ALLIED INTERSTATE RIPOFF Columbus Ohio
This company is trying to collect a debt for Verizon Wireless that was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. When I informed them of the fact, they said it was my problem. The man was very rude and I hung up. When I called back he told me I was harassing him at work and that I should just pay the bill and not worry about it because it was being reported on my credit report.
How can we get this type of collection agencies stopped. They don't follow the FTC guidelines or any other guidelines. I had previously notified them and was told they would note my account and I wouldn't receive anymore letters but they lied. Now, I want the harassment stopped. HELP !!!!
Marlene
Warner Robins, Georgia
U.S.A.
10 Updates & Rebuttals
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Mark
Louisville,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I can help!!
#11Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 09, 2004
I have a copy of a letter that you need to send to them via certified mail with a return reciept requested. It will cost you about $4.00. Go to your local post office tell them the above info. then ask for form #PS3800 & #PS3811 the cashier will assist you in filling out the forms. By doing this, you now have proof that you tried to get them to stop harassing you. If they contact you by mail or by phone they broke the law. You can sue them and get some money it averages about $1500.00. Talk to a lawyer! He or She will fill you in.
Date:
In regards to: Acct. #?????????
Certified Mail
Allied Interstate
P.O. Box ?????
City,State,Zip
Attention Debt Collectors
Dear Allied Interstate
Subject: Cease Communication Letter
This will serve as your legal notice under provisions of federal law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to cease communication with me in regard to the debt referenced above.
If you fail to heed this notice, I will file a formal complaint against you with the Federal Trade Commission who is responsible for enforcement, the States Attorney General office and/or the American Collectors Association or local State Bar Association. I have decide that I do not desire to work with a collection under any circumstances. I will contact the original creditor to resolve this matter directly, as circumstances warrant.
You are also notified that should any adverse information be placed against my credit reports as a result of this notice that appropriate actions will be taken. Give this very important matter the attention it deserves.
NOTE: This is an attempt to make debt collectors obey the law. Any information obtained, will be used for that purpose.
I wish you the best of luck in getting these guys off your back. This should do the trick!
Marlene
Warner Robins,Georgia,
U.S.A.
VERIZON WIRELESS
#11Author of original report
Tue, October 26, 2004
I went right to Verizon Wireless regarding this and the collection agency. The ladies I spoke with today (26 Oct) were all very helpful and finally put me in touch with the right one. They were all friendly and courteous. Finally, i reached the right deparment and they called Allied Interstate and removed my account from them and apologied for all the hassle and the rude behavior of Allied Interstate. I was also told they would update the credit bureau as well as the person at Allied had been removed from their accounts.
Janine
Youngstown,Ohio,
U.S.A.
I still receive these collection letters
#11Consumer Suggestion
Fri, October 22, 2004
Hi,
I too have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the past and I still receive these collection letters. However, I always respond to them with the following: a copy of your discharge letter and a copy of the schedule where the debt is clearly listed. So far, this has worked in every case.
Good Luck!