tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post110128803426416551..comments2023-05-17T04:12:09.956-07:00Comments on the JoshMeister's Weblog: ER SolutionsJosh Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03511083686180216122noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-91852839053253700462014-02-10T14:35:33.629-08:002014-02-10T14:35:33.629-08:00Update,
After calling EVERY number in this blog un...Update,<br />After calling EVERY number in this blog until I got a real person and not just a recording, the lady on the other end said she was going to remove my number as I am NOT the person they are looking for. I explained to her that the previous caller, had harassed me about giving personal info, before they would tell me who they were or why they were calling. So hopefully, this will end 2 months of this craziness. Optimistic as she was the first person who wasn't rude and was willing to help. Wendi.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-3563370927934533042014-02-10T14:04:31.474-08:002014-02-10T14:04:31.474-08:00I have also experienced the same issues with conve...I have also experienced the same issues with convergent/ER solutions. They won't give me any information about "the personal issue" until I verify my last four if SS, bdate. Or address. Which I will not do Until they tell me why they are calling. They then tell me they will report that I refuse to cooperate, and hang up. There has to be something that can be done to stop the. Harassment. When I call any of huge numbers listed above, whichever company it is for, convergent or ER, I get transferred to the opposite one. It may be a legit company, but I don't owe anything to my knowledge and posts above concern me that they could get to my bank account. Wendinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-21370203256854144602013-12-07T17:59:44.125-08:002013-12-07T17:59:44.125-08:00In the year 2010 and 2011 I was receiving telephon...In the year 2010 and 2011 I was receiving telephone calls from ER Solutions, from 6am througout the day and as late as 8PM. An asian woman accent and she would ask me for my social security number. When I refused, she would hang up and call later with the same dialogue each time. One day I was on my PC when she called again, I happen to be conversing with an attorney from LA, CA, and I mentioned the annoying calls and he stated that referred to as "harrasment" calls and were illegal. That I could take legal action against and ER Solution would be liable to pay a fine of $1,000.00, plus attorney fees of $3,000.00. So I asked him to do <br />so on my behalf. I received a check for $1,000.00 in 2011. In 2012 I received a 1099-Misc and NO 7 was checked stating Nonemployee compensation and the description states (Shows nonemployee compensation. If you are in the trade or business of catching fish, box 7 may show cash recieved for the sale of fish). This 1099 came from ER Solutions, inc. 800 SW 39th st. Renton WA 98055.<br />In 2012 this 1099 was sent to IRS along with an other 1099 from HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES USA ONE HSBC CENTER, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14240. This was also sent to IRS. SO NOW I have IRS dogging me to pay taxes on based on these two 1099's. I am a disability retiree and my annual amount of annuity is below any amount, therefore, I have not filed federal nor state income tax annual for several years. In 2010 or 2011 My age was 77 years old. This is a major scam and fraudulent data being sent to IRS. I just received another notice from IRS today. As on 09/2011, I lost property, my entire lives accumulation to a major fire that left me with severe burns and much mental anguish. So for two years I have not been able to cope with defending my self against fraudulent allegations of these 1099's and the demands from IRS.<br />Now I am older to the age of 80 and forced to cope with fraudulent greed and false allegations. I would like to see major legal actions again st ER Solutions and HSBC.<br />ERnestinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-85355008281020494552013-09-30T14:55:09.628-07:002013-09-30T14:55:09.628-07:00Since there still seems to be some interest on thi...Since there still seems to be some interest on this blog post and people are still finding it helpful, I'd like to post my two cents. I am a former employee of ER Solutions. We're talking years ago, like a two whole months in 2001. <br />They are a legitimate collection agency located in Renton, WA. <br />I do not think of myself as a scum sucker or parasite. I got all kinds of rude interactions with people I had to call for this job regardless of how I talked to them. I ultimately decided this wasn't the place I wanted to work. <br /><br />Just try and remember that these are people that are calling you. They aren't calling you to make your day worse. They're calling to try and do their job. Some are rude but not all will be. They are trying to collect money for a company which someone has taken services from and never paid for. I do know what it's like to be bullied by a collector so I'm not trying to say they are always in the right. They deal with some very shady people and are just trying to keep as many contact options open as possible. That's why they find phone numbers for you. They skip trace and look for avenues to contact those that avoid paying what they owe. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-78924679777114649302013-08-09T04:04:42.884-07:002013-08-09T04:04:42.884-07:00Block the number.Force them to provide proof of de...Block the number.Force them to provide proof of debt. Also there are statute of limitations for collecting on a debt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-76615481813927397952013-04-27T07:39:25.982-07:002013-04-27T07:39:25.982-07:00I have had my share of phone calls from ER Solutio...I have had my share of phone calls from ER Solutions. I get a call at least once a day. That's been going on for about 2 months. I don't take their calls. In case anyone is interested, I posted this info on other forums about Convergent Outsourcing (and ER Solutions):<br /><br />"If anyone is interested, I have Convergent Outsourcing's address and phone number (which seems to also be doing business as ER Solutions, as they have the exact same phone number). The below address and phone number was taken directly off my credit report from Experian.