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I got the same phone call today (they left a message on my answering machine). My father's estate hasn't been settled and apparently they are calling me to collect his debts. The "we send our condolences" part of the message sounded so cold an insincere. I really hate dealing with bill collectors in general but it is even more annoying when I'm dealing with them in regards to my father's estate.

Please read the article posted in this blog regarding Senator Shumer's letter to the FTC. These people are unethical, disgusting criminals- con artists bent on ripping off innocent people who think they are legally required to settle their deceased relatives' debts. YOU ARE NOT LEGALLY OR ETHICALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING A DECEASED RELATIVE'S DEBTS (according to U.S. laws). Hopefully, a class action suit will close down creditors and scam artists like this phony organization, who uses a cold automated message to scare people into shelling out their hard-earned dollars for nothing. In addition, the con artists actually scan the phone book and contact everyone with the same last name- i.e- "Nelson," so they're not even referring to someone who is related to you! It is tragic that the FTC takes years to investigate these criminals and meanwhile, hundreds of innocent people fall prey to these scams for a variety of economy-related reasons (to avoid hurting their credit score, etc). By the time there's a case to prosecute, the organization has disappeared and taken up another scheme, usually involving a systematic loophole in consumer law.

Please read the article posted in this blog regarding Senator Shumer's letter to the FTC. These people are unethical, disgusting criminals- con artists bent on ripping off innocent people who think they are legally required to settle their deceased relatives' debts. YOU ARE NOT LEGALLY OR ETHICALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING A DECEASED RELATIVE'S DEBTS (according to U.S. laws). Hopefully, a class action suit will close down creditors and scam artists like this phony organization, who uses a cold automated message to scare people into shelling out their hard-earned dollars for nothing. In addition, the con artists actually scan the phone book and contact everyone with the same last name- i.e- "Nelson," so they're not even referring to someone who is related to you! The automated voice described herself as "Nikia" at an unrecognizable name that sounded like, "Milletich-Collin Associates," although it was impossible to understand since static mysteriously masked the message at the precise second the name was mentioned. It is tragic that the FTC takes years to investigate these criminals and meanwhile, hundreds of innocent people fall prey to these scams for a variety of economy-related reasons (to avoid hurting their credit score, etc). By the time there's a case to prosecute, the organization has disappeared and taken up another scheme, usually involving a systematic loophole in consumer law.

I received a letter from them (Phillips & Cohen Associates, 866-654-5605) saying my wife, who passed away last month, owed $8553.50 to certain bank. They even gave the account number in the letter. I went to the bank to see if it was valid, and after researching it told me it was an invalid account number. Additonally, I have no bills or corresondence from the bank on this account number. I'm cognizant of all of our accounts, and I don't know anything about this one. The BBB gives Phillips & Cohen an A- rating. There are also several pages of complaints against them on the internet, mostly for harrassment and fraudulant debt collections. One more thing: their letter tells me I have 30 days to contact them or they will "assume" the debt is valid. If I dispute it they say they will provide verification from the creditor.

My guess is that the letter was sent to "The Estate of XXXX", not directly to your loved one. This is common practice.. mosts bank do this when someone notifies them of the passing.The remarks on any letter about offering validation of the debt is for consumer protection against con artists, not to help con artists. This goes for any letter from any attorney or collection agency, living or deceased. If you didn't pay your phone bill for 6 months, guaranteed you would get a letter saying with the same verbiage.Keep in mind that debts do not die with a person. Many states have laws that protect people who are owed money legitimately. If you are unsure about being contacted about resolving your loved ones final affairs, consult an attorney - not a website.

They called me and asked for the person in charge of the estate of the late Karola. I am still very much alive!!! They knew my birth date and SSN. After I told them that I was not deceased yet, they apologized. I was very upset and hung up on them; so I never found out what they wanted. I am a little nevous about this. I wonder if anybody else got a call for a deceased person who is still alive!

Received call from 866-654-5605 on caller ID-caller hung up when I answered.I called back and reached Phillips and Cohen. A female asked what phone # I was calling from, then proceeded to tell me the call was concerning a debt my late husband owed-then transferred me to a male who immediately said : "you're not responsible for the debt." All he would tell me was it concerned a "Citi" card. I suspect they are yet another collector associated with a Home DePot card, Citi Commerce solutions, who assured me they would stop their harassing phone calls. I actually next day aired the balance owed Home DePot so they would stop badgering me. Now these morons turn up. Folks, don't get a credit card with any company associated with these ghouls!

Philips & Cohen Collection Agency are GRAVE ROBBERS!Recieved a call from Phillips and Cohen regarding my late husbands Sears credit card (Citibank). They were looking for payment. I advised them that my husband had the "AccountCare" on his credit card .. they pay off the balance if you die ... as Sears certainly knew since they sold him the plan and billed it to his credit card every month. AccountCare had been notified a month ago and provided the claim form and death certificate. Citibank just went ahead and placed the account for collections instead of waiting for AccountCare to pay the balance. Citibank and Phillips & Cohen are disgusting pigs trying to take advantage of families suffering a tradgic loss. They should all rot in hell. I will be filing a complaint on BOTH companines with the FTC. Hopefully if enough people do this we can stop their behavior. If they call again I have my storm whistle waiting by the phone..... Call at your own risk Phillips & Cohen!!!

Received a voice message from "Chris" looking for a relative by the name of "XXXX XXXX". Said to call 866-654-5605 extension 2277 and gave a reference number.I don't know of anyone looking for their own relative who would give a reference number.Sounds like a collection agency trying to fool someone into thinking they are looking for a relative so thay will return a phone call.Going to ignore this one.

keeps calling for my landlords father, he has been passed away for a year, and why and how they got my home number is beyond me. they have been told we are not his family and to stop calling and they still call.