Anna Bells almost succeeded in getting me to pay a reduced amount for something I don't recall ordering or receiving - thanks for confirming my fears of a SCAM.
Someone named Anna from a collection agency (DHWA Internal Collections) called from this number. It was a "COURTESY CALL'. She said I ordered a 3 mos. supply of kitchen garbage sacks from Dec 20ll for $79.99 and never paid for them. After 18 months of unpaid fees, I now owe $269.81. We argued for a while. She eventually hung up on me, but was willing at one point to waive some fees and let me pay $179.98, today only. Once I made her mad though, the deal was off and she will be reporting me to some other collection agency by 6:00pm tonight. Also, I will be receiving a letter regarding all of this within 30 days. Can't wait.
Never argue with these people. Just tell them to send you proof of debt by US Mail. NEVER give out your name, address, and phone number. A real debt collector has it. Remember- US Mail. Not fax, text, or email. It must have a letterhead at the top with the companies name, address, and phone number. Who the debt was originally with, for how much, and how much it is now. It also must be signed.
I too received a call from Anna at 512-867-6170 saying I owed for saran wrap that I bought 2 years ago. I am so glad I did my research and did not send money or give any information. Wow, she needs to get a real job and quit scamming peopel.
I received calls from these people who claim that we owed $39 for light bulbs we never ordered nor ever received. AND, $250 for late fees. I called my lawyer who has requested paperwork on the money owed. These are scammers and I will pay whatever it takes to get them. When I called them back they (Anna) told me that she didn't have to send me anything (!) and she would turn me over to collections immediately. My lawyer told me he hopes they will....more to go after on them. I'll post anything that comes of this. I hate scammers who prey on hard working people while they sit on their worthless [***].
This is the second time this scam has called me, although its a different name this time. (Anna like above). Total BS, I would never call them back but thanks anonymous for the pointers. The thought of these people getting anyone's money infuriates me.