UPDATED 06-13-2007

We wanted to let you know where we are with regard to our involvement with Allied Interstate and its Affilitated Companies.  To date we have not received any type of communication from Allied as to the HUNDREDS of complaints that have been filed with our offices.

If you feel that you are a victim of this company STOP NOW and go to our VIP SECTION and sign up. This is a service that will gain you immediate access to Western Capital Team Members who will deal with this company for you.  There is a small 200.00 charge for this service and this offer is only valid for Consumers NOT BUSINESSES. The Business Rate is 450.00 per hour.

Please continue to send your detailed stories and complaints to investigations@mycollector.com and we will add your name to the lengthy list of victims.

21  New Complaints on Allied Interstate in the last 3 Weeks!!!

There are now HUNDREDS of COMPLAINTS on FILE AGAINST ALLIED et al.

6-13-2007

Dear Mr. Paisola:

I was contacted by Allied Interstate on February 12, 2007, the man on the phone said that I was delinquent with my payment to American Express, I owed $1285.52, this was true.  I told him that I would have to call him back when I got home from the trip that I was on.

On February 12, 2007 I was told that the billing cycle for this card was the second of every month and to avoid late fees I would have to pay prior to March 2, 2007.  Interest was accruing.  On February 24 I had a conversation with Miss Sheila Jackson at Allied Interstate, I told her that I was uncomfortable giving her my checking account information and that I would rather mail payment to American Express, after an hour of being verbally abused by Miss Jackson I gave her my routing and checking account information.  The payment was made in the amount of 1320.52.  I asked Miss Jackson if the account was closed and if this payment would take care of any and all interest, her response was that the account was closed and this amount was a payoff amount.  You will notice that the amount was 65.00 more than it was ten days prior!  In April, May, and June I received a statement saying that I owed additional funds to American Express.  I called American Express and they directed me to Allied Interstate at 1-800-834-1429.  I called the number and talked to a human being that would transfer me to various voicemail boxes.  Messages were left and none were returned!  On June 11, 2007, I decided to push harder and talked to a Joseph Westerfield at extension 2385.  When the call was placed a man answered and transferred me to Joseph.  Joseph told me that the interest is billed at the end of the month and that you have to make two payments to take care of the debt.  I further questioned him about supplying him with my checking account information, his response was to mail the payment to American Express, when questioned about why this could not have been done in February he changed his mind about paying American Express, I questioned him why he changed his mind and why he was pressuring me to give him my checking account information, he said that he had never implied that I pay American Express.  I asked again about what he exactly said his reply was that the conversation was being recorded.  I then asked Joseph why I had never been told that the conversation was being recorded; his response was that the recording at the beginning of the phone call says that it might be recorded.  I informed Joseph that there was no recording, I had reached a human and was transferred directly to him.  I expressed even greater concern over the illegal recording of the phone conversation as well as the amount of money that was owed since the debt had been paid off to Miss Jackson on February 24, 2007.  Joseph became irate and wanted the checking account information, I am now sending American Express 100.00 dollars directly and probably will continue to do so or the next few months.  This company continues to call my corporate cellular phone at all hours, are there no rules?

Loren Behrman <loren@behrmanfarms.com>

 

2-21-2007

Dear Mr. Paisola,

 

I just came across your site this evening. I was looking up information regarding Allied Interstate Collection Agency. They had called my home looking for my husband. My husband had stepped out and I told them that I was his wife and I wanted to know what they wanted.

 

The man on the other end demanded money for a unpaid debt from a company that I had never heard of. Immediately scam entered my mind and I told him to put his supervisor on the line. As soon as the supervisor got on line I told him that I had never heard of the organization and that I wanted a legal document with my or my husbands signature that would legally bound us to this debt. Then I told him that I haven't received anything in the mail regarding this unpaid debt and by law I'm suppose to be notified before anything goes to collections or is marked on my credit. If I were to see anything on my credit I would go after not only the company but him personally because I'm documenting the date and time of this call. He was nervous and stuttered before telling me that the debt would be dissolved.

 

I am reporting a compliant to the National Fraud Information Center first thing in the morning. Again, I came across your site and noticed that others have had a run in or two with this sleazy company and thought you might want to add one more to the list.

Gigi Bays

gigi_bays@hotmail.com

01-12-07

Good Afternoon,

Please be advised for approximately 2 weeks now, my husbands cell phone keeps getting called daily from 866-221-3230.  We have called multiple times to advise them we do not know the person they are searching for.  Both times my husband called he was told our number would be taken off the call list then hung up on by a representative name Renee.  They must have caller ID, because they immediate ask if he knows a Frank Grasa.  The 2nd time today, when my husband called the company back, they asked for his cell number before asking if he knew a Frank Grasa.

