Resources for resolving common issues with Wilson, Riley & Assoc products and services
You can reduce the number of unwanted calls from Wilson, Riley & Assoc you get by signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry. It's free. Visit http://donotcall.gov to register your number.
How do I register?
Add your phone number for free by visiting http://donotcall.gov, or calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register (TTY: 1-866-290-4236)
If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from http://donotcall.gov. You must click on the link in the email within 72 hours to complete your registration.
How long does it take?
Your phone number should show up on the Registry the next day. Most sales calls will stop once your number has been on the Registry for 31 days. You can verify that your number is on the Registry by visiting http://donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222.
Where can I file a complaint about an illegal sales call or a robocall?
To file a complaint, visit http://donotcall.gov, or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236).
Will I hear back from the FTC regarding my complaint?
Due to the volume of complaints, the FTC cannot respond directly to every complaint. The FTC and other law enforcement agencies analyze complaints to spot trends and to identify and take action against the people responsible for these illegal calls.
What's a Robocall?
If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. You've probably gotten robocalls about candidates running for office, or charities asking for donations. These robocalls are allowed. But if the recording is a sales message and you haven't given your written permission to get calls from the company on the other end, the call is illegal. In addition to the phone calls being illegal, their pitch most likely is a scam.
What Should You Do If You Get a Robocall?
If you get a robocall:
Wilson, Riley & Assoc Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay January 14, 2016 - Wilson Riley and associates called and threatened to have a warrant issued and to sue me over a debt from - or - they curse at you called my ex wife and threatened her with the same even though at that time we have been divorced over 5 plus years. One man called and stated he was an investigator with the state of California. I have voice mails verifying the tactics they use and can forward it as I saved it. Wilson Riley and associates have called numerous times, we agreed to pay off the original amount and the - payment was late as we were loading it on a card then we received another... |
Wilson, Riley & Assoc Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action December 17, 2015 - i have received several threatening calls from this # telling me im facing fraud charges and i have nothing in my credit report with this information. ive asked for documents proving they are a legit company and i get threatened with a court summons ... |
Wilson, Riley & Assoc Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay December 9, 2015 - I received a voice message from the number -. It stated that they were trying to reach - -. I am not, nor do I know anyone by this name. The message stated that it was investigator - calling. She said she '' d been asked to contact - - directly to serve a summons and that - should either contact them or fax a stand down order or she would be out with the - - - 's office to serve a summons. She ended the call with, " Thank you and good luck. '' I was directed to call - with case # -. I did call that number and ask to have my phone number removed from their da... |
Wilson, Riley & Assoc Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay November 26, 2015 - I believe that I as victim of a scam regarding this payday loan. Multiple threatening calls were made to myself and multiple members of my family including my ex husband from 20 years ago. Arrest was threatened along with a law suit. The name of the personsI spoke with are - - and - - ( not sure of the spelling ) and the comany name supposedly - - ( -? ) - -. at phone no -. I was asked to provide bank account or credit card information but purchased a pre paid credit card only. The money has been debited to the card as soon as the information was provided. ... |
Wilson, Riley & Assoc Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine August 20, 2015 - Wilson Riley and Associates keeps contacting me illegally. They are trying to reach someone else. They have left me intimidating phone voicemail messages with a case #. I 've told them repeatedly they have the wrong person and they refuse to stop harassing me. I am reporting them every place I can find! ... |
Wilson, Riley & Assoc Debt collection false statements or representation indicated committed crime not paying June 25, 2015 - I have been filing complaints since 2011!!!! Violation of Fair Debt Collection practices. Claiming to be an attorney office, no website or contact information provided. Yelling, screaming, and calling names. Refusing to communicate via writing as requested. Contacting family members and friends trying to collect a FALSE debt. Threatening police will come to serve papers. This company is a fraud. They have violated ALL of the following Fair Debt Collection Practices listed below : Harassment. Debt collectors may not harass, oppress, or abuse you or any third parties they contact. For example, t... |
Wilson, Riley & Assoc Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt June 10, 2015 - I was contacted by this company back in -/-/-, they told me that I have an outstanding debt that I was never aware of for a payday loan back in -/-/-. Stated that they were going to sue me for the funds. Afraid of legal action i agreed to make payments to them for the funds. After reviewing information online i am showing that this company is not a lawyer 's office but a collection agency. I am filing a formal complaint against their practices. To this day I have asked for paperwork showing the debt, but have never been provided the information. ... |