949-797-7100

this number called with a automated voice stating i had to call them back, not knowing what they wanted i called back and they directed me to a voice mail of someone. needless to say i did not leave a message, and will never answer that number.

Who are you to judge anyone? You do not know their circumstances.
My first husband commited financial fraud. I had to decare bankruptcy to get away from his debts!
Atlas is breaking the law by piggy backing old debts which were dismissed under bankruptcy.
They falsely identfy themselves as attorneys which is a felony. They use social networks like Faceboik o contact relatives. My credit score is in the 800's. So there is no reason for them to call.

they are also demanding and rude......I never pick my phone up if its not the area code of 415, 519, or 650

You are most likely one of the scam artist that works for Atlas. Why would I pay my hard earned money to a "company" that gives no proof in writing? I suggest people find the legit debt collector that purchased the debt they owe. Don't give a dime to these bottom feeders!

Old Thomas Porter is still at it with his scare tactics. Don't let these pricks bully you. They just like to sound like tough guys over the phone. Atlas is nothing more than a scam.

They call my cell number all the time looking for my ex-wife.  They call from multiple numbers, multiple area codes.  Another number they seem to use is 714-922-9489.  So, my cell phone can block all of these numbers as they come in.  What this means is that they won't ring, but go straight to voicemail.

Once they call from a blocked number, they call back 1 minute later from "Unknown".  How creative.  :)  Yes, unknown callers are blocked also.  Problem solved.  :)

Simple truth in this day and age, is beware of anyone you don't know that you give any information to.  Who is to say they aren't looking to find out in my case, information about me, rather than my ex-wife?

Another way to fix this, and most of these hostile calls is to simply say that "all calls of this nature are being recorded" (you are required by law to state it if you actually are anyway).  They will hang up in a second, if they are being recorded, and won't take the chance.  After all, if companies can record you for "quality assurance and training", why can't you, to provide feedback of the same?

Incidentally, in the defense of a legitimate debt collector, they have heard about everything from people trying to get out of their debts.  But, I agree unanimously with everyone else.  A little kindness could go a long ways.  Personally, if they could find the offending party, they should have let the courts do their thing.  It's amazing how many "last chances" they have called with.