Imagine your phone lighting up with a call from 833‑273‑8500, and the voice demands an urgent payment to avoid a lawsuit. The script typically mentions a “document number” and a toll‑free line, but offers no verifiable company name – a classic scam. Calls that claim to be a debt collector often use pressure tactics and vague references. Never share personal data, bank details, or a driver’s license until you’ve independently confirmed the caller’s legitimacy. Block the number in your phone, report it to the FTC and your state consumer‑protection agency, and consider filing a complaint with the FCC if the calls keep coming. If you’re unsure, simply hang up and let a trusted source investigate.
The argument presented is flawed; if a contract is assigned, the new holder inherits all original rights, including payment responsiblities, or else I wouldnt have to pay my mortgage after it was sold, and I would be living in a cardboard box by now.
My family member received a text message from this number, supposedly a collection agency trying to reach me, but they have no legitimate claim since they're not the original creditor.
It's clear that a search of one's own name was not conducted, as doing so would have revealed relevant information online; furthermore, it's apparent that previous posts were not read thoroughly
Considering the caller's ex-husband of over thirty years was involved, it's suspicious that the number was unlisted or private, making it difficult to find.
This number has made multiple calls inquiring about someone unrelated to the recipient. Despite requests to remove the number from their list, one representative became defensive, and another agreed but the change is doubted.
There is this thing cald the internet, thats all i can say.
The caller inquired about my ex-husband, despite us being separated for over 30 years, and refused to disclose how they obtained my phone number or provide further information.
Totaly deceiving individuals, posing as a shipment company and a litigation office, contacted my wife's mother in law claiming she owed them money and provided a refrence number, which i found suspicous. After contacting them 30 times, i became aware of their true intentions, including requesting sensitive informations such as a drivers licence and credit card details via text, and the converstation became extreemly profane.
An individual named Christina Maxwell contacted us regarding a business matter, requiring immediate attention, and provided a toll-free number, 833 273 8500, along with a document reference number 13 029260.
The call exhibited suspicious characteristics, such as a jumbled message, a request for a reference number, and an inaccurate mention of a deceased family member; these factors suggest a potential scam.
This is a scam and should be ignored.
When i called back, the guy was upset due to my number being blocked with *67, he didnt give a clear answer about the buisness and just mentioned a department name
Debt collection services are provided by the O & L Association.
After subjecting a family member to harassment, a decision was made to retaliate by flooding the caller with continuous calls and nonsensical conversations
The caller made multiple attempts before leaving a voicemail with the same message.
It is notable that the answer to the question posed is already available on this page, suggesting a lack of effort to read and understand the information provided.
My family received calls from this number, claiming to be from O An L Associates and stating they wanted to serve me with papers for a debt, but I'm unsure of the legitimacy of this claim, especially since there's no record of it on my credit report.
A text message was sent requesting a call to a toll-free number, 833-273-8500, asking for a person named Charlene.
I received a text asking me to call a toll-free number, 833-273-8500, inquiring about a person named Charlene
A call was recieved from a local spoofed number, I sent it to voicemail and they left a message claiming to be Christina Maxwell regarding a buisness matter, it's been 10 years since my divorse and I have no idea how they got my number or why they think I can assist with the situation
Harassment has been occuring towards my family members from this number, they recieved several calls, when I returned the call they made it seem like they were coming to get me, no paperwork or anything has been sent, I dont apreciate them calling diferent family members.
Apparently they recieved a fax document or somethin and they claim theres a pending legal matter or action thats gonna be filed against me, thay say they cant give me the particulars of the case since the file is sealed, thats just a ruse to get me to call another number, which is actualy the same place, they work in team, one pretend to be the server and the other pretend to be a lawyer, they ask for money to make it go away.
The FCC's jurisdiction does not extend to debt collection calls, so reporting such calls to them would be ineffective
I've recieved multiple calls from a number with area code (203), firstly they called my brother and dad, today they claimed i need to be served important papers, they aparantly have my adress and also a case/docket #
A suspicious call was made to me today from a spoofed local number, with a woman leaving a callback number and reference number, but I have no intention of responding since I don't have any overdue accounts or debts.
A message was left on a burner phone for a niece regarding a business matter, which is puzzling since the number is not publicly known.
A scam call targeting my mother claimed she owed money on a non-existent Chase account, causing confusion and distress, especially given her age.
Receiving repeated calls from this number, targeting both myself and family members, regarding a supposedly old debt from a loan company that was settled over 7 years ago, which is beyond the 3-year statute of limitations in MD, with threats to sue for $3000 or offer a settlement of $500, but they refuse to provide information without a document number, and when pressed, they become evasive.