got the same call they would not tell me who they were they wanted my s/s # and address or the last 4 numbers of my social. they would not answer any of my questions, and they call all hours of the day and on the weekend!!! they r rude!!
I got my first call (that I know of) from this number at 8:30 am and they hung up on my answering machine. I called the number back and got a recording telling me to hold and someone would be with me. Within seconds, I was connected with a female with a heavy Hispanic accent. I couldn't understand what she said when she answered the call, so I asked who they were, but all she would say was "Business Office". I asked again and she got nasty, wanting to know WHY I was asking. I told her that someone called my house at 8:30 am and hung up on my answering machine and I wanted to know who it was. She then mentioned my name and said something about a hospital that I have never been treated at. I told her that and she then mentioned my husband's name, but he has only been treated there once and that was a visit to the ER about 12 or 13 years ago. The bill was relatively small and was paid right away, but even if it hadn't been, the Statute of Limitations would have expired about 10 years ago. I kept trying to tell her that she was wrong, but she kept getting louder and louder trying to talk over top of me, so I ended up screaming a few choice words and hung up on her. Now that I know what it is about, I will be ready for the next call and simply tell them that I want proof in writing. Once I get that so that I know exactly who they are, I can send them a nice little letter quoting the SOL for VA and the FDCPA laws and finally shut them up for good.
I reported this ignorant collection agency to my doctor and my doctor was shocked to find out how rude they were to his patients. If this agency harrasses you, report them to your hospital or doctor with a complaint. Doctors and hospitals want their accounts receivable patients treated with respect. It turns out we didn't even owe this money, and yet they were still calling. The agency is Accounts Recovery Bureau, 555 Van Reed Street, Reading, PA. 19610. 610-378-5000. Shame on them for running such an unethical business.
I had a judgement from the York Hospital and I defended myself. I had a huge pile of bank statements showing my payments made which I use to do online. York Hospital was trying to say I owed them over 800 which was not true. I made payments and was down to only 200. The judge seen all my bank statements and York Hospital admitted that it looked like I was making payments but there were unsure where my payment was applied. Long story short, a continuance every 3 months for over a year was done until finally the judge settled and gave an amount for me to pay which was 300 more than I owed. Now 3 years later, I go to buy a house and find out that accounts recovery bureau is saying I still owe almost 300. This is crazy. The girl I spoke to said that any payments around the time of my judgement are not being considered, only payments made after the judgement. Does anyone understand that? I asked for a copy showing the amount they say I owe; they are refusing to mail me anything. They will not satisify the judgement. I dont know what else to do but they are being very unethical. Where are our rights at?