WCR Group (830-326-5226 / 888-900-3613): Potential Debt Collection Scam Warning
Warning About Potential Debt Collection Scam
The WCR Group has been contacting individuals about debts that were previously discharged, paid, or cleared through legal proceedings. These calls are coming from phone numbers 830-326-5226 and 888-900-3613.
What You Should Know
If you receive a call from these numbers claiming to be from WCR Group about an old debt:
- Do NOT pay them regardless of pressure tactics
- Do NOT acknowledge any debt
- Be aware they may falsely claim they attempted to serve you
Protecting Yourself: Questions to Ask
When contacted, ask these essential questions that legitimate debt collectors must answer:
- “Can you prove that your company has the legal right to collect this debt and that it falls within the statute of limitations in my state?”
- “Can you verify that this debt was not discharged in bankruptcy or through court proceedings?”
Important Steps to Take
- Always request written verification of any debt
- Document all interactions with the caller
- Report suspicious collection attempts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and your state’s Attorney General
