Debt Recovery Solutions Reviews

I keep getting collection letters from Debt Recovery Services, LLC. I must have made the mistake of sending them money in the past before I researched the company or the debt. Now I get debts we do not owe popping up on a regular basis every year or so. I think most people will just pay them and go on. This must be how they target people. I know I have paid every debt to every book or record club we owed. So why are these debts popping back up? The answer is they are sold like stocks on Wall Street. The people who buy them don't care if you have already paid them. They have purchased the debt and want something in return. Tough luck, though. Once a debt is paid, it is over with and the recovery companies need to be shut down.

I received a collection letter stating I owed a particular music service $35.73 the other day. I called to question it and was told it was from 2006. Funny thing though, as I had never done business with the service mentioned. I asked, "Why contact me now after approx 7 years?" They had no answer and I asked them why they are trying to scam people. They denied this and little did they know I was already in contact with the NY Attorney General and US Postal Inspector's office so when they were informed of this, the woman got angry and hung up!

I received a collections letter from Debt Recovery Solutions today. Immediately, I knew it was bogus as it displayed my just moved to address with an unpaid balance of $35.73 for BMG Music service, a firm I never conducted business with. Too late to call them tonight and call out the scam they are attempting to perpetrate but will do so tomorrow. I will also notify my Congressman of this illegal operation as it is felony to use the mail in any mail fraud scam which falls under the Congressman's jurisdiction. Anyone else should also do the same to put some heat on this boiler room operation.

My husband received notice of an unpaid bill from a Sprint account of at least 5 years ago. I noticed immediately the letterhead, etc. appeared bogus. We called Sprint and verified twice that no outstanding bills in his name exist with Sprint. Thanks to the information on this page, we called the State Attorney General's office and will be filing a claim against Debt Solutions Recovery. Next step is to check the credit report for part of that filing. I want to thank you all for letting everyone know not to contact this company and give any information.

While trying to relax on a well-deserved vacation, I just received a phone call from this company asking for a Ronald or a Dana, names by which I absolutely know nothing about. I told the woman that she had the wrong number and hung up. After which, she called me back to ask me again and then hung up on me after I said "No, I just told (click)." I understand the need to track down people who owe a debt, but I can also understand why this company has such abysmal reviews (and I have the right company. I simply called the incoming number on my cell phone's history).

This company absolutely is fraudulent in their debt collection practices. They have checked my credit and have continuously harassed me for months by phone regarding a Verizon debt that I do not owe. I have asked for written verification of the debt. Nothing. As of today, I spoke with a supervisor who stated they sent a verification of debt letter in August 2012 and it was returned by the post office as undeliverable. This is a lie. I have received mail at the address verified for over 20 years! How is it that just now, the post office decides that they can't reach me there? I get all the rest of my mail there? My conclusion, based on all the previous statements and my own experience, is that they are liars! They will use any and all tactics to verify your identity and harass you until you pay.

Debt Recovery - Unpaid Bill: I have been dealing with DRS for 3 years now. I owed Tmobile $132.19. I paid the settled amount of $79.32, which the bill stated. I paid the amount because these people were relentless, which was fine. I did owe it. I did ask for a receipt, which I never received. Time went on, I called several times and asked for a receipt. The people who answered were very rude and said a letter was sent out. I thought it was all done until another company called me regarding the same bill. I told the new collection agency that it was paid a long time ago and I would get a receipt for the bill. So, I called DRS regarding my receipt. They stated it was paid and we will send you a receipt by Ms. ** on 8/4. She was very rude, hung up on me and was very, very defensive. I stated I just wanted a receipt, which never came. 8/25 Mrs. ** answered this time. Again, she was extremely rude. I gave her my email, a fax number, and an address. You would think I would get one of them. No receipt.

I was contacted on 11/13/12 by Debt Recovery Solutions. They claimed that I owed $426.77 on a Verizon wireless account from 2002! I explained to them that I have never owned a Verizon account of any kind. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, I was hung up on. When I called back and demanded them to a produce a contract/bill, etc., they hung up on me again. I then called Verizon upper management who verified that I had never been a customer; therefore, I did not have a balance. I then contacted the three credit reporting agencies and found out that this company has listed me as collection status on my TransUnion report. Also on my Experian report, I had a company that had made multiple inquires by the name of NexisLexis. It turns out they are somewhat affiliated with Debt Recovery Solution. The owner/COO's of Debt Recovery are Elliot and Donald Schwartz. I then contacted CSC, BBB, FTC, ACA, and the Attorney Generals of NYC and MO. I filed a police report and have gotten advice from an attorney friend of mine. I want something to be done about this horribly unscrupulous, dishonest company.

I have a typical story - first-time home buyer and aware my credit isn't perfect from the get-go. However, a nagging little file kept popping up from Sprint for $98. My mortgage broker asked if I would research this and get back to him. A credit agent called me, and we three-wayed Sprint. I gave them my social upfront, because I had not recalled having Sprint Wireless since 2001/2002. Sprint's agent stated their files go back at least 10 years and that I was not in their database at all.

