888-346-3978

I had a Clout credit card in the past. I eventually settled the amount with a collection agency towards my clout card. This "John Nicolia" outfit has been calling me lately threatening to Subpoena me to go to court for this matter. Although I explained to them that I already paid this debt, they continue to call and tell me "We understand that you already paid this debt possibly to another collection agency but we are not lawyers and want to settle this as soon as possible." He then offered me a settlement to clear my name of this debt, my worry is if I give him the financial information he is requesting, then what guarantee do I have that I am not being taken for a ride? What proof do they need to provide for this past due debt? What proof do I need to provide to stop them from harassing me and trying to collect this debt? If you have any information, preferably LEGAL, on this issue then please reply to this post as soon as possible. The more I read on these websites, the more I realize they guys SCAM people. But before I blow them off I want to make sure they cant come after me. I have also read and understand the Fair credit reporting act.

threatened to serve with a subpoena. Said it was an attorneys office

I've been dealing with multiple supposed people at this place, Jack Peters, and Mr. Cook...etc...I told them I would have to verify this debt, and in order to keep them from filing paper work for court I gave them a Credit card number, and told them they did not have the right to charge it and in turn I wanted paper work from them verifying my debt, and I would check on the debt from my end. I was going to look into removing money from a 401k.  Supposedly they even recorded this conversation.  Now unbeknownst I informed the credit card company of the possiblilty of a fraudulent charge.  I waited, no debt validation info. I even called and left messages, no one answered.  I tracked my debt to the actual owners, the owner of the debt had supposedly forwarded it to collections but it wasn't eastern asset management?  So now I was really confused.  I felt that someone was basically trying to collect on a debt illegally which, in turn I could not even get anyone to forward me the info on the debt?  Most of this supposed debt occured during the Hurricane while I was living in New Orleans, yet no one is even willing to given me the paperwork to prove this debt is fraudulent from the CC company from the get go.  Anyways, After 3 weeks they charged my card, I called my cc company and told them it was illegal.  After a couple of days EAM called me a little angry (good too) they were insulting, insuating, yet they broke the law, I gave them no permission for that credit card charge.  I would have paid this debt, all they had to do is give me the paperwork that shows it.  I mean if they're really going to take me to court they would have to provide this anyways!?  I'm done, i'll spend 10,000 just to take them to court even if I only own 1,000.  It's the principle of the matter now. These people violate FDCPA all the time, and have multiple lawsuits against them in multiple states.

you are deadbeat debtor's who looks for any excuse to not a pay a bill you owe. HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT

DOES THIS GUY HAVE THE RIGHT TO COLLECT MONEY FOR PAST DEBT. WHAT IS THE STATUE OF LIMITATIONS IN KENTUCKY.

There are other people working for this dumb ass place. HENRY PATTERSON who is also rude. I made one payment and I was advised by an attorney not to make any more payments until they sent me something in the mail...not an email or fax. they said that collection agencies have to send you something in the mail with the account #, the amount owed to the company, and offer you a settlement  or the full amount. It is also illegal for them to contact anyone but you about your matter. in my case they contacted everyone but me...my parents, little siblings cell phones (who they made cry by telling them i was going to be arrested) and other members who i havent seen in years because they live in different states. they also said they were going to take me to court in California..where i havent lived for some years now. I live on the east coast near them.

I received calls from a Mr. Wagner and a Ms. Martin I was to call them at 888-754-0040 Ext. 326 or 329.  They said they worked for Attorney John Nicolia.  The number at the Courthouse, was 888-754-0040 ext.326.  Funny that this is the number for Eastern Asset Management.  When I called and talk to this Ms. Martin, we had some heated words and I told her to send it to the county Prosecutor's office.  The county she gave, is not even the county I live in.  I did receive a message from Ms. Martin stating that she learned I had called and that I needed to speak to her and that she was going to go ahead and file the civil suit against me if she did or did not hear from me.  She stated she would make the decision with or without me.

