Mc Coy reported a Scammer/Fraudster (8778839144 from area, ). The following comments were posted: Rosenthal, Stein Associates, a debt collection company in Marietta, and its owner, Sharisse Williams, are facing a state investigation after consumers complained about aggressive and illegal debt collection practices. "They threaten you. They use scare tactics," said Boris Townsend of Huntsville, AL. He said collectors tried to get $900 out of him for a $400 pay day loan he had already paid back. "She said you either give me the debit card number or you face going to jail," Townsend said. Townsend isnt the only person complaining about Rosenthal, Stein Associates. A CBS Atlanta investigation uncovered a dozen federal lawsuits alleging RSA violated federal debt collection laws. According to the suits, RSA collectors deceived and harassed debtors, threatened them with arrest and revealed private information to third parties. "In simple terms it freaks out my clients," said Attorney Bill Horn who represents Townsend and another man allegedly harassed by RSA. Horn said RSA uses confusing, legal-sounding jargon to frighten debtors. The West Virginia Attorney General filed a civil suit against Rosenthal, Stein Associates in April. The Georgia Governors Office of Consumer Protection launched an investigation into RSA last year but according to court records, the company has not cooperated. When approached about the accusations, Williams said she does not condone aggressive tactics and fired two employees who used them. She said she teaches her staff to be "creative." Williams, who claimed shes an ordained minister, showed CBS Atlanta how she starts each work day. Dressed in a white robe with a gold embroidered cross, Williams leads a circle of employees in prayer. Horn accused Williams of using a company name that sounds like a law firm to scare people into paying. Williams said there is no Rosenthal and no Stein. "The name is definitely created," said Williams who denied it was meant to frighten people. "I do my best. I cant listen to everything. I cant be everywhere," Williams said. Townsend said he learned his rights and learned he doesnt actually have to pay RSA and intends to sue the company. Permalink: http://www.numberinvestigator.com/phone/877-883-9144.html
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