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  • Report:  #383210

Complaint Review: Allied Interstate - Columbus Ohio

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- Independence,, Missouri,
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Allied Interstate
3000 Corporate Exchange Dr. 5th Floor Columbus, 43231 Ohio, U.S.A.
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Yesterday, while minding my own business, in my own home, my phone rings and its Allied Interstate calling. "Please hold, we are not solicitors" I should have hung up right then and there. But curiosity got the best of me. When someone finally came on the line, I was informed I had an outstanding debt from 1988! In my maiden name... I've been married for 14 years and the debt is over 20 years old!!!!!!!!!! And I thought they were calling about a high school reunion or something like that... boy was I wrong!

Duh... that's 20 years old and I filed bankruptcy shortly after that. The college dropout went on to say that it doesn't matter... yada, yada, yada... "I'm not harrassing you" "you're mad at the wrong person" I kept saying that this was 20years old, I filed bankruptcy, if this debt was mine, it would have been included in this judgement. They finally told me what the debt was and the amount... less than $700.00 --I said, "you're harrassing me for a loan that is 20 years old and less than $700.00????????????"

I guess he got tired of me because he told me that he "didn't have to put up with me" and transfered me to supervisor. Again, I should have hung up, but my pride got the better of me. I explained to her that 20+ years ago someone has stolen my SS# and this debt was 20 years old, I filed bankruptcy etc. Then SHE called me combative... yes after calling me and harrassing me with a 20 year old debt that I'm not even sure is mine because someone stole my identity way back then, you can imagine I was a little upset. I was stupid... she confirmed my address so I expect that I'll be getting something in the mail from them... of course it will be in my maiden name and as far as I'm concerned my future answer will be, "there is no one at this address/number by that name" I've already called my attorney and they are sending a letter stating that this is well past the statute of limitations (TN's statutes are 6 years-- I'd say over 3 times the statutes is well long enough!) Furthermore, I'd imagine that the phone company can be contacted if they continue calling and harrassing me. I will also be looking at contacting my attorney general and the BBB. Doubt it will help, but this company is unethical and a bigtime SCAM ARTIST--they must be stopped!!!!!!!!!!!

Elaine

Independence,, Missouri

U.S.A.


3 Updates & Rebuttals

Laurie

Haslet,
Texas,
U.S.A.
Send the debt validation and Statute of Limitations letters

#2Consumer Suggestion

Mon, December 22, 2008

ASAP -Certified Mail - Return Receipt Legaly there is nothing they can do to collect the debt, but you do need to make sure that you cover yourself if they try. They cannot demand payment without validation of debt and will not be able to prove it. Its also past Statute of limitations and they know it. They got nasty with you, because they know they have no legal way to collect. 2 excellent resources for you www.ftc.gov- Fair Debt Collection Practice Act www.budhibbs.com - A consumer advocate website dealing with debt collectors This bottom feeder is on their list of agencies to avoid - You can find your states statute of limitations and laws about recording calls. Recording calls with CA's can assist when YOU SUE THEM for violating FDCPA. Collection Agencies do not want you to know about this site! If you receive a collection notice from Allied DISPUTE IT! Even though you will never receive a reply, it is important that you use the law to your advantage. Allied aptly fits the saying; "the right hand hasn't a clue what the left hand is doing" Brain-Dead! Idiots! Untrained!