I received a letter requesting payment for an outstanding debt with Verizon Wireless for the amount of $198.46 within 30 days or judgment would be mailed to me. I found it kind of strange because Verizon Wireless is my current wireless carrier and I've been a customer since 2008. The letter came with no documentation and no supporting evidence that is showing me that indeed the debt is mine and valid. Their dbtsolutions.com is useless. I contacted my Verizon Wireless and they stated I do not have any outstanding balance on my wireless account and I am current. Verizon Wireless representative stated that the letter is a fraud and to report this letter. I am very concerned and frightened that I could be a victim of fraud.

They called me saying they are collecting money. When I asked who they were collecting money for, they won't answer. They also accessed my credit information without my approval. I don't owe anyone that I'm aware of any money. I have called and complained to TransUnion that they were allowed to access my credit information. They would not give me their address over the phone. When I told them I was going to record the call, they hung up on me. Don't give these people any information. I will be sending them a cease and desist letter.

I paid a Verizon debt since March of 2011. Next month will make it one year that I have paid and Verizon still has my account open on my Credit Report. I have bank statements and documents from the CBE group stating I paid in full my debt settlement. I need help.

I received a collection notice from Debt Recovery Solutions for some payment towards Verizon whose service I used around six6 years before. I have no dues with Verizon and never received any notice for payment from Verizon to date. I did a Google search on this DRS company. It appears this company is fraud.

Like many other posts, I received an urgent demand for payment from this organization, though I had no record of an obligation to its alleged client (in my case, T-Mobile). I duly called the Debt Recovery and asked them to provide evidence of my supposed indebtedness. Their representative answered by asserting that I had ignored many previous payment demands. In turn, I replied that while I live overseas, I do receive US mail and that I did not recall seeing any such invoices at any time. I asked her if she had a copy of T-Mobile's original billing and, after some bargaining, she agreed to e-mail me a copy of an actual bill. However, no such message was received.

I got a letter for a debt from 2002 through 2004. I never saw anything about it before now, and they said they have been trying to contact me since 2007, but I received nothing. I talked with Verizon and they said they do not deal with this company. They have pulled my credit report and have my social security number.

Back in 2003, I got a letter from debt recovery about a Sprint bill they say I owed in the amount of $971.10 from when I was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX in 2001. I contacted them and told them that this wasn't possible. I asked them to send me the full bill and about seven months later, I finally got it. First, it was missing about five months and second, it said that I had never made a payment. I asked if a company as large as Sprint would let me keep a phone on for over a year without ever paying? They just argued with me. I fought and fought to have this removed from my credit and it finally was in 2007. I have not heard from the company since.

I received calls/letters from these people. Claimed I owe a debt to them. I went to talk to our lawyer and he advised me after looking them up that I should not have any contact with them. He said they ran, at best, a shady operation. After checking some of my paperwork, the debt is beyond date of collection (aka zombie debt) even if it existed, which is questionable.

They have, for the last three years, tried to get credit card information, and personal information from me regarding a scam. They claim I owe money for a phone bill. I have a letter from the phone company that says it is false, and I owe no money. They (Debt Recovery Solutions) have been sending letters to my mother's home, and calling her home phone. They will destroy your credit rating on false information, if they can. Do not give them any information. This is very important. They are scam artists. They use names like Nancy **. People sue them, but they make too much money from this scam, and have other operations in other states. The above listed address/number now might be dated, as they may have sold their home, so be aware of that, but those are the names of the men behind Debt Recovery Solutions.

My horrific experience with this company first began in April 2008. They claimed I owed for an unpaid Verizon phone bill which was incorrect. I never paid them since this was a hoax and still it affected my credit score, which was previously in the high 700's before this happened. Two years later, it is March 2010 and I am receiving another notice from them again regarding the Verizon phone bill. I will be irate if they are going to hit my credit score again. Any lawyers who are willing to help, please contact me immediately. Credit rating took an unnecessary hit which resulted in a lower score and less purchasing power along with higher interest rates.

I received a collection notice from this company in regards to a Verizon phone account which I did not open. I contacted the company and they were very rude. I requested verification of the debt and to date, I have not received verification. I contacted them in August 2009.

To others complaining about Debt Recovery Solutions: Yes, I had the same complaint regarding rudeness. They should come up with a script that would put people more at ease at the beginning of the call. I was so angry I was yelling at the person and almost hung up. I'm glad I didn't because they suspected the case involved fraud, but they needed me to prove it. There is a big ring of ID thieves who will be sentenced soon that I know of. Maybe your cases are similar. The 2 zip codes near me were hit hard and we had meetings with investigators. This last case involved Verizon.

I have received several notices from Debt Recovery Solutions regarding a delinquent phone bill. I tried to explain that I had never lived at the address listed on the phone bill nor ever had that phone number; however, the personnel at Debt Recovery Solutions were very rude and would not let me even finish my sentences. I contacted the police department regarding possible identity theft and also a lawyer to determine if I could be represented in a collection harassment case.

