Check your caller ID before answering any unknown number and note the name that appears. If the label shows a debt‑collection agency, treat the call with caution—do not provide personal or banking details until you verify the legitimacy. Ask for a written validation notice and a clear case number; reputable collectors must supply this within five days. Record the date, time, and any reference numbers, then block the number on your device. Report persistent harassment to the Federal Trade Commission and your state’s consumer protection office. Knowing your rights helps stop unwanted calls and protects you from potential scams.
Despite blocking their number, they continue to call three to four times a day, and I've chosen not to engage with them
The caller claims to be collecting a debt, yet fails to provide any specific details regarding the debt's origin or timeframe.
Daily calls have been coming from this number.
This number is associated with a debt collection agency
After receiving a voice mail with a case number reference, I replied with a text stating that I did not know the person they were referring to and asked them not to call again, only to discover that the caller was identified as Navient on my call identifier.
I was contacted by this number regarding a debt allegedly owed by my deceased mother, requesting that I pay it.
Receiving a call from this number resulted in no message being left, which was fortunate since I was occupied with another call at the time.
The callers are Likely attempting to collect on debt that is two decades old, possibly using spoofed numbers including 585-785-3889, cycling through various area codes in their efforts, though success is improbable without a judgment.