Who Called From 516-576-0404?
Short answer: 516-576-0404 is a number used by CardWorks Servicing (CardWorks Servicing), a third-party collection agency based in Woodbury, NY — secondary documented consumer line (public directory record). 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 516-576-0404?
The number 516-576-0404 is used by CardWorks Servicing (secondary documented consumer line (public directory record)), a third-party collection agency in Woodbury, NY. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete CardWorks Servicing guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 516-576-0404 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 516-576-0404 (area code 516, ending in 0404)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the 516 area code.
- 🏢 Operator: CardWorks Servicing, a third-party collection agency in Woodbury, NY.
- 🔢 Related lines: CardWorks Servicing is documented using 2 numbers in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
516-576-0404 is a direct-dial number tied to the 516 area code, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though CardWorks Servicing operates out of Woodbury, NY.
516-576-0404 may rotate with other CardWorks Servicing lines during a single collection campaign, so blocking one number rarely stops the calls entirely.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: CardWorks Servicing.
Why Is CardWorks Servicing Calling Me From 516-576-0404?
In our directory, 516-576-0404 is tracked as a secondary documented consumer line (public directory record) for CardWorks Servicing, which typically collects credit card debt. A call from 516-576-0404 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 CardWorks Servicing to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ CardWorks Servicing is now dialing you from 516-576-0404 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 516-576-0404 often come in waves over several weeks. A number of consumers say 516-576-0404 left a vague voicemail asking them to "call back regarding an important business matter" without naming CardWorks Servicing. Under the FDCPA, a collector must meaningfully disclose who it is. Text messages and emails sometimes accompany calls from 516-576-0404. Every channel CardWorks Servicing uses is bound by the same FDCPA rules, so keep copies of all of them as potential evidence. In short, a ring from 516-576-0404 is a prompt to check your rights, not to pay.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 516-576-0404 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that CardWorks Servicing can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 516-576-0404
Anything you say to CardWorks Servicing can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 516-576-0404 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 CardWorks Servicing.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to CardWorks Servicing — 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 516-576-0404.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 516-576-0404. Any legitimate CardWorks Servicing 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 516-576-0404 caller. If it truly is your CardWorks Servicing account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 516-576-0404 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific CardWorks Servicing line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
- 1
Send CardWorks Servicing a written debt-validation letter within 30 days of the first call from 516-576-0404 and keep the certified-mail receipt.
- 2
If 516-576-0404 calls before 8am or after 9pm your local time, note the exact timestamp; that window is off-limits under the FDCPA.
- 3
Block 516-576-0404 on your device, but remember that CardWorks Servicing may simply switch to another line — so pair blocking with a written request.
Your Rights When CardWorks Servicing Calls From 516-576-0404
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 CardWorks Servicing 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 CardWorks Servicing 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 516-576-0404: 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 CardWorks Servicing 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, CardWorks Servicing generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars CardWorks Servicing 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 516-576-0404
We investigate the specific CardWorks Servicing 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 CardWorks Servicing account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to CardWorks Servicing. 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.
516-576-0404 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 516-576-0404?
516-576-0404 is a direct-dial line associated with CardWorks Servicing (also seen as CardWorks Servicing), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Woodbury, NY. The number resolves to the 516 area code. If you received a call from 516-576-0404 — often showing the last four digits 0404 on your screen — it is very likely CardWorks Servicing attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often credit card debt.
Is 516-576-0404 a scam number?
CardWorks Servicing is a real, registered company, and 516-576-0404 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like CardWorks Servicing, 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 516-576-0404?
You are not legally required to answer 516-576-0404 or call CardWorks Servicing 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, CardWorks Servicing must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is CardWorks Servicing calling me about credit card debt?
A call from 516-576-0404 usually means an original credit card debt went unpaid and was placed with CardWorks Servicing, 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 CardWorks Servicing from calling 516-576-0404?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling CardWorks Servicing to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 516-576-0404 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt CardWorks Servicing is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 516-576-0404 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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