Who Called From 262-789-1100?
Short answer: 262-789-1100 is a number used by Rausch Sturm LLP (Rausch Sturm), a collection law firm based in Brookfield, WI — brookfield, wi office line. They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often credit card debt. 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 262-789-1100?
The number 262-789-1100 is used by Rausch Sturm LLP (brookfield, wi office line), a collection law firm in Brookfield, WI. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Rausch Sturm LLP guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 262-789-1100 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 262-789-1100 (area code 262, ending in 1100)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the 262 area code.
- 🏢 Operator: Rausch Sturm LLP, a collection law firm in Brookfield, WI.
- 🔢 Related lines: Rausch Sturm LLP is documented using 2 numbers in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
262-789-1100 is a direct-dial number tied to the 262 area code, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Rausch Sturm LLP operates out of Brookfield, WI.
Some carriers display 262-789-1100 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Rausch Sturm LLP.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: Rausch Sturm, RSIEM, Rausch Sturm Israel Enerson & Hornik.
Why Is Rausch Sturm Calling Me From 262-789-1100?
In our directory, 262-789-1100 is tracked as a brookfield, wi office line for Rausch Sturm LLP, which typically collects credit card debt, purchased debt, consumer loans. A call from 262-789-1100 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a credit card debt, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with Rausch Sturm LLP to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Rausch Sturm LLP is now dialing you from 262-789-1100 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 262-789-1100 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 262-789-1100 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Rausch Sturm LLP line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 262-789-1100 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Rausch Sturm LLP account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make Rausch Sturm LLP prove the credit card debt in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 262-789-1100 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Rausch Sturm LLP can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 262-789-1100
Anything you say to Rausch Sturm can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 262-789-1100 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 Rausch Sturm LLP.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Rausch Sturm LLP — 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 262-789-1100.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 262-789-1100. Any legitimate Rausch Sturm LLP 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 262-789-1100 caller. If it truly is your Rausch Sturm LLP account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 262-789-1100 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Rausch Sturm LLP line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 262-789-1100 as a contact labeled "Rausch Sturm LLP — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 262-789-1100 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Rausch Sturm LLP identify the original creditor behind the 262-789-1100 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When Rausch Sturm Calls From 262-789-1100
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 Rausch Sturm 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 Rausch Sturm LLP 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 262-789-1100: 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 Rausch Sturm LLP 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, Rausch Sturm generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Rausch Sturm 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 262-789-1100
We investigate the specific Rausch Sturm LLP 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 Rausch Sturm account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Rausch Sturm LLP. 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.
262-789-1100 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 262-789-1100?
262-789-1100 is a direct-dial line associated with Rausch Sturm LLP (also seen as Rausch Sturm), a collection law firm headquartered in Brookfield, WI and operating since 1971. The number resolves to the 262 area code. If you received a call from 262-789-1100 — often showing the last four digits 1100 on your screen — it is very likely Rausch Sturm LLP attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often credit card debt, purchased debt, consumer loans.
Is 262-789-1100 a scam number?
Rausch Sturm LLP is a real, registered company, and 262-789-1100 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Rausch Sturm, 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 262-789-1100?
You are not legally required to answer 262-789-1100 or call Rausch Sturm LLP 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, Rausch Sturm LLP must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Rausch Sturm LLP calling me about credit card debt?
A call from 262-789-1100 usually means an original credit card debt went unpaid and was placed with Rausch Sturm LLP, 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 Rausch Sturm LLP from calling 262-789-1100?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Rausch Sturm LLP to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 262-789-1100 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Rausch Sturm LLP is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 262-789-1100 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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