Same as the other responses. A debt collection company and I have no outstanding debts. I didn't call back, just blocked the number. My daughter has student loans through Navient, but has the payments automatically withdrawn and is not delinquent on any.
Left a voicemail asking about a parent of a friend of mine, saying that I was used a reference to give her a call back. Hectic schedule didn't allow me to call back that day or the next but they called me again and I recognized the phone number. Being that my friend's mom is job searching, I answered the call. Immediately hear "this call will be recorded..." and then a woman named Jamie asked me if I knew "name of parent" and how I could get in touch with her. Sounding fishy, I asked what this was in reference to and the response was "a personal matter and that the phone number they have has been disconnected." Now confirming that this was NOT a job reference call from a potential employer. I said I did not have a phone number or address. Then I was asked if I could pass along a message. I said I could only pass it along to my friend and you can hope it reaches her. I was given this 800 number for a call back number: 1-866-394-4503. I should have known the call was fishy when they called me by my maiden name and I've been married over 4 years. Anyways, Do NOT give them any information. And legally, they can only contact a third party member once (and only if they cannot contact the debtor) or they violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If they tell you they have a debt, that is also a violation.
I second the recent anonymous post of May 13, 2016. Everything he/she said happened to me verbatim. So another creditor (Pioneer Credit) tries to work around the law. Do not given them any reason to contact you a 2nd time. Report all repeat contacts to the Fair Credit Agency. Do not let them illegally harass you
Received an automated recording stating it was an (unidentified) attempt to collect on a debt. Said to call (866) 304-4460. I received the call at 4:15 and returned a call at 4:28, only to receive a recording stating they were closed. I'm not delinquent on any bills/loans, etc.
I see no "Fair Credit Agency" in any US state or Federal building. We have the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, and attorneys general to gather complaints. However, when any consumer debt collector "tries to work around the law", citizens can use the same law against the offenders rather than wait for a rescue.
FTC and CFPB material on US federal collection law:
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/search ... debt-collection