Associated Receivables Phone Harassment?
Is Associated Receivables (AR) calling you? Stop Associated Receivables 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 AR 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 Associated Receivables a Scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau website, Associated Receivables has been in business for 28 years.
Associated Receivables Better Business Bureau
Who is Associated Receivables?
Associated Receivables is third party debt collector located in Augusta, Georgia. AR has been a party to a Federal Court case over 115 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: 3540 Wheeler Rd STE 106
Augusta, GA 30909-1874
Phone: (706) 868-5566
Associated Receivables Collection Tactics
If Associated Receivables 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
Associated Receivables Phone Numbers
Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of the following numbers?
706-868-5566, 706-868-0010, (706) 868-5566, (706) 868-0010, 7068685566, 7068680010
If the answer is yes, then you are receiving calls from a known AR number. You may be a victim of AR phone harassment. The list above is not all the numbers that AR uses. The calls can be from a different number and it still be Associated Receivables calling you. Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop AR from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment!
Common Questions
Is AR a scam? No, Associated Receivables has been in business for 28 years.
Can Associated Receivables garnish my wages? Yes, AR can garnish your wages on a Federal Student loan or if they obtain a judgment from the courts.
Can AR sue me? Yes, AR can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations
Can AR report my debt to the collection bureaus? Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report
Can AR 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 list of complaints filed against Associated Receivables in the past and can be found on Pacer.org.
3:08-cv-00119-JTC Ellington v. Associated Receivables
1:06-cv-02677-WSD Couch v. Associated Receivables
1:06-cv-02133-RLV Talon v. Associated Receivables
1:04-cv-02797-CAM Allen v. Associated Receivables
2:99-cv-02676-JFG Pritchard v. Assoc Receivables
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 Associated Receivables 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 Associated Receivables. call us at 855-385-8182 for immediate assistance or visit our website at www.consumerlawfirmcenter.com
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Check out the links below for more information:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/debt-collection-faqs
FAQ:
1. How to stop harassing calls from collection agencies?
You can stop harassing calls by knowing your rights under the FDCPA. If a collector like Associated Receivables calls repeatedly or uses threats, you can take legal action to make them stop and may receive up to $1000 in statutory damages.
2. What happens if a recovery agent harasses you?
If a recovery agent harasses you through calls or threats, it’s considered illegal under federal law. You can report them, file a complaint, and pursue legal remedies through a consumer rights attorney.
3. How to get a collection agency to stop harassing you?
You can stop harassment by sending a written cease-and-desist letter and contacting a consumer protection lawyer. Agencies must stop contact once they receive written notice or risk violating the FDCPA.
4. Is Associated Receivables a scam?
No, Associated Receivables is a legitimate third-party debt collector based in Augusta, Georgia, operating for 28 years. However, their collection tactics have led to several consumer complaints and legal actions.
5. Can Associated Receivables garnish my wages?
Yes, Associated Receivables can garnish wages only if they obtain a court judgment or if the debt involves a federal student loan. They must follow legal procedures before taking such action.
6. Can Associated Receivables sue me?
Yes, Associated Receivables can file a lawsuit if the debt is within the statute of limitations. If you’re sued, it’s crucial to respond promptly and seek legal assistance to protect your rights.
7. Can Associated Receivables report my debt to the credit bureaus?
Yes, debt collectors are legally allowed to report unpaid debts to credit bureaus. However, they must ensure the information reported is accurate and comply with fair credit reporting standards.
8. Can Associated Receivables arrest me?
Debt collectors, including Associated Receivables, cannot arrest you for unpaid debts. Only a judge can issue a warrant if you fail to comply with a court order, not for nonpayment itself.
9. What are some illegal debt collection tactics by Associated Receivables?
Illegal tactics include using abusive language, calling before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., contacting your workplace, or threatening lawsuits and credit damage without proper legal authority.
10. How can Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC assist with Associated Receivables?
Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC helps victims of Associated Receivables harassment by stopping illegal calls, protecting their rights under the FDCPA, and pursuing compensation—all at no upfront cost.