The Bureaus Phone Harassment?
Is The Bureaus (TB) calling you? Stop The Bureaus 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 TB 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 The Bureaus a Scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau website, The Bureaus has been in business for 45 years. There have been 24 complaints filed against TB with the BBB.
The Bureaus Better Business Bureau
Who is The Bureaus?
The Bureaus is third party debt collector located in Northbrook, Illinois. TB has been a party to a Federal Court case over 30 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: 650 Dundee Rd STE 370
Northbrook, IL 60062-2757
Phone: (877) 887-4824
The Bureaus Collection Tactics
If The Bureaus 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 Bureaus Phone Numbers
Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of the following numbers?
877-887-4824, 800-401-4528, 847-328-4300, 800-708-1301, 800-635-7239, 800-266-9647, 800-301-8644, 800-334-7412, 800-378-9357, 800-409-8316, 800-445-5041, 800-445-7333, 800-603-7183, 800-606-8494, 800-611-6569, 800-611-8433, 800-635-5976, 800-636-0455, 800-711-3418, (877) 887-4824, (800) 401-4528, (847) 328-4300, (800) 708-1301, (800) 635-7239, (800) 266-9647, (800) 301-8644, (800) 334-7412, (800) 378-9357, (800) 409-8316, (800) 445-5041, (800) 445-7333, (800) 603-7183, (800) 606-8494, (800) 611-6569, (800) 611-8433, (800) 635-5976, (800) 636-0455, (800) 711-3418, 8778874824, 8004014528, 8473284300, 8007081301, 8006357239, 8002669647, 8003018644, 8003347412, 8003789357, 8004098316, 8004455041, 8004457333, 8006037183, 8006068494, 8006116569, 8006118433, 8006355976, 8006360455, 8007113418
If the answer is yes, then you are receiving calls from a known TB number. You may be a victim of TB phone harassment. The list above is not all the numbers that TB uses. The calls can be from a different number and it still be The Bureaus calling you. Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop TB from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment!
Common Questions
Is TB a scam? No, The Bureaus has been in business for 45 years.
Can The Bureaus garnish my wages? Yes, TB can garnish your wages on a Federal Student loan or if they obtain a judgment from the courts.
Can TB sue me? Yes, TB can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations
Can TB report my debt to the collection bureaus? Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report
Can TB 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 The Bureaus in the past and can be found on Pacer.org.
2:16-cv-07153-SJF-GRB Cimmino v. The Bureaus Inc
6:12-cv-00879-CEH-GJK Hansley v. The Bureaus Inc.
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 The Bureaus 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 The Bureaus. call us at 855-385-8182 for immediate assistance or visit our website at 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
FAQ:
1. How to stop harassing calls from collection agencies?
You can stop harassing calls by sending a written request to the collection agency demanding they cease communication. Violations of the FDCPA can make them liable for damages. Document every call for legal protection.
2. How to get a collection agency to stop harassing you?
To stop harassment, notify the collector in writing that you request no further calls. Keep records of all interactions. If they continue, you may have legal recourse under the FDCPA and may be eligible for damages.
3. How to stop collection agencies from calling?
You have the legal right to demand collection agencies stop calling. Send a written cease-and-desist letter and note any violations. Persistent calls may entitle you to compensation and attorney fees under the FDCPA.
4. Is The Bureaus a scam?
No, The Bureaus has been in business for 45 years. While there are complaints against them, it is a legitimate third-party debt collector, not a scam.
5. Can The Bureaus garnish my wages?
Yes, TB can garnish wages for federal student loans or if they obtain a court judgment. This is allowed under the law but must follow proper legal procedures.
6. Can TB sue me?
Yes, TB can sue you for a valid debt within the statute of limitations. If you are sued, it is important to respond promptly and consider legal advice.
7. Can TB report my debt to collection bureaus?
Yes, TB can report your debt to credit reporting agencies. This can impact your credit score, but you can dispute inaccurate reporting under federal law.
8. Can TB arrest me?
No, debt collectors cannot arrest you for owing a debt. However, failure to comply with a court order or certain obligations like child support may result in legal consequences.
9. How can Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC assist with The Bureaus?
The firm helps clients stop harassment from TB through legal action, written requests, and protecting consumer rights. They handle cases involving abusive calls, threats, or illegal collection practices.
10. What tactics by The Bureaus are considered illegal harassment?
Illegal tactics include using abusive language, calling before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., repeated calls, talking to others about your debt, threatening harm, and attempting to collect more than allowed by law.