talk....so pointless. I'll just go to ignore now I know others have the same complaints.