<br /><br />If you want to get ahold of Convergent Outsourcing, their address and phone number is:<br /><br />Convergent Solutions<br />800 SW 39th St.<br />Renton, WA 98057<br />(800) 444-8485<br /><br />Good luck!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-72469697435926971192012-10-13T09:59:43.594-07:002012-10-13T09:59:43.594-07:00This company has been calling me. Must be over a V...This company has been calling me. Must be over a Verizon bill that was paid but Verizon thinks not. I changed phone plans paid off the last month then started the new plan . Verizon was sending bills for the old plan for three months even though it was paid in full before new plan was initiated. Now these new folks are after me. Be a cold day in hell before they get a cent from me. Im retired working part time I make a game out of F%$king back with these people and will do it till the day I die. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-89280727771406584692012-07-11T13:22:06.277-07:002012-07-11T13:22:06.277-07:00I just got a phone (maybe 10 min ago) call from th...I just got a phone (maybe 10 min ago) call from the same number you posted. I didnt pick up b/c i am also on the dont call list, and after I rejected the call, i looked the number up and found your post. Thanks for posting your experience b/c I now know what they are all about and also not to pick up. I hope everyone sees this post to save themselves aggravation.Awardshttp://www.sqmgroup.com/about-sqm-call-center-awardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-75213430452237577872012-06-02T05:06:55.163-07:002012-06-02T05:06:55.163-07:00I just received a collection letter from a company...I just received a collection letter from a company called Convergent Outsourcing from Texas, claiming I have a $1005 debt from another CA called LVNV Funding, original creditor Sears. It is an offer to settle. Research found Convergent is hired by LVNV to make contact. I know I've gotten letters from LVNV before but can't remember who for. I have never had a Sears account, I applied a long time ago but was denied. I have also been getting alot of calls from Maryland and Pennsylvania but I don't answer if I don't know the number. They never leave a message. Last year I got collection letters regarding Lamont's department stores which I have never had an account with but was from a city I used to live in but not when this account was supposedly opened. They threatened to sue me but after I called and sent letter telling them to prove it, I never heard from them again. I just looked at my credit reports tonight, because I just tried to open up a Sears acct today (still pending), ironic I get home and there is this bogus collection letter re Sears! You'll never guess what I found on two of my reports! Request for info from ER Solutions, one out of Renton, WA & one from Hayes somewhere. Me thinks they're all in cahoots! Unfortunately the copy from Transunion that I saved to PDF file, two pages are overlapped and illegible, of course right where the ER info is. All I got was collection and an April 2012 request date. I emailed Transunion to try to get another free copy and I'm going to send Convergent a cease and desist letter and provide proof (that doesn't exist) of their claim, or I will take legal action, and they damn well better not put anything on my report! This better not affect a decision for Sears to deny me credit. It really pisses me off that these guys are trying to scam me for debts I don't owe and accounts I never had! I'm just getting my credit in goodstanding after major illness hardships from a decade or more ago!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-17492425809747558242012-03-28T10:13:28.749-07:002012-03-28T10:13:28.749-07:00Wow! I was reading a lot of the posts and it's...Wow! I was reading a lot of the posts and it's scary! I have an account in collections with ER Solutions. I called the company (Midnight Velvet and was given this number for ER Solutions. 800-557-2117/2114. I am leary about calling them now because I don't want them to have my cell phone or work number. What should I do? I only owe 167.88. Any advice would be appreciated.<br /><br />Wanda D. RandallMrs Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988527625320877720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-71314300899393746412012-03-23T10:14:06.399-07:002012-03-23T10:14:06.399-07:00First it's not illegal to call ER solutions an...First it's not illegal to call ER solutions and cuss them out. Thats a lie. It's illegal to call them an threaten them. You can cuss them out all you want. If you can't afford to pay, however, it's better to simply wait, ignore them, until the statue of limitations on the debt runs out. It is childish and pointless to argue with these folks. Their whole purpose, when calling, is to make you have a bad day. It's much better to ignore them or, if you can afford it, pay them what you lagitimately owe. However most folks get collections calls because they can't afford to pay the bill. Normally it's only a few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-23266393358669878672011-12-14T20:17:01.388-08:002011-12-14T20:17:01.388-08:00I keep getting calls from them but i never answer....I keep getting calls from them but i never answer. They never leave messages. Drew PeacockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-7058764517820289332011-08-12T11:54:23.790-07:002011-08-12T11:54:23.790-07:00To the most recent anonymous commenter:
