This number called and left the following message:
"This message is being left as a courtesy. We are in the process of doing an asset and liability search and your number has come up in our records. Press one to speak to our pre-legal department or call today at 855-396-2263. Failure to respond will be documented as being non-cooperative."
They left NO company name. And, a search of 855-396-2263 does not lead to a company name - it only leads to more complaints about these calls.
I did not call back. The 855-396-2263 complaints state that the company is Thomas King & Associates, who scams you by claiming a fake debt to get your social security number. Or, they will offer the opportunity to "win" a $100 credit card by putting $1.95 on your credit card (thereby getting your credit card number).
According to "WHOIS", the domain THOMASKINGASSOCIATES.COM was created May 23, 2014, so it appears to be a new "company" set up for this scamming.
And, according to the BBB, there is an alert placed on this business, as they have been documented as being non-cooperative - the business refuses to provide any proof of licensing - see http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business- ... st-ny-235976824. The BBB file for this business was opened Oct, 2014.
Given the above, it is best if you don't call back. If you do, though, note that the BBB, above, states that "There are penalties for agencies ... harassing a debtor, which includes threatening violence or legal action. They may not use crude or offensive language or identify themselves as anyone other than by their business name."
This number called and left the following message:
"This message is being left as a courtesy. We are in the process of doing an asset and liability search and your number has come up in our records. Press one to speak to our pre-legal department or call today at 855-396-2263. Failure to respond will be documented as being non-cooperative."
They left NO company name. And, a search of 855-396-2263 does not lead to a company name - it only leads to more complaints about these calls.
I did not call back. The 855-396-2263 complaints state that the company is Thomas King & Associates, who scams you by claiming a fake debt to get your social security number. Or, they will offer the opportunity to "win" a $100 credit card by putting $1.95 on your credit card (thereby getting your credit card number).
According to "WHOIS", the domain THOMASKINGASSOCIATES.COM was created May 23, 2014, so it appears to be a new "company" set up for this scamming.
And, according to the BBB, there is an alert placed on this business, as they have been documented as being non-cooperative - the business refuses to provide any proof of licensing - see http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business- ... st-ny-235976824. The BBB file for this business was opened Oct, 2014.
Given the above, it is best if you don't call back. If you do, though, note that the BBB, above, states that "There are penalties for agencies ... harassing a debtor, which includes threatening violence or legal action. They may not use crude or offensive language or identify themselves as anyone other than by their business name."
Ok - I have gotten six more voicemails from this number since I posted, above (the number is blocked, so they can leave voicemails only). Now the voicemail says:
"You can accept this message as your official notification. We have made several attempts to reach you to get a statement regarding your claim. Understand that this might be your last chance to have input on our decision. If you would like to exercise this option, please 1 now, or call today at 855-396-2263."
The 855-396-2263 number has been identified as Thomas, King & Associates - see http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-855-396-2263.
Don't deal with these guys - they have a BBB rating of a "D", plus, the BBB has an alert placed on this company. See: http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/business- ... st-ny-235976824 .