Resources for resolving common issues with COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. products and services
You can reduce the number of unwanted calls from COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. 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:
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid March 15, 2017 - Debt should be paid by - indigent/charity care!... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection improper contact or sharing of info talked to a third party about my debt March 15, 2017 - They will not provide me proper documentation to of debt... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine March 2, 2017 - That by law since the account was purchased from the original creditor, the - paid your debt. Thus making the original terms, conditions and legal obligation to pay the alleged debt void. Since the alleged debt was paid off to the original creditor that under certain sections of FDCPA, paying the debt without an agreement with - to pay the debt, voids any claim. Under the FCRA and FDCPA, provides that adequate validation be provided. They did not provide adequate validation that the account is in deed yours and that you owe this debt.... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount February 15, 2017 - First, I never received a bill from -. I received and paid both - Hospital bills but this other organization never contacted me. In fact, I was not aware of any charges until they appeared on my credit report. After SEVERAL attempts over nearly - years to correct the amount charged by sending an -, still no change has been made. My - shows the amount to be paid should be $260.00 but the amount from collections is over $900.00. The smaller claim has been corrected from $400.00 to $86.00 but I am not willing to pay this company until all charges are correct.... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine February 15, 2017 - I have no knowledge of said debt and request that it be removed immediately as it was reporting to all - credit bureaus and negatively affecting me.... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine December 16, 2016 - I first became aware of the debt when applying for an apartment and as it 's reporting on my credit report it is affecting my ability to get a home... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine August 9, 2016 - This company has attempted to collect a debt from me that I do n't owe them. I never established a contract with this company and they are in violation of the FCRA because they reporting negative items onto my - report. And my name has been slandered. for accounts # - # - # - # -... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt August 8, 2016 - I disputed the debt, the company sent a letter and a document that does not show what was paid by insurance and copay. The " bill '' of $190.00 just states that I owe $32.00 but does not break down which portion was covered by insurance or paid with patient copay. No further information was provided by the organization on the actual breakdown of charges and payments so I can see if there is an actual deficit in payment by the insurance because my portion was paid.... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt June 13, 2016 - Collection services of Athens is attempting to collect a debt from me and I never established a contract with this company. Furthermore collection services of Athens is currently reporting negative information onto my - credit report indicating that I owe - amount of - and a additional amount for - dollars. ... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Credit card closing/cancelling account February 24, 2016 - Amount of $100.00 has been paid to " Collection SVC of Athens '' as of -. Both parties agreed that this record will not show nor appear on any of - credit bureaus and any credit reports hence making payment. ... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt right to dispute notice not received January 21, 2016 - I also have not received ANY response to the debt validation letter that I sent them. They just stay on my credit report without validating the debt with me and keep verifying with the credit bureau the unvalidated debt. This appears to be illegal collection tactics to me. ... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt October 17, 2015 - on - - I find out thatCollection Services Of Athens- - -, GA -had place a new collection on my credit report immediately I sent them a letter Disputing this Alleged Debt they received my letter on - - 2015 in this letter I informed the that I was disputing this information under USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) in this letter I requested A copy of my doctors order for services performed by alleged Creditorprovide Alleged Creditor Name, Address, Phone Number and Full account Number with alleged creditor and a complete Itemized Bill as require by federal law any medical facility ... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft July 15, 2015 - This debt was created as a result of identity theft ... ... and this account has been reported on my credit with attempts to collect as this debt is fraudulent i have filed police and ftc reports regarding this matter ... |
COLLECTION SERVICES OF ATHENS, INC. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine April 16, 2015 - My physician contracted with a - party to provide medical services for their clients. The physician outsourced services on my behalf without my consent or knowledge and failed to pay for these services. The - party billed me. I disputed this bill with the - party and they failed to respond. Instead, they outsourced their bill to a collection agency. I disputed this bill with the collection agency at that time and that they validate the bill and I received no response. Five years later, another collection agency reported the bill to the credit bureau in 2015 without contacting me. I di... |