Regarding...To the most recent anonymous commenter:<br /><br />Regarding your remark, "I have a number so we can bombard them with fraudulent phone calls," I do not advocate harassment. I published your comment because you shared information that might be useful to people researching the company and its practices. If you call and harass someone who harassed you, how does that benefit anyone? It doesn't.<br /><br />If you have a legitimate harassment claim, consider filing a report with the appropriate authorities or agencies rather than stooping to the level of the harasser.Josh Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511083686180216122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-88430314064796082562011-08-12T11:27:35.458-07:002011-08-12T11:27:35.458-07:00I got sent a letter regarding a Tmobile acccount, ...I got sent a letter regarding a Tmobile acccount, called Tmobile & said they'd never sent anything. I just recently called again, knew who I was the second I called, she answered with 'Tmobile', I'm like 'Is this E R Solutions??' she replied with 'yeah'. & I asked what was up in a semi-tone & hung up on me. Second time no answer. Third time 'Debt has been settled, disregard the letter', like WTF! I have a number so we can bombard them with fraudulent phone calls: 1800-903-2319 -ext. 2218- Supposedly a 'Debra Flow' answers that extension, don't think there is even an option to dial an extension. UGH! ANNOYING! & to think some people fall for this :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-71817378276777411812011-03-17T15:14:14.761-07:002011-03-17T15:14:14.761-07:00So... dude... You knew the delinquent persons name...So... dude... You knew the delinquent persons name (same as yours) you knew previous address, (if you wrote it down) and you had his social security number (the last lady gave it to you)<br /><br />No telling what harm you could have caused by taking this info and using it.<br />Although, technically if they were dead beat (or fallen on hard times unintentionally, maybe became sick or had a sick baby or spouse) you might not have been able to do something with it then.<br /><br />Interesting what information <br />"the wrong" person can get just by answering the phone.<br /><br />These places are scary. I just had a call from "ER SOLUTIONS" a few minutes ago, and because something like this happened to me in the past (the person they were looking for was in the phone book the name after mine, address and phone they wanted and all)<br /><br />I just ain't answering. Life is hard enough then to be accused and harassed when you ARE paying your bills. <br /><br />It really bothers me they gave you the name, previous address and social security number of someone else. REALLY.<br />MelMeloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043633501462543899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-52614632240628982342011-02-06T19:33:34.256-08:002011-02-06T19:33:34.256-08:00Nice job Josh. Its all about educating the consume...Nice job Josh. Its all about educating the consumer.Portfolio Recoveryhttp://portfoliorecoveryassoc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-19507013189278997862010-12-23T08:35:55.509-08:002010-12-23T08:35:55.509-08:00Hey Josh...I just got a call from one of their rep...Hey Josh...I just got a call from one of their reps by the name of Jacy Howard looking for my wife...which is how I found this posting. Looks like one of the owners in IL is also a decorated war veteran who wouldn't be inclined to ruin his reputation for a business. see attached link with pic. http://www.usar.army.mil/arweb/organization/commandstructure/USARC/OPS/377Sus/Commands/103ESC/Commands/89SUSBDE/Leadership/Pages/Burroughs.aspxOhGre8Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267988014453456470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-10819375029870337422010-12-20T16:20:46.751-08:002010-12-20T16:20:46.751-08:00I just received a call from them...they are using ...I just received a call from them...they are using a digital recording with a British accent...I didn't let it get too far because it said "by continuing to listen you are confirming that you are ...". I am NOT confirming that I'm anyone until I know what these people want!Freyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781514000829052187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-17101929158181016812010-05-26T11:59:38.104-07:002010-05-26T11:59:38.104-07:00http://www.lawpoint.com/
Barry & Slade, LLP
...http://www.lawpoint.com/<br /><br />Barry & Slade, LLP<br /><br />MN law office. Their TM is "We Sue Abusive Debt Collectors". My understanding is that they will not argue about the debt, just whether or not the company has violated FDCPA.<br /><br />This company has come up in my work a shady context and I was searching for information. As was mentioned, someone could be posing as ER Solutions, Debt Collection. I would document and record all contact/conversations with the company...if you wish to sue them, you will have to prove they did something wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-18761017837941672842010-05-13T16:04:01.842-07:002010-05-13T16:04:01.842-07:00Thank you for your blog post. I googled the 800 n...Thank you for your blog post. I googled the 800 number that has been repeatedly calling my business cell phone for weeks., and happened upon your blog. After reading your post, I decided to call them, and ask what they were calling about. Everyone is right in saying they they are extremely rude. The odd thing is that they were calling my business line looking for my mother, and we don't have the same last name. The woman I spoke to was so rude, and when I said it wasn't me they were looking for, she asked me to pass the message along, which means they knew it wasn't me they were trying to reach AND they know I know this person. Shady. She made a snide remark, in a deep smoker's voice, as she hung up on me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-67792534334693959722010-03-22T22:56:57.607-07:002010-03-22T22:56:57.607-07:00ANYONE INTERESTED IN FILING A CLASS ACTION SUIT?
