Everest Receivable Services is a debt purchaser and third-party collection agency based in New York. Everest has received consumer complaints alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), such as failing to provide written verification of debts and attempting to collect debts not owed. If Everest Receivable Services has contacted you about past due financial obligations, make sure you know your rights before you respond.
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They’re legit. Everest Receivable Services is a legitimate debt collection agency. According to the New York Secretary of State’s website, Everest Receivables Services is a Foreign Business Corporation licensed in the State of New York since 2008. Buzzfile indicates they have a founding date of 2011, an annual revenue of $263,180, and a staff of 4. On their website, Everest Receivables claims its philosophy of collections is based on the belief that most debtors want to pay their bills, and that the reasons they sometimes don’t are usually valid. This third party debt collector appears to focus on collecting delinquent medical bills. According to their website, their collections agents are HIPAA certified and like to consider themselves part of the medical facilities they represent.
Like most collections agencies, its main concern is successfully liquidating third party debt on behalf of their clients. Their website reflects this fairly standard business-oriented mindset; however, the failure to address the rights of consumers implies that they consider their clients’ concerns more important. Their website fails to mention the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) or other consumer protection laws that have been designed to regulate this industry. Their website does include an interactive “Make a Payment” page that allows customers to apply credit card payments to outstanding debts, and a web-based contact form, but neither of these functions explains the rights outlined in federal consumer protection laws.
This debt collection agency portrays itself as a caring company that respects responsible business practices. However, complaints of overly aggressive and deceptive behavior on the part of its collection agents indicate that it tends to interpret consumer laws with a bias that favors creditors.
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Everest Receivables Services has been listed with the Better Business Bureau since 2010, and as a BBB accredited business since 2012. As of August 2017, the BBB lists a total of 21 closed complaints against Everest Receivable Services—1 for issues related to advertising and sales; 13 for issues related to billing and collections; and 7 for issues related to service. Also as of August 2017, the BBB has posted five negative customer reviews for this agency. The BBB has maintained a rating of A+ for Everest. Justia lists 26 court cases naming Everest Receivable Services as a defendant.
Typical complaints against Everest Receivable Services indicate an unwillingness on the part of Everest’s collection agents to disclose the nature of their business; aggressive, rude, abusive language or intimidation; and violations of FDCPA regulations that prohibit certain disclosures. In 2017, a complainant indicated that his or her in-laws had been contacted about a bill that had already been paid. In 2016, a complainant indicated that she had received calls from a collections agent seeking information about a debtor and would not disclose the nature of the call. In 2017, a complainant received several calls about a bill for someone else; the complainant requested that Everest cease and desist further calling, but the complainant reported receiving an increased number of calls over the following nine months. Other complaints indicate a tendency toward aggressive and abusive language. Many Everest Receivable Services complaints were raised to the level of civil litigation. Many of these cases alleged violations of the FDCPA, and were often dismissed after settlement negotiations.
Everest Receivables Inc.
5165 Broadway, Suite 112
Depew NY 14043
Corporate Office: 1-888-397-2894
Website: http://www.everest-inc.com/
It is illegal for a debt collector to make empty threats to sue you or garnish your wages. It is also unlikely Everest Receivables Scves would sue you for a debt you may not owe or they cannot validate. However, debt collection agencies are known to have summoned debtors to court and garnish wages after a default judgement. Contacting an attorney BEFORE this could possibly happen would be a smart move. We’ve helped thousands of consumers fight back against unscrupulous debt collection harassers. Find out if we can help you too today!
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Absolutely. You can sue a debt collector. Here are some past Press Releases of Lawsuits Brought On By Lemberg Law Against Everest Receivable Svcs
December 3, 2015. As consumers, we expect the businesses we work with to be honest and straightforward with us, but that is not always the case. Lemberg Law has a client who was contacted by Everest Receivable Services. The debt collector that spoke with our client said she was calling from Everest Receivable Services’ “pre-legal” department.