I rec'd a phone call from this person calling himself Mr. Donahue. Telling me that on thursday I need to pay 2400.00 or I will be takin to court and added court cost and attorney fees. IF your like me u don't have that kind of money. I havea debt but somethings on it isn't all mine! Anyways, so I rec'd another call from this CRSI who has the same account letting me make payments on it telling me its only 1505.38 that I owe. My credit report shows 1215.00! Someone is scamming somebody! I told Eastern Asset Management to go ahead and take me to court because I will have all my documentation with me! I'm not paying court cost its over 200.00 here! And he wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise. So I'm sending a Cease Communication letter to them! I contacted the Federal Trade Commision and they are going to help me persue this matter even further. On there website FTC.GOV it gives u everything u need to know! They have all sorts of stuff on there and where u can file a complaint! Please give them a try! This eastern Asset Management is a Crock!

I got a call last week from this company too. They stated I owed on an old account and I was going to be served if I didnt pay within the week or if I didnt set up payments. The account doesnt sound fimilar to me nor can they provide me with the numeber to orginal creditor or documention of this account Just wondering if anyone has been sued by this company as of yet.. Thanks to everyone for your comments/etc.

So these folks have been calling since January. They first contacted my parents in another town and freaked my ma out. SO I contacted them and at first I was willing to create payment arrangements. I requested they send me info regarding their purchase of the debt, etc. they faxed me a bogus looking correspondence saying the balance I owed along with an address to send payment and a bit about suing me if it was not paid. I called them and said that info was not sufficient. I can't remember the fella's name but he said that he would call me back and never did. Then a week or so later a lady called I told her what had happened and that I was still waiting on verification and she got rude saying that I know I owe the debt I should just pay it and I said I wanted to pay the right people and se hung up on me. Then a few weeks went by and another guy called saying that I need to take care of this debt. Well after the hang up I pulled my credit report and no where is EAM listed as a debt holder, it shows that they pulled my history though. So I wrote a correspondence to the company that was listed as owning the debt and they responded that they still own it and that account is still open. SO when this guy called I put it on the table that I didn't think he was legit and I'd like to take care of the problem but I had two companies trying to collect for the same debt. He said that he would send me verification again that they owned the debt. I missed his call the next day and he left an inexcusably rude message saying that I obviously had no intent to be responsible and that I shouldn't have wasted HIS time and that they'll be filing a lawsuit against me. Then just this week some woman called me three days in a row and at this point I'm not answering any 716 numbers. The messages she left said she was filing on Friday if I didn't contact her. I mean really?! Who is scummy enough to get paid to treat their countrymen like S***?
And why would they contact family members, isn't that privacy policy stuff?

are this people now called Eastern Ethical Management?  What's up with the name change?  Were they associated with National Credit works? What's up with this?

We have been dealing with various 'processors' for about a week now. They are calling me about a relative's debt. That Mr. Donahue even admitted he knew I wasn't who they were looking for, but my number was the only one they could find through directory assistance.

I gave them the correct number but am still getting calls. I have filed a complaint with the NY atty gen and will file one for my state as well. I have letters going out in the mail today to Mr. Nicolia and also to Mr. Donahue.

I will also pay a visit to the FTC site and file a complaint there.

the phone number 1-800-346-3978 is Eastern Asset Management a debt collection company. they called me asking for someone else who doesn't live here. they try to sound real ligit sighting some case number and saying it is going befor a judge in my county. real slick but i am not new to these harasments. the person gave out my number as theirs and now i pay for it by having to listen to cons like these guys. grrrr.

This company has been harassing me for the last 2 weeks. i have settled my dept situation last year and they are giving me information that that i have not. i have also sent them prof of payment to a company that i have settled with. The company that i have settled with is called "Faic Cs Giove Collections" Company id#1201656649

Harrassing phone calls to my phone number looking for individual. I explained that the person did not live here.These people do not give up. I would never give out a persons name or number without knowing who was calling. If they were truly legitimate they would already have the information they need to contact someone. They are also hiding behind the name of ATT. JOHN NICOLIA.

