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          ARS National Services Inc has 14 locations, listed below.

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            • ARS National Services Inc

              270 W 2nd Ave Escondido, CA 92025-4147

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            • ARS National Services Inc

              201 W Grand Ave Escondido, CA 92025-2603

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            • ARS National Services Inc

              PO Box 463023 Escondido, CA 92046-3023

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            • ARS National Services Inc

              10801 6th St Ste 110 Rch Cucamonga, CA 91730-0927

            • ARS National Services Inc

              PO Box 469048 Escondido, CA 92046-9048

              BBB Accredited Business

            Business ProfileARS National Services Inc

            Collections Agencies
            HeadquartersMulti Location Business
            BBB accredited business
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            270 W 2nd Ave

            Escondido, CA 92025-4147

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            (888) 888-7080

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            Customer Reviews

            1/5

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            Customer Complaints

            37 complaints closed in last 3 years

            7 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            BBB accredited businessA+

            Accredited Since: 5/17/2011

            Years in Business: 36

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            Overview

            This business offers consumer debt collection services.

            Business Details

            This is a multi-location business.

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            ARS National Services Inc has 14 locations, listed below.

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              • ARS National Services Inc

                270 W 2nd Ave Escondido, CA 92025-4147

                BBB Accredited Business

              • ARS National Services Inc

                201 W Grand Ave Escondido, CA 92025-2603

                BBB Accredited Business

              • ARS National Services Inc

                PO Box 463023 Escondido, CA 92046-3023

                BBB Accredited Business

              • ARS National Services Inc

                10801 6th St Ste 110 Rch Cucamonga, CA 91730-0927

              • ARS National Services Inc

                PO Box 469048 Escondido, CA 92046-9048

                BBB Accredited Business
              Headquarters
              270 W 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025-4147
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              BBB File Opened:
              12/2/1994
              Years in Business:
              36
              Business Started:
              11/20/1987
              Business Started Locally:
              6/1/2000
              Business Incorporated:
              11/20/1987
              Accredited Since:
              5/17/2011
              Licensing Information:
              This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
              Type of Entity:
              Corporation
              Alternate Business Name
              • Associated Recovery Systems
              Business Management
              • Mr. Jason Howerton, CEO
              • Mr. Scott O'Donnell, President/CEO
              • Ms. Jill Przybylski, General Counsel
              Contact Information

              Principal

              • Mr. Jason Howerton, CEO
              • Mr. Scott O'Donnell, President/CEO

              Customer Contact

              • Mr. Scott O'Donnell, President/CEO
              • Ms. Jill Przybylski, General Counsel
              Additional Contact Information

              Fax Numbers

              • (800) 707-9541
                Primary Fax
              • (760) 735-2904
                Other Fax

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              Industry Tip

              BBB Tip: Understand consumer rights when it comes to debt collection

              Customer Complaints

              37 Customer Complaints

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              Most Recent Customer Complaint

              05/08/2023

              Complaint Type:
              Billing Issues
              Status:
              Answered
              I was called by Mrs. **** from "AARS" who is part of the ********************* Firstly AARS is also known as ARS a collection agency, not a mediation firm. I tried to verify the company making the complaint (AARS) but she laughed and hung up the phone. I presume this was an attempt to scare or upset me. During this call she was unwilling to discuss whatever debt I owed, give me proof of debt, or even provide any information so I can ascertain that AARS is a legit company.
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              Most Recent Customer Review

              Dana B

              01/29/2024

              They called me and did not say clearly, the only thing I understood from him was are debt collection. he said his name, I could NOT even tell you what name it was. Then he just kept talking and would NOT listen to any word that I tried to say, he just kept talking. I said you do not want to listen then I am not going to talk to you. I wrote to them on their page and told them if they wanted to contact me then do it through my email. Now I am hearing things, (do not know if this is true although it is being said by a LOT of people, companies also) saying that ARS collections does things illegal and unethical in order to get money from you. If that is true then someone should check into the way they do business. It was too bad that I had to select one star, they do not deserve that much credit.
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