Telephone number: +18443570369
(8443570369, 018443570369)

I received this exact message (word for word) from Travis Boyd today, Feb. 15th. No company name on the voicemail left. Very sketchy sounding.

left message saying i received your profile and please call this number 844-357-0369 to make a payment on your account..Direct Payment Services

You will need to send them a certified, return receipt debt validation (by law they have to go back to the original creditor to prove you owe the debt), cease and desist calling, or 'not me' letter (this will be the best money that you have ever invested). Also send it first class mail in case no one will sign for it. Make a notation of that fact at the bottom of the letter. You also need to report them to the proper agencies to which I have provided links to. Then you need to go out and get a consumer lawyer to sue them on a contingency basis (no money out of your pocket) and let them pay you for the harassment. If everyone did these three things, these crooks would be bankrupt, and we would all be the richer for it. Use these web sites to find an attorney in your state that will probably take the case on a contingency basis (no money out of your pocket up front): http://www.consumeradvocates.org/http://www.consumeradvocates.org/find-an-atto ... tates_value=AllEverything else you need to know follows including at least two or more federal and state agencies where you should report their criminal activities.DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLCWeb site gives no physical address: http://www.directrecoveryservices.com/contact.htmlWhois.com info on the web site:directrecoveryservices.com registry whois Updated 1 second ago - RefreshDomain Name: DIRECTRECOVERYSERVICES.COMRegistrar: GODADDY.COM, LLCSponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 146Whois Server: whois.godaddy.comReferral URL: http://www.godaddy.comName Server: NS75.DOMAINCONTROL.COMName Server: NS76.DOMAINCONTROL.COMStatus: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibitedStatus: clientRenewProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibitedStatus: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibitedStatus: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibitedUpdated Date: 25-feb-2016Creation Date: 08-sep-2015Expiration Date: 08-sep-2016directrecoveryservices.com registrar whois Updated 1 second agoDomain Name: directrecoveryservices.comRegistry Domain ID: 1958561315_DOMAIN_COM-VRSNRegistrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.comRegistrar URL: http://www.godaddy.comUpdate Date: 2015-09-08T19:00:13ZCreation Date: 2015-09-08T19:00:13ZRegistrar Registration Expiration Date: 2016-09-08T19:00:13ZRegistrar: GoDaddy.com, LLCRegistrar IANA ID: 146Registrar Abuse Contact Email: @godaddy.comRegistrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.4806242505Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibitedDomain Status: clientUpdateProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibitedDomain Status: clientRenewProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibitedDomain Status: clientDeleteProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibitedRegistry Registrant ID: Not Available From RegistryRegistrant Name: Elle GusmanRegistrant Organization: Direct Recovery ServicesRegistrant Street: 255 Livingston StreetRegistrant Street: 4th FloorRegistrant City: BrooklynRegistrant State/Province: New YorkRegistrant Postal Code: 11217Registrant Country: USRegistrant Phone: +1.7188555300BBB originally gave them an F rating with an alert that the mail was returned and 2 complaints, but they now list them in Minnesota with a D- rating with 181 complaints and 30 negative reviews and 4 paid for positive reviews as of 2/9/2021. They list the owner as the same person who registered the original web site with an address in Brooklyn: https://www.bbb.org/minnesota/business-review ... ors-mn-96558142There are 2 law firms listed at that address in New York on that floor: http://pview.findlaw.com/view/3522368_1http://opendatany.com/attorney.php?id=3989167The business registered in Minnesota in 2015 but was terminated in March of 2017:Direct Recovery Services L. L. C.Business TypeLimited Liability Company (Domestic)MN Statute322CFile Number857255800028Home JurisdictionMinnesotaFiling Date12/2/2015StatusInactiveRenewal Due Date12/31/2016Registered Office Address629 7th AveTwo Harbors, MN 55616USARegistered Agent(s)Elle GusmanMailing AddressPO BOX 14Two Harbors, MN 55616Lake• Filing HistorySelect the item(s) you would like to order:Filing Date Filing Effective Date12/2/2015 Original Filing - Limited Liability Company (Domestic)(Business Name: Direct Recovery Services L. L. C.)3/1/2017 Administrative Termination - Limited Liability Company (Domestic)They are registered with the Minnesota Dept. of Commerce as a debt collector:State MinnesotaBoard DebtInquiry Date 06/12/2017 04:13 AMDirect Recovery Services, LLCBusiness Location Address 629 7th AveSuite 1Two Harbors, Minnesota 55616Business Phone Number 646-938-3123Fax Phone Number 718-873-9319LicensesCollection AgencyLicense Number Original Issue Date Status Effective Date Expiration Date40458470 12-15-2015 Active 12-15-2015 06-30-2017 Individual AssociationsDisplaying