CR Associates: (877) 738-4814 / 8777384814

I am having the same problem. For a month now, my fax, home phone, and cell phone have been ringing off the hook all at the same time! When I go to answer one of them, there is just music playing. I waited one time for over 5 minutes and no one ever came on the line. I tried to call back several of their multiple phone numbers and I get an out of service message. My wife answered the phone today and someone finally got on the line. My wife asked who it was and what they were calling about. The lady became furious and said we didn't pay our bills, etc. We have no clue what they are calling about. We have never received anything in the mail. My wife finally got the rep. to say who she was with and requested an address. The rep. really became outraged and gave a phony address. My wife is very persistent! I reported them to the BBB, FTC, and sent them a cease and desist letter. I do not appreciate being harassed especially when I have no idea what they are calling about. These idiots should be stopped.

What address did you send the C&D to? I just got my 1st call from 843-278-0375, recording stated a name of Sherry English calling from CRA. I'm finding the International Parkway #4 address in Virginia Beach but have read that is an old address. Also has the C&D letter worked for this company?

The address is:

CRA
2697 International Parkway
Suite 4-270
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

It worked! If you want them to stop calling you even faster fax it to them
at 866) 596-911 4, but still send one by certified mail with return
receipt. Good luck!

I got a similar call but from a 720 area code and number listed in Denver CO. The man was asking me to verify my identity and read the last 4 of my social sec. #. He stated he was from C & R Associates regarding a legal matter. Since I know that had nothing to with me, I asked him to tell me what he was calling in reference to. He eluded my questions...and I kept asking him to tell me what the call was about. He would not answer any questions when I asked what the call was in regards to, he just kept saying that he was from C & R assoc. and that he was issed a file on me and I need to identify myself and verify my SS#. I refused and he said that I need to have my lawyer return his call if I didn't want to speak to him and verify my identity. I kept asking who is C & R assoc. and he said "we represent a law firm regarding civil,federal and criminal cases" I told him that anything he had to inform me of he could do in writing and I hung up...I'ts probably a scare tactic to get you to give out your social security number.

Ditto!! Our home received a call only from the number 843.278.0375. This is a land line registered to Amanda Meeks in Myrtle Beach, SC. I called them back 3 times because just like you I was hung up on when I began asking questions. However, everytime I would ask the name of the company I got CRNA Litigation, CRA Associates, "we do litigation for back taxes". They were rude, told me I didn't know who I was talking to and that I had better watch what I say since this was a recorded call. I wish I was CSI so I could scare them like they scared me. Can't believe I got sucked into being afraid!! I just wanted to know how they got my number and make sure that it was not to be called again.

This company called me this morning and rudely requested personal information about an account paid off many years ago. I suspected this is a scam on people, possibly the elderly who may have forgotten or no longer have the account information. Beware, these people are rude and relentless. Do not provide them with any information. I tried to call back and get information regarding this company and was spoken to rudely and hung up on. This company should be invested.

3 days ago someone from CR Associates called my sister and asked if she new someone with my name. I called them back at 1866-583-0814. The same thing happened. The person I talked to was vey rude and wouldn't give me any info. They said I owed $800 for a credit card but could only tell me it was for a visa not the company of the card. Thank you so much for posting this site I was pretty sure it was a scam.

I just received a call on my cell from (310-424-5690) a very frazzled sounding woman looking for my husband. She said she was with CR Assiciates and gave me a number of (866-583-0814) as the call back number. I asked what the call was regarding and she pulled the whole "I was out of town and when I got back his file was on my desk" bit, then she said she had so many lines ringing she couldn't talk to me and was transferring me - she said her name was Cheryl. A man picked up - I think he said his name was Howard, he mumbled it then launched into his spiel about he needed to talk to my husband about a very important matter. I asked what it was about and he said it was about a loan taken out over 10 years ago on which $2,670 was owed. I told him that I know for a fact my husband only had student loans which are almost all paid off, and that I seriously doubted the veracity of his imformation, He got a bit nasty and made threats of reports to the IRS etc. I then said that I knew that wasn't how this should work and that I suspected they were trying to collect a zombie debt. He then said "I don't give a damn what your suspicions are!" and hung up on me.

I checked the credit report and there is no Beneficial loan on it, like this man calimed.

How anyone can work for a company like this and respect themselves is beyond me...

I am reporting them to the FTC.

C R & Associates just called my father in law asking for me. I called and they said there was records of a Master Card that had been opened several years ago with a balance of $4,000 +. I told them I had never owned a MC. They stated I needed to pay all or as much as I could right then. If not, they would take it out of my income tax return. I did not pay and told them I would contact them shortly....My wife then called and jumped right to asking what the company name was, they stated C R & Associates. She asked what type of company it was and they refused to say. She also asked the location of the company and they got very mad! The man became very rude, almost to the point of yelling, telling my wife she needed to give more information before he would say anything else. She kept saying if he told her the location she would talk, but still he refused. He kept yelling "Are you hearing what I am saying?" All in all, she eventually hung up on him because that is all he would say....the number they called from was 505-715-5006, Used the reference file # 1517026, Contact person: Sarah, Company: CRA

We also called the Federal Trade Commision and they stated this company was a scam and there were lots of reports about those scamers.

My father's mother received a call from them looking for information on my mother. My parents have been divorced for about 18 years now and, even when they were married, my grandmother is not someone anyone would use to get in touch with my mother since they've always lived about 12 hours apart and never really had much contact with one another.
The person who called was Lindsay and said they were the attorney for a party that my mother has a lawsuit against and they were trying to get information on my mother since they couldn't get in touch with her attorney.
I can tell you why they couldn't get in touch with my mother's attorney...She doesn't have one. I handle all of my mother's affairs for her and she does not have a lawsuit going against anyone.
I'm still trying to get in touch with someone at their office to find out what they could possibly want. I refuse to allow my mother to be harrassed by anyone, especially if it's someone trying to defraud her in some way.
Beware if anyone ever tries to contact you from this company.

It's a collection company ... come on people, you all know that!

They're also called CRA. Owned by Chris Adams, one of their primary agents is (John - guess) Parker and Christine Spruill. They're based out of Virginia Beach.

I have pictures of "suspects" I believe are them, which I was able to acquire thanks to my contacts in Virginia. They're a lowly looking bunch.

