A Collection agency keeps calling my number,and I am not the person they're looking for.  How do I stop them
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If they aren't asking for you by name, tell them that no one by that name lives at your number, that you have had that phone number for (tell them in years/months, however long it has been). Be polite and offer to answer any questions they have. Then ask them to please indicate in their records that they do not have the correct number and to please stop calling you.\n\nGenerally, if you are polite and helpful to them, they will stop bothering you.\n\nIf, however, they are asking for someone with your name, you may be a victim of identity theft. Get as much information from them as you can about what was purchased, when, where and what information the person gave when making the purchase. Check your credit report and see if there is activity on it that is not connected to you. If you do have a case of identity theft, you have more problems ahead of you getting it cleared up.
147200
depends on state laws.  I know here, they have to notify you in writing...then the calls start.  On the back of their written notification, it usually has the laws that apply to collections on them.  I know here (illinois) can write a letter requesting they no longer contact by phone...and they have to stop.
598674
seems like someone got a hold of your phone number. report it to your phone company
1083941
Try the link below,  it may not tell you WHO the number is listed to but it can tell you where the phone is based out of.  You can also try contacting your cellular company,  request they do a check or simply block the number if it becomes bothersome.
750204
OK, a couple of things you should do:\n\nFirst, next time they call, tell them explicitly NOT TO CALL YOU AGAIN.  By law if you tell them that, they cannot call you any more, they can only deal with you through the mail.  In writing there can be no he-said-she-said.\n\nSecond, forget the collection agency.  You are under no obligation whatsoever to pay them ANYTHING.  Call the company you have the original debt with, and set up repayment with them.  IGNORE the collection agency.  If they call, hang up on them.  I repeat:  you are under no obligation of any kind to pay them anything, your debt is with the company you owe, NOT the collection agency.  Deal only with the company you owe the debt to.\n\nFinally, find out where the collection agency is located, and report them to the local better business bureau and local Federal Trade Commission office.  In writing.\n\nThen pay your debt off *with the company you owe it to* and be done with it.
675634
Call up the phone book company and get your number removed or get a phone id machine...
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They can use it to steal your identity and devastate your credit. \n\nThere are two good places to look to find out if someone else is using your number: the Social Security Administration's (SSA) database, and your credit report. If anyone else used your number when applying for a job, their earnings will appear under your name in the SSA's files. If someone uses your SSN (or name and address) to apply for credit, it will show up in the files of the big three credit reporting agencies.\n\nThe Social Security Administration recommends that you request a copy of your file from them every few years to make sure that your records are correct, your income and "contributions" are being recorded for you, and no one else's are.\n\nHope this helps.\nJoe @  www.bailyes.com
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Call phone company and have tham block that call.  I had a similar problem with getting called by a fax machine several times a day.  \nAfter a week I called the phone company, they checked into the number and then the calls stopped.  Good luck.
645129
When they call again, get the name and address of the company and the person you are talking to.  Inform them they have the wrong phone number, and to cease calling.\n\nThen send a certified letter to the Agency.\n\nIf the calls continue you can sue them in small claims court.  Contact me if you need assistance or advice on how to do this.
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Be very careful of these credit/collection companies. Many of them are scams who will get personal information out of you and steal from your credit cards or bank accounts.\n\nDeal with the company you actually owe the money to: if the credit/collection company doesn't know your name, won't provide clear information on whom they are collecting for, or asks you for your checking/savings account number, then don't give it to them. \n\nSometimes, these scammers will auto-dial you, so they won't even know your name or telephone number. Hang up on them, and don't let them intimidate you. They make themselves sound official and threatening.\n\nIf they try to pull any shenanigans with you, threaten them back by asking for their phone number, contact name, and you can use the *57 feature on your phone to trace the call.\n\nDon't fall for these scammers
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You can ask them to hold for a minute or ask them to call you back in a hour.  You can also ask them to not call you again (get there name 1st).  If they do you can file legal against them for harassment.
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Step one:  Put your name on the "Do Not Call" list.  Go to https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx\n\nIf they call, you now have some additional charges to hit them with.  \n\nIn the meantime, file a police report.  I'm going to bet they won't do anything, but it does two things.  1) Established a police report for future prosecution, 2) if you actually have a police department that does anything they can easily get the identification of the phone number.  With that you can file complaints with the FTC (again fairly worthless, but at this state you want a paper trail.)\n\nIn the meantime, get as much information from them as you can.  When the offer something, get call back info, name, mailing address, whatever they are silly enough to give out.  As for literature to be mailed to you. \n\nEventually you will develop enough to go after them.
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Respond as if you were the person they are looking for. If your number is mistaken for a pizza delivery number, then take their order, and, of course, never deliver it. If they call you again for their pizza, tell them they have the wrong number.\n\nOr if your number is mistaken for a home number, and they ask to talk with someone, say that person is not at home but you can take the message for them. When they spend hours waiting for the person to call back, they'll learn they had the wrong number.
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that doues not work for me because the operator comes on and says the number is untraceble. so i am going to say no but the phone company has a way if you give them the time they called and tell them you want that number. they have to give it to you. but you might have to tell them you keep on getting bothered by them of something because i have peopel here that like to call at 2 am and hang up with numbers that are un traceable. i just report it to the phone company and file a complant and they give me the number. and i cann the police.
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IF you know the ageniencs telephone number call that agency and ask them if they are looking for the person whom you are referring to that may be wanted and they will let you know. Warning before hand they will want to speak with you though considering you have information on this person.\nHope this helps
794122
Did you call them, or did they call  you? Was this from an email? Did they ask for your credit card number to "verify" your information?\n\nUnless you yourself dialed the number that's on the back of your card and know you were definitely talking to the credit card company, I would first verify that it is not a scam. Call your credit card company and verify. If it turns out it wasn't them who contacted you, and you have given someone else your info, immediately report the cards as stolen.\n\nNext, call the three credit-reporting agencies and ask them to attach a 'fraud alert' to all your credit cards. \n\nEquifax: 1-800-525-6285\nExperian: 1-888-397-3742\nTrans Union: 1-800-680-7289\n\nYou are also entitled to one free credit report per year from each of these companies. It's a good idea to monitor your credit report regularly:\nhttp://www.annualcreditreport.com/
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You need to call the numbers that are listed on the collection notices, give them your name and information, and verify with them if the payment is infact taken care of, or needs to be paid.  They are usually more than willing to help you give them their money back.  :)