records 1 through 2 of 2Full Name License Number License TypeParks , Nancy40470589 Debt CollectorRobinson , Anita40470587 Debt CollectorTexas ADAD report:DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES LLCPermit No: 160003Type: ADADPermit Approved Date: 2/5/2016Date Last Renewed: 2/5/2016DBA Names________________________________________No DBA RecordsContact Information________________________________________Company / Physical (Mailing Address)DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES LLCELLE GUSMANOWNER629 7TH AVESUITE 1TWO HARBORS,MN 55616Web: www.directrecoveryservices.comEmail: [email protected]: 646-938-3123Toll Free: 855-269-9628Fax: 718-873-9319New York Dept. of State info:Selected Entity Name: DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLCSelected Entity Status InformationCurrent Entity Name: DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLCDOS ID #: 4223752Initial DOS Filing Date: MARCH 29, 2012County: KINGSJurisdiction: NEW YORKEntity Type: DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCurrent Entity Status: ACTIVESelected Entity Address InformationDOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)DIRECT RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC255 LIVINGSTON STREET4TH FLOORBROOKLYN, NEW YORK, 11217Registered AgentNONEBizapedia has one listing with them on the 3rd floor: http://www.bizapedia.com/addresses/255-LIVING ... N-NY-11217.htmlWhich also seems to have a lawyer’s office in it.Other complaints:http://badfinance.org/review/1469841/direct-r ... debt-collectionhttp://forum.freeadvice.com/debt-collections- ... cam-536015.htmlThey have been sued and it looks like they don’t defend resulting in default judgements against them:https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/1067 ... y_Services,_LLChttps://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/2069 ... y_Services,_LLChttps://www.plainsite.org/dockets/2w4pbfd6j/t ... ry-services-llchttps://www.law360.com/cases/5757597c0203f37980000001 It is incumbent upon them under the law to prove that the debt exists and that you owe it, and (this is the important part) that they have the legal right to collect it. You are not obligated under the law to prove that you don’t owe or that it is paid. Federal law (FDCPA) requires them to send you a letter (US MAIL ONLY) postmarked within 5 days of their first contact that contains their name, physical address, the creditor’s name, and the amount of the alleged debt. It also must contains “mini-Miranda” telling you that it is an attempt to collect a debt and that all information will be used for those purposes. The one other important thing that this letter must also have in it is that you have a right to dispute the debt within 30 days of receipt of the letter and if you do so, all collection activity must be stopped until the debt is verified. If and when you get that letter you should immediately send that debt validation letter by certified, return receipt mail.First, you should make a complaint at this Federal Agency, and while there you should also read up on how debt collection is supposed to work as well as what your rights in this matter are: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/Also file complaints with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1Also file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office.List of State AG’s offices: https://800notes.com/faq/attorney-general]File a complaint at the NY State AG's Office here:[/u][/i][/b] http://www.ag.ny.gov/Also file a complaint with the Minnesota Dept. of Commerce:http://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/file-a-complaint/index.jsp

Received call from this number. Voicemail message starts: 'Hello, this is Travis Boyd, unfortunately I received a notice on your file. It is now Tues, Feb 9 and your file reached my office due to what looks like your failure to respond. Well, I need to know if this is done intentionally or perhaps if it was an oversight I suggest you communicate. We are open until 7pm today and the phone number I can be reached at is 844-357-0369 and again it would behoove you to call....' It continues. The number the call came from was 410-982-6318. I didn't answer the call nor did I call them back. They left no company name which made me suspicious.

TLDR; The name of this company is Direct Recovery Services. They are a fraudulent debt collector that uses harassment and intimidation tactics ie legal threats to individuals to pay expired debts.I received a call from 425-549-3228 asking for a family member of mine. This was the first indicator that I knew something was amiss. They left the number 844-357-0369 and did not leave a company name. I decided to call and inquire for their company name and was hung up on. After several attempts, someone finally informed me of their company name. I asked if they purchase expired debts and then threaten individuals to pay them. Subsequently they became quiet and decided to hang up on me.Please report the names of anyone you speak to, including the phone number(s) associated with the calls to the FTC. You do not owe any debt to this company.https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0258-fake-and-abusive-debt-collectors