Christine told me if I didn't wire them seven thousand dollars in an hour, I'd regret it for the rest of my life. They knew a lot about me, including my SSN. This is very disturbing.

They talk to me like I am a murderer and I'm not.

Thanks Rob! I started getting these calls last week for something and thanks to my Android phone I can completely ignore them forever more...

Cheers,
Ben

We just had the same situation happen to us. I called back to find out more they would not even tell me what there company does. Person was very rude. Called me a "tough guy".

Scam...nothing more nothing less. This company uses fear tactics to try and squeeze money out of people. They're minimum wage employees reading a script and using threats as a means to get money. They've been harassing me for the past 2 months over a debt they claim I owe. I paid off all of my debts 5 years ago before I got married. I even checked my credit report and confirmed that I have no outstanding debts. My husband is a banking law attorney and is just itching for them to threaten me with a court appearance. I just ignore them...they're just not worth my time.

Well guess what?? My daughter received "the call" this morning at my ex-wifes home. I don't even know her number and have had no contact with her for many years. Thank God she doesn't know know where I'm at. Woman said she was Elizabeth Garner and referenced a "Puliminary Filing Number". Asked that I call her at 877-217-2603. Called them, Elizabeth had told her to talk to me - SURE. She would not tell me who CRA was and kept saying she needed to make sure I was the correct person. Finally hung up on her and at once received a call from 347-830-6176 also was called from 954-543-4367. Have filed a complaint with FTC for violation of FDCPA 809. Still not sure what they wanted but after reading all written here filed the complaint. OH, by the way these phone number seem to "bounce" to different locations. BEWARE AND WRITE THE FTC.

this has happened to me twice. the first time i returned the call. they demanded my ssn. i wouldn't give it to them since they would not explain who they were or what they needed it for. the guy called me a bunch of names so i hung up. he called right back and called me a bunch of names for hanging up on him. this pissed me off so i called them back from my lawyer's office ( much to their surprise ). RECENTLY THE STATE OF FLORIDA SHUT DOWN A BUSINESS SIMILAR TO C R & A.....THE 300 VICTIMS SPLIT 3 MILLION....minus lawyer's fees. COMPLAIN IN AN OFFICIAL MANNER.

I too received a call from CR Associates at my business location. It was a different phone number than referenced above. The number that called me was a Birmingham, Alabama number - 205-4094658. They indicated that someone had given them a name similar to mine and this was their contact number. I was sure it was a scam too and was careful not to give information.

The internet is a wonderful place. We have been getting calls from CR Associates The caller ID number return a disconnected number when the call is returned. Te call back number is 877-245-1482 with a reference number of 889159. The message says they were given our number to contact a Brent Carl and the matter is urgent.

Thank you everyone for just simply posting the truth!!! Its has helped me alot today! I just got a phone call from my sister whom was very upset to tell me the information that the so-called Nathalie, assistant to some Chris Adams from CR Associates. Inwhich they identified her as an being put on the contact list on my files! They wouldn't explain anything and when my sister returned the call to speak with Nathalie whom had originally made the call , opps she wasn't available so Mr. Adams himself handled the phone call in a very rude manner! He also threatend to take harassment charges on my sister is she ever called back again and was so rude!They didn't offer any information at all only saying that she had been away from her office for a few days and had found my file and if I knew what was about to take place I would certainly want to take care of it right away before further action was taken into a legal manner. Well thats enough to scare anyone these days. So again, they didn't offer any information, they were rude themselves but tried to convience my sister that she was being rude, and they threatened her themselves so those are very obvious clues to watch out for not to mention the phone numbers!!!!!! So lets keep on keeping on with the awarness it really does help.

I just got the same phone call today. Natalie was here name but Chris Adams could help me. exact same story, she was away on conference and found my file when she returned back to her office and wanted help me. I talked to Chris and asked for something in writing about my account. He said offer was off of the table since I wouldn't pay over the phone and hung up.

This guy knew my social security #, where I lived and worked.

my debt is almost 10yrs old and was wondering have these people ever stolen anyone's identity. The information he had on me was very recent or at least only 2years old. Maybe I need Lifelock???

I got the exact same call today. I had been receiving a call from someone who said her name was Raven for about 2-3 weeks and each call got a little more rude and hostile. She finally stopped calling about 2 weeks ago and it's been a nice break. Unfortunately "Natalie" called me today using the same firm name, CR and Associates in Chris Adams office. She said all the same things she said to Chris8727 and sissc3. That she was away at a conference and my files (plural) were on her desk, she didn't know how long they had been there and that they were time sensitive....blah blah blah. I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I'm really getting tired of getting these phone calls. The account they call about isn't even on my credit score anymore, it's at least 8 years old.....I don't even know how they are getting the information or how they find me....I've been divorced and remarried and moved a thousand times in the last 8 years.

I've been told not to even answer the phone when they call and that if I do, not to even confirm that they found the right person, not a name or anything.

And, I'm wondering, too, if I should be worried about my identity being stolen...

CR & Associates are back and doing the same crap you all have mentioned.
I got a call yesterday (on my answering machine) from a MR. BABCOCK. He urgently needed to talk to an ex wife of my ex husband. OMG! That's really reaching back! Anyway, he gave a file #, and even confirmed that he was given this number to contact her. He also said to give her this message immediatly and stated that he wasn't sure who was handling her case in Texas but he needed her to call back immediately. The call back # for Mr. BABCOCK is 1.877.245.1482. I'm so glad I found this site to get the info on this place. I haven't and won't be calling this number. And I'm going to warn the ex wife of my ex husband that they are doing this.

I also was contacted today and was left a message from this group saying they were CR associates. The number the call came in from was 843-278-0375. They asked me to call them back on 877-243-5123 or 877-238-5711. I called and talked to a rude person who would not give me the company address. This company also violates the Federal Debt collection Act, which is a Federal law governing debt collection. The do not follow the law that requires them to send you a written letter with their company information and the information about the debt they are trying to collect(if there is one), before they can call you. You have 30 days from the receipt of that letter to dispute the debt. They cannot call you during that period and if disputed ( in writing) can never contact you.

