K M Mccanless
Nottingham,#2Consumer Comment
Tue, August 04, 2009
I have recently had to deal with this same issue. I found out that the company is located near Philidelphia, PA, and is known to call numbers not only more than once per day, but also without prior confirmation as to weather they have the correct number. In my case they were calling my number trying to use strong arm tactics to collect a debt from someone I don't even know. I had to locate the company name because they would not even tell me who they were or who they represented, but it is very easy to locate them by way of the number they called from. I then found out that they do have a website, that will allow you to contact them through email, and tell them to stop calling. This is what I did to get them to stop, and I have yet to get a call from them again.
Ashley
Springfield,#3Consumer Comment
Tue, August 04, 2009
It has gone away right now, but that debt is still out there somewhere. You may want to start researching where it came from and seeing if you can resolve it before they sell it to another agency.
Michelle
Highlandville,#4Author of original report
Tue, August 04, 2009
Complaint ID#: 27105232 Business Name: Bay Area Credit service LLC BBB has made several attempts to contact the business regarding the above referenced complaint. We regret to inform you that we have not received a response from the company. If the company has contacted you directly, please let us know the status of your complaint so that proper BBB file notations can be made. Your BBB has no authority to force action by any company or individual, and there is no legal requirement for firms to respond to customer complaints forwarded to them by your BBB. Your BBB Complaint Service and all BBB programs are voluntary, self-regulatory services supported by responsible business and professional firms. In most cases, a company will respond to our efforts to resolve complaints. It's just a few who do not. The manner in which a firm handles complaints is stated in public reports issued by your BBB. If you desire to pursue this matter further, you may wish to consult with an attorney in whom you have confidence, for advice. We regret that our efforts, in this specific instance, were unable to bring a resolution to this matter. Sincerely, Keesha Wright Dispute Resolution Counselor With that said, the good thing that came out of this is that as of now I am no longer getting phone calls from Bay Area Collections.
Michelle
Highlandville,#5Author of original report
Tue, August 04, 2009
Complaint ID#: 27105232 Business Name: Bay Area Credit service LLC BBB has made several attempts to contact the business regarding the above referenced complaint. We regret to inform you that we have not received a response from the company. If the company has contacted you directly, please let us know the status of your complaint so that proper BBB file notations can be made. Your BBB has no authority to force action by any company or individual, and there is no legal requirement for firms to respond to customer complaints forwarded to them by your BBB. Your BBB Complaint Service and all BBB programs are voluntary, self-regulatory services supported by responsible business and professional firms. In most cases, a company will respond to our efforts to resolve complaints. It's just a few who do not. The manner in which a firm handles complaints is stated in public reports issued by your BBB. If you desire to pursue this matter further, you may wish to consult with an attorney in whom you have confidence, for advice. We regret that our efforts, in this specific instance, were unable to bring a resolution to this matter. Sincerely, Keesha Wright Dispute Resolution Counselor With that said, the good thing that came out of this is that as of now I am no longer getting phone calls from Bay Area Collections.
Michelle
Highlandville,#6Author of original report
Tue, August 04, 2009
Complaint ID#: 27105232 Business Name: Bay Area Credit service LLC BBB has made several attempts to contact the business regarding the above referenced complaint. We regret to inform you that we have not received a response from the company. If the company has contacted you directly, please let us know the status of your complaint so that proper BBB file notations can be made. Your BBB has no authority to force action by any company or individual, and there is no legal requirement for firms to respond to customer complaints forwarded to them by your BBB. Your BBB Complaint Service and all BBB programs are voluntary, self-regulatory services supported by responsible business and professional firms. In most cases, a company will respond to our efforts to resolve complaints. It's just a few who do not. The manner in which a firm handles complaints is stated in public reports issued by your BBB. If you desire to pursue this matter further, you may wish to consult with an attorney in whom you have confidence, for advice. We regret that our efforts, in this specific instance, were unable to bring a resolution to this matter. Sincerely, Keesha Wright Dispute Resolution Counselor With that said, the good thing that came out of this is that as of now I am no longer getting phone calls from Bay Area Collections.
Michelle
Highlandville,#7Author of original report
Tue, August 04, 2009
Complaint ID#: 27105232 Business Name: Bay Area Credit service LLC BBB has made several attempts to contact the business regarding the above referenced complaint. We regret to inform you that we have not received a response from the company. If the company has contacted you directly, please let us know the status of your complaint so that proper BBB file notations can be made. Your BBB has no authority to force action by any company or individual, and there is no legal requirement for firms to respond to customer complaints forwarded to them by your BBB. Your BBB Complaint Service and all BBB programs are voluntary, self-regulatory services supported by responsible business and professional firms. In most cases, a company will respond to our efforts to resolve complaints. It's just a few who do not. The manner in which a firm handles complaints is stated in public reports issued by your BBB. If you desire to pursue this matter further, you may wish to consult with an attorney in whom you have confidence, for advice. We regret that our efforts, in this specific instance, were unable to bring a resolution to this matter. Sincerely, Keesha Wright Dispute Resolution Counselor With that said, the good thing that came out of this is that as of now I am no longer getting phone calls from Bay Area Collections.
Michelle
Highlandville,#8Author of original report
Tue, July 14, 2009
Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely take it. So far I haven't gotten another phone call today, but then again I don't want to speak too soon. lol
Ashley
Springfield,#9Consumer Comment
Mon, July 13, 2009
Okay, you need to send them a certified cease and desist letter. There are many websites out there that have them available for printout. This is the only way to stop the phone calls. Under the fair debt collection act they can only call you once a day, but that only counts if they talk to you. If you ignore the call or let it go to voice mail, they can keep calling until they speak with a person. You state the company is "bay area collections" but filed this under telemarketers? Which is it? If they are a collection agency they are not bound by the state or federal do not call list, a telemarketer would be. If its a collection agency have you requested validation of the debt to see if it is indeed a debt you owe?