(424) 207-1988

I initially received a call from my father (I am 59 years old) who stated that he had a received a voicemail from someone attempting to contact me regarding a potential court filing due to "absence of a response to the notice previously mailed to me". They only identified themselves as "your local department of documents, procedures, and conduct" and provided a file #. I ignored the message and wrote it off as spam. I received the same message on my own voicemail today so I called the number provided 424-207-1988. The call was answered as "Brenton & Associates" and I was asked for my file #. When I asked why they were calling I was told she was unable to provide me any information without the file #. I provided the file number and was asked to confirm that I was XXXXXXXX with the last 4 digits of my social being XXXX. I confirmed the info, was placed on hold for over 5 minutes and eventually just hung up. Immediately after hanging up I received an alert from my bank that there had been a new inquiry placed on my credit report from Kleinbard and Associates which, upon researching, does not seem to be a legitimate business. According to the Better Business Bureau the company is no longer in business. I called back and was able to speak with someone who told me they are collecting on a debt I owe from 13 years ago. I have already been receiving emails from a different debt collector regarding what I owe and on this balance and they have clearly stated to me that due to the age of the account no further legal action can be taken. The person I spoke with attempted to tell me that when I was approved for this credit 13 years ago I was considered a high risk and part of the paperwork I signed released the creditor from any statue of limitations laws. I don't know if that is possible but the person I spoke with was not able to provide me with an email addres [BBB Scam Type: Debt Collections] [Business: Brenton Associates - Local Dept o