If they are legitimate, they are not allowed to call other people and disclose that you have a debt. If they are legitimate, they are also required to send you a verification of debt showing the amount owed, who the original creditor is among other things. (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). If you ARE served with papers via your local sheriff's dept, you must show up at the hearing, even if you can't afford a lawyer, otherwise a judgment will be granted against you to said legitimate company. Any time someone calls about a supposed debt you owe - THEY must document via snail mail - NOT email - what you owe. I could go on, but I know that Resident47 and others have posted what you should do in these cases many times. If the debt is legitimate, then yes, address it while you can. But always demand proof. There are many companies out there who can and do skirt the legally required steps, but they can be fined heavily for doing so.
Been dealing with these rectum's for over a year!
The guy's name is fiorello!
I think I'm going to contact a lawyer!
The debt was paid by ins. company when turned over to collection's!
I'll check to see if scam!
Someone from 7167487396 has called my husband, mother, and a distant uncle of mine re: a court date for a lawsuit... I have no clue what they're talking about.
Calls started two days ago on my cell phone and my employer. I called her (Lori) back this morning and the debt is mine however when I asked for a validation letter she got extremely upset and nasty with me. She offered to email it but when I insisted on the letter she got even more nasty. She said they have sent me letters, but I have not received them. I told her that I didn't call to argue with her but if she was not going to send the letter then she could do what she needed to do and I will retain an attorney. She told me good luck, that the attorney will laugh at me. I wished her a good day and hung up.
Are You Being Harassed by Eastpoint Recovery Group, Inc.?
Eastpoint Recovery Group, Inc.
26 Mississippi St., Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14203
(800) 459-2417 FREE
www.eastpointrecoverygroup.com
Eastpoint Recovery Group is a debt collection agency located in Buffalo, New York. Eastpoint Recovery is known to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which received 14 complaints about the company between August 2013 and May 2014*. Eleven of the complaints are specifically about attempts to collect credit card debt. Four of the complaints originated in Florida.
Consumer complaints received by the CFPB include allegations that the company:
Contacted the consumer improperly
Disclosed the existence of their debt to third parties, including the consumer’s employer according to one complaint
Continued to attempt to collect debt the consumer did not owe
Threatened legal action / lawsuit
Threatened to have the consumer arrested / jailed.
The Better Business Bureau says Eastpoint Recovery has been accredited by the BBB since March 2013. It also lists 13 complaints against Eastpoint about “billing / collection” issues that were received in the previous three years. A 14th complaint to the BBB against Eastpoint Recovery was about “advertising / sales issues.”
In September 2013, the State of Nevada’s Financial Institutions Division denied Eastpoint Recovery’s application for a debt collection license. The State of Nevada said Eastpoint Recovery had previously operated as a debt collection agency in Nevada without a license and had further violated state law by not having a manager on-site in Nevada to supervise daily collection activities.
Are You Being Harassed by this Third-Party Debt Collector?
If you believe that you are being illegally harassed by representatives of Eastpoint Recovery, Inc., you should contact the Florida Debt Fighters without delay. Companies that violate the Fair Debt Collection Act can be held accountable when they engage in harassment. We will review your case at no charge and discuss your legal options.
Disparti Law Group provides no personal or legal opinion as to the validity of the complaints received by the CFPB or the BBB. The CFPB’s authority is limited to supervision of debt collection companies with more than $10 million in annual receipts.
Numbers Associated with Eastpoint Recovery Group, Inc.
The above list of phone numbers associated with the listed debt collection agency was created by using numerous online sources, including but not limited to the collection agency’s website and company-affiliated websites, Better Business Bureau, news sites and online consumer forums. The numbers are for informational purposes only and not intended to serve as a complete list of the agency’s phone numbers. The Disparti Law Group provides no personal or legal opinion concerning this debt collection agency. If you have a question about the sources used to compile this list of phone numbers, simply please us through our online form.