debt collector: actually identified herself as calling from Allied Interstate
Here is their truly horrible record from the Better Business Bureau:
Customer Complaints Summary
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405 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 76 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 1
Billing/Collection Issues 326
Delivery Issues 0
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 0
Problems with Product/Service 78
Total Closed Complaints 405
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P.S. They attempted to reach me on a debt that is well beyond the statute of limitations in my state. This puts them in the worst class possible: "Zombie debt collector". If you have read this far, you should google "zombie debt collector", which is an attempt to collect on a debt that is no longer legally enforceable.
Attempting to get personal information without identifying themselves as who they are or what their business is. Insisting on verifying name, date or birth, etc. When questioned on their name, company, and service. Claim to be Allied Interstate Debt Collection, but I have none so it is a scam.
My phone rang -- caller ID number was 614-335-9492. I said " Hello ". Person did not ask for any particular person but said " I am from Allied Debt Collection and I am collecting on a debt you owe " - I immediately said " OK, that's good send the information to my lawyer ". The person calling me - hung up.