Allen and Associates Phone Harassment?
Is Allen and Associates (A&A) calling you? Stop Allen and Associates phone harassment. 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 A&A 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 Allen and Associates a Scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau website, Allen and Associates has been in business for 13 years.
Allen and Associates Better Business Bureau
Who is Allen and Associates?
Allen and Associates is third party debt collector located in Mineola, New York. A&A has been a party to a Federal Court several times. They have been accused of violating consumer’s rights and illegal and harassing communication tactics to attempt to coerce a payment from the harassed consumer.
Address: 147 Willis Ave
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: (516) 746-1040
Allen and Associates Collection Tactics
If Allen and Associates 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
Allen and Associates Phone Numbers
Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of the following numbers?
516-746-1040, (516) 746-1040, 5167461040
If the answer is yes, then you are receiving calls from a known A&A number. You may be a victim of A&A phone harassment. The list above is not all the numbers that A&A uses. The calls can be from a different number and it still be Allen and Associates calling you. Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop A&A from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment!
Common Questions
Is A&A a scam? No, Allen and Associates has been in business for 13 years.
Can A&A garnish my wages? Yes, A&A can garnish your wages on a Federal Student loan or if they obtain a judgment from the courts.
Can A&A sue me? Yes, A&A can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations
Can A&A report my debt to the collection bureaus? Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report
Can A&A 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.
The following is a sample of complaints filed against Allen and Associates in the past and can be found on Pacer.org.
1:90-cv-01496-JTC Falls v. Allen and Assoc
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 Allen and Associates 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 Allen and Associates. call us at (877)700-5790 for immediate assistance or visit our website at www.consumerlawfirmcenter.com
Success Stories
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Check out the links below for more information:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/debt-collection-faqs
FAQ:
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How can Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC assist with Allen and Associates?
Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC helps clients stop phone harassment from Allen and Associates, guides them on their legal rights under the FDCPA, and can pursue statutory damages and attorney fees for violations. -
How to stop harassing phone calls from debt collectors?
You can stop harassment by sending a cease-and-desist letter, documenting all calls, and contacting an attorney. Debt collectors must comply with FDCPA rules and may face legal consequences for repeated illegal calls. -
What are Wakefield Associates?
Wakefield Associates is unrelated to Allen and Associates. It may refer to a separate collection agency or business. Always verify the caller’s legitimacy before taking action, and consult legal counsel if harassment occurs. -
How many phone calls are considered harassment?
Calls made repeatedly, multiple times per week, or outside 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. can constitute harassment. Aggressive or threatening communication can also qualify, especially if it violates FDCPA rules. -
Can Allen and Associates garnish my wages?
Yes, they may garnish wages for federal student loans or if they obtain a court judgment, but they must follow proper legal procedures and cannot harass outside these processes. -
Can Allen and Associates sue me?
Yes, they can sue for debts within the statute of limitations. However, they cannot threaten illegal actions, use abusive language, or misrepresent themselves during collection attempts. -
Can Allen and Associates report my debt to credit bureaus?
Yes, debt collectors can report accounts to credit reporting agencies. However, they cannot falsify information or use deceptive methods in reporting under the FDCPA. -
Can Allen and Associates arrest me for debt?
No, debt collectors cannot have you arrested. Only court enforcement for unpaid court orders, child support, or other legal obligations can lead to arrest. They cannot threaten jail for ordinary debts. -
What tactics by Allen and Associates are illegal?
Illegal tactics include using profanity, calling outside legal hours, contacting third parties about your debt, threatening lawsuits or violence, and trying to collect more than legally allowed. -
Is Allen and Associates a scam?
No, Allen and Associates has been in business for 13 years. While they are legitimate, any harassment or illegal collection tactics are actionable under FDCPA.