I called back and asked for the name of the company, finally I got they were Allied Interstate.  This time when I called they asked if I knew a Frank Grasa--but they didn't need me to provide the cell number this time.  I repeatedly asked for their corporate mailing address and was finally offered a fax number.  After refusing the fax number the following information was provided to me:

   Allied Interstate
   3000 Corporate Exchange
   5th Floor
   Columbus, OH  43231

and

   PO Box 361476
   Columbus, OH  43236

This representative calling herself Renee only provided the address after I repeatly told her I was contacting the Texas Attorney General Office due to their unacceptable business practices.  After I found out that they were based in Ohio I indicated I would be contacting the Ohio Attorney General as well.

We do not know any Frank Grasa.  She asked me several more time if I knew him, so I got the spelling of his name.  If this is someone with bad credit, perhaps they are providing fraudulent information to future creditors.

Any assistance you can provide in dealing with this rebelious and rude company would be greatly appreciate.

Respectfully,

Kim Kirby
kimkirby1@charter.net
Texas


cc:  Texas Attorney General Office
      Ohio Attorney General Office
      Ohio BBB - they indicated the company is actually based in West Palm Beach, FL
      Florida BBB - online can't get thru compaint form since I only have an OH address, called and they are closed for MLK day.

Mr. Paisola

I have received several calls on my cell phone (I don't answer since I don't recognize the number, so it goes to Voice Mail) from Allied Interstate, saying that "I have a debt and please call 1-888-808-5092".

I read your report on Allied Interstate.

I am not a bad debt person, nor do I spend a lot of time with
collections types.  However when we decided to buy a new home late last
year, my credit report had a collections account on it from Allied.  I
was concerned because it stemmed from a dispute between myself and SBC
over a DSL modem that I never ordered that they wanted me to pay for.  I
closed my SBC DSL account over this issue and sent them everything back
that they had sent me.  I was told by SBC that I would not have to pay
for anything.   Well the amount of 101.00 showed up as being owed to
Allied Interstate for this debt.  I phoned the agency and was treated
very badly when I tired to explain that I did not owe this money and
that SBC had made an error.  They absolutely refused to listen, and told
me the easiest way to get it off of my credit report was to just pay
them.  Against my better judgment, I simply paid them the 101.00 over
the phone with a verbal agreement that they would stop reporting this
account on my credit report.  This was in August of last year.  Here we
are in January, and not only are they reporting on my credit still, the
amount has now risen to 132.00 that they claim I owe them.  I called
yesterday and was told that they showed no record of the payment, and
the easiest way to get it off of my credit report was to pay 132.00.  I
told them absolutely not, and that I needed a fax number so that I could
send them a copy of the satisfaction letter they mailed me in August as
well as a copy of the bank draft they made on my checking account.  They
gave me a fax number and I sent them the documentation.  I just spoke to
a rep there who told me that anyone with a computer could have forged
those documents, and the only way to stop further collection activity
was to pay 132.00.  This minor collections amount has cost me 100 points
on my FICO score, and I really have no way of making it go away.  I have
filed a dispute with the credit companies, but from what I understand if
the company confirms the validity of the account, then it will remain on
my credit report.  Do you have any suggestions as to how I can force
them to stop reporting false and negative info on my credit report?

~Joey Elliot
 

12-20-06

Mr. Paisola

We are getting 5-6 calls daily from Allied Interstate.  They keep asking for our 35 year old son.  We have told them he is not here and to stop calling us unless they have a complaint against us.  They told us that they would call until we gave them an alternative number to reach him.  I told them we were not responsible for his debts.  At this time we were both yelling.  they were saying they would keep calling and me telling them to not call again.  Then they slammed the phone down

Hardy Hobbs <hhobbs@satx.rr.com> 

Robert Paisola

I recently received a weird phone call from a number not in my state an with no area code on my personal cell phone. The guy asked my name but i would not give it ton him  i asked him who he was an he said I am with allied interstate an I asked what it was about an he asked for my name again and said i cant tell you nothing till you tell me who this is so I hung up on him. All this is out of the blue on a Sunday night. This is a Monday an they have already called twice today first time was same thing, second time was just someone on the other end you could hear laughing. This is my personal line an I want this to stop i want to do what ever i can to find a do not call list. Do you have any thing that could help me?

Thank you

dkyer420@charter.net" <dkyer420@charter.net

Robs Reply...

