Resources for resolving common issues with Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC products and services
You can reduce the number of unwanted calls from Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC 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:
Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt July 10, 2015 - my mom got a letter in the mail from mel s harris assoicates she is - years old and they threaten to close her bank acounts she paided off the debt of - dollars all she gets is social security and a pension, She was paying - a month, my mom has know saving account she lives paycheck to paycheck, The debt was with housebank for - in 2004 they threatened to close her bank accounts she gets direct deposit thats why she paided the whole amount and they never served her with papers ... |
Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action seized/attempted to seize property July 9, 2015 - My checking and savings at - - - were put on hold. I went to my bank to inquire why. They gave me a phone # ( - ) -. I was told I have an outstanding debt with - that had been sold to Mel S. Harris and Associates in NY. I was told they were sending letters to a home I have n't lived at for well over a decade. I was told they had a legal right to seize my money. I was told the debt was from -/-/-. The original debt was from the mid -/-/-. In -/-/- I was repairing my credit score and settled this debt to the best of my recollection. I no longer have records this ... |
Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit June 11, 2015 - Last year of - - i got a letter from my bank - - -. They said that a debt collection agency who is called - law firm. - said they can not allow the garnish because I receive Social Security -. In the packet I got. I had to fill out my situation and mail it in. I thought and my bank said. you, wont be contacted again, and do n't be nervous or have your issues flare up. This year of - - i get a call from a lady named - - she wont give her last name. She said when am I gon na pay this debt i owe. I asked her can you send me proof I owe you money. she said, she sen... |
Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt June 8, 2015 - I got a letter from my bank - - - back in -/-/-. Stating that a company named : Mel S Harris was trying to garnish my checking and whatever accounts I have. - stated that my income deposited is from social security -, and by law they can not do their action. About a few days later. Mel S Harris contacted me, stating that they have a judgement on me. And I must pay them, or they will keep garnishing my accounts. Mind you, i never received a letter or summons, to appear in court. When I mentioned to this the debt collector. She said they sent it, and it 's my problem that i d... |
Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine April 20, 2015 - I had the judgment for this debt vacated in 2011 against - and now this new company is contacting me about the same thing. ... |
Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt April 20, 2015 - There was a judgement filed against us by -, on an account we have not idea about. The credit card company - no longer exsists for us to verify. We had to make many calls just to find out how to pay it off, we finally were referred to Mel Harris Associates. They have been very hard to deal with. When my husband reached them to make arragements to pay this off, he recieved a verbal agreement on terms to pay and in return have this taken off our credit report. They said they would send a letter agreeing. We did not recieve anything for weeks and then he got an email later followed by a let... |
Mel S. Harris and Associates, LLC Credit card other March 19, 2015 - Mel S. Harris & assoc. used deceptive collection practices while attempting to collect on a purchased debt. Once initial contact had been made and a discussion on solutions to resolve the debt, the attorney office sent out a summons for an appearance in court. The representative had advised us that we should not worry because we will receive several of these notifications. '' However, there was a case filed in the city court and required an immediate response to avoid a default judgment. This summons was used as a collection tool while in mutual good faith discussion on how to repay the debt.... |