That is the same guy I am dealing with a Mr. Pontera with two numbers 888-222-2417 & 888-743-4628, yet I started with a Ms. Anderson.  I thought I was working with a younger guy and he said that was his son(odd). I did not recall a debt in California for $800.00 in 2005.  I have lived in Washington since November 2005. He is rude and horrible to both me and my mom. HELP!! How do I get them to leave me a lone.  They have threaten to send me the District Attoreny because I failed to honor a payment arrangement.  They are threatening to send me to jail for bad check.  I did not write a check.  I wanted to give a debit card but they insited I had to give the routing number and account number.  I unfortunately did not have the money and now they threaten me with writing a bad check accross state lines. Other collection agencies I work with have never treated me this badly and would have said then the settlement offer is withdrawn and you owe the whole thing or they work with. But this guy scared the crap out of me and I called my mom in panic and she was going to help but first requested written documentation and stuff and they said no.  They insited on her bank information which she refused. My mom said stop dont pay them she thinks its a scma. I just realized today 08-04-2009 that I have never received a written letter from them, they called my cell phone which only friends and family know, they are on my credit report as one that checked into my credit but I show no debt owed to Eastern Management.  I am scared and worried and if they are a scam I feel violated and want to know how the hell they got all my personal information!  Please tell me what i can do!!

Parties  District Court  Judge  Type of Lawsuit  Cause of Action  
July 23, 2009  
Educational Credit Management Corporation v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  NY Western  Skretny  Recovery of Overpayment and Enforcement of Judgment  Fed. Question  
Plaintiff: Educational Credit Management Corporation, Educational Credit Management Corporation Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

July 6, 2009  
Cadwell v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  MI Western  Quist  Consumer Credit  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Chirlaya Cadwell Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

June 10, 2009  
Petrakis v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC et al  NY Western  Siragusa  Consumer Credit  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Benjamin Petrakis Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC, John Paul Nicolia, Esq.
 

May 28, 2009  
Bell v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  IL Northern  Grady  Consumer Credit  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Rachael Bell, Rachael Bell Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

May 8, 2009  
Litch v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC et al  MA  Gertner  Consumer Credit  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Nancy Litch Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC, John Paul Nicolia, Esq.
 

April 22, 2009  
Steven Burroughs v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  CA Central  Anderson  Consumer Credit  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Steven Burroughs Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

April 14, 2009  
Nelson v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC et al  MN  Kyle  Other Fraud  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Bryce Nelson Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC, Kim Andrews, Thomas Christensen, John Nicolia
 

December 19, 2008  
SKORIJA v. EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC et al  PA Eastern  DIAMOND  Other Statutory Actions  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: LISA SKORIJA; Defendant: EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, JOHN P. NICOLIA
 

December 2, 2008  
Hawkins v. Nicolia et al  CO  Miller  Consumer Credit  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Beverly Hawkins; Defendant: John Nicolia, Eastern Asset Management LLC
 

October 2, 2008  
Morales et al v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  NY Eastern  Wexler  Other Statutory Actions  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Juan Morales, Ericka Morales; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

August 27, 2008  
TALBERT et al v. EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC  PA Eastern  KAUFFMAN  Other Statutory Actions  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: TIA MARIE TALBERT, KATHLEEN TALBERT; Defendant: EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
 

August 5, 2008  
Ventura v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  IL Northern  Gottschall  Other Statutory Actions  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Beatrice Ventura; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

August 4, 2008  
Kakatsch v. Eastern Assette Management LLC  WI Eastern  Griesbach  Other Statutory Actions  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Justin Kakatsch; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management LLC
 

July 15, 2008  
Jenkins v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  MO Eastern  Shaw  Other Statutory Actions  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Tiffany Jenkins; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

July 9, 2008  
RICHEY et al v. EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC  PA Eastern  PRATTER  Consumer Credit  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: FRANK RICHEY, LINDA RICHEY; Defendant: EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
 

July 8, 2008  
Barry v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  CO  Weinshienk  Consumer Credit  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Emily Barry; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

June 20, 2008  
Annis et al v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  NY Western  Skretny  Consumer Credit  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Laura E. Annis, Laura E. Annis, Phyllis Annis, Phyllis Annis, Ross A. Annis and others... Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