1. Name:
  'Lori Collins'
2. E-Mail:
  'lori4723@msn.com'
3. How Can We Assist You Today:
  'Allied Interstate collections agents have been calling my home dozens of times in the last 3 weeks in an attemp to contact my ex husband in connection with a "debt" he owes. They have no business with me or either of my minow age children who do reside here. My ex husband visits his children here but this is not his home. I have advised at least 3 different agents that he does not live here and they become argumantative  and rude with me. I ahve asked them to stop calling and they continue to call at all hours of the day. I have the form to file a complaint with the Minnesota attorney General's office ...is there anything your office can do or advise me to get them to stop disturbing me every day.
 '
4. Phone 1112223333:
  '9193084022

11-27-2006

11-27-2006

1. Name:
   'Lori Collins'
2. E-Mail:
   'lori4723@msn.com'
3. How Can We Assist You Today:
   'Allied Interstate collections agents have been calling my home dozens of times in the last 3 weeks in an attempt to contact my ex husband in connection with a "debt" he owes. They have no business with me or either of my minor age children who do reside here. My ex husband visits his children here but this is not his home. I have advised at least 3 different agents that he does not live here and they become argumantative  and rude with me. I have asked them to stop calling and they continue to call at all hours of the day. I have the form to file a complaint with the Minnesota attorney General's office ...is there anything your office can do or advise me to get them to stop disturbing me every day.

11-27-2006

08-24-2006

Mr, Paisola

allied interstate calls my home at least 5 times a day, beginning at 7am and ending around 10 pm. they call multiple times in a row and they say to call a number and they do not say what the matter is about. its really annoying.

Killerbeez99@aol.com <Killerbeez99@aol.com>

08-24-2006

08-22-2006

Dear Robert Paisola:

ANOTHER VICTIM OF INTELLIRISK- WILL ALLIED INTERSTATE EVER GET THE POINT... YOU CAN NOT BREAK THE LAW?  THIS IS A STORY WE RECEIVED TODAY... WOW!

Dear Mr. Paisola,

I had bounced my checking account with National City while I was unemployed in the amount of around 60 dollars. It remained negative balance for a couple months as I was financially burdened. I tried to communicate with them and resolve the matter but informed them it would be 5-19-06 before I would receive my first check from my new job (cingular wireless) that is a partner with their company. And it would be set direct deposit right to my account.

Well the fee's kept adding up on the account expectedly and they where not willing to be patient and work with me. They suspended my account after it had reached -$252.59 and referred it to their Loss Prevention Office per their company policy. I tried to call their loss prevention office to make payment arrangements and gave them the same story about how I wouldn't be able to pay it until 5-19-06 and it would be payed in full. I was informed to call my local branch and make arrangements with them. I call the local branch and get informed that they don't deal with that and to call their loss prevention office. I informed them that their loss prevention office had told me to call them. Again I get nowhere.

I waited a couple days and called the local branch back again and a gentlemen tells me that it would be no problem with the arrangement and he would hold the account from being closed until 5-19-06 and assured me the account wouldn't go to collections.

Two days later I receive a phone call from a gentlemen that informed me the account had been referred to Allied interstate collections and very impolitely insisted that for my best interest that I make payment immediately. He also went on to tell me that I could pay ONLY by electronic check or credit card over the phone. I told him that I didn't have a credit card and my checking account was closed and that was what the collection was for. I was concerned about the credibility of this company anyway because of the lack of professionalism and would have been weary to give any account information to them regardless.

I also informed him that I had made arrangements with National City and it shouldn't have gone to collections. I asked him if he would call National City to to get the situation straightened out. He very rudely informs me that there is no communication between the agency and the bank once the account has been turned over. He also tells me that I have had 2 months to pay the debt and its my problem now!!! I asked if they would take Money order or cashiers check and he told me no. He then went on to tell me that I could pay by Western Union for a twelve dollar fee. Also he refused to tell me his name.

Well 5-19-06 I go into the bank over my lunch hour to cash my check and the teller (Linda Brown) Willingly took the payment for the account out of my check and handed me cash for the difference. By this time I had made it a point to get names. I was relieved thinking that finally the problem was solved.

Making sure that it was resolved I tried calling Allied Interstate that evening and couldn't reach anyone there. I tried again the next day and got through to someone. I was informed that I would have to fax them a receipt showing that the debt had been settled with National City.  Surprised that they couldn't communicate with them themselves to verify the debt was paid I told her it was no problem.

Later that Saturday I went into the branch to open my new employee rate account and the banker faxed out the receipt to Allied Interstate. Finally maybe now the issue is settled.

