The 855‑244‑7206 line is almost universally reported as a fake debt‑collector scam that pretends to be something called Revenue Recovery Services. Callers blare threats about lawsuits, sheriff raids, or unpaid payday loans, then disappear when you demand proof. The safest play is to hang up immediately, never share your Social Security number, bank details, or name. Use your phone’s built‑in blocker or a third‑party app to stop repeat dials. File a complaint with the FTC, FCC, and your state attorney general – they track spoofed numbers. If a legit collector contacts you, they must send a written validation within 30 days; any refusal is a red flag.
It seems we've all had similar experiences; my advice is not to pay them, as it's clearly a scam attempting to intimidate us with the threat of legal action, which is likely baseless.
Numerous reports indicate that calls from this number, as well as others, are part of a larger scamming operation, threatening court claims and other false assertions
Upon receiving a call from this number, I was informed that I had an outstanding payday loan debt from 2007, which was allegedly linked to a bank account I had never owned - the representative's demands started at $1800, then decreased to $810, and eventually $696, but I refused to pay, prompting him to threaten legal action and wage garnishment, before transferring me to a 'Director of Operations' who asked for my checking account information, which I will now use to my advantage in a follow-up call to request debt validation
Following a series of voicemails containing a case number and an 855 number, claiming a case had been filed under my name and social security information, I returned the call, only to be confronted by a man who attempts to intimidate me into settling an alleged unpaid payday loan from 2012, which I knew was a scam since I had paid it off recently.
I recieved a call from an unknow number, didnt answer and they left an automated voice message saying there is a formal complaint filed against my name and social secutiry number
Despite having them on block, they continuelly call, demanding money i dont have
Your assistance is greatly appreciated
I received a call and a message about a formal complaint being filed against me, but given my reclusive nature and cash-based transactions, I'm skeptical about how they obtained my personal information.
You go!
It would be helpful if they stopped calling, a suggested response is to tell them you are busy and ask for their home number
Apparently, they're trying to mislead people with the same false claims, so it's pointless to engage with them.
I have been harassed by repeated calls from the number 855-244-7206, with a person named Jeff Rivers claiming I owe money for payday loans from 2011, despite my number being changed since then and the bank in question being closed for over five years.
Today, I received another automated call, which I promptly returned to investigate, well aware that it was likely a scam due to the numerous similar calls I've gotten over the years.
Debt collectors are not authorized to make threats, and their claims of arrest or immediate action are fraudulent and not in line with the legal system's procedures.
A scammer claimed to be a citation officer and was hostile and threatening
A call from this number claimed I owed $2521 from a payday loan, offering to resolve the issue for $696, but the person became rude upon my denial, and I later discovered it was a scam.
I got a robocall from this company, and when I called back, they claimed I owed money for a payday loan I'd already paid off. It's suspicious how many companies have been calling me with the same information.
Regarding the matter at hand, per Tamianth's statement:
According to the FDCPA, its the debt collector who have to send proof of debt, the alleged debtor dont have to prove anything, its very simple for the DC to send proof if they have it, per federal law.
Could you please share the website you used to check the reference number online?
Located in New Jersey
A threatening call was received from this number, with the caller, Ver yrude, screaming and hanging up, despite being told they had the wrong person.
A robocall was received from this number, and after hanging up, it was blocked and reported as a scam
These scamers called me, claming to be from south carolina, tried to get me to sign somthing and pay a bunch of money, didnt fall for it
We had a similar experiance, we called back and they wouldnt identify the company, we even recived threats to our lives, its scary.
A correction is needed; the intended number was 855, not 588; apologies are offered for the mistake
I recieved a call from Unavailable, with a message to call the 588 number, the caller claimed I owed a debt, however I was unable to get straight answers and was informed to make payments or face court action.
I recived a call from this number, they left a message on my voicemail, saying i had an unpaid payday loan, but i know its identity fraud, i have a police report to prove it
I recieved an automated message saying they had a claim saying i owed money. They used my married name from over 3 years ago. I called back and the person was very rude saying that i took out a payday and didnt pay it back. They were very rude, threatning and saying that the sheriff was going to come after me with a court order if i didnt give my credit card number right then. These guys are scam artists and very rude.
Scam call about debt collection