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I was contacted via telephone by an agent calling herself "ASIA." Since I was not in, she left a voicemail message which was transcribed as follows: "Hello, this is Asia, I'm reaching out regarding an urgent matter involving a complaint that is scheduled to be filed against Luis Perez today. Please contact the filing agency immediately to prevent further proceedings. Reference case number: 627485 and their phone number [is] 877-269-1760. Documents regarding your file are being prepared to be sent out. You will need to be available to sign for the delivery. The issuing agent for dispatch confirmation If they are unable to reach at home they will attempt to reach out to verified place of employment. In order to stop further action being taken against you, you need to contact the issuing agent immediately at 877-269-1760...." again 8772691760 for Spanish support please dial 8446370893 This call has been logged and recorded as proof of efforts being made to notify you." I called the provided "agent's number." Man answered "Corporate Offices," I asked to what company, and he replied with my name and the need to confirm who I was as he may have already filed suit against me. The conversation went downhill quite fast from that point. Regarding a historical liability (to HSBC) from well over a decade ago (a debt that was settled either directly with a previous collector or via bankruptcy proceedings, he claimed I was lying and there was an active debt. The counterparty utilized aggressive leverage strategies, including threats of workplace interference and litigation. The claimed, and more importantly UNSTATED direct amount allegedly owed is utterly invalid. The gentleman tried to dominate the exchange with intimidation tactics, was upset that I was providing him adverse data (claimed I kept interrupting him) and explicitly declined to provide validation of the debt upon request. He got miffed, said "I guess we'll see you in court when you lose," and immediately hung up on me. A reputable collection firm would deride the treatment of the hooligans and bottom dwellers.