I have repeatedly gotten phone calls from this company. They finally sent me a letter asking for $781.00 from an old phone bill from Verizon, an account that I closed in 9/03. The charges in question are due to calls that were supposedly made from Italy on a calling card that never even existed. I explained this in writing to DRS. They, in turn, sent me 1 final bill from Verizon and said that was proof of the debt, but asked for $500 to settle the debt. Again, I, in turn, sent a cease and desist letter, also reminding them that there is a SOL on this debt that has been met. I am still waiting for the final letter from them in answer to the cease and desist.

I received a notice from Debt Recovery Solutions saying that I owed $508.62 for Sprint but that they would settle for $305.18. I never had a Sprint phone. As a matter-of-fact, I have not had a cell phone since 1994. Now 5 years later, Debt Recovery Solutions is saying that I owe Sprint. Also, all of my cellphones including my last one were all AT&T phones. Debt Recovery Solutions says that they have reported this to the credit reporting agencies.

Suspiciously and recently, I started receiving letters and phone calls from Debt Recovery Solutions regarding a Sprint bill that I allegedly owe. In light of this, I pulled my credit reports and noticed that DRS was reporting this account as a collection in the amount of $563. Additionally, the account was marked as if I just opened it in 2007. The charged off date is listed as unknown. I immediately disputed the debt with the bureaus as not mine and have since written and mailed a certified letter to DRS requesting validation. In tracking my return receipts, the letter was just received by DRS today (9/2/09). I will repost my results when I have them. My next step is to write to the FTC as I'm sure many have done.

We have repeatedly put our main and overflow number on the Do Not Call list. We continually receive a recorded message from these people. We have tried to get a live person to help us but when they realize that is what we want - they hang up on us.

In January 2009, I ran my credit to see if all was okay. On it was an adverse account from Debt Recovery Solutions (DRS). When I called, I was told it was for an unpaid debt to Verizon from August 2002. I requested copies of all information on this account and was told by DRS that they would have to get it from Verizon. After numerous calls to DRS and 3 months later, I finally received a letter from DRS & 1 phone bill from Verizon which they claim was the final bill. I never received from Verizon anything in the past about this account. The address to which the adverse account states is not mine, nor has it ever been mine. It is a fraudulent account.

I called to inquire about why I was receiving a letter from them about a supposed debt from Verizon. They said I owed $284.13 for our home phone in upstate NY. A storm blew the phone lines down and Verizon never came out to fix it completely, so I called Verizon and told them we weren't going to pay the bill since we never had service. When I spoke to Debt Recovery people, they were rude, wouldn't let me finish my sentences and kept talking to me about my address in Texas after I moved and that the service was for that location. I used AT&T at the Texas address. I feel I don't owe any money and they said they would be reporting me anyway.

I discovered that my credit rating was low due to a $276.96 debt to Debt Recovery Solutions. I called them and found out it was for a phone number with Comcast, which allegedly bought the account from Sprint. Now, DRS was the owner of this account. The odd thing was that I never had that phone number nor had I ever signed for anyone else having that phone number.

I got a letter in the mail a letter from Debt Recovery Solutions saying I owe Verizon $180.42 from April 19, 2003! First of all, I never got letters from Verizon saying I owe them money. Never. I paid off all of my debt before I moved to Florida on July 31, 2003. I had my mail forwarded to my new address for 6 months and again, no mail from Verizon. I called them on 7/21/2009 and Verizon told me DRS (Debt Recovery Solutions) bought my information - all of it, even their notes on my account - so they couldn't help me.

Have been recieving letters claiming I owe money for a Verizon home phone number. The number listed was for a numeber I once had in New Paltz NY. I requested proof of the charges and did eventually recive a copy of a bill for December of 2002. I had not lived at that address since October however and had cancelled the service.

We recieved calls from Debt Recovery Solutions every day asked for Nguyen. There is no one in our house hold by that name, but we continue to recieve harrasing phone call for the pass six months. The Caller ID register the call as coming from 1-800- which is listed as Debt Recovery Solutions. We have changed our phone twice, but still recieved harrasing phone calls from the same agency. Aside the emotional feeling of being stalked we havd had to pay to have our phone number changed

I recently had a bill that was bought from verizon to ztelon phone number I contacted the company who have been very disrespectful and hung up on my questions in regards to this paid account, i have told them that this debt wwas paid and paid through ztel the supervisor was no helpful an refused to let me speak with a manger i would like to see my last fianal paym,ents before i pay i debt i beleive i paid I am not only very upset about this bill but upset about the servce i received i would like someone to conatct me about this account

I received a debt collections notice from Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC in the mail on August 22, 2007 for $171.07 in regards to payment to Verizon. I have not had Verizon services since 2002, and I had cancelled the service upon leaving my residence in New York City. I have not heard a WORD from Verizon regarding this payment since 2002. I have moved a number of times since then, and now, 5 years later, they are tracking me down for a measley $171.07.

Every time I speak to this compnay regarding a collection account that they have filed on my credit report, I get no assistance. I do not believe that this account is valid and they will not listen to me. All they want is for me to pay off the debt that they claim I owe to Sprint Pcs. I have asked them to supply me with documentation which reflects that this account is indeed mine and valid. They have not done so.