Who Called From 253-735-3200?
Short answer: 253-735-3200 is a number used by Accelerated Collection Services (Accelerated Collection Services), a third-party collection agency based in Kent, WA — kent, wa headquarters / main line. They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often consumer accounts. You are not required to answer or say anything — and you have the right to demand written proof before you pay a cent.
Whose Number Is 253-735-3200?
The number 253-735-3200 is used by Accelerated Collection Services (kent, wa headquarters / main line), a third-party collection agency in Kent, WA. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Accelerated Collection Services guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 253-735-3200 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 253-735-3200 (area code 253, ending in 3200)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the Tacoma area of Washington.
- 🏢 Operator: Accelerated Collection Services, a third-party collection agency in Kent, WA.
- 🔢 Related lines: Accelerated Collection Services is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
253-735-3200 is a direct-dial number tied to the Tacoma area of Washington, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Accelerated Collection Services operates out of Kent, WA.
Some carriers display 253-735-3200 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Accelerated Collection Services.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: Accelerated Collection Services.
Why Is Accelerated Collection Services Calling Me From 253-735-3200?
In our directory, 253-735-3200 is tracked as a kent, wa headquarters / main line for Accelerated Collection Services, which typically collects consumer accounts. A call from 253-735-3200 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a consumer accounts, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with Accelerated Collection Services to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Accelerated Collection Services is now dialing you from 253-735-3200 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 253-735-3200 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 253-735-3200 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Accelerated Collection Services line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 253-735-3200 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Accelerated Collection Services account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make Accelerated Collection Services prove the consumer accounts in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 253-735-3200 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Accelerated Collection Services can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 253-735-3200
Anything you say to Accelerated Collection Services can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 253-735-3200 calls, saying "yes, that's mine" or apologizing can be treated as acknowledging the debt — which may reset the statute of limitations. Neither confirm nor deny until you've seen written validation from Accelerated Collection Services.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Accelerated Collection Services — even a small "good-faith" one — can restart the clock on an old debt and make it collectable again. Never authorize a payment over a call from 253-735-3200.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 253-735-3200. Any legitimate Accelerated Collection Services resolution can be handled in writing after validation.
Don't confirm personal information
Avoid confirming your SSN, date of birth, employer, or address to the 253-735-3200 caller. If it truly is your Accelerated Collection Services account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 253-735-3200 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Accelerated Collection Services line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 253-735-3200 as a contact labeled "Accelerated Collection Services — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 253-735-3200 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Accelerated Collection Services identify the original creditor behind the 253-735-3200 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When Accelerated Collection Services Calls From 253-735-3200
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) give you real leverage. Here is the debt-validation playbook we use at Crowned Credit.
1. Demand Debt Validation (FDCPA §809)
Within 30 days of first contact, send Accelerated Collection Services a written debt-validation letter. They must prove the debt is yours, the amount is right, and they have the legal authority to collect — or stop collecting.
2. Dispute With the Bureaus (FCRA §611)
If Accelerated Collection Services reported a tradeline, dispute it with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. They have 30 days to investigate; unverifiable items must be corrected or deleted.
3. Log the Calls
Write down every call from 253-735-3200: date, time, and what was said. Repeated calls, calls at odd hours, or threats can be FDCPA violations — and leverage for you.
4. Send a Cease-and-Desist
You can demand in writing that Accelerated Collection Services stop calling you entirely. The calls must stop, even though they may still report or pursue other legal steps.
5. Check the Statute of Limitations
Every state limits how long a collector can sue on a debt. If the debt is time-barred, Accelerated Collection Services generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Accelerated Collection Services from calling before 8am or after 9pm, threatening you, or lying about the debt. Each violation may entitle you to statutory damages.
How Crowned Credit Helps With Calls From 253-735-3200
We investigate the specific Accelerated Collection Services account behind the calls, assert every applicable right, and work it with all three bureaus and the collector directly — no cookie-cutter form letters.
Review & Validate
We pull all three bureau reports, find every error tied to the Accelerated Collection Services account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Accelerated Collection Services. When they fail to investigate properly, we escalate to the CFPB and, where warranted, attorneys.
Track & Build
We monitor the outcome and coach you on rebuilding once inaccurate items are addressed. Results vary by profile.
Or call us directly at 336-310-0090. Results vary based on your individual credit profile.
253-735-3200 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 253-735-3200?
253-735-3200 is a direct-dial line associated with Accelerated Collection Services (also seen as Accelerated Collection Services), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Kent, WA. The number resolves to the Tacoma area of Washington. If you received a call from 253-735-3200 — often showing the last four digits 3200 on your screen — it is very likely Accelerated Collection Services attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often consumer accounts.
Is 253-735-3200 a scam number?
Accelerated Collection Services is a real, registered company, and 253-735-3200 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Accelerated Collection Services, so the number showing on your screen is not proof of anything. Never give payment or personal information based on a phone call alone. Ask for the caller's name, company, and a written validation notice before you discuss any debt.
Do I have to answer or call back 253-735-3200?
You are not legally required to answer 253-735-3200 or call Accelerated Collection Services back. In fact, it is usually smarter to say nothing on the phone and instead demand everything in writing. Under the FDCPA, once you send a written debt-validation request, Accelerated Collection Services must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Accelerated Collection Services calling me about consumer accounts?
A call from 253-735-3200 usually means an original consumer accounts went unpaid and was placed with Accelerated Collection Services, which dials this line to collect on the original creditor's behalf. The account may have aged or changed hands more than once, so demand the full paper trail before you accept the balance as accurate.
Can I stop Accelerated Collection Services from calling 253-735-3200?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Accelerated Collection Services to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 253-735-3200 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Accelerated Collection Services is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 253-735-3200 until the debt is validated. Once you confirm the debt is yours, accurate, and still within your state's statute of limitations, you can consider a written pay-for-delete arrangement. Paying an unverified or time-barred debt can restart the clock and lock in a negative mark. Get a free assessment first.
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