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Why is 1-888-899-6650 Calling Me?

Dena Standley | January 31, 2024

Dena Standley
Legal Expert, Paralegal
Dena Standley, BA

Dena Standley is a seasoned paralegal with more than 20 years of experience in legal research and writing, having received a certification as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Southern Technical College.

Edited by Hannah Locklear

Hannah Locklear
Editor at SoloSuit
Hannah Locklear, BA

Hannah Locklear is SoloSuit’s Marketing and Impact Manager. With an educational background in Linguistics, Spanish, and International Development from Brigham Young University, Hannah has also worked as a legal support specialist for several years.

Summary: Debt collectors from Transworld Systems Inc. use 1-888-899-6650 and other similar numbers to badger consumers into paying their debt. Federal law prohibits excessive debt collection calls and communications, and you can use SoloSuit to stand up for your rights when debt collectors call.

The 1-888-899-6650 number is a robocall initiated because a creditor alleges you owe a debt you failed to pay. 1-888-899-6650 is a number Transworld Systems Inc (TSI) uses to attempt to force consumers to pay their debt. Their contact information is as follows:

  • Physical Address: 500 Virginia Dr. Ste 514, Ft Washington, PA 19034-2707
  • Phone Number: (877) 420-4789
  • Website: TSI | Home - TSI (tsico.com)

TSI debt agents may call multiple times a day to frustrate you into paying the debt. However, because TSI works with numerous creditors, you should be sure the debt is yours and the amount is accurate before you make payments to TSI. This article will explain more about Transworld Systems Inc (TSI), the complaints reported about them, and how you can stop their calls.

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What is Transworld Systems, and how does it work?

Transworld Systems Inc. is a third-party debt collection agency that helps lenders get their money from consumers who fail to keep up with their debt payments. Most creditors hand over the accounts to debt collectors after about 90–180 days of attempting to collect past-due debt from consumers. Examples of institutions that hire TSI to retrieve their money are:

  • Healthcare providers
  • Dental providers
  • Fortune 500 companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Small and medium-sized businesses

TSI works by asking lenders to hand over outstanding accounts to them, and they promise to get most, if not all, of the money owed. In other situations, they offer to buy the debt from the lender for a fraction of the actual debt amount. TSI then legally owns the debt and has a right to continue to attempt to collect payment.

Are you receiving endless calls from TSI? Use a Debt Validation Letter to stop their calls.

Watch this video to learn more about how to stop calls from 1-888-899-6650:

Are there complaints against Transworld Systems?

Yes, there are numerous complaints against TSI from consumers who have had horrific experiences with them. For instance, the Better Business Bureau platform records over more than 700 complaints, ConsumerAffairs has 119 reviews, where 90% gave them a score of one, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau records over almost 5,000 complaints. Here is a real complaint against TSI, as listed on the CFPB complaint database:

“On XX/XX/2023, a debt was added to my credit file. I was given no previous correspondence as to the debt existing. I called my creditor to inquire and promptly paid the balance. However, Transworld is still reporting this debt and refuses to send me a deletion of the account letter or a full letter. I am scheduled to close on a home, and this collection has reduced my score to below the qualification level. The original bill is not mine, and I am investigating further to see where the charges are coming from.”

Debt collectors harass, threaten, and humiliate consumers because most do not know their rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. These guidelines protect you from aggressive debt collectors who may use illegal means to get their money. These laws state that TSI debt collectors should not:

  • Call your place of work to enquire about you and the debt
  • Call your family members, coworkers, boss, or friends about your debt
  • Leave endless voicemails and emails or call many times a day for the same debt
  • Fail to respond to a valid Debt Validation Letter you send
  • Use physical, emotional, or verbal abuse to scare you to pay
  • Threaten to call law enforcement officers on you

If you have experienced these violations, report TSI to the Fair Trade Commission or submit a complaint in their BBB profile or Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaint database.

Is there a way to stop Transworld Systems calls?

Yes, there are several ways to stop TSI representatives from calling you multiple times a day. They include the following:

  • Ask them to communicate via email the next time they call.
  • Tell them you will be recording the calls and report them if they violate the consumer laws regarding calls.
  • Send a Cease and Desist Letter asking TSI to stop.
  • Send a Debt Validation Letter for them to verify the debt is yours.
  • Dispute the debt with the three main credit bureaus if the debt is not ours or is inaccurate.
  • Settle the debt for less than you owe.

The best way to stop TSI debt collectors' calls for good is to settle the debt. This means you'll pay a smaller percentage than what you owe.

SoloSettle is a tool that helps you initiate and process debt settlement while enjoying the backing of professional debt specialists. We help ensure you get a reasonable deal and that your sensitive information doesn't get into the hands of creditors.

Learn more: Sued by Transworld? How to Win in Court

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