...ANYONE INTERESTED IN FILING A CLASS ACTION SUIT? <br />I posted this on paypal's forum webuste, I want to assure that they have constructive knowledge of this problem so if this lawsuit does proceed or at minimum a complaint with the FTC & Attonrey Generally they can be held jointly liable for this. <br /><br />It seems like they are intentionally enducing the victim (the alleged Debtor) into settling for a balance owed that does not exist with the original creditor. <br /><br /><br />I'm no lawyer (I'm actually a 2nd yr law student) but I know a fraud when I see one. It looks like we have all been harmed by ER Solutions in a similar way, enought to justify combining all of our claims and one claim for relief (injunction, compensatory and punitive damages) against the fraud that ER Solutions is committing and the ongoing misrepresentations that a debt is owed as exemplified by each separate phone call and letter that everyone has received.<br /><br />This is what I believe is the fraud: ER Solutions buys a client list, whether or not a debt is owed, they generate an amount due and claim that it is a balance due from the 'original creditor' Paypal. So when they attempt to collect they know you won't pay in full, that you will claim that nothing is due, but they will turn around and offer you a settlement at 60% or lower with the anticipation that you will believe it is not worth it and pay it, thus making their profit. <br /><br />What I find suspicious is that Paypal never claimed a balance due, ER Solutions just appeared. So has this happened to anyone as well?<br /><br />Is there anyone who would be interested in pursuing this? Should I start a forum? put an ad on craigslist (re: ER Solutions Fraud) and get this centralized? The reason being is that to do this one of us, or a chosen representative (any of us victims) would have to contact an attorney and provide detailed factual information along with proof that ER Solutions's claims are unsubstantiated and we have the documents to prove it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-2509421759924323282009-08-18T11:06:12.030-07:002009-08-18T11:06:12.030-07:00Been dealing with these a-holes for 3 months. Mos...Been dealing with these a-holes for 3 months. Most rude and unprofessional people I have ever talked to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-30305374194324526572009-04-15T20:11:00.000-07:002009-04-15T20:11:00.000-07:00I just got voice mail from this company and I don'...I just got voice mail from this company and I don't owe anyone anything. I never recieved any "under payment" notice from anyone. This seems a scam and how they got my information is scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-36666938149750986972009-02-18T09:10:00.000-08:002009-02-18T09:10:00.000-08:00To the most recent anonymous poster:If you had bot...To the most recent anonymous poster:<BR/><BR/>If you had bothered to actually read my article, you would have noticed that...<BR/><BR/>1) I published this article on my blog in 2004, not in 2009<BR/><BR/>2) I never had any debt or unpaid bills either from Verizon Wireless or any other company<BR/><BR/>3) This agency (or a group purporting to be this agency) harassed me and asked for confidential information over the phone with no proof of who they were, and I wasn't even the person they were trying to track downJosh Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511083686180216122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004550.post-56654347469947749322009-02-17T18:36:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:36:00.000-08:00In this day and age where the econamy sucks people...In this day and age where the econamy sucks people want to blame someone so why not blame the bill collector. When who they really need to blame is themselves. The bill collector has a job to do which is to collect the money you failed to pay to begin with. People need to realize that the problem began with you not paying your bill. No one asked you to stop paying you just did. So now its the bill collectors job to ask you to pay something you should have paid for in the first place. You are not a customer anymore. You lost that right when you becam a debtor. If someone owed you money and was dodging you after receiving bill after bill phone call after phone call you wouldnt be very customer service like either. <BR/>Dont blame the bill collector blame yourself. If you had of paid your bill to beigin with then no one would have to call you ask you your persnal information. You had no problem giving out that info when you were requesting the credit or opening the account so now that its time for you to pay you dont want to give it? <BR/>I dont see how you have the time to post blogs and complain but yout not making the time to pay your bills or maybe getting a job so you can pay your bills and stop the phones. Maybe you should be come a bill collector so you can see how it to have someone esle mad at you becasue they couldnt afford to pay for the credit they received to begin with. <BR/>So if you dont want someone to call and ask you about your personal information then my suggestion is to pay your bills and stay out of collections!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com