I AM SO GLAD THAT I FOUND ALL THESE COMMENTS CR & ASSICOTES IS A DAM SCAM. THEY HAVE BEEN HARRISING ME FOR A FEW DAYS AND TELLING ME IF I DONT MAKE PAYMENTS THEY WILL GARNISH MY PAY WITH OUT PERMISSON AND FILE A LAW SUIT AGAINST ME. I WILL BE CALLING THE FTC TOMORROW TO FILE A COMPLANT THEY CANT GET AWAY WITH THIS. ALL THE NUMBERS U LISTED ARE RIGHT AND ADD THIS NAME MRS. HAWKINS

This is a collection agency that calls up people on false pretenses trying to see it they get a "hit". It's also probably someone the agency hired to make phone calls from either their home or some bogus office. They don't want people to know who they are or what they do. They try to make themselves sound as if they are calling from a law firm. NEVER GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ANYONE. It is against the law for collection agencies to call people up and make threats, or harass people. If you receive any threatening or harassing calls from any company that uses scams like "I'm from CR and Associates and I am trying desperately to get in touch with [insert name] regarding a very important matter. Please have [name] call me at [phone number]..." don't fall for it. They're just trying to see if they make a "hit" in finding out if you know the person or the person's whereabouts, or any relative of the person. Once they have your name, or the name of a relative, they Won't stop calling you. You MUST: tell them that you don't know the person, that they are not to call you again, and that if they do call your number again, you will report them to the police.

CR Associates called me this morning, asking me to get a message through to my brother. He's in Idaho and I'm in New York! So glad to have found your message board... thank you! The call-back number CR Associates gave me was (877) 238-5751.

Good Day,

This just happened to me as well. A man by the name of Richard called from 760-658-5350 and asked for my wife. I said she was not here and i hung up. Again he called right back from the same 760-658-5350 number and i just let it go. I recieved another call from 310-356-6156 20 minutes later and it was the same guy, Richard. I explained that we are trying to make right of our debts and currently did not have the ability to pay what he was asking. He told me that i could set up a payment plan to pay weekly,every two weeks or montly all he needed was my account info or i could pay the settlement balance. He told me that this was only good for 30 days and if i called him back on the 31st day he would still help us out but not have the same type of offer that was just given. I told him that i wanted to verify this with my wife and he told me to call him back in 15 minutes. I called my wife and she had just got off the phone with our daughter in law saying that the same Richard from C R and Assoc called and said that he was looking for my wife or my son and that there was an address mix up and he had to deliver somthing to my wife or son and asked for the correct address. My daugter In Law hung up on him and called my wife frantic.

Its people like this that make it difficult to pay back what is owed, we have had a bad run of luck and are now in a position that we are able to pay this type of stuff off but how do we go about this if we cant get honest people to help out and work toward closure.


Phone numbers that CRA reportedly uses:
215-325-1354
234-542-2874
310-356-6156*
310-601-7244
310-734-6338
310-855-3688
310-860-6293
317-536-5458
319-892-0349
323-319-5178
404-474-4884
404-963-8760
430-200-0007
505-349-0354
505-718-4945
517-879-4821
615-469-5268
617-674-2967
619-564-4447
619-564-4473
620-273-4256
702-946-0389
703-280-1121
706-417-9193
713-518-1966
757-271-6637
757-271-8786
757-271-8787
757-271-8788
757-271-8789
757-271-8888
757-271-8889
757-368-3622
757-368-3623
757-368-3627
757-368-8004
757-368-8331
757-368-8337
757-368-8537
757-468-0169
760-658-5350*
775-293-4583
800-762-9864
800-913-4915
801-241-2616
801-349-2616
801-386-7803
805-284-9506
816-332-6242
859-514-0968
864-335-7028
866-272-3041
866-367-0328
866-374-6604
866-418-3360
866-442-2693
866-499-6608
866-563-9556
866-645-6269
866-645-8525
866-645-8654
866-655-0659
866-656-5380
866-657-1658
866-657-6525
866-673-1748
866-857-3916
866-861-9257
877-213-3830
877-217-7084
877-240-5390
877-240-9350
877-241-4559
877-284-6622
877-289-4690
877-298-7036
877-298-7306
877-298-7806
877-320-5615
877-326-5615
877-334-2942
877-360-1616
877-407-9274
877-507-3402
877-738-4814
888-253-9713
888-310-5679
888-413-8823
888-706-4381
949-873-2855
877-261-6457

Individual names that CRA reportedly uses:

Donald Adair
Mark Adair
Chris Adams / Christopher Adams
Amy
Laura Angelini
Charles Bambino
Ms. Beagles
Ms. Blaine
Sarah Brevard / Sara Brevard
Peter Bronson
Tracy Burman
Mr. Cagle
Mrs. Campbell
Ms. Catasin
Kirby Chapman
Vincent Cignerale
Ms. Claine
Sarah Danvers / Sara Danvers
Raymond Davis
Marion Dunham
Ms. Elder
Ellie Faircloth
Jennifer Feagles
Denise Flynn
James Fox
Gail
John Gibson
Mr. Gilam / Gillum
Bert Glenn
Laura Glenn
Sidney Albert Glenn
Conrad Gray / Conrad Grey
Paul Gowl
Christy Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Miss Howard
Jane
Mrs. Jenkins
Ms. Jewel
James Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Perry Johnson
Mrs. Jones
Jay Lamb / J Lamb
Mr. Lane
Tyler Lang
Mr. Ludwig
Kelly
Ms. Kitchens
Ms. Kitchum
Kristen / Kristin
Lindsay / Lindsey
Lisa
Marisa / Marisha
Stephanie Martin
Melissa
Monica
Chad Miller / Chat Miller
Gary Miller
Sherri Morse / Sherry Morse
Mr. Parker
Rebecca
Gary Reison / Gary Reasons
George Reasons
Jennifer Segal
Liz Segal
Tonya Sells
Scott
Eric Scott
K C Scott
Richard*
Randall Scott
Richard Scott
John Sheldon / John Shelton
Ms. Silva / Silvia / Sylvia
Michelle Silver
Mr. Sitton
Liz Spiegel / Spiegle
Christine Spruill
Stacy / Stacey
Jim Stewart
Curtis Taylor / Curtis R. Taylor
Mrs. Thompson
Tony
Vivian
Mr. Wang
Mr. Weippert
Ms. Wells
Maranda Whiten / Miranda Whitten
Gina Williams
Mrs. Yelder

I just got a call 10 mintues ago. They left a very demanding message. I called back and the man was rude and would not answer any of my questions. He kepted asking for a Nova Aguilar. I told him he got the wrong number. He asked if I knew who she was. I repeated to tell him NO! He then "oh, I'm sorry, this is the number they have for her, oh well" and hanged up. I quickly went online and searched the telephone number and found out it is a scam. BEWARE OF CRA!!