Our client says that the Everest Receivable Services debt collector told her that the debt would be forwarded to an attorney, and also that the creditor “might” refer the debt to an attorney. Our client asked the debt collector if her sole source of income, unemployment benefits, would be garnished. Once again the Everest Receivable Services debt collector gave a confusing answer, saying that she “couldn’t speak for an attorney” but was trying to “prevent it from going into attorney hands.” Due to the confusion, our client agreed to enter into a payment plan with Everest Receivable Services.
The lawsuit, which was recently filed in U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, charges Everest Receivable Services with violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by engaging in harassing behavior; by threatening garnishment if the debt was not paid; by threatening to take legal action without actually intending to do so; and by using false, deceptive, or misleading representation in connection with the collection of a debt. The lawsuit also charges Everest Receivable Services with violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act by engaging in unfair and deceptive conduct of its trade. It asks for statutory damages of $1,000 for violating the FDCPA, plus other relief under both statutes.
Federal laws protect you. The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) regulates the behavior of collection agencies by prohibiting actions such as the use of abusive or threatening language; harassment; or the use of false or misleading information to collect a debt. The FCRA regulates how collection agencies and creditors report delinquent debts to credit reporting agencies. Additional consumer protection laws include the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).
Yes. If you want to enforce your rights, or recover money for violations — you need to sue. Federal laws provide individuals like you with a means to seek monetary damages in court. For example, the FDCPA allows consumers who have been violated to recover damages of up to $1,000, plus attorney fees and court costs.
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Sergei Lemberg is an attorney focusing on consumer law, class actions related to automotive issues, and personal injury litigation. With nearly two decades of experience, his areas of practice include Lemon Law (vehicle defects), Debt Collection Harassment, TCPA (illegal robocalls and texts), Fair Credit Reporting Act, Overtime claims, Personal Injury cases, and Class Actions. He has consistently been recognized as the nation's "most active consumer attorney." In 2020, Mr. Lemberg represented Noah Duguid before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case Duguid v. Facebook. He is also the author of "Defanging Debt Collectors," a guide that empowers consumers to fight back against debt collectors and prevail, as well as "Lemon Law 101: The Laws That Lemon Dealers Don't Want You to Know."
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Robert Anderson threatened to bank levy my accounts, garnish my wages and put liens on everything I own? 2007 visa card that I know isn’t mine. He said he is the lead attorney at TE and Associates. cant find them anywhere. He Says I owe 2500.00 and I can settle for 700.00 or they are going to seize my bank accounts. 310 area code for the number. I asked for a letter to document – he refused. I asked for an email- he refused. Says the judge is going to sign this and he will be taking 2500.00 from my bank I told him I am on unemployment and he said he wants me to give it to him.
Got a call from Everest receivables. Guy kept asking me to verify my personal info. I am not verifying anything for someone I dont know. Asked him what it was about he said he couldn’t tell me until I gave him the last 4 if my social. Um no. He then got aggressive I told him I would be calling the police to report this scam. He said you’re going to call the police on us because you obviously dont pay your Bill’s. The number calling me is from little rock ar. But this company number is In New York. They informed me that they have all my personal info. Gave me the first 5 of my social but wants me to give the last 4.
I got a call from from Everest Receivable Services, asking to verify an address for [my wife’s name] in relation to delivering a document to her. I asked who he was and who he was with. He gave a name, but immediately got very defensive (almost hostile), as if I was being rude to ask for more information about why he wanted to know my wife’s address. After a few rude exchanges, I simply told him, “No, the address you gave is not [my wife’s] address.” He said, in his best “irritated” voice, “Fine. That’s all you had to say.” Don’t know what that was all about, because he wasn’t about to tell me. I just read here that this is a debt collection agency. We always pay all our bills on time, so I don’t know why they were looking for my wife.
