Hilco Receivables Phone Harassment?
Is Hilco Receivables (HR) calling you? Stop Hilco 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 HR 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 Hilco Receivables a Scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau website, Hilco Receivables has been in business for 10 years.
Hilco Receivables Better Business Bureau
Who is Hilco Receivables?
Hilco Receivables is third party debt collector located in Northbrook, Illinois. HR has been a party to a Federal Court case over 1,400 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: One Northbrook Place, 5 Revere Drive, Ste. 510
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 509-1100
Hilco Receivables Collection Tactics
If Hilco 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
Hilco Receivables Phone Numbers
Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of the following numbers?
847-509-1100, (847) 509-1100, 8475091100
If the answer is yes, then you are receiving calls from a known HR number. You may be a victim of HR phone harassment. The list above is not all the numbers that HR uses. The calls can be from a different number and it still be Hilco Receivables calling you. Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop HR from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment!
Common Questions
Is HR a scam? No, Hilco Receivables has been in business for 10 years.
Can Hilco Receivables garnish my wages? Yes, HR can garnish your wages on a Federal Student loan or if they obtain a judgment from the courts.
Can HR sue me? Yes, HR can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations
Can HR report my debt to the collection bureaus? Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report
Can HR 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 Hilco Receivables in the past and can be found on Pacer.org.
6:11-cv-00485-PCF-KRS Rosairo v. HILCO Receivables
5:09-cv-02619-CLS Letson v. Hilco Receivables
2:10-cv-01306-TMP Lockhart v. Hilco Receivables
4:10-cv-00146-A Loften v. Hilco Receivables
3:09-cv-05595-BHS Abrams v. Hilco 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 Hilco 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 Hilco Receivables. call us at 855-385-8182 for immediate assistance or visit our website at www.consumerlawfirmcenter.com
Success Stories
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“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
FAQ:
1. How to stop harassing phone calls from debt collectors?
You can stop harassing debt collection calls by sending a written cease-and-desist letter or contacting a consumer rights attorney. Under the FDCPA, collectors must stop contacting you once notified.
2. How to stop harassment from collection agency?
If a collection agency harasses you, document the calls, request written communication only, and contact a consumer protection lawyer. You may be entitled to up to $1,000 in statutory damages under federal law.
3. Is Hilco Receivables a scam?
No, Hilco Receivables is a legitimate third-party debt collection agency based in Northbrook, Illinois. However, if they violate your rights or use harassment tactics, you can take legal action under the FDCPA.
4. Who is Hilco Receivables?
Hilco Receivables is a licensed debt collector located in Northbrook, Illinois. They have been involved in over 1,400 federal cases for alleged harassment and FDCPA violations while attempting to collect debts.
5. What collection tactics does Hilco Receivables use?
Hilco Receivables has been accused of calling multiple times daily, using abusive language, contacting workplaces, and threatening legal action—behaviors that may violate federal consumer protection laws.
6. Can Hilco Receivables garnish my wages?
Yes, Hilco Receivables may garnish your wages if they obtain a court judgment against you or if the debt involves a federal student loan. Legal representation can help you challenge or stop wage garnishment.
7. Can Hilco Receivables sue me?
Yes, Hilco Receivables can sue you for unpaid debts within the statute of limitations. If sued, seek immediate legal help to verify the debt and ensure your rights are fully protected under the FDCPA.
8. Can Hilco Receivables report my debt to credit bureaus?
Yes, Hilco Receivables can legally report collection accounts to credit bureaus. However, inaccurate or unfair reporting can be disputed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for correction or removal.
9. Can Hilco Receivables have me arrested?
No, debt collectors like Hilco Receivables cannot arrest you for unpaid debts. Arrests can only occur for violating a court order, not for owing money. Threats of arrest are illegal under federal law.
10. How can Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC assist with Hilco Receivables?
Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC helps victims of Hilco Receivables harassment by enforcing FDCPA protections, stopping illegal calls, and pursuing compensation for violations of consumer rights.