So, after doing some research on Peter Mitchell's predatory collection company (Consumer Recovery Associates, LLC. out of Virginia), I found this link to court documents that show he was in violation of Arizona state law and was ordered to pay $5,000 in fines in March of 2009. Talk about Justice!!!

http://209.85.173.132/custom?q=cache:djPA2VS23u...

Add Joseph Collin or Colon and 877-271-8406 to the list above. CR Assoc is a scam. Same messages and results above (frantic caller, urgent message, record number etc). They are just looking for someone to give them money, any way they can get it. Just don't call back and save yourself some frustration. T

I called back and she told me their company doesn't benefit one way or another if I pay the over 10 year old debt off. (which isn't on my credit report either) She also told me she was calling as a courtesy before she has to file with the government to garnish my wages and put a lein on property. Whenever I asked a question she would respond with "Excuse me, ma'am?" She was Southern and finally I told her just to go ahead with the filing. She said "I'll file today" and hung up on me. Can they really do that? File with the government?

Phone numbers that CRA reportedly uses:
215-325-1354
234-542-2874
310-601-7244
310-734-6338
310-855-3688
310-860-6293
317-536-5458
319-892-0349
323-319-5178
404-474-4884
404-963-8760
430-200-0007
505-349-0354
505-718-4945
517-879-4821
615-469-5268
617-674-2967
619-564-4447
619-564-4473
620-273-4256
702-946-0389
703-280-1121
706-417-9193
713-518-1966
757-271-6637
757-271-8786
757-271-8787
757-271-8788
757-271-8789
757-271-8888
757-271-8889
757-368-3622
757-368-3623
757-368-3627
757-368-8004
757-368-8331
757-368-8337
757-368-8537
757-468-0169
775-293-4583
800-762-9864
800-913-4915
801-241-2616
801-349-2616
801-386-7803
805-284-9506
816-332-6242
859-514-0968
864-335-7028
866-272-3041
866-367-0328
866-374-6604
866-418-3360
866-442-2693
866-499-6608
866-563-9556
866-645-6269
866-645-8525
866-645-8654
866-655-0659
866-656-5380
866-657-1658
866-657-6525
866-673-1748
866-857-3916
866-861-9257
877-213-3830
877-217-7084
877-240-5390
877-240-9350
877-241-4559
877-284-6622
877-289-4690
877-298-7036
877-298-7306
877-298-7806
877-320-5615
877-326-5615
877-334-2942
877-360-1616
877-407-9274
877-507-3402
877-738-4814
888-253-9713
888-310-5679
888-413-8823
888-706-4381
949-873-2855
877-261-6457

They called me at 8AM frantic so I called back and they wouldn't tell me what the place was but since it was early and I'd just woken up I settled and gave them my checking account info. The lady Mrs. Yelder was very polite but seemed rushed, upon pulling up my credit report I see that the debt they are trying to collect isn't even on my report anymore.

Individual names that CRA reportedly uses:

Donald Adair
Mark Adair
Chris Adams / Christopher Adams
Amy
Laura Angelini
Charles Bambino
Ms. Beagles
Ms. Blaine
Sarah Brevard / Sara Brevard
Peter Bronson
Tracy Burman
Mr. Cagle
Mrs. Campbell
Ms. Catasin
Kirby Chapman
Vincent Cignerale
Ms. Claine
Sarah Danvers / Sara Danvers
Raymond Davis
Marion Dunham
Ms. Elder
Ellie Faircloth
Jennifer Feagles
Denise Flynn
James Fox
Gail
John Gibson
Mr. Gilam / Gillum
Bert Glenn
Laura Glenn
Sidney Albert Glenn
Conrad Gray / Conrad Grey
Paul Gowl
Christy Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Miss Howard
Jane
Mrs. Jenkins
Ms. Jewel
James Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Perry Johnson
Mrs. Jones
Jay Lamb / J Lamb
Mr. Lane
Tyler Lang
Mr. Ludwig
Kelly
Ms. Kitchens
Ms. Kitchum
Kristen / Kristin
Lindsay / Lindsey
Lisa
Marisa / Marisha
Stephanie Martin
Melissa
Monica
Chad Miller / Chat Miller
Gary Miller
Sherri Morse / Sherry Morse
Mr. Parker
Rebecca
Gary Reison / Gary Reasons
George Reasons
Jennifer Segal
Liz Segal
Tonya Sells
Scott
Eric Scott
K C Scott
Randall Scott
Richard Scott
John Sheldon / John Shelton
Ms. Silva / Silvia / Sylvia
Michelle Silver
Mr. Sitton
Liz Spiegel / Spiegle
Christine Spruill
Stacy / Stacey
Jim Stewart
Curtis Taylor / Curtis R. Taylor
Mrs. Thompson
Tony
Vivian
Mr. Wang
Mr. Weippert
Ms. Wells
Maranda Whiten / Miranda Whitten
Gina Williams
Mrs. Yelder*

They contacted me today. His name was Gary Reisons, phone number 877-285-8762. I was willing to pay the debt, but told him I wanted to check out his company before I gave him my checking account number. He got beligerant, telling me I was wasting his time, he felt like he was going in circles, and why was I questioning his integrity. I finally had to hang up on him because he wouldn't stop talking! Beware! What a crook!!

Consumer Recovery Associates Llc
2697 Intl Pkwy Ste 270-4
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Location Type: Single Location

Est. Annual Sales: $1,400,000

Est. # of Employees: 25

Est. Empl. at Loc.: 25

Year Started: 2004

State of Incorp: VA

SIC #Code: 7389

Contact's Name: Peter Mitchell

Contact's Title: Manager

If you receive a call from this number, you have been called by junk debt / collection agency that buys debt from original creditors that has been written off or settled and is beyond the statute of limitations in most states. They are trying get the money for themselves, not the original creditor.

