Great answer! Yep, its a very OLD tactic that scumbag collection companies use. the debt is NO longer valid. they buy them for pennies, use volume/auto dialers to reach as many people as possible. NEVER answer the phone, and if you do, hang up once they identify themselves. IF debt is old you owe nothing!
Portfolio Recovery. They are Godless. All employees and any of their offspring are destined to an eternal life in the fiery pits of.... well, you know..