I get home from work tonight 5-31-06 and there is a message from Allied on my answering machine. "For your best interest please call Allied Interstate immediately regarding collections." I promptly try to call them right back and the woman on the phone asks "Is this Karl Jr?" I tell her no there is no Jr and that my father has a different middle name,  This is Karl A---- and I am the person this concerns. Informed her that she simply had my name in her system wrong. She irately told me then she would call back when she could talk to someone competent regarding the matter and hung up the phone!!!

I called back immediately steaming mad at this point. I recognized the voice as the same woman. I asked her for her name and she said "no, but how may I help you?" I said well if you don't rudely hang up on me again I had a message to call your company back regarding my collection. She states that if I wasn't such a F@#$ing idiot she would be glad to help me and hung up again!!!

I called back a third time. Hoping to get a different person that could transfer me to a manager to file a complaint. This woman informs me that there is no manager on duty and asks me whom I spoke to before. I inform her that she refused to give me a name but it sounded like she may have been a black woman. Hoping that might narrow the possibilty. She flies off the handle cussing me out and calling me a racist and asking what a black person sounded like! I told her I am in no way racist and it wasn't meant to be offensive but merely a means to narrow down the possibility of whom I may have spoken with. She also refuses to disclose her name.

Let me reiterate, I am not a racist by any means.

She then tells me to never call there again! I told her I was obligated to call and work the matter out and she hung up on me! I am really worried about this whole matter. It seems there is no way to resolve this issue nor is there anyone at Allied Interstate that isn't rude and completely negligent. The debt has been payed, I have tried my best to keep communication, yet I am still threatened to be reported to check systems and have it reflect on my credit. The employees at this agency seem to be getting kicks harassing people and in no way are taking anything seriously or professionally.

Karl
Springfield, Illinois
U.S.A.

xxformula89xx@yahoo.com

UPDATED 5-24-2006 10:49 AM MST

Today has been an absolute disaster for 2 well known Collection Agencies. (We Gave One A 5:00 EST Deadline to Reply) However, We received an emergency call from a gentleman named:

Brian Bishop (816) 214-2431 who said that he was being harassed by Allied Interstate AGAIN!  So we decided that we would call them just for you, our readers and all of the Plaintiff's Attorneys Around the Nation!  This is a 48 Minute Call that you will not want to miss. It is worth the time.

Tune into how NICOLE the collector, treats Mr. Bishop and see if you can relate.  Also Listen for TIM PRYOR THE MANAGER IN ARIZONA---Ahhhh, Oops! This Will Absolutely be on James Ponds's Desk (818)575-5400

We are proud to say that WESTERN CAPITAL IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!  We have received your cards, letters of support and encouragement and because of YOU the Nations Attorneys General are now investigating.  So, here ya go, God Help Allied.... Who will be the next?

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BRIAN BISHOP v. ALLIED INTERSTATE

Further Updates on this To Come!

UPDATED 5-17-2006 9:01 AM MST

Well, my friends, we have created a groundswell in this country against the Allied Interstate and The Intellirisk Group of Companies.  I wanted to let you know that since we released this report that we have received over TWO THOUSAND LETTERS, COMPLAINTS and Inquiries from Attorneys General Around the Nation.

Rest Assured that we are in the process of indexing all of the data.  Please send your stories to investigations@mycollector.com and if you have paperwork that you believe we will need PLEASE MAIL IT CERTIFIED OR OR PRIORITY MAIL TO:
Western Capital

ATTN: INTELLIRISK INVESTIGATIONS UNIT

63 EAST 11400 SOUTH SUITE 221

SANDY, UTAH 84070

Again, we are hearing you loud and clear.  Remember the two basic rules. RECORD THE CALLS and SEND THE INFORMATION TO OUR OFFICES.

We have been approached by many class action attorneys throughout the nation.  I, personally, will be the lead plaintiff and each one of you can be added to the class, as we are given class action status.

If you have not listened to the calls below, DO IT NOW!

We heard that there is an IVY LEAGUE COLLEGE THAT is using this as a LIVE CASE STUDY!  Great Job Guys!

If you have not been to the www.RipOffReport.com site, go there now and file your report on ALLIED INTERSTATE AND INTELLIRISK (The Parent Company)

This is very Important.

We will prevail in this matter and the mass volume of correspondence we receive daily from YOU, proves that NO COMPANY WILL HARASS PEOPLE AND GET AWAY WITH IT.

To the employees and managers attorneys at Allied and Intellirisk, One Suggestion, Go to Blockbuster and rent THE BOILER ROOM....

We will NEVER SETTLE THIS CLAIM FOR ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY. THIS IS BASED ON PRINCIPLE.

Thank You Thank You Thank You to All those who have responded. If you are willing to go on National Television and discuss your story, please let us know.  Please send your information in today and NEVER EVER PAY THESE GUYS ONE DIME!