I kept getting calls from a Jennifer morning and night . Shes from everest collection agency. Today she called my number, my husbands phone and even my work. So I called her back before work to get them to stop calling. They wanted to set up an agreement. To pay 2,000.00 to get caught up. I told the supervisor 3 times I made small payments that’s all I can afford. He said it would take 7yrs to pay off. He insisted they a payment of 489.00 next 7months. I told him 40.00 month is all I can afford. He said it wasnt acceptable. So I hung up on him. Small payment is better then no payments. What can I do to get them.off my back.
NEED THEM TO STOP CALLING
I get calls on multiple phone numbers starting with 805-228-××××. I don’t answer because I dont recognize the number. Well after weeks of there calls and no voice mails I finally got a voice mail today stating for me to call them back a Josh Mandel at Everest Receivable services at 888-397-2894 and that is was a call from a debt collector. Looked up the number and the company isn’t even in business before. And the reviews are ridiculous. I will continue not answering there calls. I know my rights .
They told my wife if she didn’t verify the address for me she would be arrested for interfering
This Company is a fraud. They keep calling me and harassing me and saying my paycheck will be garnish. They seem very convincing at first but then once I mention my lawyer they got very defensive and the so called manager called me back and told me I wasted their time and mine. Not professional at all. Will be reporting them. DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM. THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY. RINITY EVEREST & ASSOCIATES ARE A FROUD.
They called and demanded I pay a 12 year old debt immediately and if I didn’t make a payment they we’re taking me to court and will garnish my wages. Please let me know what to do I have payed them one payment already and I really can’t afford the rest.
Received a call from them today. The man was very persistent and rude. He refused to tell me his company name, and all he needed to do was verify my address.I gave him no info and said I will have her call you back. I then had a friend call the number back and it was this company. If they call back, am I allowed to record the phone call?
I want you to check up on a Tyson Harvey from Trinity, Everest and Assoicates I am being scammed I think and threatened.
I got phone calls from a tyson harvey from trinity everest assoicates saying I owed a debt from over 12 years ago, and they said they were going to take me to court This matter was taken care of before they said it was not. They told me they could take a percentage of social security check and take money out of my bank account. Today they said I was going to be served to go to court, I told them bring it on. I am still worried about this. The phone number they were calling from was 844 707 2671. Can you help me.
Everest Receivable Services had called me and told me that I have to pay my debt off. Do I really have to pay them??? Call or text me
They called in regards to friend. A man named Steve Cook said, “I am calling from a recorded line asked me two questions 1st the address?. I verfied. 2nd how to get in contact with him?. I said, by his phone”. The jerk hung up on me in a angry manner. Calling in morning to have them remove because I don’t respond to rudeness.
Same complaint as others. Wanted me to verify my social security number and u wouldnt. Told him he was arrogant he said no he was professional. Had a few other words and finally he hung up on me. Next day some call. Now the are calling my cell phone.
1st call-calling my phone with no name leaving messages requesting my address, and how to locate me, never mentioning company!
2nd call- I answer the phone YES..they responded that’s how you answer your phone and hung up in my face!
I owe these yangs $8,700.00 and yet they won’t send a statement or payment stub. I stopped paying them last month and now they tell me to keep my own balance. Asked about their address to send a payment and all I got for that inquiry was a bunch of double talk. They want me to send $200.00 to catch up but, won’t tell me where to send it! They are nuts!!!
Seemed only interested in trying to get my social security number, saying they had a document to send and he could open it and tell me what it is IF I tell him my social. I said no and told him if he really has something to mail then mail it
I got a call from Everest saying if I didn’t pay this debt asap then it would go to court, they tried saying they were helping me but it felt a lot like threats.
My grandson keeps getting a call verification for his address and want him calling them back. It took me awhile to figure out who keeps calling my 19 year old grandson. I don’t want them calling for him and I certainly won’t have him return their calls. They keep claiming a letter is going to be sent somewhere but never get an answer about letter information and where it is being sent.
I just gave them my address because they told me the same thing. I get called at least 20 times a day.>