They are reportedly a serial violator of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). They may be illegally using credit information obtained from Experian or other credit reporting agencies.

This company has been known to contact and harass people they believe may know the person they are trying to reach including distant relatives, ex-spouses and possible former co-workers.

NEVER answer these calls if you see this as a caller ID. NEVER return these calls. NEVER give them ANY information about the person they are seeking or refer them to others.

Any "positive" comments you read in these notes about the company may have been written by employees of the company.

The company is:

Consumer Recovery Associates
2697 International Parkway #4
Suite 270
PO Box 2916
Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2916

The following is the most comprehensive information gathered about this company from various sources on the Internet.

***If you've been called by a number not on this list or by someone using a different name, please copy this list, add the number/name in the correct order and repost it in its entirety.

Company Names that CRA reportedly uses:

CIA and Associates
CC Associates
Consumer Credit Association
Consumer Recovery Associates
Court Company
CR Associates
C&R Associates
C & R Associates
Farm CIA & Associates
J Lamb and Associates
and possibly GC Services

Phone numbers that CRA reportedly uses:
215-325-1354
234-542-2874
310-601-7244
310-734-6338
310-855-3688
310-860-6293
317-536-5458
319-892-0349
323-319-5178
404-474-4884
404-963-8760
430-200-0007
505-349-0354
505-718-4945
517-879-4821
615-469-5268
617-674-2967
619-564-4447
619-564-4473
620-273-4256
702-946-0389
703-280-1121
706-417-9193
713-518-1966
757-271-6637
757-271-8786
757-271-8787
757-271-8788
757-271-8789
757-271-8888
757-271-8889
757-368-3622
757-368-3623
757-368-3627
757-368-8004
757-368-8331
757-368-8337
757-368-8537
757-468-0169
775-293-4583
800-762-9864
800-913-4915
801-241-2616
801-349-2616
801-386-7803
805-284-9506
816-332-6242
859-514-0968
864-335-7028
866-272-3041
866-367-0328
866-374-6604
866-418-3360
866-442-2693
866-499-6608
866-563-9556
866-645-6269
866-645-8525
866-645-8654
866-655-0659
866-656-5380
866-657-1658
866-657-6525
866-673-1748
866-857-3916
866-861-9257
877-213-3830
877-217-7084
877-240-5390
877-240-9350
877-241-4559
877-284-6622
877-289-4690
877-298-7036
877-298-7306
877-298-7806
877-320-5615
877-326-5615
877-334-2942
877-360-1616
877-407-9274
877-507-3402
877-738-4814
888-253-9713
888-310-5679
888-413-8823
888-706-4381
949-873-2855

Individual names that CRA reportedly uses:

Donald Adair
Mark Adair
Chris Adams / Christopher Adams
Amy
Laura Angelini
Charles Bambino
Ms. Beagles
Ms. Blaine
Sarah Brevard / Sara Brevard
Peter Bronson
Tracy Burman
Mr. Cagle
Mrs. Campbell
Ms. Catasin
Kirby Chapman
Vincent Cignerale
Ms. Claine
Sarah Danvers / Sara Danvers
Raymond Davis
Marion Dunham
Ms. Elder
Ellie Faircloth
Jennifer Feagles
Denise Flynn
James Fox
Gail
John Gibson
Mr. Gilam / Gillum
Bert Glenn
Laura Glenn
Sidney Albert Glenn
Conrad Gray / Conrad Grey
Paul Gowl
Christy Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Miss Howard
Jane
Mrs. Jenkins
Ms. Jewel
James Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Perry Johnson
Mrs. Jones
Jay Lamb / J Lamb
Mr. Lane
Tyler Lang
Mr. Ludwig
Kelly
Ms. Kitchens
Ms. Kitchum
Kristen / Kristin
Lindsay / Lindsey
Lisa
Marisa / Marisha
Stephanie Martin
Melissa
Monica
Chad Miller / Chat Miller
Gary Miller
Sherri Morse / Sherry Morse
Mr. Parker
Rebecca
Gary Reison / Gary Reasons
George Reasons
Jennifer Segal
Liz Segal
Tonya Sells
Scott
Eric Scott
K C Scott
Randall Scott
Richard Scott
John Sheldon / John Shelton
Ms. Silva / Silvia / Sylvia
Michelle Silver
Mr. Sitton
Liz Spiegel / Spiegle
Christine Spruill
Stacy / Stacey
Jim Stewart
Curtis Taylor / Curtis R. Taylor
Mrs. Thompson
Tony
Vivian
Mr. Wang
Mr. Weippert
Ms. Wells
Maranda Whiten / Miranda Whitten
Gina Williams
Mrs. Yelder

If you want to take positive action:
* Report them to the Virginia Attorney General:
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/forms-pdf/cp/oca/...
* Call the Federal Trade Commission at +1.877.382.4357 and file a complaint

hey i just applied for a job there from a post on craigs list in greenville south carolina. The number was 864-335-7028. The person called back from 864-640-4704. She told me i had an appt. tomorrow and gave me the address 135 interstate boulevard suite 8 greenville 29615. She asked if i had called about a job at Tram? i told her yes b/c i have applied at several places and figured i would know which one it was tomorrow. I thought it was funny that she called the business something else so i started researching C.R.Associates LLC which is what i finally figured out was the one she called me about. Then i found this site and saw your post and the number i called. I don't know if I am going to go to the interview just to get information on this company or not but i am DEFINATELY not going to take the job thanks to your information! here is the link to the job posting http://greenville.craigslist.org/ofc/1535060797...

Chelsea,

I got a job at CRA Greenville quite some time ago and can tell you first hand that you made a big mistake not trying to impress them in the interview if you got that far in the process. They are a great, fun company to work for and are definately on the "up and up". You probably shouldn't check out what the debtors say about the company I work for. ITS KIND OF LIKE ASKING CRIMINALS IF THEY LIKE COPS.

Have fun working at Samsung where no American Holidays are recognized.

Mike

oh and when i looked up the address there was a Trampak in that building and there phone number is 864-987-5526.

Consumer Recovery Associates:

Head Debt Collectors: Christine Spruill, Mr. Parker, Mr. K C Scott, Peter Brunson, Conrad Grey, Jane (after some reserarch - most appear aliases.)

