Updated by Attorney Derek DePetrillo on April 10, 2024
Allegiant Capital Recovery Services Debt Collection Harassment?
Allegiant Capital Recovery Services Debt Collection Harassment? Is Allegiant Capital Recovery Services (ACRS) calling you? Do they threaten to take legal action or garnish your wages? Are they calling you at all hours or several times a day? Are they telling your family and neighbors that you owe a debt? If so, what they are doing is illegal and needs to stop. You have the legal right to stop ACRS phone harassment. If a collection agency violates the FDCPA, you may be eligible to receive up to $1000.00 in statutory damages, along with covering your attorney fees.
Is Allegiant Capital Recovery Services a Scam?
No, according to the New York State Department of the State Division of Corporations, they were formed on November 2, 2016.
According to the Better Business Bureau, there were 8 complaints closed in the last 3 years and 8 complaints closed within the last 12 months.
Allegiant Capital Recovery Services BBB page
Who is Allegiant Capital Recovery Services?
Allegiant Capital Recovery Services is third party debt collector located in Lackawanna, New York. They are a relatively new debt collector, listed as being formed in November of 2016 on the New York State Department of State Division of Corporations webpage. The Consumer Frauds Protection Bureau received a complaint in February of 2018 against Allegiant Capital Recovery Services for falsely stating that there was a pending court action when none existed.
Address: 3280 South Park Ave
Suite 1
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Phone: (844) 677-3962
Allegiant Capital Recovery Services Collection Tactics
If Allegiant Capital Recovery Services engages in any of the following tactics, you may have a case:
- Using profanity or abusive language
- Calling you before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
- Calling you multiple times per week
- Talking to others about your debt
- Calling your workplace
- Threatening to sue you, harm you, or destroy your credit.
- Telling you or anyone else that you’ve committed a crime.
- Calling repeatedly for the wrong person
- Failing to notify you of your right to dispute the debt.
- Trying to collect more than legally allowed.
The Debt Dispute Process:
- Request Debt Verification:
- Upon receiving a debt collection notice, the first step is to request verification of the debt. According to the FDCPA, consumers have the right to seek written verification of the debt within 30 days of receiving the initial communication.
- The verification should include details such as the amount owed, the name of the original creditor, and proof that the debt collector has the legal right to collect the debt.
- Submit a Dispute Letter:
- If the consumer believes there are inaccuracies in the debt or if they dispute its validity, they can submit a dispute letter to the debt collector.
- The dispute letter should be clear and concise, outlining the reasons for disputing the debt and providing any supporting documentation.
- Cease Communication Request:
- While the debt is under dispute, consumers have the right to request that the debt collector cease communication with them. This request can be made in writing.
- Debt collectors are obligated to honor this request, with the exception of notifying the consumer of legal actions taken or ceasing collection efforts altogether.
- Verification Process:
- Upon receiving a dispute letter, the debt collector must cease collection efforts until the debt is verified.
- The FDCPA requires debt collectors to conduct a reasonable investigation into the dispute. If they are unable to provide proper verification, they must cease collection efforts and update the consumer accordingly.
- Legal Action:
- If the debt collector fails to respond appropriately to the dispute or persists in collection efforts without proper verification, consumers may have grounds to take legal action.
- Consumers can file complaints with regulatory bodies and, if necessary, seek legal assistance to protect their rights.
Empowering Consumers:
The debt dispute process under the FDCPA is a powerful tool for consumers to rectify inaccuracies, challenge unfair debt claims, and ensure they are treated justly. By understanding and exercising their rights, individuals can navigate the debt collection landscape with confidence.
Tips for Effective Debt Disputes:
- Keep Records:
- Maintain thorough records of all communications with the debt collector, including letters, emails, and phone calls.
- Document the details of the dispute, including the reasons for challenging the debt and any supporting evidence.
- Review Debt Information:
- Scrutinize the details of the debt collection notice to identify any discrepancies.
- Cross-reference the information provided by the debt collector with your own records to ensure accuracy.
- Be Timely:
- Act promptly within the 30-day window to request debt verification.
- Submit dispute letters and requests in a timely manner to ensure a swift resolution.
Allegiant Capital Recovery Services Phone Numbers
Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of the following numbers?
844-677-3962, 844-390-6908, 716-780-8224, 866-217-7313, 855-215-9940, (844) 677-3962, (844) 390-6908, (716) 780-8224, (866) 217-7313, (855) 215-9940, 8446773962, 8443906908, 7167808224, 8662177313, 8552159940, 844-537-0761, 786-796-6801
If the answer is yes, then you are receiving calls from a known ACRS number. You may be a victim of ACRS phone harassment. The list above is not all the numbers that ACRS uses. The calls can be from a different number, and it still be Allegiant Capital Recovery Services calling you. Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop ACRS from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment!
Common Questions
Is ACRS a scam? No, Allegiant Capital Recovery Services has been in business since 2016.
Can Allegiant Capital Recovery Services garnish my wages? Yes, ACRS can garnish your wages on a Federal Student loan or if they obtain a judgment from the courts.
Can ACRS sue me? Yes, ACRS can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations.
Can ACRS report my debt to the collection’s bureaus? Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report.
Can ACRS arrest me? Debt collectors don’t have the authority to have you arrested for a debt. However, if you violate a court order, e.g. an order to appear in court, the judge can issue a warrant for your arrest. Depending on the laws in your state, you may be arrested for certain debts like unpaid child support or traffic tickets.
About Us
Consumer Rights Law Firm, PLLC is a law firm that specializes in helping clients who are facing harassment from debt collectors in any form, including telephone communication. Rather than suffer alone, contact our office to begin the process to stop the Allegiant Capital Recovery Services harassment. Our office has been assisting consumers since 2010. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Consumer Rights Law Firm Better Business Bureau
If you are interested in learning more about how to safeguard yourself and prevent harassment from Allegiant Capital Recovery Services call us at (877)700-5790 for immediate assistance or visit our website at We Stop Debt Collection & Phone Harassment – Call Now at 877-700-5790 (consumerlawfirmcenter.com)
Success Stories
“I would highly recommend the Consumer Rights Law Firm to anybody that has been harassed! They were very professional and straightforward about my rights”.
“I had the pleasure of dealing with Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC on 2 different occasions the staff were very courteous and helpful, and they were familiar with the Collection Agency’s in question and the harassment calls stop, I was even compensated. I would recommend this company to anyone going thru this type of harassment a very satisfied customer”.
“Because of a lie from a third-party debt collector that threatened me financially I nearly made the mistake of paying the debt collector money I couldn’t afford. The people here were friendly, knowledgeable and settled my case quickly. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!”
Check out the links below for more information:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/debt-collection-faqs
https://consumerlawfirmcenter.com/capital-one-financial-corporation-phone-harassment/