From Honolulu, Hawaii Today! (See www.RobertPaisola.com  )

Robert Paisola

Chief Executive Officer

Western Capital Financial

www.mycollector.com

UPDATED 5-15-2005 10:42 AM MST

ALLIED INTERSTATE COLLECTIONS IS CAUGHT IN 3 RECORDED CONVERSATIONS VIOLATING THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT by Robert Paisola

Robert Paisola V. ALLIED INTERSTATE- INTELLIRISK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 12, 2006

 TODAY WAS AN INCREDIBLE DAY FOR THE TEAM AT WESTERN CAPITAL, AS WE WERE ABLE TO DEAL WITH A MAMMOTH  COLLECTION AGENCY THAT HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF MANY LAWSUITS IN THE PAST.  YOU WILL HEAR THE LIVE AUDIO FEED AND WE WILL ALSO BROADCAST THESE RECORDINGS ON OUR CORPORATE BLOG AS WELL AS ON OUR PARTNER SITE, THE RIP OFF REPORT (CLICK ON THE LOGO BELOW)

                                                                               Intellirisk Founder Indicted

A FULL LEGAL ANALYSIS ON RECORDING OF TELEPHONE CALLS

THE MATERIAL YOU ARE GOING TO BE HEARING IS COPYRIGHTED AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSCRIBED WITHOUT THE EXPLICIT CONSENT OF WESTERN CAPITAL

THESE ARE LARGE FILES JUST BE PATIENT!

The First Recording Can Be Heard by Clicking HERE

The Second Recording Can Be Heard By Clicking HERE

The Third Recording Can Be Heard by Clicking HERE

UPDATE: NEW CONSUMER RECORDING 1 5-15-2006

More Information will be posted soon on this matter.  If you have had a problem with Allied Interstate then send your stories to investigations@cnnlegal.com

ADDITIONAL ALLIED INTERSTATE LEGAL CASE RESOURCES:

http://www.edcombs.com/CM/Notices/notices147.asp

http://gothamnews.blogspot.com/2005/11/allied-interstate-attorney-general.html

http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/PR/PR_040616AlliedInterstate_JBC.htm

http://www.lawcash.com/attorney/2551/allied-interstate-lawsuit.asp

http://www.waronspam.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=820

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff185123.htm

http://www.my3cents.com/showReview.cgi?id=1647

http://www.budhibbs.com

http://www.hoovers.com/intellirisk-management/--ID__101600--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml

File Allied Interstate and Intellirisk Complaint here http://www.lawcash.com/claim/contact.asp

http://www.firstdetroit.com/Newsletter/Article_Index/article_index.html

http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/forums/about5274.html

http://www.judicialaccountability.org/articles/shamlawsuitcoverup.htm

http://www.cardreport.com/wwwboard48/messages/36156.html

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff166302.htm

http://www.mayerbrownrowe.com/publications/article.asp?id=2646&nid=6

VIKAS KAPOR, CEO OF ALLIED INTERSTATE WE WILL BE POSTING COPIES OF ALL OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AT THIS COMPANY ALONG WITH THEIR PERSONAL HOME ADDRESSES, DIRECT NUMBERS and PERSONAL CELL PHONE NUMBERS. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF THIS COMPANY OR A CURRENT or FORMER EMPLOYEE *THANKS TO THE 7 PEOPLE WHO HAVE CALLED ALREADY! EMAIL OUR OFFICE AT INVESTIGATIONS@CNNLEGAL.COM or CALL 1-877-517-9555  YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IS ASSURED. Kapoor has extensive experience in the management and turn-around of technology and information management companies. Most recently, Kapoor was President and CEO of Toronto-based Delano Technology where he took the helm during a period of deep financial and operating turmoil and successfully turned-around this publicly held software company, a bellwether of the Canadian technology sector. Prior to Delano, Kapoor was President and CEO of Walker Digital, a highly innovative incubator company that served as the launch pad for priceline.com. Kapoor also co-founded the Mitchell Madison Group, where he built one of the most exciting and successful professional services firms of the 1990s. During his tenure at Mitchell Madison, Kapoor doubled revenue virtually every year, established a global presence, and led the management buyout of the financial services practice of A.T. Kearney. Kapoor started his career with McKinsey & Co. and before spearheading the Mitchell Madison Group, co-created a financial services spin-off practice for A.T. Kearney which grew to 175 people, with over $50 million in revenue in 18 months. As a Baker Scholar, Kapoor earned an MBA from Harvard University Business School and an MA in Philosophy from Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. He received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Princeton University.

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