CRA is a "last chance collection" agency. They are absolute bottom feeders buying debt for PENNIES on the dollar. Violations of FDCPA law should be pointed out to the Virginia Attorney General.

Additional Caller ID Numbers:
866-857-3916
866-499-6608
888-253-9713
866-563-9556
888-413-8823
877-360-1616
800-913-4915
757-368-3622
757-368-8004
757-368-8331
757-271-8788
866-418-3360

Got a similar call from this # - looking for my mother about a complaint being filed against her - I refused to give any info and told the caller I hadn't spoken w/ my mother in over 2 years. Caller got rude and said I was being "evasive" and that if I didn't give her my mother's contact info they would just file the complaint and she would be mad at me. I told her "I just said I haven't spoken to her in over 2 years. Do you really think I give half a rat's a** if she gets mad at me?" I was then called "evasive" again and told to "grow up". The caller then hung up.
My step-dad called and said that he had given this person my number. I thanked him for doing so and advised he should not do that in the future.
I'd love to get my hands near the throats of the people pulling this crap. Not that I would harm anyone, but I'd like to have the option.

They started calling again last week looking for the same person we told them we don't know. When I finally was able to talk with them, they were very nice until I told them that we didn't know the guy they were looking for. Then I told her I heard they were a scam and she got very angry, said some choice words, and hung up on me. I hope they will finally remove me from their list.

I just received a restricted call on my cell phone from a Gina Williams. She said she's the case filing manager for CR Associates. She said that my husband had given her this number to reach him. She asked if he is still working for a company he hasn't worked at since June. I told her no. She asked if I had a number she could reach him at, and I told her no. Then she said well I tried to reach him at the number he left (which is our old house phone number), but it's been disconnected. -Umm..thought you just said that THIS (my cell phone) was the number he gave you to reach him at? I didn't say this, but thought it. She then gave me a case file number and asked me to have him call her. The call back number she gave me is 1-866-673-1748.

CR Associates is a junkdebt collector. How do I know? They contacted my property manager with the ID #. They had my maiden name. This is a very old debt. Yes I once owed it. When I was younger I was not responsible at all. I was sexually abused for years and spend my early to mid adult years not caring about anything I did. I ended up taking a Credit Card with Wells Fargo. It was one that you put 300 down... not being ready for the responsibility I ended up spending some of it and then not paying it... I never was over the 300 but logically I signed up for this card. These days I'm a different person. I decided I could not live with my childhood as a crutch and I grew up. I have made great strides to pay off old school loans, 1800 in back taxes and 300 in other debts. I was laid of Dec 1st. I'm used to earning in the mid 50k range and now I'm getting 1800 a month. Anyone in my shoes would say now is not the time to pay old debts but I'm committed. Since being laid off I've continued to pay $50 a month to my current debtors (one debtor at a time) and I have maybe $1200 max left. I would be willing to pay any debt that I truly owe. At one time a few years ago, I ran my credit and I tried paying this off. The debtor no longer had the acct so I called Wells Fargo and they could not help me either or take my payment. I made reasonable attempts. Now, the statutory of limitation has ran on this debt. Legally they cannot collect. They make huge illegal threats, illegally (federally) record your call without telling you, and they lie. They try to get you to agree to set up check payments over the phone and refuse to give an address or any detail to assist in researching them.

At this stage of my life I'm looking forward to being upstanding. But they are going to far in trying to push me... and their employees called me horrible names.

I've investigated this company. Their primary business is junkdebt (debts that have basically expired), and his company is known for using illegal tactics.

Tomorrow I am sending them a registered letter, and contacting FTC and Consumer Affairs of Virginia Beach, VA..

The Va beach consumer affairs division number is 757-385-5836, go to their website and write your complaint and fax directly to the VA Beach division to get immediate results

Mr. James Fox (owner)
CR Associates (Consumer Recovery Associates)
2697 International Parkway, Suite 260
VA Beach, VA 23452-7803

Very rude. When I called for their legal department, they claimed they do not have one. I was told to cease and desist when I mentioned they had violated FDCPA 809 and she slammed the phone down. These people are unprofessional and rude. They contacted my mother, I called them, she told me she cannot say anything, laughed when I said the first caller was unprofessional.

Call the FTC. Complain.

@Lisa - based on my experience and what others are saying, just ignore them. Unless they call back because then you'll probably have to allow them to be rude and hang up on you. After that they will be gone.

RE: Comment by James — November 11, 2008 @ 12:46 pm

We received a message on our answering machine from the same 310-601-7244 number. Our caller was Mrs. Johnson. She stated that she was from "CRA regarding [6-digit number]" and that it was "very urgent that [my husband] call them back immediately". The call back number was 888-706-4381. We pulled his credit report (after researching CRA online) and found nothing. We did not call back and are ignoring them for now. Is this the right approach or are we in for a nasty surprise?

I posted my story above and thought I would take it farther.

If you blog a similar situation please leave the name of person who contacted you ( I assume fake; which helps lead to proof to defaud) any phone #'s, what the stated reason for the call and anything specific to CRA the caller states.
DO NOT POST ANYTHING PERSONAL HERE or your case number.
Also: Please list anyother site with link that you have left complaints on...if we can group them and centralize them the better information we can gather from their (bloggers) statements.

From what I have read they are running several scams,which seems to imply a central clearing house somewhere with a menu of scams to "run"...for sale to persons who will run them. I read where some "bloggers" thought they (CRA) were legit...I would have to STRONGLY assume this to be propaganda (Lies to mislead) from the CRA personal...throwing a little doubt into the few who might think they (CRA) are a legitimate company and continue to deal with them; DON"T!!! A legitimate company WOULD send hard copies to you upon request, this is common sense knowledge. This is common "bait and switch" scam...they give you something that seems real, a file #, contact name, some of your personal info and then take your money. Also they would not get angry and "cuss" you!
Below is listed numbers and names from "blogs".

