From the other reports I've read here, it looks like my "fun" with Allied Interstate is just beginning. It started approximately 3 weeks ago, calls to my cell phone, all hours of the day, I would answer, hear a strange "beep" than nothing. Finally, after one of these calls, I called the number back. Spoke with a male employee (refuse to say gentleman, because he was far from it), when I explained that I was calling due to them calling my cell phone & hanging up, I gave my number and he said "my name, are you ready to pay the $2300 I owe on a credit card account" I do have an account with the credit card he mentioned, but the credit line is only for $1000, and my account balance is $0.
I called my credit card company and informed them that Allied Interstate had been calling and explained to them what had happened. Credit card company then informed me that they had no affiliation with this collection agency. Very interesting, huh??? I then called Allied Interstate back and asked to speak with a supervisor or manager, this time it was a female employee on the other end. She informed me that I had to handle all disputes in writing!!! I once again informed her I did not have a dispute, I wanted to speak with a supervisor/manager... She then hung up on me. I called again, when I asked to speak with a supervisor/manager, she said "oh you again" and hung up. My husband then called and asked for their address, having to lie by saying he wanted to pay on his account, she first asked for account #, said he was on road didn't have it, then asked for his social security # at which he replied he didn't feel comfortable giving that info over the phone. How dare they ask for SS# like that!!! Tsk Tsk! It took her about 5 minutes to dig around on her desk and come up with a PO Box number, after she stated they moved so many times it was difficult to keep up with the address.
Something else I thought was interesting... Why are they moving so much if they're such a credible collection agency. After all this "excitement", I settled down on our computer and filled out a complaint against them with the Better Business Bureau in Columbus OH. This is one company that needs to be brought to a stop... And where do they find those employees? Good luck to everyone out there that encounters this company and its employees. I am anxiously awaiting that class action suit against them. And just so you know, especially anyone from Allied Enterprises that might be reading this, I WILL NOT be sending you a single red cent!!!
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