I don't mind passing on the message, but what I'm really curious about is how they got MY number.
* I got this number after we seperated if not after the
divorce was final.
* While we live in the same state - we live in different
towns and they know where she lives.
There are only two things I can think of as to how they got my number:
1) Obviously, someone gave them my number (possibly to avoid these calls?).
2) I rented their house off of them when they moved out of town. Assuming they even had her previous address - could they have traced the numbers for that address not realizing that the town they live in has a different prefix.
Just thought maybe someone on her may have worked for a collection agency and had some experience w/this. Any thoughts?
2007-03-14 05:26:49 · 6 answers · asked by reandsmom77 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
They've already removed my number (or so they said) from their computer.
I'm just curious how they got my phone number.
2007-03-14 05:38:13 · update #1
I've already been placed on the do not called registry - besides how does that stop bill collectors from calling you - they actually left the message to her (as if it was her house)?
2007-03-14 05:40:49 · update #2
Collection agencies try very hard to get in touch with anyone who might be able to get the message where they want.
I have a fairly unusual last name - when I was 12, I received a call from an agency trying to collect from someone with the same name. I explained that there was no way this was me - I'd never had a credit card. The person on the phone started to try and argue with me, so I told them I was 12 and I'd be happy to let them speak to my father. They were very surprised and asked "You are only 12?" When I confirmed this and again offered to let them speak to my dad, they said, "No, that's okay." and never called again.
But, talk about some serious sleuthing! This was YEARS ago - way before Internet - and somehow, they found me! I wasn't in the phone book (this was a the only phone line and in my dad's name) so I have NO IDEA how they traced me!
Do tell them that you have passed the message as best you can, but that they shouldn't call you. You don't want to be a message service.
Best of luck!
2007-03-14 05:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by tigglys 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the phone company and change your phone number. Being on the Do Not Call Registry does not stop collection agency's from calling you. If they continue to call, tell them the person nolonger lives at that address, and tell them to NEVER call you again. Tehn contact the phone company.
2007-03-15 02:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by gene m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What it sounds like she has filled out a form recently and used your number as her contact information. That is the ONLY reason that a collector should be calling you. What you need to do is let them know that they have the wrong number and then give them your ex's number to get in contact with her. That should do it.
2007-03-14 06:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by K.D. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I have encountered this problem you can go to an online site source and put your number on the
NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY This is good for 5 yrs
https://www.donotcall.gov/register/Reg.aspx
I believe this site is free
if not look for one that is this is for all people you do not want calling you voice this to them when they call. its ellegal to harrass they have to honor this or can be sued
Thanks melissa
2007-03-14 05:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them the person they are calling for does not live here and to please put your name and number on their do not call list.
2007-03-14 05:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by shmigs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you've answered your own question.
2007-03-14 05:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by chocolate-drop 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