877-738-4814
877-241-4559
877-298-7306
877 240 5390
877-334-2942
877-217-7084
866-367-0328
310-860-6293
310-601-7244
319-892-0349
234-542-2874
859-514-0968
888-706-4381

Miranda Witten
Christopher Adams
Richard Scott
Vivian
Peter Brunson
Miss Denise

When I made cases for the Detectives and DA---I always had the case made for them before I walked in the door and found they would go foward with it quicker then if I brought them a few vauge facts that they had to run down. The people at the FTC are more likely to go after these people if we can centralize the information.
Thanks much, if we work together we can at least shut these guys down and there will be someone else to take their place, but that is life.
James

I received a call this morning from "Joseph Coleman" with CR & Associates. He was trying to reach my daughter's boyfriend and claimed he didn't have a phone number for him or his family. When I asked him what the call was in regard to he said: "Don't worry, it is nothing criminal, your daughter is safe" I then asked if he was with a collection agency and he stated that his company is a mediation company and they act as a service to the debtor to prevent legal action. He gave me his phone number: 864.335.8282 and asked me to have my daughter's boyfriend call him back. He said this was his direct line. Our caller ID also showed an additional number which was 864.335.7000.

idk if you are from greenville but the area code is either a greenville or upstate south carolina area code.

My wife recieved the same type of call 11-11-08--9:10am CST from CRA (Consumer Recovery Associates), stated she was "Miranda Witten" and gave a six diget case file number. Ask for my mother by name and knew my wifes first name. My mother has never put my wifes name on any legal document...( I figure they got her (my wife's) name from our phone listing). They stated it was in regards to "Identity Theft" and she (mom) was to call a Las Vegas CRA office at 888-706-4381. The call came from Lexington KY 859-514-0968 As stated above I have also moved and I figure these are "spam" calls with some good information gathering personal. CIA should hire these guys. I also could not find anything with name search, but I got this: a land line supported by Telcove. I will be filing with FTC to get more complaints filed...the greasy wheel gets the ear of the ones who can do something.

My husband and I did some searching on the internet when we recieved our first telephone call. It was from 310-601-7244 and a man named Richard Scott. The lady who first got my husband on the phone was very rude and then told him to hold for mr. scott. The line went dead as if they hung up. So we searched around a little putting the number in google and found complaints similar to this "cr associates." (Mind you, we had no idea this was the same company just sounded similar) So my husband calls them on sunday to leave a message about getting everything in writing yadda yadda. We get a phone call this morning from 234-542-2874 and a man named Christopher Adams, whom I know to be a cr associates rep and he tells us we need to contact him or have our legal rep call him at an 877 number (hubby deleted it) He called the old number instead the 310-601-7244 and got a lady and he told her he did some searching and found alot of complaints form other people about their company being fraudulent...he got hung up on right then....so are these people an actual company? or just scam artists? If they are a company, than wow...they need a maturity coach...

This person called with a case # from CRA looking for someone with a name similar to my wifes maiden name and stated this person listed me as their contact and was 55 years of age. After explaining that no one lives here by that name and that my wife was half that age they wanted a statement or information from me or paperwork would be filed by noon tomorrow. Would not give out information regarding matter.

I got a call from someone at CR associates which is weird because I work for a cable company and my phone is through that cable company and the call was for my girlfriend who at no time was ever tied to my account in any way shape or form and it really really made me wonder how they called the number and asked for her?

THIS IS A SCAM!!! I called my local police department and spoke with an officer who had been through a similar ordeal. He instructed me to call the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint. I did so and the rep said they have to see a "pattern" of these complaints before they can take action. My advice: Call the CRA number back, get as much information as you can, but DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY, ANY, ANY INFORMATION!!! Something that really gets them angry is if you ask them what CRA stands for. You won't get an answer. I digress... Whatever information you gather, call the Federal Trade Commission at (877) 382-4357 and file a complaint. Spread the word! These idiots called my house three times and were irate and ignorant. So, if we can bring them down, WONDERFUL!

This is the third site I've posted this message on. Just trying to spread the word.

Exact same thing happened. I am an attorney in Austin Texas. This was a charged-off account ($2100) of my wife's dating back to 2001.

CR assoc. is a "last chance collection" agency. They probably bought the debt for PENNIES on the dollar. They are absolute bottom feeders. Check you state laws before giving them anything and make sure you try and "settle" the account.

I informed Miranda (after calling her for 5 days, after she hung up on my) of the Texas being a debtors state - meaning, the debtor has more rights than the agency. Of course, she was completely ignorant.

I just received a call from someone from CR asking for me. I had replied that the person they were looking for was not here. The lady (Vivian) told me that it was urgent for me to call CR Associates back regarding a 6 digit claim number. The number they called from was

877-217-7084

I received a voicemail from 866-367-0328 at 11:26am on 10/22. Caller ID came up as Private. A woman left a message for a "Sheryl Minor" (not my name) and mentioned a maiden name(which sounded very close to my maiden name) saying it was urgent that I return the call. Again, stated that it was very urgent regarding some account number (she gave me a six digit number that means nothing to me) and that I need to call or have my "certified representative" call. I called from work and the don't accept blocked IDs. Called again after unblocking number and no answer. Anyone else get a weird call like this?

these same slimeballs have called my house a few times in the past week. The phone number on the caller id is 1-310-860-6293. The caller id is showing California as the caller. They're trying to reach my father in law so we checked his credit report and found there is nothing negative on his report but CR associate was listed as also checking his report the previous day. I don't pick up these type of calls normally but I felt like having a good fight so the woman that called from CR was the person I gave it to. Of course, she eventually hung up and I felt a little better. Hey, you gotta have fun somehow!

I recieved a message from my mother in law in regards to a very important call she received. She claims the call was from ms.kitchen with CR associates and it was very urgent that I call 877-334-2942 in regards to a file had ms.kitchen had received. She refused to discuss anything with her and just told her to pass the message along because it was urgent she speaks with me. So when i get the call at work from my mother in law..i naturally just call the number, and very nice man answered the phone..he was kind of vague.. and asked if i had a file or case number. So i gave it to him, he confirmed my identity and told me of a debt i had from 1999-2000 (which i did..but didnt admit it yet) i listened to what he had to say..i just happened to be at work near a computer, so as he is telling me things i'm trying to google it. he was telling me of a 1099C that was going to the IRS..looked it up and sure enough thats true. It can actually be filed against you even though the debt is out of the "statute and limitatiions"..which differs in each state. the IRS considers it "unreported income'..which is true..i guess.. i KNEW that i owed that debt..lol..i got a credit card when i was in college and was young and dumb..maxed it out and didnt pay it back. i thought i got away with not paying it off. yeah right! i then I went on freecreditreport.com and pulled my credit report and sure enough it was on my credit as
Consumer Recovery Associates
2697 International Pkwy Virginia Beach, VA 23452

.. they offered me a very nice settlement but financially i couldnt take advantage of it..they were somewhat understanding about my current situation and even worked out a payment plan with me..it was a little more than i could really afford..but its way better than dealing with the IRS. and its going to help my credit score. sucks all of you had such a bad situation..they acutally helped me! and thank god she didnt tell my mother in law anything..that would have been so embarassing!!!!

