I always block this number on my phone so it go straight to voicemail, but they never leave a voicemail so I just keep it blocked
Harassing debt collector calls – stop them now!
Summary — +12897481686
Caller Name: Debt collector (spam)
Caller Type: Debt Collector
Location: Canada — Ontario
Reviews: 18
Carrier: —, Region: Ontario
Expert Opinion
Just after lunch, a wave of silent and recorded calls from +12897481686 started appearing on many lines. The pattern – multiple daily rings, a recorded voice demanding payment, and no genuine contact – points strongly to a debt collector robocall campaign that borders on harassment. The safest move is to block the number through your handset or carrier’s spam‑filter, and to report the activity to the Phone Paid Services Regulator and the Financial Conduct Authority. Keep any voicemails as evidence, avoid replying to any prompts, and consider a call‑blocking app for extra protection. Regularly review your call‑log for similar numbers to stay ahead of future unwanted outreach.
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Location: Canada — Ontario
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Recent Reports for (289) 748-1686
Harassment from a debt collector spamming calls at all hours. Really invasive.
not intrested lol
Random unwanted call.
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Given the excessive number of calls, 39 in one day, it is likely that this is a scam, as legitimate collection agencies are aware of and abide by the laws against harassment
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Debt Collector
I'm so over this number - it just keeps calling me and I've blocked it, but still!
Supposedly a debt collection agency, but who no's?
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Unknown
If you're gonna report on a number, at least make it usefull - what's the point of just saying it's anoying?
This number calls me every day, it's super anoying!
Debt collector calling about an old bill. Spam-like harassment, but persistent.
Debt collector that felt spammy, but might be real. Proceed with caution.
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Silent Call
Daily calls, including early morning and evening, result in silent voicemails.
These harassment calls from debt collectors are non-stop. They threaten legal action but provide no real details. I wish they'd stop bothering me.
A recorded message from a woman claimed I owed a debt and urged immediate settlement.
A robocall from a debt collector was received, falsely claiming I owed $200 and threatening legal action if the matter was not settled promptly.
Debt collection agency called.
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Silent Call
Silent caller - anoying!
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Scam
Unknown number with a cost trap scheme. They try to charge hidden fees for some service. Avoid at all costs.
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