May 9, 2008  
Barrera v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC, et al  TX Western  Martinez  Other Statutory Actions  Fair Debt Collection Act  
Plaintiff: Anthony Barrera Defendant: Dominic Pontarero, John P. Nicolia, Esq., John and/or Jane Doe's 1-20, Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

May 8, 2008  
Vaughn et al v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  NY Western  Arcara  Consumer Credit  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Tiera S. Vaughn, Dupre Vaughn; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC
 

April 2, 2008  
Kalicki v. Eastern Asset Management LLC et al  AZ  Campbell  Consumer Credit  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Arnold Kalicki; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management LLC, John P. Nicolia, Matthew Reynolds, Kim Andrews
 

March 27, 2008  
Folts et al v. Eastern Asset Management, LLC  NY Western  Arcara  Consumer Credit  Federal Question  
Plaintiff: Erinn B. Folts, Joseph L. Folts; Defendant: Eastern Asset Management, LLC

If you need info about Eastern Asset Managements Scam:



NYS Department of State
Division of Corporations
Entity Information

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Selected Entity Name: EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
Selected Entity Status Information Current Entity Name: EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
Initial DOS Filing Date: JANUARY 02, 2008
County: ERIE
Jurisdiction: NEW YORK
Entity Type: DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Current Entity Status: ACTIVE  

Selected Entity Address Information DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)
EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
3990 MCKINLEY PARKWAY, SUITE 4
HAMBURG, NEW YORK, 14219  
Registered Agent
NONE  

This office does not require or maintain information regarding the names and addresses of members or managers of a limited liability company.
*Stock Information# of Shares Type of Stock $ Value per Share
 No Information Available  
*Stock information is applicable to domestic business corporations.
Name HistoryFiling Date Name Type Entity Name
JAN 02, 2008 Actual EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

A Fictitious name must be used when the Actual name of a foreign entity is unavailable for use in New York State. The entity must use the fictitious name when conducting its activities or business in New York State.
NOTE: New York State does not issue organizational identification numbers.




Eastern Asset Management Llc
2809 Wehrle Dr
Buffalo, NY  14221-7385(Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY Metro Area)

Phone: (716) 633-0580  
Website: Information not found (?)  



EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
3990 MCKINELY PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14219-2900

EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
120 PRESIDENTIAL WAY STE 300, WOBURN, MA  01801-1181
 
EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
2809 WEHRLE DR STE 4, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY  14221

EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
3719 UNION RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY  14225-4249

EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
4751 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD, HAMBURG, NY 14075-1926

EASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
300 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE,  WILLIAMSVILLE, NY  14221-5781



(Try mapping these locations, which are fake and which are not.)

Not guaranteeing that all data is correct, but mulitple references have been used.

http://appsext8.dos.state.ny.us/corp_public/C ... esults_page=0ed.

https://smallbusiness.dnb.com/ePlatform/servl ... 61bf016a197cdf0


http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_xgz4c#





To Eastern Asset Management:

You should be so fortunate that the FBI or whichever governing U.S. agency shuts you down at minimum.  Since you have so much information on the rest of America, why not on you. Its ok to be paranoid.

Another Eastern Asset Management uses is 716)565-1424, a Ms. Lound is the name I was given. I was put on hold while she talked to the attorney so I hung up and she called back reiterating that she was on an important call with an attorney. Iasked her what her company name and for something in writing. She said it was an attorney's office not a collection agency and she would not put anything in writing unless I agreed to pay a specific amount. Then she would email me. If I did not, I would be facing legal action and an additional two thousand in fees. They make threatening and intimidating phone calls.

This is such a bogus company! They have been contacting me for over a year! They even went so far as to contact my BOYFRIEND' mother and claim that I committed a crime! Also that they cant send me any written form until i make a payment. Ever since these people have been calling me its been one thing after another. Over a year ago they claimed that if I paid them $3500 in 48 hours that they would not sue. I didnt and nothing....then they call again!!! Same thing!! This is absolutely illegal! Anyone still haveing problems with these people?