I recieved a message from my Mother In Law in regards to a very important call she received. She claims the call was from Ms.Kitchen with CR associates and it was very urgent that I call 877-3344-2942 in regards to a file ms.kitchen had received. She refused to discuss anything with her and just told her to pass the message along because it was urgent she speaks with me. So i naturally just call the number, and very nice man answered the phone..he was kind of vague.. and asked if i had a file or case number. So i gave it to him, he confirmed my identity and told me of a debt i had from 1999-2000 (which i did..but didnt admit it yet) i listened to what he said..i just happened to be at work near a computer, so as he is telling me things i'm trying to google it. he was telling me of a 1099C that was going to the IRS..looked it up and sure enough thats true. It can actually be filed against you even though its out of the "statute and limitatiions"..which differs in each state. i KNEW that i owed that debt..lol..i got a credit card when i was in college and was young and dumb..maxed it out and didnt pay it back. i then went on freecreditreport.com and pulled my credit report and sure enough it was on my credit as CR Associates.. they were somewhat understanding about my current situation and even worked out a payment plan with me..it was a little more than i can afford..but its way better than dealing with the IRS. and its going to help my credit score. sucks all of you had such a bad situation..they acutally helped me! and thank god she didnt tell my mother in law anything..that would have been so embarassing!!!!

I just got a messge from CR associates. They lady said it was a very urgent matter and left a number: 877-334-2942. The message was for my mother, but this has happened before. Someone calls for my mother saying she has us down as a reference. So this time I thought i'd look it up before calling. I definitely think it's a scam. My mother doesn't speak english and would not put us down as a reference.
Thanks for the help!

Hi, thanks for this helpful site! I got phone call from an old friend that I haven't talked to in years saying that CR Associates called her a few times and that they are looking for me. She said the guy on the phone was persistent and pushy with her and said he needed to get a statement from me or my lawyer regarding preceding legal action. He gave her a phone number 877 240 5390, and then gave her my "case number". I googled CRA. and found a few helpful sites like this one! We called the company and got a similar response, rude, vague, and finally the guy on the phone told us to call the FBI. Maybe I will. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the information. These people called for my mother at 7:45 am and mentioned her age as if that was a requirement for them to talk with her. They would not discuss the information with me but made it seem that it was imperative for them to speak with her. They also called on a UNknown caller or Private number. Now I know how to deal with them. Thanks again

There are lots of people trying these types of scams under all kinds of different names. NEVER give out confidential information to people who telephone you first. Be smart and be aware. If a deal sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Take time to build relationships with people before you tell them much. People make their biggest mistakes when they are in too much of a hurry.

Gil Gerretsen blogging at GR8THOTS.com - Stupid Marketing Tricks & How To Avoid Them.

@Tori - I'm so glad you didn't make the mistake of giving them money! The more I hear about this the more upset I get! What slimeball tactics.

@Julie - that is exactly what happened to us. I'm so glad people are finding this post and learning more about this fraud

Today my mother got a call from a man named Peter Brunson stating that i was in some legal trouble but refused to give her any information as to where he was calling from. Only a phone number for me to call back on. My mom called me frantic thinking i was in some serious trouble. I called the number 877-298-7306 and got CR Associates was asked for a case number of which my mother gave me in the message. They transfered me to Chris Adams. This man then proceded to tell me that i owed a wells fargo bill from 1997 of 2,315. adn the settlement balance was 484 to pay right NOW over the phone, or in monthly payments. Otherwise they would put a judjment on me. I told him that i could pay a lil each month, however the amount i could pay was not good enough. And then he laughed at me cuz he knew i lived in an expensive city with a 400.00 car payment. And found it odd i could not afford this monthly payment. I then told him i would call back in an hour. I discussed this with a friend of mine that works in the debt business and my honey as well. Who both gave me some good advise. Both said to make sure i got information in writting. Well then i called Chris Adams back to request to be sent information via mail, and he was rude, mean, intolerable and told me basically that i didnt have the right to request written information. He then started yelling, and telling me i didnt know how it worked and i dont have the right to ask and what a horrible person i was becuase i had debt that i could not pay. He had all my debt info and was snide and aweful, meanwhile laughing at me. Since this call today, i jumped on the internet and googled CR Associates and came across many many complaints that are identical to mine. beware!!!!!!!

I got a call from CR Associates 2 days ago regarding an old friend which I haven't had any contact with for almost 20 years. Someone named Miss Denise left me an urgent message about my friend and even left a file number to make me think that my friend is in some sort of a legal situation. I called them back at 1-877-298-7306 and they were rude and wouldn't answer my questions about who they were and hung up on me. I called back and the lady on the other line said that she refused to be interrogated!

Caller ID for our CR Ass. call was from 319-892-0349, it was a new caller as I could have someone coaching her. Something about Garcia and Associates, try to sound like a law firm. They called about my ex-brother-in-law... it's been over twenty years since the divorce.... and I have moved 5 times since then - the power of the internet, right? Also mentions a File #, and gave the wrong 800#, then corrected herself (heard the coach in the back ground). First gave 877-241-4559, then 877-298-7306. Told her I had no idea of who she was talking about... expecting more calls in any event. What morans take these jobs?

This happened to me a few minutes ago. I am on the phone with the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION. The FTC phone number is:1-877-FTC-HELP and you can file a report.

The numbers I was given to contact CR Associates was
1-859-514-0968
1-877-298-7306

glad i could help!

This just happened to my grandmother and we couldn't find any information on CR Associates either. I figured it was a scam but you confirmed my suspicions. I'm glad she didn't give them any information. Thanks for making people aware.