Picture this: you receive a call from a number that claims to be a debt collector, says it’s “very important” to call back, but never leaves a clear message or any verification. That vague pressure is a classic tactic to get you on the line. First, don’t share personal or financial info until you’ve verified the company’s name and address. Request a written notice and note the call details. If the calls persist, send a cease‑and‑desist letter to the caller’s fax or mailing address and file a complaint with the FTC or your state’s consumer protection office. Register the number with your phone’s block list and keep the Do Not Call Registry updated.
This outfit is known as "Merchants Credit Guide Co.", and they have a adress, but i dont know whats their purpose.
Despite informing them that they have an incorrect number and requesting to be removed from their list, these people continue to call, even lying about the origin of my phone number and disregarding my role as a childcare giver.
Thanks to the fax, I'm aware that this caller contacts me frequently, albeit annoyingly.
For months now, they've been caling me, and i finaly realizd that they're a so-called "collection agency", the funny thing is, i dont have any credit cards or loans, and i dont get it
I recived a message from this number on March 3, 2010, it's unbeliveable that this scam is stil ongoing, if this is a legitemate entity, why dont they send a written notice via US post?
A message was left, requesting a callback, and the caller claimed to be in Chicago.
A call from this number included a message asking for a callback at the provided extension number.
A message was left from someone claiming to be Eric Gardner, stating it's not a sales call and that I should call back at 888-249-3812 ext 3761
I recieved a call from an individual who inquired about someone who does not reside at this adress, Daryl Young displayed a nasty attitude
Dealing with this debt collection company can be resolved by sending a cease communication letter via fax, allowing them to contact you by mail if specified, thus avoiding bullying tactics
Repeated calls to my workplace have been made, and I am requesting that they cease
A person named MIKE CLIFTON called my house looking for someone who doesn't live here, and every time they call, I inform them of this, but they continue to call; he was also rude and hung up on me when I asked for his city, state, and zip code, which they didn't want to provide, and the company name given was NCG from CHICAGO, iLL
My office and I receive frequent calls from this number, and when a male voice picks up, they immediately hang up.
The repeated calls without any messages are a significant annoyance, and finding a way to stop these unwarranted calls is a priority.
This number is associated with Merchants Credit, a company involved in debt collection.
Someone claiming to be Mrs. Washington called, asking to speak with John, and refused to disclose the purpose of the call
Despite numerous requests to remove their number from the call list and being on the National Do Not Call Registry, Vacation Tour and Travel continues to call, advertising Carnival Cruises.
I frequently receive calls from this number on my cell phone, but they never leave a message. I've come to assume that it's not important and have decided to ignore them. The calls often come around 3:30 pm.
I was cooking, and they called over a dozen times, i didnt answer, but when i finaly did i demanded to know who it was, but there was no answer.
The message I received stated it wasn't a sales call but rather about a business matter, though it sounded like a classic collection call tactic.