Stacey

Dallas,
Texas,
U.S.A.
This is one of the worst third party collection agencies

#3Consumer Comment

Mon, December 22, 2008

I had a very hard time reading your report but here is info for you Allied Interstate, Inc. 435 Ford Rd. #800 Minneapolis, MN 55426-1066 Phone: (952) 546-6600 1-800-806-3342 1-866-525-7795 Fax: (952) 595-2311 Web Address: www.irmc.com Head Debt Collectors: Part of the Intellirisk Companies Vikas Kapoor, President & CEO Randy Christofferson, Chairman of the Board Norman Merritt, CFO ALLIED INTERSTATE, INC. (BAD REPUTATION!) Jeff Swedberg, President Jim Pond, Senior Vice President 55 N. Arizona Place, #505 Chandler, AZ 85225 Phone: (480) 722-7810 Fax: (480) 782-7001 5062 N 19th Ave Ste 102 Phoenix, AZ 85015-3225 Phone: (602) 841-4332 Fax: (602) 841-7388 31229 Cedar Valley Dr Westlake Village, CA 91362-4036 Phone: (818) 575-5400 3111 S Dixie Hwy Ste 101 West Palm Beach, FL 33405-1520 Phone: (561) 671-2121 Fax: (561) 671-2165 340 Interstate North Pkwy SE Ste 140 Atlanta, GA 30339-2201 Phone: (770) 989-5700 Fax: (770) 989-5724 7103 Chancellor Dr., Suite 100 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: (561) 671-2152 Fax: (561) 671-2165 5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Cntr, MN 55430-2322 Phone: (763) 503-6595 Fax: (763) 585-7881 435 Ford Rd Ste 800 Minneapolis, MN 55426-1066 Phone: (952) 546-6600 Fax: (952) 595-2311 13777 Ballantyne Corporate Pl Ste 200 Ballantyne Corporate Pk. Charlotte, NC 28277-3425 Phone: (704) 943-1000 Fax: (704) 943-1053 3200 Northline Ave Ste 135 Greensboro, NC 27408-7616 Phone: (336) 333-3100 Fax: (336) 373-4442 15 Hazelwood Dr., Suite 102 Amherst, NY 14228 Phone: (716) 691-1320 Fax: (716) 691-3534 1979 Marcus Ave Ste 100 New Hyde Park, NY 11042-1002 Phone: (516) 437-0800 Fax: (516) 437-6121 3070 Lawson Blvd Oceanside, NY 11572-2711 Phone: (516) 561-6552 Fax: (516) 561-6548 3000 Corporate Exchange Dr. Columbus, OH 43231 Phone: (614) 901-7988 Fax: (614) 901-7794 12655 N Central Expy, Suite 925 Dallas, TX 75243-1700 Phone: (972) 934-8448 Fax: (972) 404-1611 14550 Torrey Chase, Suite 550 Houston, TX 77014 Phone: (281) 580-2000 Fax: (281) 580-0396 Bud Says Consumer Comments Below This company is a class action lawsuit waiting to happen. Sloppy record keeping, failure to validate at every level, under-trained, uneducated collectors SEVERELY lacking in Fair Debt Collection Practices Act training. Intellirisk must be making BIG bucks in collecting because they sure don't spend it to insure they comply with the laws. Student loans with these idiots is a nightmare. Most Allied collector's don't have a clue in handling even the most basic of consumer complaints. Loans that have been paid, in the wrong names and outdated credit bureau reporting are fast targets for lawsuits because Allied is unable or unwilling to respond. If you receive a collection notice from Allied DISPUTE IT! Even though you will never receive a reply, it is important that you use the law to your advantage. Allied aptly fits the saying; "the right hand hasn't a clue what the left hand is doing" Brain-Dead! Idiots! Untrained! May I state again....THANK GOD FOR THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT!! Someone in Washington must have had a dream about companies like Allied to enact the law. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! WATCH YOUR WALLET, YOUR CHECKBOOK AND YOUR CREDIT CARDS WHEN DEALING WITH THESE SLIPPERY CONS OF THE COLLECTION WORLD, THEY WILL EMPTY YOU OUT! CAUTION: I recommend you NEVER disclose your bank account or credit card information to a debt collector, as you risk them emptying your account, or maxing out your credit card. If you feel they are reporting on your credit bureau files in error or need assistance in dealing with them, email the details w/your location. Assistance and referral to a consumer legal specialist may be available. Email for Assistance


Michelle

Albuquerque,
New Mexico,
U.S.A.
File a complaint with the FTC immediately!

#4Consumer Suggestion

Mon, December 22, 2008

I have just filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission about Allied Interstate. They are, to say the least, worthless. They have broken the law many times in my case, and I have solid proof against them. Document EVERYTHING with this company! I have a cease and desist order to prevent them from calling my landline, (I have a signed, registered letter), and they still call my home, asking for people I have never heard of. They think they are above the law. Let us show them that they are certainly NOT!!! I implore you to file a complaint as I have. Here's the link: http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/cmplanding.shtm Good Luck.

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